🎥We obtained a commercial filming permit from the NPS to film this video. And all drone footage was shot legally outside of the National Park. ☕ Want to support our adventures? Check out our A+K merch and eBooks! adventuresofaplusk.com/shop/ 📅 This video was filmed in late May 2024 🥾See ALL of our gear here: adventuresofaplusk.com/gear/ ✨ Keep California beautiful and PLEASE follow Leave No Trace principles: lnt.org/why/7-principles/
Beautiful! I love California (been camping everywhere of note in my state) and I live in Mount Shasta. Will you be visiting here?! You two are the best!♥
how long did the filming permit take to process in real life? most people have been complaining but it's rare they're getting permits, so that was nice to see that it wasn't a show stopper to get it.
Side note from someone who was born in S Lake Tahoe and grew up in Carson City.... Kings Canyon waterfall is less than half a mile from downtown Carson City. Emerald Bay is by far the best, maybe I'm biased as we spread my Father's ashes on the island. Heavenly Valley is the best ski resort, and definitely rent horses to ride the trails in Tahoe. I've heard Ponderosa Ranch is no longer open, but if it is, definitely visit. In Carson check out the museum and stop by Silver City. Unfortunately I live in Iowa now, but was one of the lucky few to grow up in such a beautiful place!
Thank you for this video. My husband and I and our son used to go to Sequioa and Kings Canyon every year. Now our son is grown and married, and my husband had a stroke a couple of years ago, but this brings back lots of memories. One year, when my husband was fishing in that river in Kings Canyon, he lost a silver pipe that I gave him one Christmas. Did you know that at one time, Disney wanted to make Kings Canyon into a ski resort. I'm so glad that the plan failed because that place is too beautiful to get commercialized!😊
I love watching your videos. We have been traveling the United States since we retired. We used to do the long hikes, but we can still enjoy them by watching yours. I keep seeing your videos and thinking, “We were there!” or “We did that!” I really would like to pick up a few more places that you’ve gone that we haven’t. Thank you for taking the time (and money) to do the work so you could film in the national parks. I don’t agree with them forcing that and we’ve seen a lot less pictures of NPs because people can’t or won’t do that. I certainly appreciate it.
Thank you so much! We’re glad we’re able to share our adventures. The permit process is definitely a hassle and we’ll be happy when (if) they get rid of it, but we’re thankful we get to film at all Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great video! We lived in Visalia for 17 years and were privileged that Sequoia NP was pretty much our backyard. Keep up the great videos, you guys are the best!
Sunday late afternoon/early evening? Check. Dinner served? Check. New adventures of A+K? Double check! A great start of the sunday evening. Thanks for another great episode!! Keep living your dreams!
Brought back great memories from when I visited both parks back in October 2019! Learning about the importance fire plays for the trees impressed me, too. There was a controlled burn happening when I visited, too. And after I climbed Moro Rock, I found it quite funny that I passed by a Toyota Sequoia (ha!!!) in the parking lot covered in National Park stickers. I said to myself, "I wanna hang with THAT family!!!" Thanks again for sharing!!!! And congrats on wrapping-up the 9 CA NPs (I've just got Channel Islands left on my CA list now)!!
I feel like I always learn so much about the places you guys take us! You do a wonderful job of highlighting what makes each area unique. Keep up the amazing work!
Awesome video! I live in Fresno so I am an hour from both Yosemite’s southern entrance and about an hour from Kings Canyon. I’ve been to both many many many times in my almost 40 years. It’s too bad you couldn’t get all the way down to roads end in Kings Canyon. Jumping off Muir Rock in late summer into the emerald green Kings River is one of my fave things to do in all of the Sierra. The hike to Mist Falls out of Roads End is absolutely magnificent as well. Please do visit the back country of SEKI sometime, it’s top notch.
We always enjoy your adventures. This one was great as these mountains were my happy place growing up. My dad brought every visitor we had up to see the big trees! My aunt has a cabin at Hume and we have spent many weeks up there summer. We even renewed our vows for our 35th up there. You were lucky to be there early. They have a very large camp that fills up most weeks through the summer.very noisy. Enjoy Yosemite, that is another of my favorites. We moved to the PNW 45 years ago, but still visit my 92 year old mom every year. In fact she is at Hume now for the summer. Have fun, enjoy life!
Congratulations on 200,000! I considered you guys the best RUclips channel for van life travel. I went to Jedidiah Smith Redwood Forest last year and I just loved it so much.
