I plan on being there next week and watching your video made me even more excited! How long did each hike take and what was the travel distance between each spot?
Hi Abigail! I’m excited for you. If we had one piece of advice I’d say start earlier than we did. While these stops aren’t terribly far from each other, traffic within the park can really slow you down. It also takes a fair amount of time to get into the park. If I had to do it over again I’d be at General Sherman a full hour (or more) earlier than we were there (I think we arrived around 9 am). That whole area is one we wanted to spend more time in because there are SO many humongous trees! General Sherman, Mono Rock and Tunnel Tree are all right next to each other. The hikes to General Sherman and Mono Rock I’d give each at least a whole hour or a little more. G.Sherman has the most signage and educational signage you’ll want to take your time and there’s often a lot of people there. Mono Rock you’ll want to enjoy the top for a while. The drive to the pizza deck took longer than I expected and we almost missed getting pizza since they close early. Little Baldy wasn’t too far from the pizza deck and I believe we started the hike around 4ish - this was a little late to start the hike since you want to be down before it starts to get dark. I would give 2.5 hours for this hike so you don’t have to rush. The hike is relatively short for such a big payoff at the top. We actually got stuck up there once we turned around to come down bc we ran into a bear with cubs. (Check out our Bear 🐻 video) Its wise to be off the trail before the twilight hour since that is ideal feeding time for the bears. Good luck and I hope you have a fabulous time!
A couple of years ago, i fell in love with Sequoia trees. Here we only have a few Sequoia trees that were planted late 1800, so they arent very old, but still gorgerous and beautiful. My favortite place to be and feel peace and gain strength. My dream was to make it one day to the Sequoia national park, its Nr. 1 on my bucket list. Unfortunately my health doesn't make it possible for me to travel anymore. So watching your video made me feel like i was there. It made me smile, cry and feel happy. Thank you for sharing your video of your trip there. Love from Switzerland, Ivi
I'm a free spirit, and wish I had a special other to go on my journeys with me. The one I had left me blowing in the breeze. However now I have a 2 year old son, and I think I would rather invest my heart into him rather than any other. We have already gone on many adventures together this past year.
Hi Michael! Thanks for sharing. What is the most memorable adventure you and your son went on this past year? I hope you have many more with him in 2021 and beyond!
Hi Cathy! Thanks for the comment to Michael's comment. Keep sending those good vibes out into the world! What is the next adventure you and your daughter are planning?
@@JustAdrift we just got back today from snow camping off hwy 49. I'm going to start up a channel with my son of our wheeling and camping adventures. Taking him to the coast to see general sherman next, and camp on the beach...
My son is in his twenties and we take vacations together. We just got back from visiting Sequoia and Yosemite NPs. So, be close to your son as he grows up so he will be your traveling buddy.
@@lukegraham3282 Hey teach; have them do a little project on Muir Woods. Muir woods is a Coastal Grove just North of the Golden Gate Bridge. Two of my three live in Rotherham South Yorkshire. Happy learning from Joey in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Go Gators! Thanks for providing. We are going to Sequoia in March. Not sure what snow could be like but looking forward to going. Snow, mountains and big trees, a lot different from Florida.
Yaay! Go GATORS! Have fun at Sequoia National Park. It's going to be amazing that time of year. And yes, much different from Florida. We're in St. Petersburg, where do you live?
Awesome, I did everything in your video two weeks ago over the holiday break, you should try it again in the off-season, there’s no crowds. Stay at Wuksachi lodge. Start every day at 9 or 10, beat the afternoon crowds. High Sierra Trail and Alta Trails are great ways to get away from crowds.
Thank you so much 😊 we are loving exploring the National Parks 🏞 and are learning a ton. So glad you enjoyed the video and we will continue to put out more adventures as we go!
There is no grizzly in the Sierras. That was a black bear with brown fur and you edited it in the bottom so good job. Regardless thanks for your awesome video 🤗
I’m planning a trip to sequoia this summer and have no idea where to begin but I’m so glad I ran into this video because it makes me so excited !! I’m wondering where’s the best place to stay ?
