3.4K views · 77 reactions | General Sherman, the world’s largest tree  Located in Sequoia National Park, it stands 275 feet (83 m) tall, and is over 36 feet (11 m) in diameter at the base. @codyconk #geology #science #tree #earth #nature #planet | Geology Science Official | Facebook

Did you know Sequoia National Park is home to some of the largest trees on Earth? 🌎🌲 ✨ Follow @adventurechasingduo for more exciting outdoor adventures! 🙌 These massive giants, known as giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum), are among the oldest and most resilient living things on the planet. They can live for over 3000 years, grow more than 250 feet tall, and have trunks so wide that cars once drove through their hollowed-out bases. Their thick, fire-resistant bark helps them survive wil

Planning a Sequoia National Park trip? Here’s why the giant sequoias belong on your bucket list—and where to see them up close. 🌲 Don’t miss (save this list): • Giant Forest (Congress Trail) — cathedral-quiet loop among ancient giants • General Sherman Tree — largest tree on Earth by volume • Big Trees Trail — easy, boardwalk loop around a meadow (perfect golden hour) • Crescent Meadow / Tharp’s Log — “gem of the Sierra,” calm and photogenic • Parker Group (seen here) — quick add-on next to Tun