How to Visit King's Canyon National Park in California
King's Canyon National Park located in the beauty of California's redwood forest, has been a memorable vacation destination for generations of families in America. The activities described in this article are only a small portion of what this park has to offer. While visiting the King's Canyon National Park, if you do not want to participate in the outdoor recreation of the area, just sit back and enjoy the beauty of the land.
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Go camping. There are fourteen campgrounds in King's Canyon National Park. Some of the campgrounds do not allow trailers or RV's, but all provide bear-proof food boxes and breathtaking scenery surrounding the campsites. It is a tradition, while camping at King's Canyon, to watch the evening ranger presentations.
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Try hiking. The best way to appreciate the size of the giant redwood trees would be seeing them up close by taking a hike through the "Redwood Canyon Trail". This trail is the easiest of the several trails scattered throughout the park. It consists of two 6 mile loops right through the grove of sequoia trees. You can plan to camp out for the night or the trail can be walked in the daytime.
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Enjoy rock climbing. King's Canyon is full of places to go climbing. No matter if you are a rock climbing rookie or an expert, there is something for every stage of adventure. Most climbing locations require you to hike quite a way, but if you are willing to take the hike, the trip is worth it. For the not-so-faint-of-heart, you can also make arrangements to climb Mt. Whitney, while you are visiting the park.
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Indulge in some dining. After a day of outdoor activities, you will probably want to eat a good and hearty meal. There are three restaurants in the Park area that are opening year around. Otherwise, feel free to visit one of the local markets.
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Relax at local lodging. If you want to visit King's Canyon, but prefer not to sleep in a tent, there are numerous hotels in the area, all of which are affordable priced.
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Tips & Warnings
King's Canyon National Park is in the middle of bear country. You should heed all warnings when it comes to sharing the woods with the bears. Do not leave food out for any length of time and be sure to dispose of food in the proper bear proof containers located in various places around the Park.
