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Driving the scenic but dangerous Kings Canyon Scenic Byway in Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park

It is still unclear how the giant sequoias of California will fare as two fires – which together have scorched more than 140,000 acres in their namesake national park and national forest – continue to burn. Thick smoke and rugged inaccessible terrain has hindered efforts to assess destruction from the KNP Complex and Windy fires, and a full accounting may take weeks. Scientists on the ground say so far the news has been both good and bad. There are still pockets of lush greenery left within the footprints of two fast-moving fires, as well as areas where the flames left little in their wake. But one thing remains abundantly clear: with drier and hotter conditions, the fires the forests – and the stakes – have changed. The incredibly resilient giant sequoias that have grown on these ridges for thousands of years, coexisting and evolving with wildfires that helped keep overgrowth at bay and clear space needed for seedlings. But as the climate crisis intensified conditions, causing fires to burn bigger and hotter, the tall trees are starting to succumb in larger numbers. During last year’s Castle fire, which blackened 175,000 acres in Sequoia national park, up to 14% of the world’s sequoias were lost to the flames – an alarming development for the trees once believed to be largely fire-resistant. Scientists are now afraid the species may not survive if wildfires continue to grow more severe. Kings Canyon Scenic Byway is probably the scariest mountain drive i ever did just because of the so many ways you can get into an accident. The canyons or gorge are simply too deep and the mountains are massive. The 34-mile (55-km) drive along the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, which is typically open to traffic from late April to November, allows you to explore one of North America’s deepest canyons from the comfort of your own vehicle. You’ll drive along a zigzagging road next to the roaring Kings River, among granite, wildlife, and wildflowers aplenty. This drive starts at Grant Grove Village and traces Highway 180 north and east until Road’s End. Drive 10.5 miles (17 km) north on Highway 180 to Junction View, an overlook on the left side of the road. This is a spectacular angle from which to see the depth of Kings Canyon. Continue downhill, observing high elevation plants such as blazing stars, which trace the highway with eruptions of their spiky blooms. Twisting and turning on the two-lane road, you’ll arrive at a bridge over Tenmile Creek, an outlet of nearby Hume Lake. Continue down Highway 180. At 14 miles (23 km), you’ll reach Yucca Point Trail, a good fishing spot where you can hike into the canyon and see firsthand the confluence of the Middle and South Forks of the Kings River. At 18 miles (29 km), you’ll start the drive into the canyon itself. The road heads east and meanders along cliffsides in a series of fun zigzags above the river. Across the canyon is a sheer slate-colored face. This is home to the Boyden Cavern. You’ll reach its parking lot at mile 19.5 (km 31). Stop for an hour and enjoy a guided tour through this unique geological underworld. In another 5 miles (8 km), you will reach a small parking lot for Grizzly Falls, a lovely cascade that can be viewed from the car, a designated picnic area, or at its misty base, just a short walk from the parking lot. Over the next 10 miles (16 km), you will experience the totality of Highway 180. Stop at Cedar Grove Village, taking the second left north and following the park service signs. Here you’ll find a restaurant and market, as well as the Cedar Grove Visitor Center. As you approach the highway’s eastern terminus, you can get out of the car and explore Roaring River Falls and Zumwalt Meadow, both of which offer stunning views of the area. The drive ends at the appropriately named Road’s End. Here you can stand on Muir Rock and peer into the King River’s crystalline waters, or go on one of several hikes. #knpcomplexfire #Californiawildfire #sequoiafire Please support my channel guys. Click like comment and subscribe for more videos :    / @bongbongtravels6108   If you think i made a difference in your life, please consider supporting me in my endeavors by donating so that i can continue to upload quality videos. Thank you for your continued support. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Julius is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com Here's the product and services i like: https://amzn.to/3jKTUUg https://amzn.to/38MppXT https://amzn.to/3yHpo1W Please follow me on Instagram:   / bonghrms