We live in CA and camp at Sequoia/Kings every summer! I love that you finally came. We most often camp at Hume Lake which surprisingly often has last minute summer availability even if we have to watch for a cancelation. You would have seen the campground walking around the lake. We’re plotting out our next Sierra Nevada trip now. We sometimes go to Bass Lake and do Yosemite as well which is farther coming from So Cal. I’m glad you showed the river levels of Kings River in recent years it has been at record setting levels, higher than what I see it is this year. You’re coming around peak flow season too. I’m glad to see you were able to go as far as Grizzly Falls. Last year we changed things up and camped at Grant Grove Village Area. As for Price is Right…not sure if you’ll read this but you can watch it and it’s filmed in CA. Tickets are free and anyone watching has a change to be selected to be a contestant. You get something like a mini interview walking through the line. I think they just want to get an idea of everyone’s personality to base who they select on. I went once long ago. A friend of mine has actually been selected and won the whole showcase at the end too. Her huge tv and living room furniture is from winning which is funny to think. Go to on-camera-audiences.com for tickets!
Yep we saw the campground! The whole area was very nice! After our time in the parks we camped at Crystal Springs Campground for a few nights. Price is Right would be a ton of fun to do one day!
Sequoia and Kings Canyon look absolutely amazing! 🌲 So cool that you managed to see so much in just two days, from General Sherman to Moro Rock and all the epic trails in between. Definitely inspired to visit and experience these beautiful parks myself someday. Thanks for sharing such a detailed and inspiring adventure! 🏞🌄
I remember going there when I was 10 with my dad, and as kid you just don't fully embrace what you are seeing. So beautiful.. Thank you for you videos! I love how this one took me back to that trip :)
You visit the most beautiful places and your filming and production is ALWAYS outstanding!!! Thanks for all your hard work and bringing us along!~Cara ❤
Love those two parks. We grew up near Yosemite and just went back as well to re-visit. So many great parks in CA. Also, great detailed video. Enjoyed it.
Thanks for making this video. I've been wanting to go back to these 2 Parks after only driving past through last year.. Those sunsets and bird chirping, over van-made coffee.
So glad you came to visit my backyard... Living in Fresno, California, I get to visit all these areas all the time You definitely have to come back when Kimgs Canyon is fully open and explore the true Sierra trails. 😊
Congrats on 200k! Hopefully you’ll be looking at 500k in the rear view mirror soon! You guys do an outstanding job of bringing us with you on your adventures and are easily one of the best travel channels on RUclips.
I was road tripping when you dropped this video and I waited until I got home so I could watch it on my tv. But I just noticed the 200k!!! Congratulations 🎉. You guys are the most down to earth wonderful travel guides out there and I appreciate all you do!
So many of the places you visit have been familiar to me. When I saw you were at Hume Lake I remembered back about 20 years ago when my family and I worked for a week at the Hume Lake Conference Center. Your California videos are reminding me that the state has some very beautiful places to see!
Long time viewer and just want to say how much I appreciate your videos. I've been to 38 NP's myself, but you get off the beaten track more than we generally did, so I get to see stuff that we missed. I looked at your checklist and I've only been to 2 that you haven't been to, Great Basin and Virgin Islands. Thanks again, Steve.
I still have fond memories as a 5-6 year old visiting sequoia national park and driving through the tunnel tree. That was 40 years ago 😅 thnx guys for the flashback to a better time, I think I’ll take the drive out there soon
20:18 ... " who needs fries milkshakes and burgers " ... I DO but also that salami and pears on that board you made looked great! not sure what dip that was but still also looked great
We spent a week in April at Yosemite and Sequoia NP's. A little early... Moro Rock and Tunnel Log were closed off due to snow, but we got to see General Sherman and General Grant. We stayed at the KOA campground in Visalia while at Sequoia NP (very nice campground!) and at the Yosemite RV Resort while at Yosemite NP (also a very nice campground). Both were good locations to see each park. Oh, my order of Bowl & Kettle came in early (I chose the crawfish and chicken options) and will be trying them soon. Oh, and another big OH!, congrats on 200K! Well deserved and will be here with you for many more. Cheers! Pete in Arizona - KI7LIL
Even though everything might be open it's a treat to be able to visit those parks! There's always something wonderful to see! Awesome! We hope you enjoy the meals as much as we do! Thank you so much!
I had been plotting a similar California swing and taking a week off work to do these. Thanks. So much for all the ideas and content to help me get ideas to look forward to at some point soonish!!!
