California is home to many national parks and forest reserves including the Yosemite National Park and the Shasta Cascade. Another national park in California is the Sequoia National Park. It is located in southern Sierra Nevada and was named as national park in 1890.

The park is home to Giant sequoia trees which include the German Sherman Tree. The sequoia trees are shared with the King Canyons National Park.

The park has two entries; the front and the back. The front entrance is located near the town of Three Rivers. This part of the park is teeming with blue oak woodlands, chaparral, grasslands, yucca plants and river valleys. It is also home to many animals like squirrels, bobcats, foxes, and mule deer. At the back of the park is a refreshing wilderness and can not be entered by vehicles. People will have to walk to have access to 84% of the park. This part is composed of high alpine beauties, Great Western Divide, Bearpaw Meadow and Kaweah River Drainage.

Sequoia has many tourist attractions. One of which is the Tunnel Log. The Tunnel Log is a giant sequoia tree which fell in 1937 because of natural incidents. A tunnel was cut into the giant tree and you can drive your automobile through it. Another attraction is the Crystal Cave which is a cave constructed in marble. The cave is only accessible to tourists who have tour guides. It is now a protected area because of the vandals that have vandalized the walls of the cave.

Crescent Meadow is another attraction in this park. It is a tiny meadow with lots of giant sequoia trees. It is often referred to as the "Gem of the Sierras". Another notable attraction in the park is Moro rock. Moro rock dates back to the cretaceous time and is a granite dome. It is located at the center of the park and provides a good view of the park.

The park offers many activities like sightseeing, hiking, ranger programming, yoga and horseback riding. It also offers cross country activities, skiing, snowshoeing and snow play. Ranger programming offers a wide variety of programs that aims to entertain and educate.

Sequoia National Park is home to many restaurants that offer diverse dishes. One of these restaurants is the Wuksachi Lodge Dining Room.. The ambiance in the dining room is a mixture of forest colors and country décor. This mixture has created an elegant appearance.

I have visited Sequoia National Park many times and have never tired of its beautiful scenery that changes dramatically each season. I highly recommend it as one of America's treasures.