Which national park in California is famous for its giant sequoias?

Sequoia National Park is renowned for its giant sequoias, specifically the General Sherman Tree, which is one of the largest trees on Earth by volume. The park encompasses a significant area of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, providing the ideal ecosystem for these towering trees, which can live for thousands of years. The park was established in 1890, specifically to protect these majestic giants and their habitat, making it a vital site for conservation efforts.

While Yosemite National Park also features some sequoias and is famous for its stunning landscapes and natural wonders, it is not primarily recognized for giant sequoias the way Sequoia National Park is. Redwood National Park is home to the coastal redwoods, which are the tallest trees in the world, but they are not the same species as the giant sequoias. Joshua Tree National Park, on the other hand, is known for its unique desert landscapes, including the Joshua trees, and does not contain giant sequoias.