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On their own, Northern California’s landmark redwoods make a compelling case to hop in the car and revel in these natural ...

Scientists and park managers once thought giant sequoia forests nearly impervious to stressors like wildfire, drought and pests. Yet, even very large trees are proving vulnerable, particularly when ...

For close to 30 years, the Sanger Lumber Company systematically cut down thousands of giant sequoias in Converse Basin.

Crystal Cave is one not to miss, according to travelers, many of whom call it a surprise highlight of their visit. The subterranean marble cavern is filled with stalactites and stalagmites. It also ...

The Beattys planted the century plant eighteen years ago, knowing that the name was a misnomer, but expecting that it would bloom in about twenty-five years, said to be the usual time. Chico century ...

The General Sherman tree, a giant sequoia in California’s Sequoia National Park and the largest tree by volume, is no stranger to fire: In its long life, the 275-foot-tall, 2,200-year-old tree ...

A towering giant sequoia tree in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood ... The massive tree, believed by activists to be the largest sequoia on Seattle private property, is preventing the removal ...

Giant sequoia ecosystems provide essential habitat ... Innovation: In May a health inspection of the world's largest tree, General Sherman, was organized by GSLC members and led by the National ...

SEATTLE — Time is running out for giant ... largest sequoia on private property in the city. But its future is uncertain as the property owner prepares to demolish the home behind the tree ...

Giant sequoia trees, some over 3,000 years old, thrive in the park. General Sherman is the largest living tree, noted for its massive volume. Nature has a way of bewitching us with its wonderful ...