A couple of weeks ago, we took a few days for a road trip south to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. It’s a quick 3 or 4 hour drive down Highway 99 from here, but we spent nearly two days getting there, all the way down Highway 49 and then down back roads to Three Rivers. We encountered this tiny still lake along one of those back roads south of Mariposa.
I was completely blown away by Kings Canyon National Park. It’s the DEEPEST canyon in North America — yes, deeper than the Grand Canyon — at 8200 feet, and some of the massive granite cliffs seem to be even higher once you’ve driven along the edge of the world down to the bottom of the canyon. There’s not much civilization down there, just a few basic park facilities and some campgrounds, but the canyon walls and the spectacular Kings River roaring down over the rocks are well worth the scary drive. None of my river photos turned out, but I did like this one of Grizzly Falls.
We also drove through Sequoia National Park where the trees are big, very big.
This little boy was too intimidated by the size to obey his parents’ request that he pose next to it. All he could do was run toward it, then turn and run away.
Oh, my! That top photo is spectacular!!!! Thank you for sharing!
Love that still lake photo! Hmmm… I’ve been thinking of going on a roadtrip during my furlough week in August. Originally thought I’d head up to Crater Lake (via Ashland, including a meal at KOBE … Surprise
), but now I might head east instead of north. Must get maps and AAA book and get serious about planning something!
Great blog, Chris! Love all of your photos and insight into the places that you’ve been. I’m also an avid gardener, but a much different zone here in North Carolina… with deer!
Cameron
The veggies and the nature photos are fabulous, Chris. You always do a nice job with your pics. I THOUGHT you guys were gone for a few days.
Amazing photos Chris! I don’t doubt that the size of the tree intimidated the little guy – I have experienced that feeling myself next to one of those giants.
We haven’t done that drive but will need to upon a return trip to CA!
Beautiful photos Chris. I really like the first one with the peaceful reflection and the last one with the beautiful green meadow overshadowed by the giant. I also love the drive down 49 especially after Mariposa. It seems to get less traffic.