We got up early to pack up all of our stuff and checked out of our (last time I'm using this phrase...) tent/cabin/tabin and packed up before driving to the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees. Which had, you guessed it, big trees. Sequoias to be exact. We took the trail all the way to the Grizzly Giant (the tree). The hike was nice, though you had to take a bus there or get really good parking real early in the morning. I suggest the bus. See below for pictures.
After the hike, we took the bus back to the parking lot and started driving to Kings Canyon. Kings Canyon is south of Yosemite and in the central east part of California. After several hours (not really) of driving, we stopped in Fresno for gas, groceries, Chinese buffet, etc. After our rest stop, we drove up over hills and through woods (Yeah. Really.) and finally arrived at the John Muir Lodge, where we were staying. And it was raining. Slightly. But it was still super awesome. You can buy your own 2 yr old sequoia sapling in the gift shop. Note: Unless you live somewhere cool, outdoorsy, and very roomy, don't buy one. These things can grow up to 40 ft (12.19 m) in diameter and up to 275 ft (83.82 m) tall. It might not fit in your living room, so I do not suggest them as houseplants. Okay. Botany lesson done. On with the fun! After putting all of our stuff in our cabin (after the drizzles stopped), we headed down to the lodge to borrow their WiFi and their heaters and their fireplace and things like that. I'll include all pictures at the end. After it got dark, we headed back to the cabin, brushed our teeth in the (public outdoor) bathrooms, and went to bed. Note: Bring a sleeping bag. They have sheets and mattresses but it gets cold like 40 degrees Fahrenheit and this is June!! Summer! Okay. Now. Picture time.
And that concludes Day 7! If you have any questions, comments, other things, comment board is that way! Until the next post...thanks for reading!
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| The roots of a sequoia tree. No wonder they grow so tall... |
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| Tall trees. Short me. |
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| The Grizzly Giant. *DUN DUN DUUUUNNN!!!!!* |
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| Up close. Makes me feel even shorter... |
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| ...not to mention Spock here. |
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| Our lodge. |
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| The meadow. To think that this was in California... |
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| The meadow. |
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| Kinda Lord of the Rings-ish. |
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| The cabins... |
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| ...and our cabin. |
The lunch was AWESOME at Fresno. The drive of CA180 was nice, enjoy the cool weather and rain. I like the location of cabin - not too far have quiet night, but it is closer to the restroom. Yes, I am so glad we bring our sleeping bag.
ReplyDeleteWe searched for the place for a whole day and almost gave up! I am so glad we didn't.
ReplyDeleteI love cabins ,but never lived in one before(all booked)
40 degree?!!!SUMMER?!!!!!