{"id":51499,"date":"2015-03-06T09:32:22","date_gmt":"2015-03-06T17:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/?p=51499"},"modified":"2016-07-21T23:27:55","modified_gmt":"2016-07-22T06:27:55","slug":"things-to-do-kings-canyon-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/things-to-do-kings-canyon-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Kings Canyon National Park, CA for Families"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks<\/a> are\u00a0fantastic to vacation in with the family,\u00a0even during peak seasons. These offer granite peaks, bustling rivers, numerous hiking trails, expansive meadows, and native wildlife. While the the views may not be as grand as the ones found in the neighboring\u00a0Yosemite National Park<\/a>, they are much easier to enjoy\u00a0since they’re not as crowded. It’s never nice when you see\u00a0more tourists than nature when visiting a national park.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kings Canyon National Park is the more northern of the two parks. The landscape really reminds me of Yosemite but has a more laid-back feel to it. You really need to spend a good couple of days here to take in all the sights and soak up that fresh air. There aren’t any gas stations in the park, though, so it’d be a good idea to fill up your tank before heading in.<\/p>\n If you’re up for some mild hiking and a good view of the granite formations, head towards Roads Ends\u00a0or\u00a0Zumwalt Meadow.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At End’s Road, you can admire\u00a0the calm, blue-green\u00a0river\u00a0or sunbathe on the large, protruding\u00a0Muir Rock.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can hear a pin drop at Zumwalt Meadow. It’s so peaceful in the area and the wooden pathways provide visitors prime sightseeing without having to dive in the bush.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cedar Grove is at the base of Kings Canyon. During the summer, you can take advantage of the outdoor barbecue and food truck near the cabins there.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Next, it would be a good idea to park at Grant Grove Village, which is\u00a0a great place to dine, shop, learn, and for lodging.\u00a0From there you can walk about 3\/4 mile to\u00a0Grant Grove and see some sequoia trees including the\u00a0prized General Grant tree.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The paths are paved and can easily be enjoyed at your own pace. However, I’d highly suggest jumping on a tour with an available docent. Our guide was so informative and fun. Too bad we had to hurry back to the Village for the next item on our itinerary.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before heading out, head\u00a0up to Panoramic Point for a few last moments of natural beauty.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nThings to do in Kings Canyon National Park, CA<\/h3>\n