I enjoy visiting national parks in their shoulder seasons before they're so crowded. True, there might be some things you can't do because roads aren't open yet but having trails and views to yourself is pretty awesome. And like you said, you get to do some things you might not otherwise.
Perfect timing! We are planning a September trip to the CA National Parks. After watching this we are swapping a few around to make sure we include both! Love your videos, they were a great help the last time we took a long trip to the AZ/UT National Parks. Keep up the great work!
I ran into you guys a couple of weeks ago near upper cathedral lake. I recognized you both immediately but didn’t let on and only said hi. Happy trails
I visited Sequoia NP when I was about 10 years old, and I have only faint memories of the visit. So this video really took me back, and made me want to go back soon!!
When I did the big 5 in Utah and also when I visited Palo Duro y'all came out with videos of those places at the time. I just got home from visiting Yosemite and Sequoia and I see y'all upload this video! maybe one day our paths will cross, congrats on the 200k!
We we're there un the beginning of September 2024, Drove to the end of Kings Canyon Road😍 It was very hot but the roaring waterfall was great and the River, too.
What a stunning and well produced video. The scenery just breathtaking and so well captured. Take care and travel safe. Subscriber from Cape Town, South Africa.
So cool thanks for sharing. I’ve been to 4 national parks in California i didn’t know there was 9. Yosemite. Redwoods.Death Valley and Joshua tree and it’s so crazy how they are so different.
I was just in both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, just a week ago. I was able to get to Roads End with my girlfriend. We did Roaring Creek Falls and Zumwalt Meadow. We also did the Boyden Cavern tour on the way out of the canyon. In Sequoia National Park we did Little Baldy Trail in contrast to Big Baldy. I did Moro Rock, but we skipped Tokopah Falls on this trip. We still had a great time, and I enjoyed watching this video. It brought back great memories!! Greetings from Washington state!! :)
That's awesome! Thanks for the update on the road. Some other commenters were asking if it was open yet and we hadn't looked. Next visit we'll hopefully get into the backcountry and the end of the road!
Awesome trees, The loblolly pines are the tallest tree in Texas. It can grow to 130 ft. Also, the oaks are widest and biggest. In Massachusetts, our White can grow up to 170 + ft. Crazy.
I remember visiting Sequoia for 1 day briefly on a family vacation to the Yosemite area as a teenager, but I didn't realize how much there is to do in both Sequoia and Kings Canyon!! Definitely taking notes for the next time I'm able to travel there :)
We was in Northern California this May and Redwood National Park was amazing! We definitely want to go to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park! Another great video!
Love this video. Love all your videos. At the beginning of the video, Kathryn mentioned that the two national parks are being managed as a single entity. There is another two park system on the North American Continent managed as a single entity, but A & K have only been to one of the parks I believe. Before reading on, can you guess which are the two parks? Hint! One is in Montana. NOW GUESS... The Montana one is easy...Glacier National Park. It's sister park is Waterton National Park in Canada. Together, they are managed as a single park system by two different countries. Combined they are referred as the International Peace Park.
Yes! We wanted to visit Waterton Lakes when we visited Glacier a few years ago (very cool concept!), but the border (among other spots) was still closed for Covid then. We'll definitely check it out next time. Thanks and thanks for watching!
WoW guys what your eyes have seen is amazing for sure trees so Big hope some day to see that, but if not I get to see so much through your videos Thanks for making them stay safe
Hey Laura! Our van is heavily insulated and we installed a big AC unit so we leave her in the van when we have to This blog post on our website covers more in detail what we do now and what we've done in the past. adventuresofaplusk.com/full-time-van-life-with-a-dog-tips-for-traveling-with-a-dog/ Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
Great video! I love how you explored totally different areas than we did when we visited Sequoia National Park, with the exception of General Sherman. I don’t think you can go to Sequoia and not see the worlds biggest tree!🤩 I also love how you found a great little trail to take Kona. Thanks for taking us on your adventures! ☺️
Congrats on 200k subscribers A plus K! Once again I'm inspired by this video to visit Sequoia NP and Kings Canyon. When were you there? It looks warm enough and not too crowded so I would love to go around the same time next year.
