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Oct 22, 2009 - Yosemite National Park

Our trip to Yosemite was in two parts.Our trip to Yosemite was in two parts....

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Oct 19, 2009 - Kings Canyon National Park

Kings Canyon began as our third National Park but was then named General Grant National Park. In 1940 General Grant was merged into the newly created Kings Canyon National Park. ... Today Sequoia and Kings Canyon are managed jointly.Kings Canyon began as our third National Park but was then named General Grant National Park. In 1940 General Grant was merged into the newly created Kings Canyon National Park. ... Today Sequoia and Kings Canyon are managed jointly....

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Oct 16, 2009 - Our visit to Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Park

We visited the two parks(close together and one administration) over two days.We visited the two parks(close together and one administration) over two days....

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Retirement Tour 2009

May 16, 2009 - Sequoias... and not a lot else

Today we left Yosemite (boooo) and our western style private room and headed south again. On the long windy road we didn't seem to pass any cars and eventually made it to the entrance of The Kings Canyon National Park. ... We needed to pass through here to get to the Sequoia National Park, so we pulled up at the kiosk to pay our $20 (once we'd driven 3 miles to the visitors centre and back to get some cash.Today we left Yosemite (boooo) and our western style private room and headed south again. On the long windy road we didn't seem to pass any cars and eventually made it to the entrance of The Kings Canyon National Park. ... We needed to pass through here to get to the Sequoia National Park, so we pulled up at the kiosk to pay our $20 (once we'd driven 3 miles to the visitors centre and back to get some cash....

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May 23, 2008 - Kings Canyon NP - End of the Road

May 23: Kings Canyon End of the Road Hike Today, We went to see the actual Kings Canyon and yes the Kings River runs through it.May 23: Kings Canyon End of the Road Hike Today, We went to see the actual Kings Canyon and yes the Kings River runs through it....

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May 22, 2008 - Kings Canyon NP - Redwood Canyon

May 22: Kings Canyon – Redwood Canyon Grove We awoke to Snow, the first precipitation on the trip.May 22: Kings Canyon – Redwood Canyon Grove We awoke to Snow, the first precipitation on the trip....

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May 20, 2008 - Kings Canyon NP - Grants Grove

May20: Kings Canyon: Grant’s Grove area After picking up the junior ranger books for the three kids at the visitor center That night we had a marshmallow torching contest around our campfire.May20: Kings Canyon: Grant’s Grove area After picking up the junior ranger books for the three kids at the visitor center That night we had a marshmallow torching contest around our campfire....

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May 19, 2008 - Oceanside Ca. to Kings Canyon NP

May 19 Oceanside to Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP We spent half of the day trying to get around Los Angeles and then the other half trying to get through the southern part of the San Joaquin Valley.May 19 Oceanside to Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP We spent half of the day trying to get around Los Angeles and then the other half trying to get through the southern part of the San Joaquin Valley....

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Apr 26, 2008 - Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks

I think the last blog left me in the parking lot of a grocery store while Gene picked-up a few necessities before heading to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.I think the last blog left me in the parking lot of a grocery store while Gene picked-up a few necessities before heading to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks....

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Oct 18, 2007 - Yosemite to King's Canyon

We delayed our departure from scenic Yosemite while Ron went on a photography course with Ethan of the Ansel Adams gallery in Yosemite Village. But try as we might, we didn't spot one bear! We duly set off for Kings Canyon National Park, re-tracing our steps to Wawona, and then out past Fish Camp (wonder what they do there ?!) to the San Joaquin Valley again. ... We arrived in Kings Canyon, which links to the Sequoia National Park (where we are staying) at dusk (again), and have to trust to "Shirley" to get us to the hotel as we climb up and up to nearly 8000 ft, to the Montecito Sequoia Lake Resort.We delayed our departure from scenic Yosemite while Ron went on a photography course with Ethan of the Ansel Adams gallery in Yosemite Village. But try as we might, we didn't spot one bear! We duly set off for Kings Canyon National Park, re-tracing our steps to Wawona, and then out past Fish Camp (wonder what they do there ?!) to the San Joaquin Valley again. ... We arrived in Kings Canyon, which links to the Sequoia National Park (where we are staying) at dusk (again), and have to trust to "Shirley" to get us to the hotel as we climb up and up to nearly 8000 ft, to the Montecito Sequoia Lake Resort....

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Sep 13, 2007 - Bear necessities

Didn't sleep too much because of frustrated mice trying to think how to finish their meal.Didn't sleep too much because of frustrated mice trying to think how to finish their meal....

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Sep 12, 2007 - Kings Canyon National Park

So a long drive to Kings Canyon National Park, actually one park together with the adjacent Sequoia National Park. ... I have this cute folksy cabin with a stove, etc, that looks like the Injuns are going to ride up any minute and burn it down.So a long drive to Kings Canyon National Park, actually one park together with the adjacent Sequoia National Park. ... I have this cute folksy cabin with a stove, etc, that looks like the Injuns are going to ride up any minute and burn it down....

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