Sequoia National Park

Ecosystems At Risk If This Pine Tree Vanishes From Rockies

Underway in the West is an environmental calamity that threatens a pine species that helps control spring meltwater that fills reservoirs communities depend upon, holds cultural significance to tribal nations, and is critical to the function of ecosystems where they grow.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 8th, 2026

Trails I’ve Hiked: Congress Trail

Unless you are hiking the General Sherman Tree Trail at Sequoia National Park in California very early in the morning, you’ll be keeping company with many other people along the way. But veer off onto the Congress Trail, and you’ll meet fewer hikers along this 2.7-mile (4.34-kilometer) roundtrip lollipop-shaped hike. Of course, early morning is a very good time for this hike, too.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 18th, 2025

Trails I’ve Hiked: The General Sherman Tree Trail

Hands down, the General Sherman Tree Trail at Sequoia National Park in California is the most popular hike in the park, and with good reason. It’s an easy, paved hike of approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) one-way - most of it accessible - with plenty of giant sequoia wonders on display in addition to the Star of the Show: The General Sherman Tree.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 9th, 2025

Pear Lake Winter Hut At Sequoia National Park Reservations Open

Reservations for spots in the Pear Lake Winter Hut in Sequoia National Park can be made beginning Tuesday, though this winter's window for spots is shortened.

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By NPT Staff - December 8th, 2025

Trails I’ve Hiked: Crescent Meadow Loop

Smattered between the tall trees of Giant Forest are lush meadow wetlands, great sites for spotting wildlife and listening to birdsong. Most of these, you can hike to and around, such as the easy-to-moderate 1.4-mile, partially-paved Crescent Meadow loop trail, one of the largest meadows in Sequoia National Park and the focus of this week’s “Trails I’ve Hiked” series.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 3rd, 2025

Trails I’ve Hiked: Big Trees Trail

Another popular trail to experience at Sequoia National Park in California is the Big Trees Trail. This 0.7-mile combination paved/boardwalk trail is a great introduction to giant sequoias and their environment. It’s wheelchair-friendly and dotted with informational signs stationed all around the trail.

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By Rebecca Latson - November 11th, 2025

Trails I’ve Hiked: Moro Rock

All national parks have at least one must-hike trail. At Sequoia National Park in California, the iconic trail you should tackle during your visit is the hike up the over-350 concrete steps to the top of the granite dome known as Moro Rock, looming 6,726 feet (2,050 meters) above sea level.

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By Rebecca Latson - November 4th, 2025

Scrapping Public Lands Rule Would Endanger National Parks, According To NPCA

Scrapping the Public Lands Rule that Americans overwhelmingly supported would put national parks at risk from logging and energy development, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 11th, 2025

Marijuana Patch Busted In Sequoia National Park

A marijuana operation with thousands of plants was busted in Sequoia National Park, where about 2,000 pounds of trash and hazardous materials were removed.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - August 21st, 2025

Searchers Recover Body Of Woman Swept Away In Sequoia National Park

The body of a woman missing in Sequoia National Park has been recovered, two months after she was swept away by fast-moving water.

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By Jan Childs - July 30th, 2025

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