This wasn't a planned visit, we broke down on our way to sequoia campsite and we're towed here…read more While it can't compare to the national forest for views, the park was safe and quiet. Unlike our forest campsite, we had full hookups, internet and cell worked great at the park. My husband was concerned about the neighborhood but we had no problems. The manager was gracious and greeted us and wished us farewell. The pool was lovely and shaded much of the day which was great in the 109 temps. The showers and baths were very nice and commented on by all in the group. It was a bit of a drive into Sequoia park, but it's still very doable. About 2 hours to the main attractions. We had dinner at the Sequoia Brewing Company which we'd recommend- see review. While this wasn't our first choice, it was very nice and still allowed us to get into the park.

My fiancé and I are travel nurses and stayed in this park for over a year! We have a 42 ft toy…read morehauler and 2017 indian roadmaster motorcycle. Over the year we had absolutely no issues with our personal belongings or management. They took care of the lawn, bushes and flowers very well. There is an in ground pool which I practically lived at in the summer! The shower house and laundry room were always clean. The long term neighbors were very friendly. I will definitely miss calling this place home. They are also great with receiving mails and packages!

Dude, what can I say?! Where to start?! Our experience was…read morefreaking awesome! We loved everything about it! I had 27 friends and work associates make the trip on June 27. Casey and crew were absolutely incredible! Fun, friendly, yet utterly professional when it was called for. The staff went WAYYY above and beyond with their hospitality to ensure we had an awesome time. I spoke with Casey a few times leading up to our trip, with a few questions/concerns/requests, and he 100% made me feel like we were in the right hands, like a VIP, turns out we were indeed! Big shout out to our guide, Greg. Thank you sir! it was a pleasure to be in your boat, undoubtedly the best of the bunch. Everyone who made the trip had a blast and are already looking forward to next year. We will definitely be back!

We had an incredible experience with Kings River Expeditions! The entire team was professional,…read moreorganized, and made us feel safe from start to finish. The owner was friendly and welcoming, and the young guides were full of energy, passion, and confidence--they truly made the trip unforgettable. Our boys had an absolute blast and couldn't stop talking about the rapids afterward. It's a perfect adventure for both adults and families with kids. We already can't wait to come back next season--especially in May or June, when the river is at its best. Highly recommended!

Great trail, a bit intense if you are not in shape and prepared. Gorgeous area. Plan on going again.read more

Getting to Jennie Lake requires a 5 mi hike to Jennie Lake from the Fox Meadow trailhead. Many…read morebackpackers hike to Jennie Lake then camp there. You need a FREE campfire permit if you're staying there overnight available from the Hume Lake Ranger Station, but we just did a day hike. There is lots of climbing involved, you have to cross Poop Out Pass at 3.7 miles and I was dying to get to the lake cuz it felt like I had been hiking Forever. It's the highest point on the trip. The lake is at 9,000 ft and I could tell we were up high because of the headache I got. Took some aspirins then felt a bit better. The lake is nice, lots of small fishes that I couldn't see but they kept jumping out of the water I guess eating bugs. Had lunch there then turned back down the trail. Total miles 10 mi RT/6 hrs min. took us lots longer or 2 days if backpacking. Difficulty 3/5; views 10/10. website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/

Lakeridge Resort was special! The large camp sites, proximity to the lake, and excellent price…read morepoint make this a no brainer. I will be back to visit with my family next summer.

We just spent three days here. It is literally a minute from the boat launch. Before we found out…read moreabout this place we could only do one day lake trips with the boat. So nice to be able to have the trailer and boat. This place is clean. The staff are friendly. There are hookups for water and electric. No sewer hookup where we were at but they do have a dump station available. We have been to plenty of rv parks and this one seems to have more room between sites. Also there is extra parking for the truck an boat.. We will be back for sure.

I consider myself to be an dude rider (although I started lessons this year) and just finished my…read morefourth pack trip with HSPS last week, and just like the three trips before this one, it was beautiful and amazing. We've been to Cold Creek, Mott Lake, Wilbur May Lake, and most recently, Rose Lake. We pack and ride in, create a base camp for 5-6 days, explore the area, and either walk or ride out. The Cunninghams are very flexible about however you want to do the trip and have lots of good suggestions. They know trail conditions ahead of time and can deal with any level of rider. The packers we've had on our trips (Alan and Kent) have been knowledgeable about their animals and watchful of their riders. I highly recommend HSPS for an amazing wilderness adventure and don't forget to give your packer a big fat tip!