My maiden voyage in my brand new 2021 Winnabego Solis took place at Kings Canyon and Sequoia. My daughter was with me and I did the driving all the way up the next to the side of a steepcanyon on the way up from Fresno. We were on the outside of the road and it took some getting used to because we were up so high. I just knew I had to do this because I had just bought the van and my daughter was watching me to see if I could do it! I did! I don’t know if you got to the very end of Kings Canyon to a place called Zumlot meadows, but I think it’s probably one of the most beautiful places in a national park I have ever seen. There is a boulder Trail along the river and you look across a the river, across a flower field, with those giant mountains and it has all the goods you could ever hope for from mountain scenery! I think they have trouble with bear activity back there. I can’t wait to go back!
Loved watching you retrace the trip we took a few years ago! But, Adam what would you have done if the rock had tipped over the edge!? Perhaps walk away whistling and looking off in the distance?
I would’ve needed to change my pants 😂 but I was 100% certain it wasn’t going anywhere. It weighs hundreds of thousands of pounds plus I wasn’t reeeeally pushing it. More of a lean. I would never want to really do something like that
I went to these 2 parks on my 2022 2 month road trip. It is nice remembering that beautiful drive, Moro Rock, waterfalls..... Did you get a chance to go to Buck Rock lookout tower? I look for them, and this is the 1st one I found where someone is still working up there. It was awesome! Not a long hike.
Hello Adventurers, this was really EPIC!!! WOW...Kings Canyon & Seqouia National Parks was Absolutely AWESOME...and your about to travel to Yosemite National Park! Are you too climbing Half Dome?? This is going to be out of this world. I cant wait to see this!!! WOW!!!
Sequoia and Kings Canyon were so epic! Yosemite was too! Were finishing up that edit this week! It would be fun to climb Half Dome, but we didn't try for the permit and they wouldn't have let us film it anyway 😏 Thanks, Al!
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@MerlesTravels We're loving California! Go Oilers! What a series. She says thanks! We love our mugs, they might not be tile floor safe though!
Thanks for letting me tag along. Beautiful!!
Beautiful! I love California (been camping everywhere of note in my state) and I live in Mount Shasta. Will you be visiting here?! You two are the best!♥
how long did the filming permit take to process in real life? most people have been complaining but it's rare they're getting permits, so that was nice to see that it wasn't a show stopper to get it.
Oh my gosh you guys! I am soooo happy you are filming in the National Parks again! ❤
Side note from someone who was born in S Lake Tahoe and grew up in Carson City.... Kings Canyon waterfall is less than half a mile from downtown Carson City. Emerald Bay is by far the best, maybe I'm biased as we spread my Father's ashes on the island. Heavenly Valley is the best ski resort, and definitely rent horses to ride the trails in Tahoe. I've heard Ponderosa Ranch is no longer open, but if it is, definitely visit. In Carson check out the museum and stop by Silver City. Unfortunately I live in Iowa now, but was one of the lucky few to grow up in such a beautiful place!
Thanks for sharing!
Congrats on achieving 200k subscribers! So happy for your success! You are absolutely the best travel channel out there!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Came here to say the same thing after noticing the 200K...well done.
Thanks for going the extra mile to get the permit so we can enjoy your adventure.
Thank you for this video. My husband and I and our son used to go to Sequioa and Kings Canyon every year. Now our son is grown and married, and my husband had a stroke a couple of years ago, but this brings back lots of memories. One year, when my husband was fishing in that river in Kings Canyon, he lost a silver pipe that I gave him one Christmas.
Did you know that at one time, Disney wanted to make Kings Canyon into a ski resort. I'm so glad that the plan failed because that place is too beautiful to get commercialized!😊
I love watching your videos. We have been traveling the United States since we retired. We used to do the long hikes, but we can still enjoy them by watching yours. I keep seeing your videos and thinking, “We were there!” or “We did that!” I really would like to pick up a few more places that you’ve gone that we haven’t. Thank you for taking the time (and money) to do the work so you could film in the national parks. I don’t agree with them forcing that and we’ve seen a lot less pictures of NPs because people can’t or won’t do that. I certainly appreciate it.
Thank you so much! We’re glad we’re able to share our adventures. The permit process is definitely a hassle and we’ll be happy when (if) they get rid of it, but we’re thankful we get to film at all
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great video! We lived in Visalia for 17 years and were privileged that Sequoia NP was pretty much our backyard. Keep up the great videos, you guys are the best!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Sunday late afternoon/early evening? Check. Dinner served? Check. New adventures of A+K? Double check! A great start of the sunday evening. Thanks for another great episode!! Keep living your dreams!
Wahoo! Enjoy!
