We have had the pleasure of visiting some very interesting places over the last six months.  And most have been within half a days drive from our stay in June Lake, California.

We’ve been in the presence of the highest peak and lowest point in the lower 48, the largest (by volume) tree and the largest (by diameter) tree in the world, the oldest known trees in the world, the tallest waterfall in North America, and the tallest trees in the world.  It has been quite an educational experience for all of us!

The highest point in the lower 48!

Mount Whitney, located in the High Sierra Mountains.

The hottest, driest, and lowest place in the U.S and Western Hemisphere.

A view of Badwater Basin

The largest known tree by volume.

The General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park

Largest diameter tree.

The General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park

The oldest known living trees!

Located in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in California

The tallest waterfall in North America at 2,425 feet!

Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park

The world’s tallest trees!

Coastal Redwoods in Humboldt County

Coastal Redwoods in the Redwood National and State Parks