Land Of The Giants

Did you know that there’s a Giant Sequoia National Monument? It lies in the southern Sierra Nevada and was created by President Bill Clinton’s proclamation in 2000.

We stayed in a nice campground near a grove of these giant trees. They are very big indeed.

Something that advocates for folks with disabilities will appreciate is that the trail through the grove is paved. Two reasons for this. The sequoias have shallow roots which can be damaged by too many feet treading nearby. Secondly, the pathway is accessible to wheelchairs, which means everyone can enjoy the outdoors (at least here).