All I can say is book early and be prepared to drive - the closest we could get we had an hour drive in. This was one of my favorite parks ever and I’d give more than one day to explore
@@JustAdrift thank you so much for your reply! I’m trying to see if we can get a camping spot in lodge pole but it seems like they’re still not open for booking. I’ll keep checking but plan to do as you said and look outside of the park.
Thank you for such a nice video! thise views are the best feeling in the world. I was at Sequio last weekend made my first try to get to Alta peak but my 9 years old nephew was too tired to complete the hike so we did only half way wich is 4 mille and We loved the hike... planning on going back soon to finish the hike and maybe swim in Pear lake once we get to the top of Alta peak. ✌
Hi Marlon, Thank you so much for the kind words - we’re so glad you liked the video. It is legitimately one of our favorite places in the world and I feel like we could spend some serious time here with so many cool things to see. Your trip sounds amazing and I hope you have a great time. How wonderful to live so close! Thanks for watching and take care 🙌
Great video!!! Been wanting to go to sequoia for 6 months, trying to find the bet time to go!! Crossing our fingers we get to visit this magical place soon!
Hi Cathy, thank you so much for watching our video. One thing I may not have mentioned that was unique about visiting the General Sherman tree is that they have made the trail completely ada accessible. So if you ever do get a chance you may be able to get to this one. It is one of the best trails with educational signage as well and right next to Tunnel tree which you can keep looping around to go through (we did anyhow). This part of the grove is especially spectacular even if you’re driving through as it has some of the largest trees we saw. Take care !
We are going for our 30th wedding anniversary. I have issues w/walking as well, but have practicing to try & extend my distance & time. This couple is gracious in answering questions. Through the comments they note the hiking times. This is very helpful. I think I’ll be able to hike to the tree, but not the other 2 hour on way hikes. The videos helped w/understanding the terrain. Thank you ~ excited to go 🙏🏼
Did you guys like the Moro Rock trail/view or the Little Baldy trail/view more? I'm kind of injured but would still like to try and do one of them next week. I used to hike in NC a lot but I may be a bit slower this time.
I liked the Little Baldy best, it wasn’t as crowded and the hike will be a little less intense for the vertical gain if you’re injured. It’s a big reward for a moderate hike.
California hasn’t had grizzly bears in well over 100 years though there have been recent rare sightings in remote places. In all likelihood what you saw was a cinnamon phase black bear.
Thank you so much! We really had fun our time here and California was amazing - we stayed there for a month! You'll have to try and make it next year. I LOVE Hawaii and have been telling Mason we should go. I haven't been in ages. Where are you guys staying and when are we going to see the videos? Hope you're loving it!
Hello! Loved your video. Very informative. We’re hoping to visit soon. Questions… 1. How many hours do you suggest we need there at the park or at least to visit these top 5 favorites? If we get there around 1pm, how much (realistically) could/would possibly be able to see? Or do you highly recommend we stay at least 1 night? Thanks so much and any advice is appreciated. 😊
I saw that area and same bear or like the same kind and it is of the lower areas or closer to the fwy I can say but after someone driving through the mountain range area of the tall trees but many before has gotten cut down and it's beautiful of lower hills and higher grounds of the mountain hills sides and then going to the similar area or somewhere the mountain sides on the road by ride and before noticing the brownish orange or reddish like some color bear or large log or logs were one black bear or two of them just of the little way before upper hill side with green tall glasses and one log by the bushes that the best went to etc...one before too...and further where the big bear was at of a lower hill ground by the road or the road was the lityle open ways or one open way of the trees were away from but a lot of the whole area and looking like the trees were orange or brownish color like or etc a little green but autumn leaves or grass too.
Planning a trip with my son who has MS and two and our wives, How is the park for some one who is handicapped? he can walk with difficulty and will have his wheel chair with us.
