NATIONAL PARK UNITED STATES Historic Events Sequoia DEPARTMENT OF THE 1858 discovered by Hale INTERIOR Tharp, of Three Rivers, . NATIONAL PARK

Harold L. Ickes, Secretary 1861 First ascent of by Hale CALIFORNIA Tharp and George and John Swanson. OPEN 10 1 1865 Last of Potwisha Tribe of Indians ALL 4 left the park area. YEAR

1873 First ascent of by CHECKING STATION A. H. Johnson, C. D. Begole, and Newton B. Drury, Director John Lucas.

1875 Giant Forest first visited by John COT^TET^TS Muir. 1879 Sherman Tree discovered and named EQUOIA National Park, on the feet in diameter, and the age of some by James Wolverton. western slopes of the Sierra Ne­ is conservatively placed near 3,500 from High Sierra . Cover S vada in eastern central Cali­ years. It is estimated that more than The Giant Forest 4 1885 "Kaweah Colonists" filed on Giant fornia, was established by Act of Con­ half the Big Trees of California are in Origin of the Name Forest land. gress on September 25, 1890, and en­ . There are 32 ''Sequoia'' 4 larged July 3, 1926, to its present area distinct groves within the park. (For Points of Interest—Giant 1886 Giant Forest North Fork Road con­ of 604 square miles. Easily reached by detailed information regarding the se­ struction commenced by colony. Forest Area 4 private automobile, auto stage, and quoias gigantea and sempervirens, ask Mount Whitney and train, it is open all year, and accommo­ at any ranger station for a special 1890 Park created by Act of Congress on bulletin on the subject.) Kern Canyon 6 September 25. dations are available at all times. Saddle Horse and The park was established to preserve The giant sequoias must ever remain Pack Trips 6 1891 First administration of park by Capt. the groves and forests of sequoia the supreme attraction of the park, 7 J. H. Dorst, U. S. A. gigantea, the largest and oerhaps old­ but there are other interests, including Fauna 10 est trees in the world, but contains superb mountain scenery, which lure Flora .10 1899 First official survey of park by Isaac many other superb scenic attracrions. many. Among the recreational features Fishing 10 N. Chapman. With their close relatives, the Coast are fishing, swimming, horseback rid­ Swimming 11 Redwoods, these sequoias are the sur­ ing, nightly campfire programs, and 1904 First automobile entered Giant interesting nature hikes conducted by Naturalist Service . . . .11 Forest. vivors of a race of giant trees which Administration and were abundant around the world in ranger naturalists during the summer Headquarters 12 1905 First white child born at Giant the age of monstrous reptiles and mam­ season; and in the winter skiing, skat­ How to Reach the Park . . .12 Forest. mals. Now the giant sequoias grow ing, and tobogganing. Miscellaneous Services . . .12 only in California, between the 4,000 Only 9 miles beyond Lost Grove, at Accommodations 14 1914 Walter Fry appointed first civilian and 8,000 foot elevations on the west­ the northwest boundary of the park, is superintendent. Winter Season 14 ern slopes of the , and the famous , Principal Attractions which 1919 Exclusive jurisdiction over park largely around 5,000 and 7,000 feet and 6 miles farther on is General Visitors Should See . . .15 ceded by California. above sea level. These trees approach Grant Grove, both in the Kings Can­ 300 feet in height, many are over 20 yon National Park.

