Sequoia National Park provided the trees Dave sought. We paid proper respect to General Sherman, the largest tree by volume, height and girth, in the world. Sequoia trees are not just big, they are also beautiful with their foliage swaying way above our heads.
In travel, we all discover that cherry on top of the sundae, the extra treat beyond the main dish. For us it was the Discovery Tour of Crystal Cave. Our guide first told us of the Monachee who made their home in the area. Then, giving us each a flashlight, he led us through the spider web gate on a tour of the caves. While providing some history and geological background, he let us find the marvels of the deep on our own. With just our flashlights and flash cameras we felt a hint of the wonder that early explorers experienced.
As another “treat” in the park, we came as close as we dared to a black bear. We followed her on the road, from the safety of our car, as she went to join her two cubs up feasting in a shrub.
Adjacent to Sequoia is Kings Canyon National Park. We drove to the end of the trail, the last stop before having to foot it over the Sierras. The V-shaped canyon was filled with smoke which, ironically, added to the beauty of the area.
General Grant stands in the midst of a large grove of sequoias, some named for various states. The walk through the grove is quiet, lovely, and intimidating, those trees are really big.
We took short paths to two waterfalls, still beautiful because of the late winter in the Sierras.
While Jerry, Anna Lee, and Cheryl opted to enjoy the view from comfortable chairs in the campsite, Dave went off and found himself another bear and a deer. Between the four of us, we took over a thousand pictures in four days and found what we wanted and more.
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