Sequoia National Park

Fire Restrictions Coming to Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks

In light of the wildfires sweeping California, it was only a matter of time before fire restrictions started popping up in national parks in the state. So it should be no surprise that officials at Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks are implementing some restrictions.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 9th, 2008 4:34pm

1930s-Era Explosives Safely Removed from Sequoia National Park's Crystal Cave

Explosives experts have safely removed the remnants of 1930s-era explosives that were found late last week in Sequoia National Park's Crystal Cave.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 21st, 2008 6:49pm

Explosives, Possibly Dating to 1930s, Found in Sequoia National Park's Crystal Cave--Updated

Some sort of explosives, believed to date to the 1930s, have been found in Sequoia National Park's Crystal Cave. The discovery has prompted the cave's closure and evacuation while the National Park Service's regional chief blaster assesses the situation.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 16th, 2008 6:55pm

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Traveler’s Delightful Dozen: Windshield Touring Trips in the National Park System

We love our cars, we love our parks, and we love to drive our cars in the parks. Well, at least when the traffic isn’t too bad, and we really don’t mind just going along for the ride. The windshield touring season is nearly here, so it’s time to start thinking about park trips. All of the national parkways are recommended. Here are a dozen other traverses, loops, and shuttles that belong on your short list.

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By Bob Janiskee - May 7th, 2008 8:38pm

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National Park Week Activities

National Park Week is being celebrated this year from April 20 through April 26. Across the system there are dozens, if not hundreds, of special events planned. Here's a look at some of them.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 15th, 2008 7:12pm

Crews Remove Garbage From Marijuana Farms in Sequoia National Park

Nearly three tons of garbage and almost six miles of hose have been removed from backcountry marijuana farms in Sequoia National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 18th, 2008 3:28pm

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Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks Tweak Backcountry Wilderness Regulations

If you're heading into the backcountry of either Sequoia or Kings Canyon national parks this year, you'll need to brush up a bit on changes to the parks' backcountry regulations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 14th, 2008 9:37am

Western National Parks Contaminated By Airborne Heavy Metals, Pesticides

How do you like your fish seasoned? A little mercury, perhaps some DDT? That's what you might get if you eat fish caught in national parks in the American West.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 9th, 2014 10:36am

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Emerald Lake Basin

The Emerald Lake Basin in Sequoia National Park is a popular destination with winter backcountry travelers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 11th, 2008 5:01pm

Segways in the National Parks: Do We Really Need Them?

Two Segway entrepreneurs have their sights on Yosemite and Sequoia national parks as the next frontier for these two-wheeled contraptions.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 24th, 2008 3:56pm

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Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

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