I spent four days at Lodgepole. It was freezing and we had thunderstorms as well. All that should be expected since it's still not quite summer. At night I had to double up on the socks, blankets on top of the sleeping bags and even slept in beanies and gloves.

This park is active bear country which means everything from food to lotions, ...

The best part about this park is the Giant Trees Forest. A must see for nature lovers. Also try the Museum as well. However it is an hour drive from the the main gate to the forest. Be prepared to drive up a narrow and winding road.

Make sure to visit the privately owned Boyden Cave on Kings Canyon Scenic Byway (Hwy 180) between Grant Grove and Cedar Grove. The cave is great! The hike up to the mouth is a little steep and strenuous at first, but my 9 and 7 year olds had no problem. Even though the cave is not as well kept as Crystal Cave (you can tell many people have ...

Loved the park for the variety of views it offers: trees, mountains, granite hills, valleys, trails, caves, rivers .. very rich in nature. But be prepared to drive along crazy winding roads for long long distances and ofcourse always have a good pair of walking shoes and comfy jacket.