Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Park Continued!

After our second night of camping in Kings Canyon NP, we rose early to pack up and check out other places in the park.  Before leaving our campsite, though, we decided to attend the worship service held at our campground.  Realizing that we will be on the road for a looong time, it was nice to be able to get in a little church time.  And what better place to worship than out in the trees!  Next, we were on our way to see the Sequoias.

Here is Scott near a tree in the Lost Grove. He's 6'3". The size of these trees is a little mind-blowing!

The "the largest tree in the world" (by volume) is called General Sherman. In true National Park style, this one had a nice paved trail to it and even a very courteous picture-taking line.  Scott and I chose to circle the less-traveled portion of paved trail to take pictures.

Another exhibit that we liked was this giant cross-section of a fallen Sequoia. It was really cool to be able to touch the rings and see which years might have had a drought or a fire.

Our next step along the Generals Highway was Moro Rock.  Moro Rock is a quarter mile trail of mostly stairs up to this incredible granite mountain-top.  The views were stunning from the top.  However, we quickly ascended and descended to escape the hoards of tourists.  Ok, so maybe we had been a little spoiled after not seeing one single person on the trail during our 8-mile hike the day before.  :)  But like I said, stunning views!

The Generals Highway continues with a crazy amount of curves until you reach the Foothills AKA Scott's worst nightmare.  Temperature: 98 degrees.

After leaving the National Park, we pressed further south and eastward until reaching the little desert town of Mojave, CA.  We found the local burger joint and a hotel and called it a night! Next stop- Grand Canyon! (or thereabouts).