United States Destinations

Mountain Getaways:

Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park and its environs, about 360 kilometers northeast of Los Angeles, possess trees, peaks and canyons without peer. Just off Highway 198, you'll find the Giant Forest, home of the largest trees on Earth including the 2,500-year-old General Sherman Tree. Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental U.S., looms over the park at 4,348 meters.

Trailheads are found at Whitney Portal, near Lone Pine. Adjacent King's Canyon boasts North America's deepest canyon and a vast wilderness. Trails for advanced hikers begin beyond Zumwalt Meadow. Nearby Boyden Caverns offers fine stalagmites and stalactites. You can camp in the wilderness with campsites reserved on a first-come basis. Rustic or deluxe cabins can also be reserved by contacting the park's ranger station at 209-565-3134.