Sequoia i\ational Tark * Qali]ornia 3 2 Sequoia TSlational Tark * California THE GIANT FOREST ORIGIN OF THE NAME The Big Trees are best seen at Giant "SEQUOIA" Forest, a great forest composed of The naming of the Big Trees of many groves easily reached, such as the California "Sequoia" is a fitting ttibute Parker, Amphitheatre and Founders to that native American, a Cherokee Groups, and the Congress and Huckle­ Indian who spelled his name Se-quo- berry Meadow Groves. yah. An uneducated, non-English The Tree is the speaking Indian, he perfected a pho­ largest and oldest of the giant sequoias netic alphabet of 86 symbols with a of California, leading all living things character representing every sound in in size. Its age is estimated as between the tongue of his tribe. It was said 3,000 and 4,000 years. Countless fires that within a remarkably short time have left great wounds at the base of after the official acceptance of the al­ this ttee and damaged the sap-distri­ phabet by the tribe every one of its buting system so that pottions of the members was able to read and write. top have died. Only 40 percent of live wood now is in contact with the ground. The thick bark gives the se­ quoia unusual protection so that in POINTS OF INTEREST—GIANT time these fire scars will probably be FOREST AREA completely healed. The dimensions of In addition to the General Sherman the General Sherman Tree are: and other famous trees in the Giant

FEET Forest Area, the following points of Height above mean base 272.4 interest are easily accessible by auto Base circumference 101.6 or trail, or a combination of both: Greatest base diameter 36.5 MORO ROCK. — One of the great Mean base diameter 32.7 monoliths of the Sierra Nevada, Moro Diameter 60 feet above ground.. 17.5 Rock is 6,719 feet above sea level and Diameter 120 feet above ground 17.0 over 6,000 feet above the San Joaquin Height of largest branch 130.0 Valley. Climbing Moro Rock is Diameter of largest branch 6.8 "mountaineering de luxe," ascent be­ ing made in a 300 foot climb up a A few of the many other famous rock stairway from a road at its north trees in the Giant Forest are: Black side. The panotama of the Great Chamber, Chimney Trees, , Western Divide, , the San Abe , Auto Log, William Mc- Joaquin Valley, and the distant Coast Kinley, The , Keyhole, Room Range is equal to views otherwise ob­ Tree, Stricken Tree, Chief Sequoyah, tained only by long pack trips to the Black Arch, Roosevelt, Pershing, Clois­ high mountains. ter, Pillars of Hercules, Bear's Bath­ Othet outstanding viewpoints are tub, Clara Barton, and Susan B. An­ Hanging Rock, Moro Vista, Profile Padilla Studios thony. View, Echo Point, Kaweah Vista, HAMILTON LAKE

4 Sequoia i\atibnal Tark • (California Sequoia TSfational "Tark * California 5 Beetle and Sunset Rocks, the two lat­ MOUNT WHITNEY AND KERN ter being favorite spots for picnic sup­ CANYON pers and sunset views. Colony Mill and Sequoia National Park and the area Admiration Point are reached by a de­ surrounding it include a region of as lightful 9 mile side trip by road from great diversity and wild grandeur as Giant Forest. The views from Colony any area of equal size in America. This Mill are superb, while the mile side distinctly primitive area is reached only trip by trail down to Admiration Point by trail. The entire upper watersheds permits a view of the Marble Falls, of the Kaweah and Kern Rivers and a 2,000 foot cascade in seven distinct the widely known Kern Canyon are waterfalls. spectacular, containing the roughest and loftiest peaks of the entire Sierra THARP CABIN. — This hollow se­ Nevada. Mount Whitney, at 14,494.7 quoia log was occupied by , feet elevation, the highest point in con­ Three Rivers pioneer and discoverer tinental United States, barely thrusts of Giant Forest, in 1858. its head above many others of nearly stayed several days in this unique equal height. In the center of this "house in a log" in 1875 and has im­ wonderland is the 25-mile long Kern mortalized the "noble den," as he Canyon, extending from north to south called it, and the surrounding sequoias with its colorful walls 3,000 feet high. and meadows in his book, OUR NA­ In this mountainous back country TIONAL PARKS. The cabin is main­ are several hundred high mountain tained in its original condition and lakes and over 300 miles of streams constitutes an interesting museum. containing the famous golden and rainbow trout. The fishing CRYSTAL CAVE.—This underground is not surpassed anywhere in the Sierra. cavern of unusual beauty and interest was opened to the public in 1940. A Hot springs and mineral springs are guide fee of 40 cents for visitors over added attractions. 16 is in effect. Cave is open from Sequoia's high mountain region of­ May 29 to September 10 each year. fers excellent opportunities for moun­ Information will be furnished by any taineering, and devotees of this great outdoor sport are visiting the park ranger. Padllla Studios in increasing numbers. RIDING THE HOSPITAL ROCK.—This tourist cen­ ter, 5 miles beyond Ash Mountain on TRAILS the road to Giant Forest, is historically SADDLE HORSE AND PACK or trips into the higher mountains A great variety of trails offer either and scenically of great interest. There TRIPS guides are usually required to accom­ short walks near Giant Forest or long are Indian pictographs, and a mam­ Saddle horses and pack mules can pany the party. For long trips it is tours into the back country. They af­ moth boulder marks the old head­ be rented at Giant Forest from the desirable to make reservations in ad­ ford excellent opportunities for the quarters of the Yokut Indians. Short Sequoia and National vance. Saddle horses and pack stock hiker and for the horseman to enjoy trail trips lead to the Big Pool, Buck­ Parks Co., (Earl McKee, Three Riv­ may be rented at Giant Forest by the the wilderness. eye Flat, Red Rock Gorge, fish rearing ers, Calif.) Practically any type of trip hour, half day, day, or several days Giant Forest, because of its excellent ponds, and other interesting spots. desired can be arranged. On pack trips at reasonable rates.

