A wisp of white-grey clouds in the distance. The gnawing sense of trouble forming on the horizon. The sound of static is broadcast as Buck Rock's fire watcher radios Porterville Dispatch. In a steady voice, the fire watcher announces, "Porterville – Buck … [Read more...] about Fire watchers wanted: Volunteers observe, protect forests from wildfire
Sequoia-Kings Canyon Updates
Firefighters respond to structure fire in Kings Canyon National Park
On the morning of Friday, January 10, 2020, structural firefighters responded to a fully engulfed non-residential multi-use building at Grant Grove Village in Kings Canyon National Park. The fire is extinguished and the cause is under investigation. The … [Read more...] about Firefighters respond to structure fire in Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia Parks Conservancy receives $250,000 grant
Funds will be used to save endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs from extinction Sequoia Parks Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, announced January 7, 2020, that it has received $250,000 from The … [Read more...] about Sequoia Parks Conservancy receives $250,000 grant
Parting shot: Ukrainian reaction to Sequoia and its Big Trees
After meeting Artem and Anjali Galimov of Kyiv, Ukraine during their visit to Three Rivers in November of 2019, they kindly furnished the best of tourist attractions of Ukraine for U.S. travelers who might be planning for a visit to the "old country" in … [Read more...] about Parting shot: Ukrainian reaction to Sequoia and its Big Trees
Thanksgiving weekend in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks: Storms, roads, shuttles, and more
Highway section between Sequoia and Kings Canyon to close The road between the parks from the Wuksachi junction to the Highway 180 intersection will close Tuesday, November 26, at 4 p.m., in preparation for the storm that is forecast to bring up to four feet … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving weekend in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks: Storms, roads, shuttles, and more
Road closures update for Giant Sequoia National Monument
Forest Service officials have implemented a seasonal road closure for Hume Lake Ranger District's high elevation areas in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, Sequoia National Forest, due to recent and anticipated storm activity. Most Forest … [Read more...] about Road closures update for Giant Sequoia National Monument
Shelton Johnson: ‘Sequoia is more than just Yosemite without all the people’
If the National Park Service published a handbook on how to be an interpretive ranger, Shelton Johnson would be on the cover. Ranger Johnson, currently assigned to Yosemite National Park, can be found at his home park recreating his role as a Buffalo … [Read more...] about Shelton Johnson: ‘Sequoia is more than just Yosemite without all the people’
Sequoia Parks Conservancy schedules avalanche safety courses
Sequoia Parks Conservancy, in conjunction with Bondi Outdoor Leadership based in Golden, Colorado, will offer two avalanche safety courses that will be held in Sequoia National Park from Thursday to Sunday, February 20-23, 2020. Two courses will be offered: … [Read more...] about Sequoia Parks Conservancy schedules avalanche safety courses
Colonel Charles Young Memorial Highway dedicated on Veterans Day
Veterans Day 2019 marked ceremonies across America honoring all who have served this country in the military. A Veterans Day event at Ash Mountain on Monday, November 11, told the story of then-Captain Charles Young, who served as military commander and … [Read more...] about Colonel Charles Young Memorial Highway dedicated on Veterans Day
Man who died on Mt. Darwin leaves behind wife, unborn daughter
On Thursday, November 7, searchers looking for a missing Huntington Beach man in the eastern Sierra found a body that matched the man’s description. Alan Stringer, 40, had left for a day hike on Sunday, Nov. 3. When he did not return, the Inyo County Sheriff’s … [Read more...] about Man who died on Mt. Darwin leaves behind wife, unborn daughter