Feeling the need to escape the intensity of LA, some Aussie friends and I hit the road in need of some peace and quiet. Our destination of choice? Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, in the southern Sierra Nevada, home to soaring mountain peaks, prehistoric foothills, and the largest trees in the world.
The first thing on our agenda within Sequoia National Park was the big fella, General Sherman: the biggest tree in the world. Standing at the bottom of this behemoth, I couldn’t help but think, “Fuck, that’s a big tree.”
A wonderful surprise awaited us while exploring further into the Park. Tearing away at a giant sequoia was a mama bear and two young cubs. How lucky were we to witness such a beautiful moment, at safe distance of course. To finish our day, we hiked the granite steps to the top of Moro Rock where we witnessed a sunset to remember.