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Home » California » Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

A view of Marble Hall, the largest room in Crystal Cave.
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Crystal Cave Is Finally Reopening—What You Need to Know Before You Go

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Crystal Cave, a popular tourist attraction in Sequoia National Park, is reopening to the public this summer.  The road, trail and visitor facilities sustained damage during the 2021 KNP Complex wildfire and then again during extreme winter weather in early 2023, according to the National Park Service.  Planning your trip to Crystal Cave A steep, […]

A baby bear is fed by a ranger in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park.
Posted inHistory

The wild history about feeding bears in America’s National Parks

Avatar photo by Will De Man March 28, 2025April 1, 2025
Charles Young and the 9th Cavarly of Buffalo Soldiers, who built an important road in Sequoia National Park.
Posted inHistory

Three national parks to visit for Black History Month—in person and online

Avatar photo by Will De Man February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
The 25th Infantry of Buffalo Soldiers.
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How the Buffalo Soldiers built our national parks

Avatar photo by Will De Man February 7, 2025February 5, 2025
The Kaweah Colonists in front of the Karl Marx sequoia tree.
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Sequoia National Park was almost home to a socialist colony

Avatar photo by Will De Man January 31, 2025January 31, 2025
Jackie and Shadow come back after the fireworks scared them away 2 nights ago
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Big Bear’s beloved eagles return after fireworks scare

Avatar photo by Park News January 5, 2025January 5, 2025
Cinnamon-colored black bear in California.
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Stay safe without bear spray in Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 30, 2024September 3, 2024

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