Brought back great memories from when I visited both parks back in October 2019! Learning about the importance fire plays for the trees impressed me, too. There was a controlled burn happening when I visited, too. And after I climbed Moro Rock, I found it quite funny that I passed by a Toyota Sequoia (ha!!!) in the parking lot covered in National Park stickers. I said to myself, "I wanna hang with THAT family!!!" Thanks again for sharing!!!! And congrats on wrapping-up the 9 CA NPs (I've just got Channel Islands left on my CA list now)!!
haha that is pretty funny! Woohoo just one more to go for you! They are all so epic!
I have visited many of the national parks that you go to but you always find new parts for me to go back and explore! Love watching your videos!
Those trees are HUGE and AMAZING! That waterfall was beautiful! Nature never ceases to surprise me! ❤️
I won’t plan a trip without watching your videos first! Best travel RUclips channel!
We’re glad we could help! Thank you and thanks for watching!
I feel like I always learn so much about the places you guys take us! You do a wonderful job of highlighting what makes each area unique. Keep up the amazing work!
Glad you enjoy them and learn something! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! I live in Fresno so I am an hour from both Yosemite’s southern entrance and about an hour from Kings Canyon. I’ve been to both many many many times in my almost 40 years. It’s too bad you couldn’t get all the way down to roads end in Kings Canyon. Jumping off Muir Rock in late summer into the emerald green Kings River is one of my fave things to do in all of the Sierra. The hike to Mist Falls out of Roads End is absolutely magnificent as well. Please do visit the back country of SEKI sometime, it’s top notch.
We will definitely be back! Thanks for watching!
I grew up in Porterville CA. My family would camp in Sequoia National Park. Love your photos of the Parks.
Thank you for all the your videos. ❤️
We always enjoy your adventures. This one was great as these mountains were my happy place growing up. My dad brought every visitor we had up to see the big trees! My aunt has a cabin at Hume and we have spent many weeks up there summer. We even renewed our vows for our 35th up there. You were lucky to be there early. They have a very large camp that fills up most weeks through the summer.very noisy. Enjoy Yosemite, that is another of my favorites. We moved to the PNW 45 years ago, but still visit my 92 year old mom every year. In fact she is at Hume now for the summer. Have fun, enjoy life!
That’s awesome! We had a wonderful time! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Congratulations on 200,000! I considered you guys the best RUclips channel for van life travel. I went to Jedidiah Smith Redwood Forest last year and I just loved it so much.
Thank you and thanks for watching! ❤
We live in CA and camp at Sequoia/Kings every summer! I love that you finally came. We most often camp at Hume Lake which surprisingly often has last minute summer availability even if we have to watch for a cancelation. You would have seen the campground walking around the lake. We’re plotting out our next Sierra Nevada trip now. We sometimes go to Bass Lake and do Yosemite as well which is farther coming from So Cal. I’m glad you showed the river levels of Kings River in recent years it has been at record setting levels, higher than what I see it is this year. You’re coming around peak flow season too. I’m glad to see you were able to go as far as Grizzly Falls. Last year we changed things up and camped at Grant Grove Village Area.
As for Price is Right…not sure if you’ll read this but you can watch it and it’s filmed in CA. Tickets are free and anyone watching has a change to be selected to be a contestant. You get something like a mini interview walking through the line. I think they just want to get an idea of everyone’s personality to base who they select on. I went once long ago. A friend of mine has actually been selected and won the whole showcase at the end too. Her huge tv and living room furniture is from winning which is funny to think. Go to on-camera-audiences.com for tickets!
Yep we saw the campground! The whole area was very nice! After our time in the parks we camped at Crystal Springs Campground for a few nights.
Price is Right would be a ton of fun to do one day!
Sequoia and Kings Canyon look absolutely amazing! 🌲 So cool that you managed to see so much in just two days, from General Sherman to Moro Rock and all the epic trails in between. Definitely inspired to visit and experience these beautiful parks myself someday. Thanks for sharing such a detailed and inspiring adventure! 🏞🌄
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I remember going there when I was 10 with my dad, and as kid you just don't fully embrace what you are seeing. So beautiful.. Thank you for you videos! I love how this one took me back to that trip :)
We’re glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!
You visit the most beautiful places and your filming and production is ALWAYS outstanding!!! Thanks for all your hard work and bringing us along!~Cara ❤
Thank you very much!
Love those two parks. We grew up near Yosemite and just went back as well to re-visit. So many great parks in CA. Also, great detailed video. Enjoyed it.