Rexlcently took a day ride to Devils Bathtub with four of my coworkers. The owners and the packer…read morewere so wonderful to us and it was a great day and a great experience to get out in nature on a horse with an experienced guide. Everyone considering this should try it.

I'm into roadside attractions so I stopped here on the way up to Fresno. It's easy access as it's…read moreright off the freeway. The Coffeepot is better for pictures at a distance on Marion or Smith streets than close because you can see the design better than from underneath. There is this little historical jail to visit at the base, otherwise there isn't too much to it. Kingsburg's Draper street is a block away which is this cute little Swedish themed area. It's no Solvang and surprisingly doesn't have any Swedish restaurants that I could see but it has cute architecture and the Swedish flag on many businesses. It entertaining to walk around a little bit after unless you are in the summer heat.

It is exactly as described, a big water tower dressed up as a coffee pot. Getting the right…read morelocation for a good picture takes a little wondering as it is in a park surrounded by trees and a couple of buildings. We found the back side of the fire station to be the best one for us. It's fairly close to the freeway so it would probably have been a quick stop if we didn't drive around the town for a bit. Fun to see, worth the stop for us. Enjoy!

Founded in 1993 by Dale Anderson. Cat Haven opened in 1998 on 93 acres of land. They offer guided…read moretours, special tours, memberships, adopt a cat, volunteer, educational programs, conservation projects and more. Plus they have a gift shop! I'm told it may be an online shop soon! We've visited this area a few times before on our way to Kings Canyon National Park. This trip we decided to stop by and take a tour. I'm really glad we did! The lady that did the tour was very informative and thorough. If you can't get a good picture of the cats they offer a beautiful photo book of each cat in the gift shop. Or a t-shirt with the paw prints from the cat of your choosing. Very cool. During the tour some of the cats were awake so I managed to snap a few good photos. Be prepared to walk up and down some steep inclines. They do offer a golf cart guided tour if you call in advance. It's so nice to find a place dedicated to the care and survival of these cats. Till next trip, I'll look forward to seeing these cats again.

This wasn't on the plan but we visited this place based on a hunch that we could give this pit stop…read morea try after seeing their billboards on the highway. No regrets at all. They are a conservation effort to providing safe haven for many kinds of cats - lions, mountain lions, tigers, jaguars. leopards, bob cats, lynx etc. They offer only guided tours, every half hour. Every tour is about 1.5-2 hours long. Very good and very informative. Our host was wonderful at answering questions and very knowledgeable. She kept the momentum with interesting facts and kept kids engaged. Highly recommend!!

On a dark and snowy day....Okay so it wasn't snowy...and the roads were clear, but the snow was…read moredefinitely piling up on this late December day. The visitor center was a welcome respite with working and open restrooms (clean!), and the visitor center in full swing. In this center, there is a desk with topographical maps and a park ranger available to answer questions. I had a few and the ranger patiently and fully answered every question I had...once again proving why National Park staff are the best! There is a really nice but small gift show (I'm thinking it is run by the conservancy, but I didn't really pay attention. Lovely mugs, stuffed animals (called stuffies if you're Gen A), socks, beanie hats, earrings and many books. Beyond the desk and gift show, there's a wonderful space to watch educational videos and learn more about the area, and a hands-on museum for kids of all ages to teach you about the history and nature of the area. My child loved the brass statues of animals, and made me pet every single one before we left. Make sure you head all the way to the back--there's an activity room that has an amazing mural. Take your time and see how many animals you can spot--pika, yellow bellied marmot, mountain lion, black bear, woodpecker, rattlesnake, frog, ringtail and so many more...that you may see when you are out exploring the park. There is more than enough parking....well for today anyways. I've been here in the summer when parking is hard to find. Across the way, there's the official park gift shop, a restaurant (fairly newly refurbished but closed for the winter), a post office, and a general store with basic camping supplies, food, snacks, and a few other items. If you are entering the Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Park from Hwy 180, or if you've driven up from the southern part of this tri-park system, this is a really good place to stretch your legs, learn a little, stock up on supplies, and grab a snack. 5 stars!

Great visitor center, shop, museum, and overall facility. Helpful ranger helped us plan our 1.5…read moredays to help us get the most out of the SEKI area - their advice helped us avoid the majority of crowds and gave us the best flavor for such a short time. A must-stop before you go along on your adventure. Nice restrooms are attached to the VC and there is a separate restaurant, gift store, and small grocer across the street.