In 1873, John Muir, the famous naturalist, visited Kings Canyon and was impressed by its similarity to the terrain of the Yosemite Valley. "A rival to the Yosemite," wrote Muir. It was he who advocated the creation of "one grand national park," that included Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon to protect them for future generations to enjoy.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are world-renowned for their giant sequoias, the signature tree in both parks. These adjoining parks, however, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, offer the visitor many extraordinary sights to see beyond the largest living trees in the world.
Sights
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are rich in the diversity of their natural beauty. Here, in addition to the "Big Trees," you'll discover a canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon, Mount Whitney - the tallest peak in the contiguous United States, and the largest cave system in California. You can explore granite domes, cascading waterfalls, stalactite-encrusted caves, Native American pictographs, and beautiful flora and fauna.