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PARKS OF CALIFORNIA'S SIERRA NEVADA

Many of the parks along our central coastline contain beaches. The purpose for creating most of these parks is to protect and preserve the wild animals, flora, waterways, and ecosystems along the California coast. By opening these areas to the public, our wildlife is not only preserved, but enjoyed by many.

 

Auburn State Recreation Area (Auburn)
In the heart of the gold country, the Auburn State Recreation Area (Auburn SRA) covers over 35,000 acres along 40-miles of the North and Middle Forks of the American river.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park (Calaveras)
Calaveras became a State Park in 1931 to preserve the North Grove of giant sequoias. This grove includes the "Discovery Tree", the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852.

Kings Canyon National Park (Fresno)
Home to giants: immense mountains, deep canyons, and huge trees. The Generals Highway climbs over 5000 feet from chaparral and oak-studded foothills to the awe-inspiring sequoia groves. From there, trails lead to the high-alpine wilderness which makes up most of these parks. Kings Canyon National Park was the third park created in our national park system, and operates as one park with Sequoia National Park because they share a park boundary.

Sequoia National Park (Visalia)
Sequoia National Park is an unspoiled treasure of some of the most striking scenery in the world. From its towering giant sequoia trees and soaring mountain peaks to cascading creeks, flowering meadows and star studded evening skies… you will be inspired by this masterpiece of nature. Sequoia National Park was the second park created in our national park system, and operates as one park with Kings Canyon National Park because they share a park boundary.

Yosemite National Park (Yosemite National Park)
There is camping available throughout Yosemite National Park. Camping is a great way to experience the park.

 

 
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