Sequoia National Park in winter feels peaceful and full of quiet beauty. The giant sequoias look even more impressive with fresh snow sitting on their wide branches, and the forest becomes calm, almost like a winter movie scene. The higher elevations get heavy snow, so roads like the Generals Highway can temporarily close at times, and you may need tire chains to drive safely. But once you arrive, the park feels almost empty compared to summer. You can walk or snowshoe through the Giant Forest,

Great #Redwood visits start with great planning! Ready to start planning? 1️⃣ Visit us online to learn more about our park and all our trails at nps.gov/redw. 2️⃣ Before setting off for your trip, check our Current Conditions webpage for the latest alerts and closures to see if you need a backup plan. 3️⃣ When you arrive, stop by one of our four visitor centers to say hi and learn even more! See you under the canopy! 🌲💚 #FindYourPark #NationalPark #CaliforniaStateParks [Video description: a pa