Kings Canyon National Park

A favorite go-to for many national park lovers, Kings Canyon is treasured for its less-traveled serene stretches of unbelievable and widely varied landscapes. With giant sequoias, crystal clear waters, green meadows, steep cliffs, and not to mention the deepest gorge-formed canyon in the nation.

Must-sees include Cedar Grove, Zumwalt Meadow, Roaring River Falls, Mist Falls, and the second-largest tree in the world, the General Grant Tree. General Grant stands 267 feet tall with a base of nearly 29 feet. Known as “the Nation’s Christmas Tree”, there is a ceremony, “Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree” held by the Sanger District Chamber of Commerce each year on the second Sunday in December to honor this natural wonder.