I wanted to stop off for a photo-op at the Tunnel Log, where you drive your truck through this big Sequoia. The Sequoia fell in 1937 and is 275 feet long, is 8 ft high and 17 ft wide, much bigger than the redwood we drove thru earlier this month. There is also another tree where you used to drive out on and take pictures but that was stopped a few years ago. That tree fell in 1917, hard to believe that was 94 years ago!
We even got to see them fall a tree. Boy when it hit the ground it made a very big thud!! I even yelled "Timber"
Then it was on to Kings Canyon National Park which is connected by the same road. To do both parks it takes 8 hours of which alot of the time is driving. But we wanted to see our 6th National Park in 5 weeks. Mt Rainier, Redwoods, Crater Lake, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon. To say we have been busy is an understatement:)
We saw General Grant Tree, one of the world's largest living trees. President Coolidge proclaimed it the Nation's Christmas Tree in 1926 and it is a National Shrine. The only living memorial to those who died in war. This is one big tree!! Since time was running out, it takes a long time to get anywhere since the roads are very curvy, we went to Junction View. Junction View gives you a beautiful look into Kings Canyon and the surrounding areas.
Our last day in the area was spent relaxing and going to Reimer's. A store that has been making chocolate candy for over 50 years. They now make ice cream and I had to have a scoop of Peach and one of Strawberry. Boy was it good!! So if you in the area of Three Rivers, make sure you stop by for some delicious treats.
Well Friday came and it was time to move on towards LAS VEGAS! We will be there Sunday and hope to win enough $$$ to pay for Nicole's wedding!!
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