Sequoia Trees

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Sequoia Trees

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• I was a very young man the first time I saw
  Sequoia Trees. In fact, it wasn't until I was in
  my mid 30s when I took another trip to Sequoia
  National Park that I started to remember how
  impressive the trees are. I recalled that the
  trees were so tall that they seemed to touch the
  sky. A child could never climb one of those
  monsters.

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• As a Los Angeles city kid, we saw plenty of tall,
  skinny palm trees. Even with all the concrete
  there were plenty of other trees around
  especially in places like Griffith Park. But
  there were no real forest. In order to see forest
  we had to drive up into the mountains. Most trips
  did not compare to a Sunday drive up to the local
  mountains.

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• But, at least once a year, during the summer, we
  would take a day trip up to the Sequoia Valley.
  Yes, it was a three hour drive each way, but
  remember, the 60's were a different time and
  driving wasn't as tedious.

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• The whole trip was about the Giant Sequoia Trees.
  Jaw dropping, breath taking - pick your own
  description. These trees grow to over 250 feet
  high and over 20 feet in diameter. We could drive
  through one that was shaped into a tunnel. You
  could walk along the trails and imagine trying to
  climb one so you could reach the sky. Even the
  thought of playing hide and seek in a forest like
  those would bring smiles to our faces.

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• The biggest tree, the General Sherman, stands 300
  feet and 100 feet around. The thousands of years
  they have been around makes it worth the trip.

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• Getting to the Sequoia Valley takes about 3 hours
  from Los Angeles, about 4 hours from San
  Francisco, and about 2½ hours from Yosemite.
  These days, you probably won't want to make a day
  trip of it. Plans can be made to stay in the
  Sequoia or Kings Canyon National Park or you can
  stay in one of the several nearby towns. What a
  way to get away from the stress and hustle of the
  big city. Once you see Sequoia trees, you'll want
  to come back again and again.

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• My experience in California spans over 50 years.
  Since growing up in Los Angeles in the 1950's, we
  have explored most parts of California and still
  do so today. Having lived in most parts of the
  United States, we have experienced our share of
  figuring out what to do with an idle Saturday or
  Sunday. Amusement park? The latest nightclub?
  Hike, bike or camp? The choices are endless. When
  you consider the vastness of a State like
  California, you will understand my passion.
  Whether it's the wine country, the beach, or just
  a local festival let me your guide to a great
  weekend getaway in California.

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Sequia Trees

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