Question for Northern/Central Californians

faceking · 01-27-2008

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Originally Posted by faceking

Alright... Kings Canyon is a bit of a drive.. and besides... the south part of Yosemite has some Sequoia groves... in fact, I think the world's tallest tree is just south of Yosemite... they won't say which one it is .. as the last one (after the General Sherman) had some much foot traffic, it caused damage to the roots and toppled over. Regardless.. it's like comparing Mother Nature's Sears Tower vs Petronas Tower.. all good and majestic.

FRESNO/YOSEMITE/SAN FRANCISCO... don't see "rome in a day" I always say... focus on those.. and if a side trip can work out great. Yosemite is 4x better than Tahoe.. and that says a lot.

Corrected.. from Wikipedia (still in NoCal.. and closer to me)

Hyperion is the name of a redwood tree in Northern California that has been confirmed to measure 115.55 m (379.1 feet), which ranks it as the world's tallest living tree.[1]
It was discovered September 8, 2006 by researcher Chris Atkins and amateur naturalist Michael Taylor. The tree was verified as standing 115.55 m tall by Stephen Sillett. The tree was found in a remote area of the Redwood National Park purchased in 1978, during the Carter Administration. The exact location of the tree has not been revealed to the public for fear that human traffic would upset the ecosystem the tree inhabits. The tree is estimated to contain 502 m³ (18,600 cubic feet) of wood.[2]

Hyperion (tree) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

exwhysee · 01-28-2008

How can you make a post about the biggest wood in the world on LPSG and not reveal where its location is? I mean, we all want to see the biggest tree? Right?

Anyway, thanks for taking the time for thoughtful suggestions. I may still try to drive over the pass and visit Tahoe (add nevada to my list of "states I have visited" but I may play that by ear as I get closer. I am sure I could spend a few days in San Francisco in itself...the last time I was there I was 16!

Thanks everyone.

earllogjam · 01-28-2008

I hope you have a good trip exwhysee.

If you go to Yosemite I can't emphasize enough to make sure you take some wilderness hikes out of the valley and really experience nature as Speedo and some others have mentioned here already. There are incredible vistas, lakes, streams and waterfalls that only adventurous hikers experience. You can do many in one day. The valley floor can seem a bit too touristy with traffic jams, throngs of souvenir hunters and camera toting tourists detracting from the magic of the place these days.

therunningman · 02-02-2008

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Originally Posted by earllogjam

I hope you have a good trip exwhysee.

If you go to Yosemite I can't emphasize enough to make sure you take some wilderness hikes out of the valley and really experience nature as Speedo and some others have mentioned here already. There are incredible vistas, lakes, streams and waterfalls that only adventurous hikers experience. You can do many in one day. The valley floor can seem a bit too touristy with traffic jams, throngs of souvenir hunters and camera toting tourists detracting from the magic of the place these days.

Depending on the amount of time you have the valley floor can have it's sights also. :) Hottie hiker boys coming in from a long hike and stripping down in eager anticipation of a shower in the shower room can be very wonderful...but not as wonderful as half dome at sunset. The Ansel Adams Gallery has some wonderful prints at reasonable prices from local artists if you want a nice gift to remember the trip with.

Mandee · 02-02-2008

Definately go to RENO! :)

Question for Northern/Central Californians

Originally Posted by faceking Alright... Kings Canyon is a bit of a drive.. and besides... the south part of Yosemite has some Sequoia groves... in fact, I think the world's tallest tree is just south