Sequoia National Park in winter feels peaceful and full of quiet beauty. The giant sequoias look even more impressive with fresh snow sitting on their wide branches, and the forest becomes calm, almost like a winter movie scene. The higher elevations get heavy snow, so roads like the Generals Highway can temporarily close at times, and you may need tire chains to drive safely. But once you arrive, the park feels almost empty compared to summer. You can walk or snowshoe through the Giant Forest,

27K views · 917 reactions | Good morning from Sequoia National Forest  . . #nature #peace #California #beauty #forest #hiking #fyp | Jessica Lynn | Facebook

496K views · 11K reactions | General Sherman, a tree in the Giant Forest of Sequoia, is the largest known tree on Earth. | Travel + Leisure | Facebook

22K views · 1.5K reactions | Take some time to watch this grove of Giant Sequoias at Sequoia National Park. | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook

427K views · 3.1K reactions | Giant Sequoias next to a car. Most of these trees are well over 100 feet high! This drive is right by an area called Big Stump Grove. Let me know if you've been here! #sequoianationalpark #sequoia #gianttrees #usnationalparks #kingscanyonnationalpark | The Nature Seeker | Facebook