Awesome! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Thanks for a wonderful video of these magnificent parks - I lived below on the valley floor in Visalia for 40 years and these were in our backyards ❤
Thanks for making this video. I've been wanting to go back to these 2 Parks after only driving past through last year.. Those sunsets and bird chirping, over van-made coffee.
So glad you came to visit my backyard... Living in Fresno, California, I get to visit all these areas all the time
You definitely have to come back when Kimgs Canyon is fully open and explore the true Sierra trails. 😊
Beautiful video , you never disappoint, very informative, bucket list places to visit, thank you!👍🇨🇦❤️
Thank you! ❤️
Congrats on 200k! Hopefully you’ll be looking at 500k in the rear view mirror soon! You guys do an outstanding job of bringing us with you on your adventures and are easily one of the best travel channels on RUclips.
Thank you so much!
Loving that y'all are taking time. The video is amazing!
This adventure was incredible, thank you for sharing!
You two make our hearts smile 🙏☀️
I was road tripping when you dropped this video and I waited until I got home so I could watch it on my tv. But I just noticed the 200k!!! Congratulations 🎉. You guys are the most down to earth wonderful travel guides out there and I appreciate all you do!
Woohoo! We were pretty excited! Hope you had a great road trip! Thank you!
So many of the places you visit have been familiar to me. When I saw you were at Hume Lake I remembered back about 20 years ago when my family and I worked for a week at the Hume Lake Conference Center. Your California videos are reminding me that the state has some very beautiful places to see!
Long time viewer and just want to say how much I appreciate your videos. I've been to 38 NP's myself, but you get off the beaten track more than we generally did, so I get to see stuff that we missed. I looked at your checklist and I've only been to 2 that you haven't been to, Great Basin and Virgin Islands. Thanks again, Steve.
Glad you enjoyed it! We’ll be visiting Great Basin later this year! Thanks Steve
I still have fond memories as a 5-6 year old visiting sequoia national park and driving through the tunnel tree. That was 40 years ago 😅 thnx guys for the flashback to a better time, I think I’ll take the drive out there soon
Wow such a beautiful place with so much to see and do...Happy Trails 🐕
I was going ask about filming in the parks, but your statement of beginning answered it. Great one!
I was just there last week! It was awesome I did Yosemite as well
20:18 ... " who needs fries milkshakes and burgers " ... I DO but also that salami and pears on that board you made looked great! not sure what dip that was but still also looked great
We spent a week in April at Yosemite and Sequoia NP's. A little early... Moro Rock and Tunnel Log were closed off due to snow, but we got to see General Sherman and General Grant. We stayed at the KOA campground in Visalia while at Sequoia NP (very nice campground!) and at the Yosemite RV Resort while at Yosemite NP (also a very nice campground). Both were good locations to see each park. Oh, my order of Bowl & Kettle came in early (I chose the crawfish and chicken options) and will be trying them soon. Oh, and another big OH!, congrats on 200K! Well deserved and will be here with you for many more. Cheers! Pete in Arizona - KI7LIL
Even though everything might be open it's a treat to be able to visit those parks! There's always something wonderful to see!
Awesome! We hope you enjoy the meals as much as we do!
Thank you so much!
I had been plotting a similar California swing and taking a week off work to do these. Thanks. So much for all the ideas and content to help me get ideas to look forward to at some point soonish!!!
Awesome! Glad we could help!
I enjoy visiting national parks in their shoulder seasons before they're so crowded. True, there might be some things you can't do because roads aren't open yet but having trails and views to yourself is pretty awesome. And like you said, you get to do some things you might not otherwise.
Yeah there are definitely big perks to visiting in the shoulder season!
Have been planning on going to King’s Canyon, so will combine the two parks. Thank you!
We JUST were there in May! We did Congress, Tokopah, Moro Rock… etc so it was so nice to relive it again in this vid
Perfect timing! We are planning a September trip to the CA National Parks. After watching this we are swapping a few around to make sure we include both! Love your videos, they were a great help the last time we took a long trip to the AZ/UT National Parks. Keep up the great work!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
We visited back in '96, and my son's family revisited this year. Thatks for reviving old memories.
It's a wonderful park! We're glad you enjoyed it!
I ran into you guys a couple of weeks ago near upper cathedral lake. I recognized you both immediately but didn’t let on and only said hi. Happy trails
Oh very cool! Stop and chat next time!
I visited Sequoia NP when I was about 10 years old, and I have only faint memories of the visit. So this video really took me back, and made me want to go back soon!!