Sequoia ISfational Tark * California 7 6 Sequoia Rational "Turk • California accommodations and general activities SUGAR TRAIL. — From Moro ra Nevada to be the "cream of Sierran lin Pass and Coyote Pass Trails; and of a mountain resort, is the chief point Rock, U/2 miles along the plateau edge, scenery;" , 20 miles, with from the south by way of Camp Nelson. of departure for the High Sierra. Other to Crescent Meadow and Kaweah expansive views of Kaweah peaks and From the east side, it is reached from good starting points for a back coun­ Vista with a side trip to Bobcat Point. main crest of the Sierra Nevada, as the town of Lone Pine either via Cot­ try trip are , points in well as the Big Arroyo immediately tonwood Lakes and Army Pass or via TWIN LAKES TRAIL.—From Lodge- below; Moraine Lake, 30 miles; Kern Lone Pine Creek and Whitney Portal. the national forests both north and pole Camp, 5 miles to Clover Creek, Canyon at Funston Meadows, 341/2 The latter route is the more direct, south, and Owens Valley towns to the and 2 miles farther to Twin Lakes, miles; Kern Hot Springs, 37 miles; being 16 miles by road and 13 miles east. famous for unsurpassed scenic setting Junction Meadow, 44 miles; Crabtree by trail from Lone Pine. Several miles Camping places and fenced pastures at 9,750 feet, and for good trout fish­ Meadow, 54J/2 miles; Mount Whitney up the trail from Whitney Portal, at are available along the trails, so that ing. Several hundred feet above Twin summit, 62 miles. Ibex Meadow, meals and beds may be parties may camp in areas which pro­ Lakes on Silliman Shoulder is one of obtained at reasonable rates, making a vide adequate facilities for horses. the finest panoramas of mountain trip possible to the summit of Mount A few trails either in or leading scenery in the world. A day is well TRAILS TO MOUNT WHITNEY.— Mount Whitney may be reached by Whitney and return without the neces­ from Giant Forest are given below: spent on this trail. trail from the east or the west' side. sity of packing heavy supplies and ALTA TRAIL. — Nine miles from THE WATCHTOWER AND HEATHER From the west side, the base camp at equipment. This trail from the east Giant Forest to Alta Peak (11,211 LAKE TRAILS.—These two trails lead Crabtree Meadow may be reached by side connects with the park trail sys­ feet) ; passes through the Plateau of to major scenic spots. From the Watch- trails leading in three general direc­ tem at Crabtree Meadow on the west the Giant Trees and Panther, Mehrten, tower there is a 2,000 foot drop to tions: from the north, the John Muir side of the crest. Here it is possible and^ Alta Meadows. The view from Tokopah Valley, and Heather, Emer­ Trail; from the west, the High Sierra to go over the "top of the United Alta Peak is as fine as any in the Cali­ ald, and Aster Lakes are mountain Trail; from the southwest, the Frank­ States" and down on the other side. fornia mountains. It is the nearest jewels on the west slopes of Alta Peak. point to Giant Forest from which These trips may be made from Giant Mount Whitney may be seen. Horses Forest in half a day, although it is TUNNEL CUT THROUGH FALLEN SEQUOIA may be ridden to the summit. It takes preferable to allow a full day for them. Grant Photo a full day for the round trip from Ranger naturalists conduct nature hikes Giant Forest. to these points during the summer. TRAIL OF THE SEQUOIAS.—Connects BEARPAW MEADOW TRAIL. — At the High Sierra Trail from the saddle Bearpaw Meadow a hiker's camp is near Crescent Meadow, 3.7 miles to maintained during the summer season. the Alta Trail, and passes almost con­ The camp is within easy walking dis­ tinuously through giant sequoia groves. tance of Giant Forest and is a conveni­ CIRCLE, CRESCENT, AND CONGRESS ent base for trips to Tamarack Lake, TRAILS. — All lead from Alta Trail Hamilton Lake, or Kaweah Gap. through thick sequoia forests to mead­ THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL.—Leads to ows and mammoth trees within 2 miles Mount Whitney from Giant Forest of Giant Forest. From 2 hours to 2 through an unusually interesting route. days could be spent in this area. The main features along this trail, SOLDIER AND BEAR HILL TRAILS.— with distances from Giant Forest, are: Lead from Giant Forest to Moro Rock, Bearpaw Meadows, 12 miles, with past the Parker Group and continue view of waterfalls, great cliffs, and Riv­ to the Roosevelt Tree, Hanging Rock, er Valley; Hamilton Lake, 16 miles, and other points. A half-day hike. conceded by those who know the Sier-

