NEARLY EMPTY NATIONAL PARK! KINGS CANYON National Park | Truck Camper Living

[@dinamonaghan7524]

I had a ranch in the foothills north of Fresno. I loved Kings Canyon and the Sequoias, second only to Yosemite. This video brought back so many memories and a few tears, but happy tears. Thank you for letting me see this area again.

[@russellscott5199]

Hume Lake Snack Shop has exceptional food and milk shakes you would never expect in a remote place like that. The drive into the canyon is amazing. Cat, make sure you come back for that one.

[@stout_tossme7541]

My wife and I went out that way from Utah last year. We love to pick random roads and explore. Kings was rather interesting. The area was beautiful. We went into Sequoia and just had an amazing experience. My wife, her brother, and his kids had never seen the giant trees. It blew their mind. One of the kids said "I don't understand this. I am looking at these trees, but my brain can not comprehend how big these are." Hike through the trees. ❤❤❤❤❤ Your videos are so well done. Your experience behind the camera is amazing.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you 🙏! Love the child’s reaction. ❤️

[@metal4x4]

Thank you for another great video. Going to add this place to my very long list of places to visit. The scenery was incredible. Those trees are unbelievable just stunning.

[@tangenttrails]

Magnificent trees that can literally steal your breath away. Thank you for taking us along.❤️

[@wittelarry1]

I was a camp host up there for 3 years. Best job I ever had.

[@ronpagan]

Kings Canyon always closes for the winter sometime in the middle of November. It's too bad you didn't know this because once you leave Hume Lake, the drive becomes spectacular, with the Kings River on one side and amazingly beautiful mountains all around you. It truly is a special kind of heaven back there. IMHO, it is equal to Yosemite.

[@rapturebound197]

When you're in these trees you cannot help but be reminded of Psalms 8:4; “What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?”

[@clarkleakins879]

Another fine morning with Catherine! Your delivery of these natural places is second to none! EVERY local tourism/city should PAY YOU for the use of your "invitation to their backyards". Now, if these AI geniuses can figure out how to include "smell-a-vision" with a digital camera, and display. I know how invigorating the mountain fauna aromas can completely erase any stress of common society. Catherine, YOU KNOW how the power of aromas can change your mind, even when you close your eyes! Thanks for another vicarious trip!

[@EK-mx7zb]

Thanks for the vicarious day in the great outdoors away from the mundane! What a gift to be there (and Yosemite prior) without the crowds. I miss the steady stream of discovering new places...turning lines on a map into vivid sensory memories and associations, and leaving with the feeling that your world is richer and broader because you are familiar with another great spot. And as you experienced, building a list of places to check out on return visits. There's always something for "next time" -

[@wallflowerjr]

Thanks again love those trees, your not only good looking but also good cooking....ps should have a million subs , remember all we can help her...

[@trippingtommy3691]

When I was a child, I almost drown in Hume lake. Absolutely beautiful video again. Thanks

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Wow! Glad you lived to tell the tale. Thank you!

[@earlviney5212]

I will never forget the smell of the giant forest. The best smell in the world

[@DavidJohnson-zs5qg]

How appropriate to visit the giant redwoods, natural marvels unique to this country, during our season of Thanksgiving. Truly, we are the stewards of an exceptional Grace bestowed upon us.

[@bertkelly7650]

Air quality looks a lot better now that the wild fires are out. Thank the lord for the rain!

[@SevenBears1]

Took friends to Sequoia. Drove three hours in pouring rain . Friends said let's turn back home. I knew cloud level was 5000ft. I also knew our campsite was at 6500ft. Spent the weekend in total sunshine. That view of you coming up above the fog took me right back to that trip. Thank you 😊

[@MARKCANEER]

The more I watch your videos the more my wonderlust tells me that I should travel West. You make great videos, Keep posting and I'll keep watching. 🙏👍😎

[@Tailsnpaws]

Oh Catherine...a magical experience to follow you as you walked among those giants. Each new video surpasses the one before in beauty, entertainment and education. Thank you so much. Stay well. 💖

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@jessphiliprodriquez7381]

I like the shot with the sun above the clouds/fog.

[@dalethorburn6626]

ccc - Catherine - You do have an Army of viewers. I'm viewer #758 this AM. Your videos do touch us all and the calming of your voice makes for a wonderful Sunday morning coffee with Catherine. Dale

[@GeorgeS68]

Your presentation of this place brings back memories of being there 35 plus years ago. And no one there, I'm ready to pack up the camper and go. Thanks Catherine.

[@gregprince2523]

You can feel the wisdom, peace and serenity amongst the Giant Sequoias!! Such spectacular places Cat!! Thanks!

