The giant sequoias of California start from something so small it can fit in the palm of your hand - a seed no bigger than a flake of oatmeal. Yet, with time and the right conditions, it can grow into a towering giant reaching over 270 feet tall and living for more than 3,000 years. Standing beneath one of these trees feels like stepping back in time, surrounded by living history that began with a seed just like this. 🌲✨ . . . . . #sequoias #sequoiatree #sequoiatrees #sequoia #sequoianationalpa

We hiked one of our favorite trails in Sequoia National Park 🌲 📍 Congress Trail This trail is special because it takes you right through a forest of giant sequoias. Every step feels unreal when you’re surrounded by trees that have been standing here for thousands of years. One of the main highlights is the President Tree. It is believed to be around 3,200 years old, making it the oldest known living sequoia. It is also the second largest giant sequoia (If branch volume is included with trunk v