kingscanyon – The Park Pilgrim

Rae Lakes Loop Via Kearsarge Pass

July 10, 2024March 16, 2025

Ever since I first encountered the Sierra Nevada Mountains during my National Park trip in 2016, they have held a special place in my heart. These mountains are extraordinary and boast some phenomenal hikes with vistas that are unparalleled throughout the country.

In 2020 I ventured back to the Sierras for some more backpacking and … Read more

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Kings Canyon Satisfaction

August 3, 2020

In April 2017 on a rainy day, I visited Kings Canyon National Park. I remember the overcast skies, the mystical feel of the huge sequoias, and the feeling of disappointment at road closures. That spring had been a record snow fall in the mountains, and only the very entrance of the park was accessible. … Read more