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Calaveras Big Trees State Park
If you are looking to see those giant sequoia trees that California is known for, then make sure to stop by this state park in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park Details
If you are looking to see those giant sequoia trees that California is known for, then make sure to stop by this state park in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. This nearly 6,500-acre park is home to two groves of these massive trees, including some that are over 200 feet tall and over 1,000 years old. The park has been attracting visitors since the mid-1850s, making it one of the first tourist attractions in California. Although many of its trees have been destroyed over the years (by fires and vandalization), this land became part of the state park system in 1931 after outcries from the community to protect these towering groves. Besides visiting the sequoias, you can also spend the day hiking, cycling, bird watching, camping, and cross-country skiing.
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