Sequoia Parks Conservancy

In Japanese, , or sakusaku, means "the crunching sound of walking on snow." This awesome, dizzying footage from our Insta friend h___montenegro has plenty of that! Listen in as he walks through the Congress Trail.

Looking for something to do on a clear winter’s night? Why not let the SPC Field Institute show you around the heavens on our Wonders of the Night Sky astronomy program? Tag a friend and come up to the foothills for the evening! It’s just a short drive to the stars. Visit https://bit.ly/SEQjourneys to learn more and reserve your space today!

Mars Perseverance lands today! NASA’s Perseverance rover is landing today! Its mission? To collect soil samples and search for evidence of microbial life on Mars. Learn more about this amazing mission at https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/.

We’re thrilled to partner with the multi-talented musician and artist Shulman Smith on the song and video release of his first single, Mineral King, from his debut album Way Out West, due out Summer 2021. Inspired and moved to action by the devastating fires last summer, Shulman Smith wrote Mineral King to help raise funds to protect giant sequoias from the perils of destructive fires like the 2020 Castle Fire, which raged through Sequoia National Park. If you love the son...g, love Sequoia and Kings Canyon, or love giant sequoias, please donate to Shulman Smith’s fundraiser that accompanies the song and video release All money raised will go directly into our Sequoia Conservation Fund. Plus, when you use the link below, you’ll get an additional $25 to donate to the nonprofit of your choice! Visit the fundraiser here https://www.every.org/@shulmansmi/Sequoia-Parks-Conservancy THANK YOU to Shulman Smith, his team, and to all of the generous donors who have supported this project! You can stream Mineral King on Spotify and Soundcloud or download it on iTunes.

Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you to our Insta friends @brendaconamor_, @jnlphotograph, @fromringtoreception, and @theloverspassport for sharing your love of Sequoia and Kings Canyon! Do you have a picture of you and your sweetheart in the parks? Please post it we'd love to see it!

@sequoiakingsnps has long been a destination for winter fun. Do you know where this 1960s era photo was taken? #winterfun #iceskating #vintagephotography #1960s

In observation of Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11 is a fee-free day at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Congress, by public law 441, made the General Grant Tree a National Shrine on March 29, 1956. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, personal representative of the President of the United States, officially dedicated this tree on November 11, 1956 as a perpetual shrine to our nation's veterans, during a special ceremony at the base of the tree. It is the only living monument ever designated in America. Thank you to all of our nation's service members, veterans, and military families for everything you have given to protect the future of all Americans.

If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit a little early this year, Sequoia fragrance by Abbott is the perfect way to do so. Deep and woodsy, this captivating fragrance will transport you back to the Giant Forest and stir your imagination. Sequoia by Abbott is made with the finest fragrance oils available, and it's 100% clean, safe, and non-toxic. And the best part 15% of all proceeds from Abbott's Sequoia products will be donated to our Sequoia Conservation... Fund to help preserve some of the mightiest organisms on the planet. So get some for someone you love and pick one up for yourself while you're at it! You can purchase Sequoia by clicking on the link in the photo or at any of our Visitor Center stores in the parks where we also have tester bottles.

Save the Date! Giving Tuesday is December 1, 2020 GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. #givingtuesday #sequoiaparksconservancy

Wanna Race? Use the discount code WHITNEY10 and save $10 on your individual or team captain registration for our virtual race, Running Wild to Whitney! It's a great way to support the work that SPC does while burning off some excess energy. The last day to register is November 10, so Register Now and don’t forget to use the code WHITNEY10. https://bit.ly/RunningWild2020FB Thank you to our very generous sponsors Abbott, Buckeye Tree Lodge, National Park Geek, Subpar Parks, and 3R News.