When I did the big 5 in Utah and also when I visited Palo Duro y'all came out with videos of those places at the time. I just got home from visiting Yosemite and Sequoia and I see y'all upload this video! maybe one day our paths will cross, congrats on the 200k!
That's awesome! We hope so! Thank you and thanks for watching!
We we're there un the beginning of September 2024, Drove to the end of Kings Canyon Road😍
It was very hot but the roaring waterfall was great and the River, too.
Another great video! Thanks for sharing 😍 Beautiful!
This was one of the best RUclips’s about the parks. Thank you
Looks so awesome! Definitely adding these stops to my bucket list!
Thanks for getting the permit so folks can view these beautiful national parks. Great filming as a
Ways.
What a stunning and well produced video. The scenery just breathtaking and so well captured. Take care and travel safe. Subscriber from Cape Town, South Africa.
Thank you so much! We can't wait to visit South Africa one day! Thanks for watching!
200k 🎉🎉🎉 Congrats! Loved the vid. Both parks look so fun.
So cool thanks for sharing. I’ve been to 4 national parks in California i didn’t know there was 9. Yosemite. Redwoods.Death Valley and Joshua tree and it’s so crazy how they are so different.
I was just in both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, just a week ago. I was able to get to Roads End with my girlfriend. We did Roaring Creek Falls and Zumwalt Meadow. We also did the Boyden Cavern tour on the way out of the canyon. In Sequoia National Park we did Little Baldy Trail in contrast to Big Baldy. I did Moro Rock, but we skipped Tokopah Falls on this trip. We still had a great time, and I enjoyed watching this video. It brought back great memories!! Greetings from Washington state!! :)
That's awesome! Thanks for the update on the road. Some other commenters were asking if it was open yet and we hadn't looked. Next visit we'll hopefully get into the backcountry and the end of the road!
Love your videos. As new retired van travelers, love to get your travel ideas. Keep them coming!
Great video ! I am planning to go there on May 25 with my family ! And that is a video which really helps me to plan ! Tks guys
Awesome! Glad we could help! Pack your patience for that weekend!
Awesome trees, The loblolly pines are the tallest tree in Texas. It can grow to 130 ft. Also, the oaks are widest and biggest. In Massachusetts, our White can grow up to 170 + ft. Crazy.
Very cool!
I would've died if that rock just all of a sudden went sliding right down the mountain when he pushed it! 😂😂😂 Absolutely love your videos! ❤
I know! Us too! It’s always funny but if it really happened! 😱☠️
Thank you for sharing your adventures! Love the videos - educational and fun! Subscribed!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I remember visiting Sequoia for 1 day briefly on a family vacation to the Yosemite area as a teenager, but I didn't realize how much there is to do in both Sequoia and Kings Canyon!! Definitely taking notes for the next time I'm able to travel there :)
Congrats on the 200k!
This is a great video - thanks for the efforts to produce it.
Thank you very much!
Great video, as always. We were there is 2019 (pre-van). We are looking forward to going back in our van.
We was in Northern California this May and Redwood National Park was amazing! We definitely want to go to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park! Another great video!
Love this video. Love all your videos. At the beginning of the video, Kathryn mentioned that the two national parks are being managed as a single entity. There is another two park system on the North American Continent managed as a single entity, but A & K have only been to one of the parks I believe. Before reading on, can you guess which are the two parks? Hint! One is in Montana. NOW GUESS...
The Montana one is easy...Glacier National Park. It's sister park is Waterton National Park in Canada. Together, they are managed as a single park system by two different countries. Combined they are referred as the International Peace Park.
Yes! We wanted to visit Waterton Lakes when we visited Glacier a few years ago (very cool concept!), but the border (among other spots) was still closed for Covid then. We'll definitely check it out next time. Thanks and thanks for watching!
Loved it! Visited the area for the first time last year and loved Seqouia so much. Also did Panoramic Point but it was so foggy when I had went up
Wow what time of the year did you go to have the park so empty?
We are planning a visit in September!
Thank you for the info & congratulations on 200,000 subscribers!!!
Awesome! Thank you!
WoW guys what your eyes have seen is amazing for sure trees so Big hope some day to see that, but if not I get to see so much through your videos Thanks for making them stay safe
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Love your video... I'm wondering where do you leave your dog while on trails? I've had to hold back sue to my dog, any advice would be great.
