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Giant Forest Museum 
Summary
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]
 Giant Forest Museum, and the Sentinel Tree | |
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| Established | 2001 |
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| 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 |
History edit
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 edit
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 edit
The museum is managed by the National Park Service.[5]
See also edit
References edit
External links and references edit
- The museum's website
- visitsequoia.com link
- hikespeak.com link
- sierranevadageotourism.org link