The National Park Service is seeking public feedback on a proposal to replant giant sequoia and other mixed conifer seedlings in areas severely impacted by the recent Castle and KNP Complex wildfires and where regeneration is otherwise not anticipated in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif - On July 27-28, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will celebrate Buffalo Soldiers Day with special programs and a tree renaming ceremony commemorating the posthumous promotion and legacy of Brigadier General Charles Young. Sunday, July 28, Buffalo Soldiers Day, has been designated as a fee-free day for visitors. “This is an important celebration for these parks and a history that we are committed to preserving and sharing with the public,” Superintendent Clay
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif - On July 27-28, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will celebrate Buffalo Soldiers Day with special programs and a tree renaming ceremony commemorating the posthumous promotion and legacy of Brigadier General Charles Young. Sunday, July 28, Buffalo Soldiers Day, has been designated as a fee-free day for visitors. “This is an important celebration for these parks and a history that we are committed to preserving and sharing with the public,” Superintendent Clay
Join the Sequoia Parks Conservancy this weekend for an extraordinary celestial celebration! The Dark Sky Festival, hosted by Sequoia Parks Conservancy in partnership with the National Park Service, is returning to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks on September 6, 2024. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the night sky and discover the importance of preserving our dark skies. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, famous for their towering sequoia trees and stunning vistas, offer some of the darkest
Kick off the 11th Annual Dark Sky Festival with a Free Movie Night at the Visalia FOX Theater! Sequoia Parks Conservancy and Visalia FOX Theater are thrilled to kick off the Eleventh Annual Dark Sky Festival with a special free movie showing of A Million Miles Away on September 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM. This family-friendly event is more than just a movie night; it’s a celebration of our region’s rich connection to space exploration and the natural wonders of
Volunteer Opportunity September 28 Help Clean Up Lodgepole Campground National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is a huge volunteer effort that takes place every September. This year we will be helping with campground cleanup in Lodgepole Campground. Primarily, we will be repairing fire rings by shoveling ash, removing debris and trash, and rebuilding rings as needed. The event will take place on September 28 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Lodgepole Campground in Sequoia National Park. Sign-up is required.
The 99th Annual Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree event is taking place on December 8th at 2 p.m. at the historic Grant Tree in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park. The official ceremony will begin at 2:30p.m. This cherished tradition celebrates the Nation’s Christmas Tree, the General Grant Tree, which holds a significant place in our nation’s history. December 8th is a free entrance day at Sequoia and Kings Canyon. The General Grant Tree is fittingly called the Nation’s