8 Sequoia rTational Turk • Qali\ornia Sequoia irrational Turk * Qali]ornia 9 FAUNA fronted or Steller's jay, western tana- CALIFORNIA MULE DEER.—So-called ger, western robin, chickadee, junco, because of their large ears. They are red-shafted flicker, white-headed wood­ abundant everywhere and often tame pecker, several warblers, sparrows, and near campgrounds. finches. The golden eagle and the red- AMERICAN BLACK BEAR. — Found tailed hawk are sometimes seen from throughout the park and are very Moro Rock. plentiful at Giant Forest during the FLORA spring and early summer months.These The trees most common near Giant bears are not ferocious and under all Forest are the Big Trees, sugar pine, ordinary circumstances will run from yellow pine, white and red fir; the man. Visitors must not feed the bears. western white pine and the lodgepole COLUMBIA GRAY SQUIRREL.—A de­ pine are found higher up; the incense light to the eye as it dashes across a cedar is abundant; lower down are road or trail, a blue-gray furry vision many varieties of oak, maple, and that at times appears to be all tail—the other hardwoods. largest squirrel in the park. Among shrubs and bushes are the DOUGLAS SQUIRREL OR SIERRA many kinds of sweet-scented ceanothus CHICKAREE. — Very abundant and or deer brush, manzanita, chokecherry, thrusts itself upon the public by its chinquapin, and dogwood. quarrelsome and scolding disposition. The flowers, which by their profu­ About two-thirds the size of the gray Grant Photo sion and brilliancy particularly attract squirrel and gray-brown in color. CHECKING STATION AND COFFEE SHOP IN GIANT FOREST AREA attention, are the lupine, yucca, gold- CHIPMUNKS OF SEVERAL SPECIES.— enrod, shooting star, ragwort, Queen Rainbow, Loch Leven, eastern brook, mer season for the benefit of visitors. The Alpine, Sierra Nevada, and Se­ Anne's lace, bears clover, false helle­ German brown, and golden are the Lectures given daily by ranger natural­ quoia are abundant everywhere in the bore, gilias, pentstemons, and monkey varieties of trout in the park streams. ists at the General Sherman Tree, pine and sequoia. They become very flowers. Moro Rock, and elsewhere present tame and steal from campers' tables SWIMMING or food supplies. FISHING facts of interest at these stations. Swimming may be enjoyed at Bridge SIERRA GOLDEN-MANTLED GROUND A California fishing license is re­ The park naturalist is in charge Camp, Lodgepole Camp, Heather SQUIRREL.—Often mistakenly called a quired by every angler over the age of of the guide service. During the sum­ Lake, and Hospital Rock. Bathing is chipmunk, having much the same hab­ 18. The license fee for residents is $2; mer months campfire lectures are permitted only at designated places for its. At Giant Forest it is as abundant for non-residents, $3; for aliens, $5. given, and trail hikes are conducted. sanitary reasons. as the chipmunk; may be distinguish­ Park regulations pertaining to fish­ Both half-day and all-day trips are ed by its golden color and large size. ing are issued each season, and it is NATURALIST SERVICE taken, with variety enough for all types In addition to the above, marmots, advisable for every fisherman to secure The National Park Service en­ of interest. Giant Forest Administra­ mountain lions, wildcats, mountain one of the bulletins from the rangers, courages all outdoor activities, but spe­ tion Building is the headquarters of beaver, coyotes, foxes, trade rats, and at entrance stations, or park head­ cial attention is paid to fostering a this increasingly popular service. other animals are found in the park. quarters. These regulations indicate knowledge of the wildlife and natural Campfire programs are held every Information about them may be had at the daily limit, which differs from that beauty which the parks were created night during the summer at Giant the naturalist's office. in effect in the State of California; to preserve. At Giant Forest a small Forest Lodge, Giant Forest Amphi­ The birds commonly noticed by visi­ closed waters, special seasons. Closed collection of specimens is on display at theatre, and Camp Kaweah, under the tors near Giant Forest are the blue waters are posted. the naturalist's office during the sum­ sequoias, where community singing,