Hey Laura! Our van is heavily insulated and we installed a big AC unit so we leave her in the van when we have to
This blog post on our website covers more in detail what we do now and what we've done in the past. adventuresofaplusk.com/full-time-van-life-with-a-dog-tips-for-traveling-with-a-dog/
Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
Oh exactly my question about your dog. Glad to find the answer
Amazing video. Thank you for sharing!
GREAT video!! Amazing photography - sunset/moonrise etc. Bless you on your way. ❤
Spectacular episode!
Your videos always inspire me to travel more! Keep up the great work!
Happy to hear that!
Another great watch! Super cool national parks! A great escape from the humidity of Fresno. 😂
Congratulations on 200K Milestone. Totally deserving and a long way to go !!
Thank you! ❤️
Love seeing the Old and Huge Trees. I watched many videos on the Angel Oak in SC
A pretty cool tree in itself. I was there in 2014 and was impressed by the spread of the limbs.
Congrats on 200k subs! Yes!! I love sequoia and Yosemite. Didn’t know about those caves though! Gotta go back to check em out! Excited for next vid!
Thanks Anthony!
Been to Hume lake and kings canyon twice. It's amazing!
Great video! I love how you explored totally different areas than we did when we visited Sequoia National Park, with the exception of General Sherman. I don’t think you can go to Sequoia and not see the worlds biggest tree!🤩
I also love how you found a great little trail to take Kona.
Thanks for taking us on your adventures! ☺️
You definitely have to see General Sherman! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Loved the Bird sounds in this video! 😊❤
Ok going next week! Hope most of the park including general sherman stays open
Have a great time!
Congrats on 200k subscribers A plus K! Once again I'm inspired by this video to visit Sequoia NP and Kings Canyon. When were you there? It looks warm enough and not too crowded so I would love to go around the same time next year.
We visited the Wednesday and Thursday before Memorial Day weekend. Thank you!
Perfect timing….we are going in August!😊 we are including John Muir and Yosemite
Love all those great drone shots! It seems like you used more this time than usual.
I have been there, It is a beautiful wonderous place.😊
Loved the sunrise clip at King's Canyon.
Congratulations on 200K🎉❤😊 Yall are definitely my favorite ❤
Thank you! ❤
Purple mountains majesty ❤
Another bucket list National Park. Thanks for the information.
Two places on my bucket list to visit.
Nice Work & Video 👍
My maiden voyage in my brand new 2021 Winnabego Solis took place at Kings Canyon and Sequoia. My daughter was with me and I did the driving all the way up the next to the side of a steepcanyon on the way up from Fresno. We were on the outside of the road and it took some getting used to because we were up so high. I just knew I had to do this because I had just bought the van and my daughter was watching me to see if I could do it! I did! I don’t know if you got to the very end of Kings Canyon to a place called Zumlot meadows, but I think it’s probably one of the most beautiful places in a national park I have ever seen. There is a boulder Trail along the river and you look across a the river, across a flower field, with those giant mountains and it has all the goods you could ever hope for from mountain scenery! I think they have trouble with bear activity back there. I can’t wait to go back!
Wahoo! Sounds like a fun time. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching
Loved watching you retrace the trip we took a few years ago! But, Adam what would you have done if the rock had tipped over the edge!? Perhaps walk away whistling and looking off in the distance?
I would’ve needed to change my pants 😂 but I was 100% certain it wasn’t going anywhere. It weighs hundreds of thousands of pounds plus I wasn’t reeeeally pushing it. More of a lean. I would never want to really do something like that
"No whammies." LOFL!!! Sequoia and Kings are my second/third fave National Parks. Camping on Kings River right next to the water is GLORIOUS.
I went to these 2 parks on my 2022 2 month road trip. It is nice remembering that beautiful drive, Moro Rock, waterfalls.....
Did you get a chance to go to Buck Rock lookout tower? I look for them, and this is the 1st one I found where someone is still working up there. It was awesome! Not a long hike.
We didn't make it to Buck Rock, we didn't know about it, looks really cool though! Thanks for the tip and for watching!
Congrats on 200K subs!!!
Thank you! ❤️
Hello Adventurers, this was really EPIC!!! WOW...Kings Canyon & Seqouia National Parks was Absolutely AWESOME...and your about to travel to Yosemite National Park! Are you too climbing Half Dome?? This is going to be out of this world. I cant wait to see this!!!
WOW!!!
Sequoia and Kings Canyon were so epic! Yosemite was too! Were finishing up that edit this week!
It would be fun to climb Half Dome, but we didn't try for the permit and they wouldn't have let us film it anyway 😏
Thanks, Al!
Amazing cinematography!