One of the most interesting, special and exciting destinations in California is Kings Canyon National Park. Every year countless out-of-state visitors flock to Fresno hotels to spend a few days exploring this incredible national park and the other activities and attractions the Fresno area has to offer.
Kings Canyon National Park is a region of California that features phenomenal displays of nature that include massive canyons with towering rock faces, countless lakes, waterfalls, and beautiful mountain meadows. Visitors can enter Kings Canyon National Park by driving on Highway 180 about 60 miles east of downtown Fresno. For just $ 20 per car, visitors can leave the comfort of their Fresno hotels and gain access to all that this incredible park has to offer. This park offers so many highlights such as Roaring River Falls, Zumwalt Meadow, Panoramic Point, Grant Grove Trail with the historic Gamlin Cabin, Fallen Monarch Tree, and the rugged granite cliffs of North Dome and Grand Sentinel. Kings Canyon National Park is home to the General Grant tree, which has also been nicknamed The Nation’s Christmas tree.
John Muir, a Scottish-born American naturalist and author, described one of the canyons of the mighty Kings River as “A rival to Yosemite.” The white water of this wild river is a fantastic sight to behold as it runs between the walls of its granite canyon. The 40-mile drive along Highway 180 from the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park to Cedar Grove Village is known as the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. This is a beautiful trail that zigzags down into the canyon, passing a myriad of wonderful views along the way. Deep in the heart of Kings Canyon Cedar Grove is a lush area filled with waterfalls, meadows and miles of quiet hiking trails.
After a day or two exploring this beautiful national park, you will be ready to return to one of Fresno’s many hotels for a good night’s sleep.
