SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Ash Mountain 8/7/2018: A 20-year-old female from Lindsay, Calif., was wading in the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River near Hospital Rock when the current swept her downstream. She called out for help and her 15-year-old brother … [Read more...] about Weekly incidents at Sequoia-Kings Canyon: Kaweah River and high elevations prove dangerous
Sequoia-Kings Canyon Updates
Listening to the parks: Innovative new project highlights sounds
A new way to experience the wild places of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is now available to the public, both as an exhibit and an interactive online activity. An innovative project dedicated to capturing the sounds of the parks, at different … [Read more...] about Listening to the parks: Innovative new project highlights sounds
A week’s worth of incidents at Sequoia-Kings Canyon: Fires, fights, fractures, and lost hikers found
See Sequoia-Kings Canyon fire restrictions here Sequoia National Park Lodgepole 8/1/2019: Rangers participated in structure fire training. 8/2/2019: Rangers responded to Upper Sherman Parking Lot for a 15-year-old female from Italy … [Read more...] about A week’s worth of incidents at Sequoia-Kings Canyon: Fires, fights, fractures, and lost hikers found
Sequoia-Kings Canyon: Camping, construction, dark skies, soundscapes, and a new visitor app
https://vimeo.com/351335367 It's not surprising that during the busiest visitation month of the year, there would be a lot happening at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This week, 3RiversNews.com ventured up canyon to Ash Mountain headquarters … [Read more...] about Sequoia-Kings Canyon: Camping, construction, dark skies, soundscapes, and a new visitor app
Incidents at Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks: Midsummer busy-ness
JULY 15-28, 2019 Sequoia National Park Lodgepole Incidents at Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks 07/18/2019: Lodgepole rangers responded to a 22-year-old pregnant female from Visalia, Calif., with severe abdominal pain. Ambulance 6 treated and … [Read more...] about Incidents at Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks: Midsummer busy-ness
Weekly incidents: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
In Sequoia and Kings Canyon, the majority of deer fawns are born in June and July. It is possible that during this time of year, fawns will be encountered. Park visitors are reminded to not interfere if they see a fawn that seems to be alone or abandoned. … [Read more...] about Weekly incidents: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
Sherman Prescribed Burn now in self-extinguishing stage
Managed fire in the Giant Forest protects giant sequoias from uncontrolled fire while also assisting with regeneration of the Big Trees. (National Park Service photo) Ignitions on the Sherman Prescribed Burn are complete. A total of 245 acres were treated … [Read more...] about Sherman Prescribed Burn now in self-extinguishing stage
Holiday incidents and visitor statistics: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Sequoia National Park Lodgepole July 2— Rangers received a report of a minor motor vehicle accident in the Lodgepole Campground. Upon investigation a 22-year-old male from the Los Angeles area was issued mandatory appearances for driving while suspended for … [Read more...] about Holiday incidents and visitor statistics: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Sherman Prescribed Burn ignitions begin
Monday, July 8, 2019 – Following a successful test burn this morning and a determination by the burn boss and fire management staff, ignitions have begun on the Sherman Prescribed Burn in Sequoia National Park. Three to five days of ignitions are planned to … [Read more...] about Sherman Prescribed Burn ignitions begin
Prescribed burn to be ignited in Giant Forest
July 4, 2019 — Following consultations with park leadership and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, a start date has been established for the upcoming Sherman Prescribed Burn in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park. Ignitions are … [Read more...] about Prescribed burn to be ignited in Giant Forest