10 Sequoia l^ational Turk * California Sequoia Js\ational Tark • California 11 nature and historical talks, music, and the San Joaquin Valley to Fresno and general entertainment are provided. Visalia. From Los Angeles the route Similar programs are conducted at is by the same highway to Bakersfield, Lodgepole Camp and Dorst Gamp. then via either Tulare and Visalia, or Special campfire programs for children Porterville and Exeter. are held at Sunset and Lodgepole BY RAILROAD. — Points reached by Camps. These are free to the public. the Southern Pacific are Fresno, Visa­ Park visitors are cordially invited to lia, and Exeter; by the Santa Fe. are assist in making these programs a suc­ Fresno, Corcoran, and Hanford. Buss­ cess by contribution of their talents. es take Santa Fe passengers from Cor­ coran and Hanford to Visalia. From Visalia and Fresno park busses are ADMINISTRATION AND available during the summer season. HEADQUARTERS

The general headquarters of the Se­ BY BUS. — The Pacific Greyhound quoia National Park is at Ash Moun­ and the Santa Fe System serve Visalia tain on the . In­ and Fresno where connections are formation offices are also maintained made with park busses during summer at Giant Forest and at Lodgepole season. Only "on call" service is to be Camp during the summer season. had in the winter. The park is administered by the BY AIRPLANE.—Airplane service is Superindendent, assisted by a staff of available to Fresno by the United Air trained personnel. All communications Lines and TWA, connecting with should be addressed to the Superin­ transcontinental service at Oakland tendent, Sequoia National Park, Calif. and Los Angeles. Exclusive jurisdiction over the park was ceded to the United States Gov­ MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES ernment by the State of California in 1919, and all violators of park rules In the Giant Forest Area will be and regulations are brought before the found the following facilities: post United States Commissioner. office; telephone and telegraph; emer­ gency hospital with doctor in attend­ ance during the summer months; free HOW TO REACH THE PARK library; both Catholic and Protestant services on Sundays during the sum­ Sequoia National Park is open mer months; village market, offering throughout the year, and accommoda­ groceries, meats, fresh vegetables, milk, tions are available at all times. The etc., at reasonable prices; gasoline serv­ park is easily reached over hard sur­ ice station; garage for repairs and faced, well signed roads open all year. service; saddle and pack horses; barber BY AUTOMOBILE.—From San Fran­ shop; curio store; and the coffee shop, cisco the route is by the Golden State furnishing table d'hote and a la carte Highway (U. S. Highway 99) , through meals, soft drinks, cigars, etc. SKIING AMONG THE GIANT SEQUOIAS

