Automobiles and Sequoia National Park
- Date Range
- 1890 – 1926
- Title
- Automobiles and Sequoia National Park
- What occurred
- Sequoia National Park was the second national park recognized by the United States government and the first part to protect a living organism, sequoiadendron giganteum. Originally, there was one small path that lead to the giant forest but in 1903 the first road was constructed allowing vehicles to access the area. The rise of the automobile industry resulted in the creation of Generals Highway in 1926 proving the park to be more accessible than ever before. It was even said that the check-in station at the entrance of the park experienced traffic from the influx of visitors.
- Location
- 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271
- Student name(s)
- Helen Faulkner