Sequoia National Park: Quick Facts

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Sequoia National Park

Two massive giant sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) rise above a wooden fence and forest path in Sequoia National Park, California.

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Map of California and surrounding states highlighting the location of Sequoia National Park in central California with an orange marker. The map provides geographic context, showing neighboring states and the Pacific Ocean, with a small inset globe indicating the region within North America.

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Tall giant sequoia trees with reddish bark and thick trunks rise closely together in a dense forest at Sequoia National Park, California.

Physical map of California showing major geographic features such as mountain ranges, valleys, lakes, rivers, and national parks. The map highlights the Sierra Nevada, Central Valley, coastal ranges, and desert areas, as well as key water features like the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers, Salton Sea, and Mono Lake. Insets provide detail on the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles region. State and international boundaries are marked, with California's location in the United States shown in a

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