It’s a giant sequoia, a member of Sequoiadendron giganteum, one of several surviving species of redwoods. The living crown (this one atop the General Sherman, at center) was once a distant mystery.

Neither of these ancient species are native to the state. But enduring fascination has led to giant sequoias and dawn redwoods being planted all over the world, including here. The Michigan Big ...

There was a drum circle and commemorative cards: “Sequoia Legacy Tree; 1936-2025.” Residents gather around the Legacy Tree giant sequoia during a ceremony honoring the tree before it was cut ...

With solvent, buckets of conservation-grade resin and a lot of patience. Giant sequoias are among the largest organisms in the world. It took 12 weeks for three conservators to clean and conserve this ...

The national park features the graceful peaks of the Sierra Crest as well as the majestic General Grant Grove of giant sequoias ... is managed jointly with Sequoia National Park, which lies just south ...

Redwood Canyon and Muir Grove are also great places for longer treks. The Giant Forest is also home ... of the free park shuttle also stop here. Sequoia National Park Small Group Tour from Three ...