July 12, 2024 - California
Kings Canyon National Park

We continued north and then east on Highway 180 which would take us to the Kings Canyon.

Here we are at an overlook.  The Kings Canyon is visible in the distance at center.
   
 
   
Decending towards the canyon.
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
After descending on a winding road, we arrive at the entrance to the Kings Canyon.
   
 
   
We're in the canyon now!
   
 
   

The South Fork Kings River runs through the canyon.

We went on a short hike alongside the river.
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
On the suspension bridge crossing the South Fork Kings River
   
 
   
We drove to apltly named Road's End, then parked near Zumwalt Meadow and hiked the River Trail a short ways.
   
 
   
Pretty Zumwalt Meadow.
   
The trail leads through some serious rock.
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
Looking for gold.
   
 
   
 
   
Waterfall!
   
Back in the car, we stopped at some pull-offs to take pictures.
   
 
   
 
   
 
   

We had dinner at Grant Grove Village and then drove to our Airbnb outside the park.  It was fairly close to the Grant Grove Village entrance, but accessible only by winding road.   We knew beforehand there were no food places in the vicinity so that's why we had dinner in Grant Grove Village.

Here is a shot of our Airbnb which sat on the hillside and had great views to the south and west.
   
Looking south.
   
As you might expect, the sunset was awesome.
   
 
   
The Airbnb inside.  Very rustic and comfortable.
   
The next morning, looking south.
   
A giant peach tree by the driveway.
   
 
 
   
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