Hi Alicia, I think for this area booking ahead is key - there are a lot of cool AirBnBs around that would have been a lot closer than where we stayed - however we didn't have a lot of notice and they were all booked. I would google the area people write blogs about cools stays...here is one: www.meganstarr.com/airbnb-sequoia-national-park-cabins/ For us we had about an hours drive just to get to the park entrance (the drive is beautiful though). Hopefully you'll find just the thing! Cheers and have a great time in the park!
When we visited Sequoia did not need a time or reservation, we just showed our National park pass at the gate. Double check on recreation.gov - Yosemite had different rules and does require you to have a specific reservation. We made a video about getting in last minute for Yosemite… look a few past this video or in our California Playlist. Hope this helps !
You are welcome! Thank you for checking out the video. We stayed in Porterville and drove an hour and a half to get there. I wouldn't recommend it. I would suggest going two days and checking out a little bit of Kings Canyon as well. Let us know how it goes. Enjoy!
I moved to Visalia in 1978 to be closer to Sequoia Park. Never regretted it one moment. When in the area again devote a full day to the road to Mineral King. It will be a peak experience for you. Perhaps we could make it a day trip together. sequoia.chess@yahoo.com
@@lina7847 It was a kid friendly hike - however we went just before sunset and ran into a bear with cubs! So...bring bear spray or go a little earlier. We made a separate video for this if you want to check it out.
When we went we didn’t give enough advance notice and couldn’t find anything without an hours drive. I would preplan and check Airbnb. Also the park is huge so be sure to identify your must see spots so you find somewhere near the best entrance and as always…leave early.
I would not list a pizza place as an item. Instead, I would list the giant forest, or Crystal Cave, or the crazy drive through the park along highway 198 which is a stressful\fun activity all by itself.
Hi Basam. Pizza is ALWAYS an item we include! Hahaha, I get your point though. Giant Forest and Crystal Cave would be great additions to the list. The drive on HWY 198 is a MUST!
Hi, wonderful video, im stressing about the driving there, any advice? What would be the easiest way to get there? Hopefully a road no too crazy. Thanks!
Terrific video. We were just there last week and kicking myself that we didn’t get to Moro Rock. But then we live at 1700’ elevation and weren’t acclimated to 7000’+ elevations. Probably would have been a killer to do!😩
Hey! We stayed in the park one day, but we could have easily stayed longer. Between Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park, there is a bunch of beautiful wilderness to explore. We stayed in Porterville about an hour away, but there are camping options in the park. I hope that helped!
Hi Joshua! From where we were staying it was about an hour drive in to get to General Sherman, so for us we took from 9 am at stop 1 (and get there early since this is a super popular spot) and we hiked Little Baldy 4-6 pm. It took about an hour to get back to the General Sherman area where we drove back and took more pictures we actually didn’t leave the park till around 8 pm - and we were the last to leave the park. You wouldn’t have to spend quite as much time but we were having a blast. I would go to everything about an hour earlier than we did so you have a chance to get dinner once you leave the park (everything was closed for us lol). Have a wonderful time it is a magical place!!
Hi Jayden! Sorry for the late reply - so most of the songs from this video are from a band called Copse.... Copse: Super 1, Copse: Super 3, Copse: Microwave, Copse: Sippin, and then one song by Senchi: Deep in the Woods. :) All are from epidemic sound.
@@JustAdrift Yes, that is Man-Killer Grizzly Cub. Why one swipe from it's paw could lift you 15 feet in the air, slammed into a Sequoia Tree, and dead before you drop. The Little Guy could feast on you at his leisure. Sequoia Bears usually care a couple of bottles of Tabasco sauce with them. A few of the odder bears prefer soy sauce.
Dude, that’s an interesting thought! If you were a grizzly and could carry one sauce, what would it be? Tabasco would be a good choice, so is soy sauce (they eat sashimi, think about it) but I think I’d go Sriracha. You?
I plan on being there next week and watching your video made me even more excited! How long did each hike take and what was the travel distance between each spot?