12 Sequoia irrational Turk • California Sequoia TS{ational Tark • California 13 ACCOMMODATIONS ing: Standard cabin, $1.50 per day for FREE PUBLIC CAMPGROUNDS.—The two persons; 50c for each additional National Park Service maintains free person. Super-standard cabin (private campgrounds for tent camps and house toilet, running water, extra furnish­ trailers at Giant Forest, Lodgepole, and ings), $2.50 per day for one or two Dorst Creek, where occupancy is lim­ persons; 50c for each additional per­ ited to 30 days each year in any area, son. Camp equipment may be rented and where no reservations may be at Pinewood. No reservations accepted made. All camps are equipped with at Pinewood. Open May to September. fireplaces, tables and benches; water is BEARPAW MEADOW CAMP. — 11 y2 piped nearby; sanitary facilities are miles from Giant Forest on the High available; and there is a daily collec­ Sierra Trail, offers meals and tent ac­ tion of garbage. No shower facilities commodations for hikers and horseback are provided in public campgrounds, riders. Lodging per person, $1.50 per but hot shower and tub bath service is night. All meals $1 each. available at Giant Forest Lodge, Camp Kaweah, and Pinewood Shelter Camp GIANT FOREST WINTER CAMP.— for a small charge. Open from September to May, offers same types of accommodations as Giant GIANT FOREST LODGE.—American Forest Lodge, Camp Kaweah, and Grant Photo Plan (meals plus lodging) from $5 a Pinewood, but the rates are slightly GIANT FOREST LODGE day each for two persons in rustic cab­ different. A folder giving detailed in­ in without bath to $7 for one person formation on rates may be secured by PRINCIPAL ATTRACTIONS FOUR-DAY TO A WEEK STAY.—Will in a 1-room rustic cabin with bath. writing the Sequoia and General Grant WHICH THE VISITOR enable the visitor to see all of the fore­ European Plan (lodging only) at National Parks Co., Sequoia National SHOULD SEE going attractions and to take the high American Plan rates, less the regular Park, Calif. ONE-DAY STAY. — Should include mountain trips on High Sierra Trail to rate for meals. Meals: Breakfast, 75c; This booklet is issued once a year the Sherman Tree, Lodgepole Camp, the best of Sierra scenery at River Val­ luncheon, $1; dinner, $1.25. Rates and the rates mentioned herein may Moro Rock, Parker Group, Crescent ley, Hamilton Lake; to Tamarack for children. Open May to September. have changed slightly since issuance, Meadow, and Tharp Cabin Log in the Lakes; to Twin Lakes, Alta Meadows CAMP KAWEAH (HOUSEKEEPING). but the latest rates approved by the Giant Forest District. A drive over and Peaks, Mount Silliman, Emerald —Camps fully equipped; $2 per day Secretary of the Interior are on file the Generals Highway to Lost Grove and Heather Lakes; to the Watch- for one person; $3 for two persons; with the superintendent. and to Redwood Mountain and Gen­ tower, Colony Mill, Ash Peak Fire $4.50 for five persons in a camp.Week- eral Grant Groves in Kings Canyon Lookout, Admiration Point, and Mar­ ly rates: $12 for one; $16.50 for two; WINTER SEASON National Park should be made. ble Falls, and many other points. $27 for five persons in a camp. Euro­ Sequoia National Park is open all TWO-DAY STAY.—In addition to the THREE-WEEK TO A MONTH STAY.— pean Plan (lodging only), cabin with­ year through the Ash Mountain en­ above, should cover the Alta Trail as Will permit a trail trip through spec­ out bath, $2 for one person; $1.25 trance to Giant Forest. Ideal conditions far as McKinley Tree, Congress Group, tacular country by the High Sierra each for three persons in a cabin. Cab­ for winter sports exist at Lodgepole and the High Sierra Trail to Eagle Trail over Kaweah Gap to Big Ar­ in with bath, $4 for one person; $3 and Giant Forest from December to View, or a visit to Crystal Cave. royo, Kern Canyon, and Mount Whit­ each for two persons in a cabin. Rates March, when the Big Trees are sur­ THREE-DAY STAY. — Should add ney through the finest scenery of the for children. Open May to September. rounded by a blanket of snow 2 to 12 Tokopah Valley, Sugar Pine Trail to Sierra Nevada. The Kern Canyon is a 25-mile valley with 3,000 foot walls, PINEWOOD SHELTER (AUTO CAMP). feet deep. Skis, skates, toboggans, and Kaweah Vista, and view of Marble —Partially equipped for houscneep- heavy clothing may be rented. Falls, from Admiration Point. fine fishing, and lovely waterfalls.

