The first of two days in the National Parks of Sequoia and Kings Canyon, we awoke to rain and cold. As we tried to gear up for the inclement weather we both realized we were severely underprepared for rain (stupid forecast). We set off nonetheless, determined to make the best of our honeymoon. We drove back the way we had come in the previous night, thinking it would be much easier going even in the rain, but we quickly discovered snow/slush covered roads and had to go even slower. We stopped at Kings Canyon Lodge for lunch and road updates and continued on to the Grant Tree, the nation’s Christmas Tree. It is the widest tree in the world at 40’ wide and 3 largest by volume. On the same short hike was the Fallen Monarch, which you can walk through (without bending over). Even though the hike was only a third of a mile we returned to the car with legs that were completely soaked and hands that were on the verge of numbness. After that, we decided no more outside adventures, car only.
The next portion of the day was spent driving into Kings Canyon, a beautiful, craggy canyon complete with caverns, shrubbery, and a rushing river. I (Eric) did my best to avoid all of the falling rocks and only failed once as one was lodged under the car. The overlooks were wasted since they were filled with only the white of clouds, but the drive was gorgeous all the more. After a long day of driving we made it to Grizzly Falls, where I ran for some pictures and we decided to turn back for the hotel.
After the long day of driving, I took a nap while Elizabeth edited videos and updated our blog. Dinner was excellent, as was the company.
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