Hi Abigail! I’m excited for you. If we had one piece of advice I’d say start earlier than we did. While these stops aren’t terribly far from each other, traffic within the park can really slow you down. It also takes a fair amount of time to get into the park. If I had to do it over again I’d be at General Sherman a full hour (or more) earlier than we were there (I think we arrived around 9 am). That whole area is one we wanted to spend more time in because there are SO many humongous trees! General Sherman, Mono Rock and Tunnel Tree are all right next to each other. The hikes to General Sherman and Mono Rock I’d give each at least a whole hour or a little more. G.Sherman has the most signage and educational signage you’ll want to take your time and there’s often a lot of people there. Mono Rock you’ll want to enjoy the top for a while. The drive to the pizza deck took longer than I expected and we almost missed getting pizza since they close early. Little Baldy wasn’t too far from the pizza deck and I believe we started the hike around 4ish - this was a little late to start the hike since you want to be down before it starts to get dark. I would give 2.5 hours for this hike so you don’t have to rush. The hike is relatively short for such a big payoff at the top. We actually got stuck up there once we turned around to come down bc we ran into a bear with cubs. (Check out our Bear 🐻 video) Its wise to be off the trail before the twilight hour since that is ideal feeding time for the bears. Good luck and I hope you have a fabulous time!
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A couple of years ago, i fell in love with Sequoia trees. Here we only have a few Sequoia trees that were planted late 1800, so they arent very old, but still gorgerous and beautiful. My favortite place to be and feel peace and gain strength.
My dream was to make it one day to the Sequoia national park, its Nr. 1 on my bucket list. Unfortunately my health doesn't make it possible for me to travel anymore. So watching your video made me feel like i was there. It made me smile, cry and feel happy. Thank you for sharing your video of your trip there. Love from Switzerland, Ivi
I'm a free spirit, and wish I had a special other to go on my journeys with me. The one I had left me blowing in the breeze. However now I have a 2 year old son, and I think I would rather invest my heart into him rather than any other. We have already gone on many adventures together this past year.
Sounds exactly like my Daughter and I and now at 59 we are still best friends and having great adventures!
Hi Michael! Thanks for sharing. What is the most memorable adventure you and your son went on this past year? I hope you have many more with him in 2021 and beyond!
Hi Cathy! Thanks for the comment to Michael's comment. Keep sending those good vibes out into the world! What is the next adventure you and your daughter are planning?
@@JustAdrift we just got back today from snow camping off hwy 49. I'm going to start up a channel with my son of our wheeling and camping adventures. Taking him to the coast to see general sherman next, and camp on the beach...
My son is in his twenties and we take vacations together. We just got back from visiting Sequoia and Yosemite NPs. So, be close to your son as he grows up so he will be your traveling buddy.
A very special place
So glad I get to go to Sequoia National Park! A close by city called Visalia has very affordable hotels.
We’re here now. LOL! Thanks for your video, we now have an idea on where to go. :)
Have fun!
Nice 👍 video thanks for sharing going there this weekend
I'm planning a trip to Sequoia with the family next year for the first time and this is a great video, thank you guys!
You you sighted a grizzly bear in California. First time in a hundred years!
How sweet it is, introduced by two lovebirds. Thank You!
Will be going today for my first time, and his umpteenth time.
Yay! Thanks Catherine. Tell us what you think after your first day. It sounds like you have a good guide ; ). Have fun, the place is majestic.
Day trip on my list for 2022
Thank you for the awesome video. My boyfriend and I are going to be there next week! I am excited!
Love this park
Hello from UK, just showed my class of 9 and 10 year old this as we are studying california. Thanks for great clip!
That is literally the best. Thank you so much for sharing and tell the class hello 👋 from St. Petersburg, Florida ☀️ 🌊
@@JustAdrift You helped inspire a buck of kids to do some excellent writing. Thanks from Wilmington uk
@@lukegraham3282 Hey teach; have them do a little project on Muir Woods. Muir woods is a Coastal Grove just North of the Golden Gate Bridge. Two of my three live in Rotherham South Yorkshire. Happy learning from Joey in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Ty for information love from India 🇮🇳❤
I love India !❤🎉😊 Jai Hind! What part are you from brother?
