 Giant Forest Museum, and the Sentinel Tree | |
| Established | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Location | 47050 Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA 93271 |
| Coordinates | 36°33′53″N 118°46′22″W / 36.5647°N 118.7727°W |
| Type | National Park museum |
| Website | Giant Forest Museum |
The Giant Forest Museum is a museum, dedicated to the main features of the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park, including its giant sequoias, meadows, and also the human history of the area.[1]
History
The renovation of the market building of historic Giant Forest, started in 1999, and was completed to a museum and visitor center in summer 2001.[2]
Activities
At the museum and nearby, one can do the following:[3]
- Learn how to identify the trees of the area;
- learn the difference between California coastal redwoods and giant sequoias;
- explore the natural history and ecology of Sequoia National Park via interactive exhibits;
- stroll around Round Meadow, an easy mile; and
- hike the Hazelwood areas and see the Hazelwood Tree.[4]
Management
The museum is managed by the National Park Service.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "Giant Forest Museum". January 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Giant Forest Museum, history". January 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Giant Sequoias & Museum". VisitSequoia.com. 2019.
- ↑ "Giant Forest Museum in Sequoia National Park". Sierra Nevada Geotourism.
- ↑ "Contact Us". July 19, 2019.
External links and references
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