Kings Canyon
This massive canyon of granite walls gives one a wonderful perspective and profile of the High Sierras. We started in the Foothills at about an elevation of 1,000’ and the road peaked at about 10,000’. It is spring with the high elevations still covered in snow and the lower elevations are blooming with spring flowers and groves. The rivers are full and it was obvious when we saw roaring river falls that the swift cold waters are traitorous this time of year. I do give credit to the hikers who venture up into the high Sierras. While we were visiting there a hiker became lost in the park. The Park Services definitely have an emergency plan in place and this happens more than we like to think. It took them over a day to locate the hiker and due to the night fall were uncertain as to when they would be able to bring him in. We have seen a good number of canyons in our travels but Sue was really impressed with the granite walls and rock formations in Kings Canyon.
This massive canyon of granite walls gives one a wonderful perspective and profile of the High Sierras. We started in the Foothills at about an elevation of 1,000’ and the road peaked at about 10,000’. It is spring with the high elevations still covered in snow and the lower elevations are blooming with spring flowers and groves. The rivers are full and it was obvious when we saw roaring river falls that the swift cold waters are traitorous this time of year. I do give credit to the hikers who venture up into the high Sierras. While we were visiting there a hiker became lost in the park. The Park Services definitely have an emergency plan in place and this happens more than we like to think. It took them over a day to locate the hiker and due to the night fall were uncertain as to when they would be able to bring him in. We have seen a good number of canyons in our travels but Sue was really impressed with the granite walls and rock formations in Kings Canyon.
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