Spectacular Sequoia indeed !
Thanks for this video! I’ll be going in August on my way to Yosemite and I will make sure to hit up all these spots! Happy travels!
What an amazing and fun-filled day you had! Loved the music aa well!
Thanks so much! When we were selecting the songs, we had a feeling they fit well.
Thanks for sharing this awesome park. Next place to visit.
Awesome! You’ll have a blast. Thank you for watching!
Perfect nature.
It really is 💗😊
Lovely place to go 🚶and great to hear that is the reason to be next week with the way I feel about it 😀😊😄🙂
It's an amazing place. Have fun out there!
Thanks for the great video. Headed there with my wife this weekend for the day on the way up to Yosemite Valley for three more days. We can’t wait!!
You all did a great job! Enjoyed watching it.
Thank you so much for the kind words and for tuning in 👍
Planning to go here this weekend with my wife so excited 😍
That’s amazing - have a wonderful time and thanks so much for checking out our video!
❤❤👍👍What a Fun! Thank you for sharing - informative and beautiful! Subscribed!
Thank you very much!
Hello greetings from Mexico, I barely discover your channel, incredible views greetings
Hi. What part of Mexico are you from? I just love everything about the Mexican states!❤❤❤😊 Pueblos magicos.😊
Namaste!! Nice tour❤❤Love all the way from 🇮🇳India❤❤
Namaste! We can't wait to visit India one day!
Jai Hind!❤❤🎉😊 What part of India do you hail from?
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for taking us along- can’t wait to go 🍻
Any time! Sequoia NP is special.
Thank You so much for the great tour. 😊
Thank you so much ☺️ this was such a special day. We are so glad you enjoyed it
Go Gators! Thanks for providing. We are going to Sequoia in March. Not sure what snow could be like but looking forward to going. Snow, mountains and big trees, a lot different from Florida.
Yaay! Go GATORS! Have fun at Sequoia National Park. It's going to be amazing that time of year. And yes, much different from Florida. We're in St. Petersburg, where do you live?
How was it ?
Muchas Gracias por el Video
I seriously love giant sequoias, I’m actually germinating some right now which is exciting! Great video
That's really cool. Are you going to grow them in pots or plant them in the wild somewhere?
@@JustAdrift definitely planting them in the ground. I have a few friends with quite large properties to plant them :)))
Awesome, I did everything in your video two weeks ago over the holiday break, you should try it again in the off-season, there’s no crowds. Stay at Wuksachi lodge. Start every day at 9 or 10, beat the afternoon crowds. High Sierra Trail and Alta Trails are great ways to get away from crowds.
Awesome Dan thanks for letting us know!
3:29 To the right of the mans head - Balance Rock.
Thanks for pointing that out. Sequoia is such an epic place.
You two are naturals at nature vlogging. Love the informative interp bits.
Thank you so much 😊 we are loving exploring the National Parks 🏞 and are learning a ton. So glad you enjoyed the video and we will continue to put out more adventures as we go!
Thanks so much for sharing!
You got it! Thanks for checking out the video.
There is no grizzly in the Sierras. That was a black bear with brown fur and you edited it in the bottom so good job. Regardless thanks for your awesome video 🤗
I think we got a little excited! We wanted to see a grizzly SO BAD. Thanks for the kind words.
Great video, thanks for helping us prepare for our trip, only one issue… GO NOLES !
Hahaha! GO GATORS! I'm glad the video helped you prep for your trip.
Thanks for the good tour. Suspect the 100' reference was circumference rather than diameter.
Yes indeed. She made the same mistake with the tunnel log "diameter". Probably not very good at Geometry 🤔
Great guys
Thanks for the video
Well Done
I’m planning a trip to sequoia this summer and have no idea where to begin but I’m so glad I ran into this video because it makes me so excited !! I’m wondering where’s the best place to stay ?
