Sequoia National Park

90th Trek To The Nation’s Christmas Tree

This coming Sunday the men and women of the Armed Forces who have served, fought, and died to keep America free will be honored at Kings Canyon National Park during the 90th annual Trek to the Nation's Christmas Tree.

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By NPT Staff - December 10th, 2015 3:00am

Time to Note The Annual Christmas Bird Counts On Your National Park Calendar

What would the holidays be without the Christmas Bird Count? We’re here again to take a look at some selected CBC activities in the national parks this holiday season.

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By Kirby Adams - December 1st, 2015 3:00am

Higher Camping, Entrance Fees Coming To Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks

Come the first of the year it's going to cost you a bit more to get into Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, and to camp there, as well.

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By NPT Staff - November 17th, 2015 2:00am

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On The Road With National Park Art

As the National Park Service approaches its 100th birthday celebration, you can mark the anniversary by looking into the past of the national park movement via original Works Progress Administration posters and more recently made replicas.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 9th, 2015 3:30am

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Mergers Aim To Build Stronger National Park Friends

Two significant mergers have been formalized in recent days, each with the aim of building a stronger ally for national parks. In Wyoming/Montana, the Yellowstone Park Foundation has merged with the Yellowstone Association, while in California the Sequoia Natural History Association and Sequoia Parks Foundation have joined forces to form the Sequoia Parks Conservancy. The goal, of course, is to eliminate redundancies, streamline administrations, and generate more for the parks they serve.

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By NPT Staff - October 18th, 2015 2:30am

Sequoia National Park Celebrating Its 125th Anniversary, Kings Canyon Its 75th

A dual birthday party is being marked this weekend in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, with activities ranging from cave tours and learning how the giant sequoias are enduring California's drought to all-you-can-eat barbecues.

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By NPT Staff - September 24th, 2015 2:30am

Speaking Of Bears, The Bear Crisis And A Tale Of Rewilding From Yosemite, Sequoia And Other National Parks

Even before the establishment of the National Park Service in 1916, wildlife issues involving predators swirled about the national parks. Grizzly bears and wolves were apex predators that preyed on deer, elk, moose, and bison. As such, they were viewed as evil, rapacious carnivores that should be exterminated.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:46am

NPCA Report Urges Work To Improve Air Quality Across National Park System

For many, a trip to one of the scenic, landscape national parks includes pristine landscapes, clear vistas, and fresh air. Unfortunately, we don't always get to enjoy those aspects, as a new report on air quality from the National Parks Conservation Association points out.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2015 3:00am

Fire Danger Spreading Across National Parks In The West

A campfire ban was implemented in parts of Olympic National Park on Thursday, while other national parks in parts of the West were reminding visitors that it's illegal to use fireworks within their boundaries as hot, dry weather continues to push fire danger higher and higher.

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By NPT Staff - June 26th, 2015 8:22am

NPS Issues Concession Prospectus For Sequoia National Park

The National Park Service has issued a major concession contract for the operation of three locations within Sequoia National Park in California. The NPS prospectus includes concessions at Lodgepole Village, Wuksachi Village, and Bearpaw High Sierra Camp.

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By David and Kay Scott - June 13th, 2015 5:40pm

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