Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park is the home of the largest living things on earth. The seeds fell on the ground in part of Califonia over 2,000 years ago. The seed grew into giant sequoia trees.  General Sherman was the name given to the biggest tree.  The trunk of general Sherman was 272 feet high.  The bark helps to protect the tree froms insects, disease, and fire.  The hollow trunks of fallen trees are large enough for a car to pass through them.  The general Sherman tree, located in Sequoia National park is the largest living thing on earth.