14 Sequoia Ideational Tark • (California Sequoia ideational Tark * (California 15 PARK REGULATIONS [Briefed]

Deliberate infractions of the regu­ protect yourself and others. Keep to lations may bring a penalty not to ex­ the right and avoid passing on curves. ceed $500 fine, or 6 months' im­ Speed limit signs are posted. Obey prisonment, or both. traffic rules and regulations. Permit Suggestions, complaints, or comments fee is $1, allowing entrance to Kings regarding park operations should be Canyon National Park also. House communicated immediately to the trailers $1 additional. Automobiles are superintendent or another park officer. not permitted in the park through the TREES, FLOWERS, SHRUBS.—Do not Ash Mountain or Lost Grove entrances pick flowers or other vegetation or after 9 p. m. or before 5 a. m., except write or carve your name on objects Saturdays or days preceding holidays, in the park. when the closing hour for entry is CAMPS.—Camp only in designated 11 p. m. areas. Dispose of all trash that will ANIMALS AND BIRDS.—Do not kill, burn in campfire. Deposit non-inflam­ capture, or scare. The animals are your mable refuse in garbage cans. Do not friends. wash clothing or cooking utensils un­ FEEDING, TOUCHING, TEASING, OR der hydrants, in streams, lakes, or MOLESTING BEARS IS PROHIBITED. otherwise pollute the water in the DOGS AND CATS. — Dogs and cats park. Observe quiet hours—at least are prohibited on the park lands ex­ from 10 p. m. until 6 a. m. Down cept upon written permission of the timber, except sequoia, may be used superintendent, secured upon entrance. for firewood, unless posted not to be FISHING. — Get a State angling disturbed. license. Apply to the nearest park TRASH.—Deposit papers, lunch ref­ ranger for the current year's fishing use, film carton, gum, or wrappers of regulations. Avoid closed waters. Do any nature in receptacles provided. not dig in the meadows for bait. FIRES. — Light fires only in desig­ PARK RANGERS. — The rangers are nated places. Extinguish Completely here to help and advise you, as well as before leaving camp even for tempor­ to enforce regulations. When in doubt, ary absence. Know your fire is out. ask a ranger. SMOKING.—During the fire-hazard ARTICLES LOST AND FOUND.—Should season, smoking while traveling on be reported to the ranger station at roads or trails is prohibited. Smoke Giant Forest Village or at Ash Moun­ only in camps and designated places. tain. Persons should leave their names Be sure your smokes and matches are so that articles not claimed within 60 out before throwing away. days my be returned to the finder. AUTOMOBILES.—Cars must be Complete regulations may be seen at equipped with good brakes, horns, and the office of the superintendent and at lights. Careful driving is required to ranger stations.

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