We live in the foothills at the entrance to Sequoia National Park, which we simply call “The Park”. It’s right here in Tulare County! Because we can go anytime, sometimes we don’t go for several years. Yesterday I had the opportunity to go, so I went. Let’s have some photos.
Moro Rock has steps up the other side. I didn’t go there yesterday.
Eleven Range Overlook has never photographed with my little camera. For some reason it can’t see the blues in the distance. Apparently my inferior phone camera is superior in that aspect.
Why have I never noticed this at the base of the General Sherman Tree?
Sequoia Gigantea, redwood, Big Tree
The bases of these trees resemble elephant feet.
This is all the snow there is in Crescent Meadow in JANUARY!!
The Squatter’s Cabin has this old sign explaining that it “was built in the eighties”. That’s the 1880s!
This is a baby redwood, something I’ve rarely seen. Maybe it is because of the fires in 2020, 2021, 2024. (They all run together in my memory.)
That is one weird burl.
On the way home I took this quick photo of Castle Rocks to show Intern because I spent so much time painting it carefully on the library mural.
Yeah, yeah, I’ll start working again. Eventually. Just taking a little time off.
When I go to “The Park” it’s up to MK. But I have been to “The Other Park” a couple of times and have seen all the views you featured, except the Squatter’s Cabin. Where is that in relation to Tharp’s Log? And did you notice what Tharp used for hinges on his shutters?
Sharon, Squatter’s Cabin might be about 3/4 mile from Tharp’s Log. It is on the northern edge of Crescent Meadow. I didn’t notice Tharp’s hinges but will embiggen my photos to see if they are identifiable.
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How beautiful! The sequoias are so majestic. Thank you for sharing your lovely day!
Michelle, you are most welcome! Thank you for checking in.
When I go to “The Park” it’s up to MK. But I have been to “The Other Park” a couple of times and have seen all the views you featured, except the Squatter’s Cabin. Where is that in relation to Tharp’s Log? And did you notice what Tharp used for hinges on his shutters?
Sharon, Squatter’s Cabin might be about 3/4 mile from Tharp’s Log. It is on the northern edge of Crescent Meadow. I didn’t notice Tharp’s hinges but will embiggen my photos to see if they are identifiable.
It’s the fires that reseed the sequoias.
Ben, I’ve heard that all my life, but this is the first opportunity I’ve had to see it!