Go to the Museum before walking the groves. It won't take long a the nuggets of information you glean will make the groves much more interesting. For instance, it takes 91,000 sequoia tree seeds to weigh a pound.

Go to the Museum before walking the groves. It won't take long a the nuggets of information you glean will make the groves much more interesting. For instance, it takes 91,000 sequoia tree seeds to weigh a pound.
This was a small but info packed museum. Really cool exhibits like an RV made out of a log and lots of taxidermy/history of the area.
So many great exhibits. Shows you much about the Sequoia National Park, and the trees. Parking is limited, get there early.
A small and interesting museum easy to stop at right by the highway with large car park opposite. Worth stopping to learn more about the amazing trees that are all around you.
This is really minor but the volunteer at the desk was helping a hiker that was backpacking from Mt Whitney to San Diego. She didn't know about the facilities (shower, laundry, and mail) at Lodge Pole Visitors Center. We visited it later that day and wish we could have informed him...
Nice overview of the Sequoia life cycle and it's...
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The museum is definitely worth the stop to introduce yourself to the natural and human history of the area. It's a good place to park and take advantage of the park's shuttle system too.
Nice stop for giant Forest Info & history Helpful ranger on Duty Maps & directions for a grat use of your time
The museum prepares both adults and children for their visit to Sequoia National Park. My wife enjoyed the interactive exhibits, historical information and thought the staff was both informative and patient.
the Museum is small but gives you a overview of these giant trees. Outside is a depiction on the ground of the length of the tree outside the museum, its like a huge ruler. Up close to the trees you get the true idea how HUGE these things are,
Small exhibit, small gift shop (have good maps to sale). Tells about the tress, but nothing too exciting.
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