All I can say is book early and be prepared to drive - the closest we could get we had an hour drive in. This was one of my favorite parks ever and I’d give more than one day to explore
@@JustAdrift thank you so much for your reply! I’m trying to see if we can get a camping spot in lodge pole but it seems like they’re still not open for booking. I’ll keep checking but plan to do as you said and look outside of the park.
Wonderful you both! Thank you for such a great ride! Love from Rio de Janeiro-Brasil
Hi Glorinha! Thanks for the kind words. Hope all is well for you in Brazil!
Eu seu 10 % Brasileiro!❤❤🎉🎉😊
Thank you for such a nice video! thise views are the best feeling in the world. I was at Sequio last weekend made my first try to get to Alta peak but my 9 years old nephew was too tired to complete the hike so we did only half way wich is 4 mille and We loved the hike... planning on going back soon to finish the hike and maybe swim in Pear lake once we get to the top of Alta peak. ✌
Hi Marlon,
Thank you so much for the kind words - we’re so glad you liked the video. It is legitimately one of our favorite places in the world and I feel like we could spend some serious time here with so many cool things to see. Your trip sounds amazing and I hope you have a great time. How wonderful to live so close! Thanks for watching and take care 🙌
Great video!!! Been wanting to go to sequoia for 6 months, trying to find the bet time to go!! Crossing our fingers we get to visit this magical place soon!
The place is unreal! Thanks for checking out the video.
wish I had done these things while I was still able to walk
Hi Cathy, thank you so much for watching our video. One thing I may not have mentioned that was unique about visiting the General Sherman tree is that they have made the trail completely ada accessible. So if you ever do get a chance you may be able to get to this one. It is one of the best trails with educational signage as well and right next to Tunnel tree which you can keep looping around to go through (we did anyhow). This part of the grove is especially spectacular even if you’re driving through as it has some of the largest trees we saw. Take care !
We are going for our 30th wedding anniversary. I have issues w/walking as well, but have practicing to try & extend my distance & time. This couple is gracious in answering questions. Through the comments they note the hiking times. This is very helpful. I think I’ll be able to hike to the tree, but not the other 2 hour on way hikes. The videos helped w/understanding the terrain. Thank you ~ excited to go 🙏🏼
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My loves!!! I miss you guys terribly. Come back soon!! Or move here or whatever.
Obehi! We miss you. We are going to figure out a time to visit very soon!
Love it ❤
Did you guys like the Moro Rock trail/view or the Little Baldy trail/view more? I'm kind of injured but would still like to try and do one of them next week. I used to hike in NC a lot but I may be a bit slower this time.
I liked the Little Baldy best, it wasn’t as crowded and the hike will be a little less intense for the vertical gain if you’re injured. It’s a big reward for a moderate hike.
Hello there! which entrance did u use to enter sequoia national park?
Big foot is waiting for someone to rescue him 😂
California hasn’t had grizzly bears in well over 100 years though there have been recent rare sightings in remote places. In all likelihood what you saw was a cinnamon phase black bear.
I’ll be there October 2021🤗😁
Yay!! We are back in Cali now too!!
Perfect list and great video! Looks like an awesome place, we were supposed to visit this year but life took us to Hawaii for the remainder of 2021 :0
Thank you so much! We really had fun our time here and California was amazing - we stayed there for a month! You'll have to try and make it next year. I LOVE Hawaii and have been telling Mason we should go. I haven't been in ages. Where are you guys staying and when are we going to see the videos? Hope you're loving it!
zzxxss heh
Great video! I recommend you coming back to visit for a 3 mile hike around Hume Lake! Thanks for sharing ✌🏼💯
Awesome! Thank you for watching and the recommendation!
Wonderful video! I will go on April but now I'm afraid a bear will ear meZ
Hello! Loved your video. Very informative. We’re hoping to visit soon. Questions… 1. How many hours do you suggest we need there at the park or at least to visit these top 5 favorites? If we get there around 1pm, how much (realistically) could/would possibly be able to see? Or do you highly recommend we stay at least 1 night? Thanks so much and any advice is appreciated. 😊
Thanks for the mini guide
Going there tomorrow 😄
You ate welcome. Enjoy it out there. Peace!