Grab your jacket, camera, and tripod! As the moon begins to wane, the time becomes prime for Milky Way and other-worldly viewing. Interested? We can take you there. Join a Field Institute naturalist for our Wonders of the Night Sky Astronomy Program - a private experience for you, your small group, and some big telescopes. Visit https://bit.ly/SequoiaJourneysFB to learn more and schedule your tour today. Eva Vorce

And We’re Off! Running Wild to Whitney has officially started! We would love for you to join us in this month-long fundraising event, and there is still time. Registration is open until November 8. If you’d like to race on your own or create a team with your friends and family, you can do that here: https://bit.ly/RunningWild2020FB. If you’d like to see what it’s all about or donate to a racer or team, here you go: http://bit.ly/SPCRunningWildRace ... And of course we couldn’t do it without our generous sponsors Abbott, Buckeye Tree Lodge, National Park Geek, Subpar Parks, and 3R News. Thank you for your support! Now let’s start Running Wild!

Happy Halloween! This year, we put on our best 1940's garb, pulled grandma's Chevy Coupe out of the garage, threw on a B&W filter, and took a drive through the Giant Forest to capture this photo at Tunnel Log. Pretty authentic, no? Do you have a favorite photo from Tunnel Log?

Even though we didn’t get a chance to visit Crystal Cave this year, one thing’s for sure Amplaria muiri and the rest of the cave's creatures will be waiting for you until next time. Scientists have discovered at least 40 new invertebrate species in park caves since 1965. This unique millipede species is only found in Crystal Cave, and it will continue crawling around in the dark until we can visit again.

Want to spend a few hours at Lake Kaweah, but you're running short on time? Settle in for a quick review of some cool clouds the other day. Remember you can visit the Lake webcam anytime for a live view of conditions at http://bit.ly/KaweahWebcamFB.

Fall in love with fall by joining one of our naturalists for a saunter through one of the largest Sequoia groves on the planet! Break out the Merino wool, fill up those thermoses, and sign up for a hike today! Learn more: https://bit.ly/SequoiaJourneysFB

If you’ve already signed up, get ready to Run Wild to Whitney this Sunday, November 1! If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time regular registration ends tomorrow, October 27, and the last day to register to race is November 8. Come join us for this 61.5-mile virtual race to support the work that SPC does in the parks. You can complete the mileage in any way and combination you like: walk, hike, jog, run, skip, gallop, sprint, sidestep, crabwalk, summersault, roll, wheelbarrow, bike, unicycle, skateboard, rollerblade, scooter, swim, paddleboard, windsurf, or surf - just as long as it’s non-motorized! To learn more and register, visit our website today https://bit.ly/RunningWild2020FB.

Get ready to race! Don’t forget to register for our virtual race, Running Wild to Whitney. Racers will have the month of November to complete 61.5 miles individually or on a team. Walk, run, bike, and swim your way to the summit! Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/RunningWild2020FB Rumor alert! Teams from all over California have already registered, and we’re starting to wonder who might be better Norcal clubs from the City like Golden Gate Running Club, SF Runs, ...WeRunSF, or San Francisco Road Runners Club (SFRRC) or Socal clubs like Socalultrarunning, Thousand Oaks Pacers, CVtrailrunners, Pasadena Pacers, or The Whittier Pacers? There’s only one way to find out! Register your team and Run Wild with us!

Check out this recent article featuring our favorite scientist Dr. Christy Brigham, chief of resources management and science for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks as she discusses giant sequoias and their ongoing response to the interrelated stressors of climate change, drought, fire, beetles, and more. You can contribute to our Sequoia Conservation Fund which supports the study and protection of this charismatic megaflora here: http://bit.ly/SequoiaConservationFund

Coming November 1 to a trail near you! There is still plenty of time to grab your family and friends and join us for Running Wild to Whitney, our 61.5-mile virtual race. You can walk, run, bike, hike, and swim on your way to victory while supporting the work that SPC does in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Register here: https://bit.ly/RunningWild2020FB. And if you want to display your SPC love, visit our store after you register and pick up a replica USGS benchmark,... Mt. Whitney magnets and pins, or some foresty-scented Sequoia personal fragrance by our race sponsor Abbott. http://bit.ly/RunningWildStore And thank you again to our other sponsors Buckeye Tree Lodge, National Park Geek, Subpar Parks, and 3R News.