Grizzly Giant Yosemite Conservancy
Meet Yosemite's most celebrated treeThis entry in the Yosemite Icon series looks up-way up--at the charismatic giant sequoia that captures hearts with its immense size and quirky charm: the Grizzly…
Specifikacia Grizzly Giant Yosemite Conservancy
Meet Yosemite's most celebrated treeThis entry in the Yosemite Icon series looks up-way up--at the charismatic giant sequoia that captures hearts with its immense size and quirky charm: the Grizzly Giant.As if sprouted in a fairy tale, the Grizzly Giant is a magical presence. The huge, nearly 3,000-year-old tree welcomes all who stroll beneath its tremendous branches and marvel at its trunk. From its snag top to its burn scar, this photographer's favorite has provided a 29-foot-wide backdrop for presidents and philosophers. Its forest companions are furry creatures, striking wildflowers, and other lofty trees; its setting in Yosemite's Mariposa Grove is a place of peace and natural splendor.When the U.S. government protected Yosemite forever, it did so because of Yosemite Valley and because of the incredible giant