Camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park for the 4th of July

Hi Guys!

I hope you’re having a wonderful day so far. I wanted to share with you one of Luke and I’s adventures to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park last year for the 4th of July. Growing up, my family never really took any “family vacations” and if we did, it was just a weekend get-a-way to Palm Springs or to a hotel to stay at one of our local beaches. I’ve always had a love for the outdoors, but I had never been camping due to the environment that I was raised in. Once Luke and I met, he took me camping and I instantly fell in love. I love exploring, hiking, being out of cell service, sitting by the fire, and sleeping under the stars. There’s not a worry in the world.

July 4th 2016 //
Luke and I drove out to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, found our campsite, and set up camp. We spent the rest of the day exploring around, laying in the hammock, making dinner by the fire, and watching the stars.

July 5th 2016 //
Luke and I woke up and got ready for the day. We decided to hike Little Baldy Saddle trail, which is a 4 mile hike round trip with 1000 feet of elevation. The hike starts out with a mile or so of switchbacks up the mountain and then flattens out at the top up to the dome. Once you reach the summit, the view is absolutely breath-taking. I highly recommend this hike to anyone who visits Sequoia or Kings Canyon National Park.

After enjoying the view on Little Baldy, Luke and I decided to head over to The General Sherman Tree, the largest tree in the world measured by volume. The tree is absolutely incredible to see in person, it is 275 feet tall and over 36 feet wide in diameter. Although, I do want to warn anyone who is planning on visiting the tree, this is a popular attraction so just know, you will be waiting in line to take a picture in front of the tree and sign. We decided to just take a picture from the back of the tree to avoid the crowd.

July 6th 2016 //
Our last day. Since we were staying at Buck Rock Campground, we decided to hike up to Buck Rock Lookout, a little shack located at the top of a granite dome that provides spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Western Divide. The shack is used to detect wildfires in the National Forest because of its incredible views.

Before heading home, we decided to stop at Crescent Meadow, one of the larger meadows in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The hike is less than 2 miles and leads you to a beautiful, open meadow covered in wild flowers, wildlife, and a gorgeous view.

This trip was one that I will never forget. Luke and I have plans to come back here at the end of this July to see everything we didn’t get to on this trip.

If you’ve read this far, I am incredibly grateful and appreciative of your support and I am excited to get to share and connect with you. Please take a moment to follow me here at @briannaz to find more adventures along with veganism, yoga, cycling, and self love.

You are beautiful.

With love and happiness,
Bri