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Biggest of the Big Trees

THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: Stagg Tree (#5)

October 7, 2019 By Sarah Elliott 1 Comment

The fifth largest tree on the planet is the Amos Alonzo Stagg Tree. It is also the largest tree outside of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and has the distinction of being the largest tree in the world that is located on private land. But, perhaps, not … [Read more...] about THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: Stagg Tree (#5)

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THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: President Tree (#3)

April 16, 2019 By Sarah Elliott Leave a Comment

GIANT FOREST, SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK — The President Tree is the fourth largest tree in the world. It is easily accessed via the Congress Trail in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest. The Congress Trail is a paved loop trail that begins and ends at the … [Read more...] about THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: President Tree (#3)

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THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: General Grant Tree (#2)

April 16, 2019 By Sarah Elliott Leave a Comment

The summer of 2003 was a tough fire year. The Dinely Fire in Three Rivers, Calif., created many tense moments for homeowners. Antelope Mountain in Woodlake burned. In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, fire crews were busy balancing prescribed fires … [Read more...] about THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: General Grant Tree (#2)

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THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: General Sherman Tree (#1)

April 16, 2019 By Sarah Elliott Leave a Comment

GIANT FOREST, SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK — Even amidst an entire grove of giant sequoias, the General Sherman Tree is massive. It is the largest tree in the world and the most visited attraction in Sequoia National Park. The tree is 274.9 feet tall and has a … [Read more...] about THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: General Sherman Tree (#1)

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THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: The top 10 giant sequoias

April 16, 2019 By Sarah Elliott Leave a Comment

Giant sequoia. Just the name inspires the senses to come alive. Their immense size and cinnamon color is a feast for the eyes. Though the largest trees on Earth, they are soft and gentle to the touch. The smell of a giant sequoia grove in the early … [Read more...] about THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: The top 10 giant sequoias

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