I saw that area and same bear or like the same kind and it is of the lower areas or closer to the fwy I can say but after someone driving through the mountain range area of the tall trees but many before has gotten cut down and it's beautiful of lower hills and higher grounds of the mountain hills sides and then going to the similar area or somewhere the mountain sides on the road by ride and before noticing the brownish orange or reddish like some color bear or large log or logs were one black bear or two of them just of the little way before upper hill side with green tall glasses and one log by the bushes that the best went to etc...one before too...and further where the big bear was at of a lower hill ground by the road or the road was the lityle open ways or one open way of the trees were away from but a lot of the whole area and looking like the trees were orange or brownish color like or etc a little green but autumn leaves or grass too.
I want to have a mask like yours. Go Gators!
Thanks Kids!
Hi Allan. Thanks for checking out the video!
Planning a trip with my son who has MS and two and our wives, How is the park for some one who is handicapped? he can walk with difficulty and will have his wheel chair with us.
Thank you so much for this video. It was great. Where do you suggest staying overnight to best be accessible to this day adventure?
Hi Alicia, I think for this area booking ahead is key - there are a lot of cool AirBnBs around that would have been a lot closer than where we stayed - however we didn't have a lot of notice and they were all booked. I would google the area people write blogs about cools stays...here is one: www.meganstarr.com/airbnb-sequoia-national-park-cabins/
For us we had about an hours drive just to get to the park entrance (the drive is beautiful though). Hopefully you'll find just the thing! Cheers and have a great time in the park!
Hi
You can go there in any time without some schedule?
Somebody says that for yosemite NP you nead to schedule
When we visited Sequoia did not need a time or reservation, we just showed our National park pass at the gate. Double check on recreation.gov - Yosemite had different rules and does require you to have a specific reservation. We made a video about getting in last minute for Yosemite… look a few past this video or in our California Playlist. Hope this helps !
Did you guys encounter ticks while in the park?
U should hike tokopah falls next time!
We totally will, thank you for the suggestion & for watching our content 🙏🏻🙏🏻
What about Tharp’s Log?!
TY so much. We are going next week. Any idea which hotel to stay nearby? 1to2 days is enough?
You are welcome! Thank you for checking out the video. We stayed in Porterville and drove an hour and a half to get there. I wouldn't recommend it. I would suggest going two days and checking out a little bit of Kings Canyon as well. Let us know how it goes. Enjoy!
Also found a new article on Airbnb’s in the area: www.meganstarr.com/airbnb-sequoia-national-park-cabins/
Sequoia National Park has been one of our favorite NPs to visit this summer. What has been your favorite?
I'm curious of the hike to little Baldy, is it a kid friendly hike?
I moved to Visalia in 1978 to be closer to Sequoia Park. Never regretted it one moment. When in the area again devote a full day to the road to Mineral King. It will be a peak experience for you. Perhaps we could make it a day trip together. sequoia.chess@yahoo.com
@@lina7847 It was a kid friendly hike - however we went just before sunset and ran into a bear with cubs! So...bring bear spray or go a little earlier. We made a separate video for this if you want to check it out.
@@allanfifield8256 thank you so much we would definitely love to come back and appreciate the suggestion!
Yes it is!
How can someone book the breakfast on the river?
How long it took to visit all these places?
Where did you stay/camp? I’m thinking of going for my birthday in April but can’t seem to find campsites near by.
We didn’t plan ahead and were on a budget so we got a motel and had to drive an hour in for our trip
I am planning a visit. Coming from LA where should I stay, so we do not have to drive back at night?
When we went we didn’t give enough advance notice and couldn’t find anything without an hours drive. I would preplan and check Airbnb. Also the park is huge so be sure to identify your must see spots so you find somewhere near the best entrance and as always…leave early.
What about crystal cave?
Is sequoia a recommended place to go with children 👨👧👦
Absolutely- this would be a magical place for the whole family
The ‘stache is coming back?
