Here Stace stands in front of the Kings River in Kings Canyon, on what was meant to be a short hike/walk to a meadow. When we crossed the river bridge and went down the trail a short ways, we spotted the second set of mama-bear-and-two-cubs. We watched them for a bit and then decided to turn around. As Stace put it, he knows how fast he can run, and he has a good idea of how fast I could run, but he wasn't sure how fast the bear could run and he didn't want to find out.
The Kings Canyon area was about an hour from our lodge in Sequoia, down a winding road that takes you down about 4,000 feet in a matter of miles. You go through a lot of ear-popping. The scenery changes dramatically, from the forest and huge trees to a lot of granite and low shrubs.
Our last day's hike, past this huge stump, a remnant of when loggers took down some of the Sequoias decades ago. Evidently a fire burned the stump at some point.
On this final hike, we did take a break in a meadow. We had a snack and gave Cora a chance to feel free of car seats and infant carriers. She loved it.
We really liked the place we stayed, the
Montecito Sequoia Lake Resort. This is the small lake, where canoes and paddleboats are available to guests. The facility runs family camps during the summer, and is set up to serve three buffet meals per day. Since we were out in the forest, it was a great treat having the meals on site, as there were few options for food. The rooms were not fancy, but the beds were brand-new and so comfortable! If only Cora had slept well, Stace and I would have have slept really well. Cora likes her own bed and her own room now, I guess.
Here Stace stands in front of the Kings River in Kings Canyon, on what was meant to be a short hike/walk to a meadow. When we crossed the river bridge and went down the trail a short ways, we spotted the second set of mama-bear-and-two-cubs. We watched them for a bit and then decided to turn around. As Stace put it, he knows how fast he can run, and he has a good idea of how fast I could run, but he wasn't sure how fast the bear could run and he didn't want to find out.
The Kings Canyon area was about an hour from our lodge in Sequoia, down a winding road that takes you down about 4,000 feet in a matter of miles. You go through a lot of ear-popping. The scenery changes dramatically, from the forest and huge trees to a lot of granite and low shrubs.
Our last day's hike, past this huge stump, a remnant of when loggers took down some of the Sequoias decades ago. Evidently a fire burned the stump at some point.
On this final hike, we did take a break in a meadow. We had a snack and gave Cora a chance to feel free of car seats and infant carriers. She loved it.
We really liked the place we stayed, the Montecito Sequoia Lake Resort. This is the small lake, where canoes and paddleboats are available to guests. The facility runs family camps during the summer, and is set up to serve three buffet meals per day. Since we were out in the forest, it was a great treat having the meals on site, as there were few options for food. The rooms were not fancy, but the beds were brand-new and so comfortable! If only Cora had slept well, Stace and I would have have slept really well. Cora likes her own bed and her own room now, I guess.
3 comments:
It really looks a beautiful place, perhaps we'll get a chance to go there one day , Love you all. Mum and Dad. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Wow, your beautiful pictures have made me miss mountains and camping!
Can't believe you really saw bears that close and personal. Are you sure they were not photoshopped into the picture? ha, ha. We stayed at the Monticeto several years ago and saw only the carved wooden bears in front of the lodge. We even drove to the end of King's Canyon without spotting a bear. Glad you enjoyed your trip.
I enjoyed the photos as they remind me of how beautiful Sequoia is.
Cora is such a cutie. Hope you all can make it back to Kentucky sometime for another visit.
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