Sequoia National Park

Fire Complex Forcing More Visitor Closures At Sequoia National Park

More closures were coming to Sequoia National Park on Sunday as two wildfires were rapidly growing in size as they burned across a steep and rugged landscape on the west side of the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2021 5:00pm

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Wildfires Prompt Closures At Sequoia National Park

Wildfires sparked by lightning strikes have prompted some closures at Sequoia National Park in California, including that of a section of the Generals Highway.

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By Compiled From N... - September 11th, 2021 6:50pm

Drought Is Reshaping The National Park Landscape In Unprecedented Ways

Hot, dry weather caused by climate change is reshaping the landscape in many Western national parks, and bringing with it an uneasiness over how plants, animals and visitors will be impacted.

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By Jonathan Horwitz - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

A 1.3-Million-Acre Approach To Preserving Nature

A soaring, 1.3-million-acre swath of the High Sierra would make a wonderful addition to the National Park System, one that could help slow the sixth mass extinction, forward the Biden administration's 30 by 30 initiative, and possibly even help the fight with climate change.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 25th, 2025 11:48am

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Death In The Parks | Sequoia, Big South Fork, Obed Wild And Scenic

The body of a hiker gone missing in Sequoia National Park three weeks ago has been recovered not far from where he was last seen, while Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Obed Wild and Scenic River also recorded visitor fatalities.

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By Compiled From N... - August 10th, 2021 9:34am

Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks Working On Accessibility Improvements

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks can offer a demanding landscape if you require a wheelchair or other aid in getting around the park and its facilities or reading interpretive displays. Park staff realizes that, and is working on plans to improve access and interpretation to some of the parks' wonders.

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By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2021 2:00am

Coalition Strives To Save Giant Sequoias From Wildfire, Climate Change

In the wake of the loss of perhaps 10,600 giant sequoia trees to last year's Castle Fire in California, a multi-agency coalition has formed in a bid to reduce fire risks to the towering, emblematic forests and seek solutions to crippling drought that also places the trees in jeopardy.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 19th, 2021 5:59pm

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Around The Parks: Campfires, Wildfires, Graffiti, Bus Schedules, And New Superintendents

There is always something going on around the National Park System, and summer is an especially busy – and sometimes dangerous – time.

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By Rebecca Latson - July 15th, 2021 12:00pm

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Traveler Special Report: Drought, Heat Taking A Toll On National Parks In Southwest

The National Park Service plans for a warmer, drier future but record drought in the Southwest shows there’s no time to spare. National Parks Traveler is producing a multi-part series of articles this summer exploring the effects of climate change on the National Park System’s landscapes, wildlife, economics, and planning.

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By NPT Staff - August 12th, 2021 7:29pm

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #33 – The Sequoia And Kings Canyon Edition

Just how much do you know about the awe-inspiring trees and scenery in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks? Test your knowledge with this latest quiz and trivia piece and maybe learn a little bit, too.

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By Rebecca Latson - July 8th, 2021 8:17am

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