Maybe? I think it's finally getting full enough!!!
Do you just drive and stop at each point?
Hi Yen. We did drive to each point. Sequoia NP is pretty spread out. I hope that helps!
I hope to be out there in October. Did you need a permit to do any of those activities?
We did not need a permit when we were there! Have a wonderful time
No grizzlies in sequoia
I would not list a pizza place as an item. Instead, I would list the giant forest, or Crystal Cave, or the crazy drive through the park along highway 198 which is a stressful\fun activity all by itself.
Hi Basam. Pizza is ALWAYS an item we include! Hahaha, I get your point though. Giant Forest and Crystal Cave would be great additions to the list. The drive on HWY 198 is a MUST!
Hi, wonderful video, im stressing about the driving there, any advice? What would be the easiest way to get there? Hopefully a road no too crazy. Thanks!
Terrific video. We were just there last week and kicking myself that we didn’t get to Moro Rock. But then we live at 1700’ elevation and weren’t acclimated to 7000’+ elevations. Probably would have been a killer to do!😩
I live 50 mins away from there
Nice man! You're very close to some amazing public land? Have you been out to Death Valley yet? How is it?
So it’s a one day trip in the park, can’t stay overnight in the park? Where are you stayed?
Hey! We stayed in the park one day, but we could have easily stayed longer. Between Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park, there is a bunch of beautiful wilderness to explore. We stayed in Porterville about an hour away, but there are camping options in the park. I hope that helped!
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How many hours did all of this take? Heading there in July but only for 1 day
Hi Joshua! From where we were staying it was about an hour drive in to get to General Sherman, so for us we took from 9 am at stop 1 (and get there early since this is a super popular spot) and we hiked Little Baldy 4-6 pm. It took about an hour to get back to the General Sherman area where we drove back and took more pictures we actually didn’t leave the park till around 8 pm - and we were the last to leave the park. You wouldn’t have to spend quite as much time but we were having a blast. I would go to everything about an hour earlier than we did so you have a chance to get dinner once you leave the park (everything was closed for us lol). Have a wonderful time it is a magical place!!
@@JustAdrift Three Rivers can be tough for dinner after hours. Visalia is usually has choices until after 10:00
Would you recomend taking kids?
Definitely! The park is great for kids. Also the hike isn’t too hard, just depending on their age check the length.
Can l know the name of the song?
Hi Jayden! Sorry for the late reply - so most of the songs from this video are from a band called Copse.... Copse: Super 1, Copse: Super 3, Copse: Microwave, Copse: Sippin, and then one song by Senchi: Deep in the Woods. :) All are from epidemic sound.
How did you get to tunnel log without a crowd of 100 people around it?
Crazy, right? We just got lucky i guess.
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Are you a UF graduate? :)
Yes (this is Shelley) for interior design and you? Go Gators 🐊!
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Not a Grizzly Bear.
That’s a 500 pounder my man! All Grizzzzz.
@@JustAdrift Yes, that is Man-Killer Grizzly Cub. Why one swipe from it's paw could lift you 15 feet in the air, slammed into a Sequoia Tree, and dead before you drop. The Little Guy could feast on you at his leisure. Sequoia Bears usually care a couple of bottles of Tabasco sauce with them. A few of the odder bears prefer soy sauce.
Dude, that’s an interesting thought! If you were a grizzly and could carry one sauce, what would it be? Tabasco would be a good choice, so is soy sauce (they eat sashimi, think about it) but I think I’d go Sriracha. You?
It is a black bear. Grizzle bears are much larger and are extinct in California.
Wishful thinking on my part I guess. Thanks for watching!
Great info, nice breakdown. Tku for sharing! I got a new video on sequoia travel trip hope u can come and check out!!
Hi 👋 thanks so much - we’ll check it out!
This isn't a Grizzly. It's a Black Bear. Grizzlys are extinct in California. Black Bears in California are Brown or Reddish Brown
You are absolutely correct. We were excited . . . and we are Floridians. Thanks for watching!
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