Sequoia National Forest

This is a beautiful meadow in Kings Canyon National Park. The park is not far from Yosemite, but has far fewer people.

This is flower in a hotel's restaurant on top of the Ifugao mountains. Guest rooms are designed the same way as ancestral houses of the Ifugao people.

The final stretch of the 400 steps leading to the top of Sequoia National Park's Moro Rock.

The granite dome rock formation is located in the center of the park, at the head of Moro Creek, between Giant Forest and Crescent Meadow.

We were greeted at the top by beautiful vistas of San Joaquin Valley. If I had it to do again, I'd time the 30-minute hike up to catch the sunrise or sunset with the spectacular views available. The road to Moro Rock is closed during winter months, necessitating a 2-mile hike to reach this dome-shaped granite monolith.

See the full story of our hike up Moro Rock via my blog at http://www.aplacecalledroam.com/home/moro-rock-a-chance-to-touch-the-sky.

The shallow roots of a toppled giant sequoia. My son for scale.

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The Fallen Giant dwarfing my husband who is standing on the trail.

Trail of 100 Giants

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Trail of 100 Giants during your travels in Porterville. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Hospital Rock

Examine pictographs and see the holes in the rock that were used for grinding flour at this fascinating site, where the human history of the region is remembered.

Panoramic Landscape Scenic View of Diaz Lake Camping Recreation Area and Alabama Hills at Foothills of Sierra Nevada near town of Lone Pine, California

Diaz Lake Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Diaz Lake Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Lone Pine. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

Moro Rock

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moro Rock and also enjoy the hiking trails in Sequoia National Park. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Sequoia National Park showing forest scenes

Tunnel Log

An innovative solution to a fallen sequoia tree on the road provides a rare and exciting experience for walkers and drivers.

Tunnel Rock

This arresting landmark performs an extraordinary balancing act, comprised of a giant flat boulder on top of a tunnel you can walk through.

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