We're truly enjoying these beautiful views
as we drive to the park.
Welcome to the land of giants
Sequoia National Park!
So we just made it inside the park,
let's park our car somewhere here,
and let's go on some hikes
and explore everything here..
And the rangers are here help you explore the park down to the details.
hmm this one we see is the world's largest groves
of the world's largest trees.
Some fallen sequoias turn into magical tunnels
to the magical land.
I think a tree in the ground
gives you a better perspective of how tall they are.
We're enjoying the size of the sequoias.
The sheer magnitude and height of these ancient trees are
breathtaking and peaceful.
Now you're gonna see all the giant trees
I have been talking about.
We don't know exactly why sequoias get so big.
But they do get a lot of water from the winter snowmelt,
and they live a really long time.
Our next stop is General Sherman tree,
and it's a little trail half a mile.
There are plenty of trees to take a look at
before reaching the main attraction.
It is not possible to get tired of them.
Each one is unique.
There it is..
The biggest tree on earth
Right in front of you see is General Sherman
in all its dignified glory,
standing tall and gigantic,
making people look tiny like nothing.
I'm so excited we finally made it to the biggest tree
on the planet.
I have been looking forward to seeing this.
Humongous tree.
It has been growing for like
2000 years
—also one of the oldest trees on the planet.
What the sign here says is very interesting.
The sign says this tree is not the tallest or the widest.
t's the largest tree in the world by volume.
Meaning there's more wood in this tree than any other tree.
The overall volume of its trunk makes it the biggest tree on earth.
Avoid the hassle of finding a parking spot
and take advantage of free park shuttles.
Free shuttles arrive every 15 minutes from the morning to the evening
connecting the Wolverton picnic area
and the trailhead to the Sherman tree.
We parked at the Wolverton shuttle parking lot
and walked to the bus pickup area.
And the lines were very long.
The shuttle runs between most of Sequoia's top attractions,
so there is no reason to walk any more than one wants to!
On the other hand, it is fun to walk from one shuttle stop to another.
Hmm this Meadow is very refreshing
with its lush landscapes of wildflowers,
butterflies, and birds.
Sequoia is one of the few national parks
where most of the land is just
backcountry.
So to really experience all it has to offer,
you're gonna have to start walking.
Look, a guy is sitting on it posing for a picture.
This tree ended up being like a really long bridge.
We were discussing
how dangerous it might be when one of these massive trees falls,
and someone said
some of these trees did precisely what we said.
This tree is called Sentinel
It's about half the size of the General Sherman Tree.
And I'm getting my national park passport stamped
as this is the perfect free souvenir to cherish forever!
Wow look at the people stand on that tree.
I'm sure you can comprehend their size now.
Now we're just driving around and
looking for interesting viewpoints in this park
Wow, I can't help!
No matter how many giant sequoias I see so far,
each time I see one,
I'm impressed by their elegant enormity.
See..Cars were stopping everywhere
in the middle of the road to marvel at the trees.
Hey look at this cluster of giant Sequoias.
It's written Parker Group.
Yay we're here
That is the only "tree-you-can-drive-through".
This is one thing I had on my bucket list to do here.
Cars can go through it
even though it looks tiny
compared to all the giant trees around it.
If your vehicle is less than 8 feet tall,
you can drive through this fallen sequoia.
The Giant Sequoias are so incredibly unique,
they can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
Bigger and bigger trees keep appearing
as you move to higher elevations.
To stand next to these monolithic trees
and touch them is amazing.
Walking through the woods on the paths
among the giants was more awe-inspiring than I expected.
Im surprised by the many trees with fire scars.
It's impressive to see how some of them are still alive.
If you have an eye for nature’s beauty,
this land is your land.
And we say Plein air painting is a great way
to experience these magnificent national parks.
The secret of painting outdoors
is being in the power of the moment.
You get a sense of place.
If you’re looking for more of
what to see in Sequoia National Park,
there are tons of day hiking trails
for those who are looking for something short and flat
all the way to really intense trails too.
What to see in Sequoia National Park is a long list.
Sequoia National Park is a wonderful spot
to get a humbling perspective on our place
in the natural world.
Its immense natural beauty is the magic here.
The wildlife, views, trees, all these were competing for our attention
and forcing us to pull over regularly.
And a grizzly bear run across our car..
Look how fast it is..
The old saying you can't outrun a bear is actually true..
And that was our first bear in the wild.
This National Park is really worth checking out.
There’s something about the wilderness
that has always attracted me
—the smell of the trees,
the majesty of mountains,
the rawness of the dirt roads.
So,
of course,
this trip to the sequoias was magical!
Appreciating everything around me more!
And California's these agricultural heartlands
make the drive to and fro the Sequoias a bit more memorable!
Every turn afforded
views of soaring mountain peaks
and deep canyons.
We did make a few stops
at some of the scenic overlooks.
Every corner brought a new sight,
and it felt like we stopped every mile
to capture it on the camera.
That's all folks!
See ya later!