Updated on December 14, 2020 at 3:28 pm
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
EXPERIENCING THE GENERAL GRANT. in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks for the first, fifth, or fiftieth time? It s a moment that will fill your memory instantly, and make your mind feel bigger, and your heart even bigger than your mind for a magical moment. For the ancient sequoia, a specimen that is not only stately but is also one of the largest living things on the planet, has a way of prompting visitors to reflect on issues of a deep, eternal, and important nature. That reflection grows on the second Sunday of December each year when people make the Trek to the Tree, where they may pay their respects to . those who have died in service to our country. Beautiful singing, poignant speeches, and silent contemplation are part of the happening.