[@lindaandrusko508]

There are not enough adjectives to describe the beauty. Makes me want to take at least small walks around nature here, since my new hip is healing well, & walking will soon again be possible. Meanwhile, your videos take me places I cannot physically go. Thank you again for that. ♥

[@jillsmiles]

Walking amongst those trees is almost sacred. The majesty and beauty is hard to describe. You captured it beautifully with the perfect music and videography. It is such a relief they didn’t burn down this year. Thank you for another fine video! ❤️

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you ❤️

[@michaeldeal1625]

I visited King's Canyon, including the General Grant Grove and Hume Lake, in September. I went on a week day and the huge parking for the General Grant Grove was about half full, so there were lots of people on the trail through the grove. However, I still had a really great time walking among the giant sequoias. Because of the majesty of the trees, most everyone kept quiet and only talked in whispers - it was a church-like atmosphere. I also enjoyed observing the other people's reactions to seeing and being among the great trees. You didn't miss much by not going to the panoramic overlook you mentioned. The view from the Hume Lake road that you captured is much more spectacular. Great video (as usual). It really captured the feelings I had when I visited and brought back a lot of wonderful memories.

[@KimberlyGreen]

With all the fires that happen each year, those Sequoia trees must live a charmed life. 1600+ years with without a catastrophe.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Absolutely! ❤️

[@cathleenweston3541]

They have been actively protected during wildfires over the years. Thank goodness. But they continue to grow even when scorched. Also the seeds require Fire to grow. Very interesting trees. That is the reason they are still here.

[@rc6888]

I always look forward to your videos every Sunday😊

[@joesmith4222]

Standing next to those trees can make you feel like an ant a day old. If they were cats what tails they'd tell. Very nice video Catherine.🌹

[@samhklm]

Beautiful as always. Thank you for showing under used seasons at normally crowded national parks.

[@CarrieLuikens]

Yes, the "off season" videos are a nice treat. :)

[@vandalnonesuch8274]

Wow, it seems like you had your own personal National Park! Been here multiple times, through year 2000! Finally went back earlier this year; seeing those trees was like seeing old friends long lost; it was humbling! In 1985, I was here with my wife, and in-laws from Taiwan. My mother-in-law spoke no English: watching her view the trees for the first time, I didn't need to speak Mandarin to know what she was thinking! These two parks are our favorites to visit. Glad to see your stunning imagery, and thanks for helping me visit Kings Canyon again!

[@glmaughan]

Back in the 70's I spent two days helping to build fire lines at Kings Canyon NP. Never been back since then but did visit Yosemite this fall and Sequoia NP two years ago. Like Catherine states videos/pictures can not convey the incredible majesty of the giant Sequoias.

[@joeleto_adventures3866]

What wonderful views. And the park to yourself that must be a great feeling. The giant sequoias were really put in perspective when you compared them to the size of your camper. Nice job with that!

[@evelynmoyer9069]

Those huge, old tree beings definitely have a 'presence'.

[@kw2764]

So, so, beautiful and perfect music to go along. I can't wait to get out to this area--and now I know what time of year to go. How nice for you to have the park pretty much to yourself. Glad to know about that campsite too. Thank you, thank you.

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

I have been there in 2014 and 1959. Amazing memories every time!

[@hamlinsondra]

I especially enjoyed this episode as I am intimately familiar with Kings Canyon. When I moved to California in my mid-20s, I lived a mere 20 minutes down Hwy. 180. So wonderful to see those giant trees again. Fires have taken 15% of them the last two years. You live better than anyone with a house, girl! I envy you.

[@neilwood8794]

The tree’s for me reflect how short our stay here is, make the most of the precious time we have.

[@blue-eyed-tiger]

For the first time, we saw through your eyes a place we've hiked / walked as well. So Cool!! A memory lane trip. What fun. Thanks so much for sharing and creating some great memories 😀 Cheers

[@bakokat6982]

Yes it wonderful to see those huge trees again, almost in our backyard. The Tule Fog has been has hanging around for a couple weeks, but the moisture is helping to green up the hillsides. It’s like Catherine is the only human on the planet, how wonderful to have the place all to herself.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

What a treat to accompany you on your hike through Kings Canyon National Park where you were dwarfed by the Giant Sequoias. I've only been to one Redwood National Park many years ago and have wanted to return to see the sequoias as well. I've read many tree books over the years and am so amazed by them. Your adventure seemed like a wonderful experience for you and it must have been pretty darn awesome to look upwards at them from your vantage point. I would have been tempted to hug a tree or two. Thanks for sharing. Jenny

[@RRyan-pq5xd]

Thank you for the walk through the "Giants"...I never tire of seeing these wonders. Just Beautiful !!

[@tsav6952]

I rode there from Florida on my motorcycle, it was so beautiful the giant Sequoia trees were like a trip back in time.

[@NguyenGiaoUsA]

Happy Thanksgiving Catherine. Be safe and happy traveling! (I envy of the FRESH air you're breathing everyday. Everyone breathes in air, but how fresh is all that makes the difference in the quality of life.)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 Catherine, happy Sunday to you. sincere thanks for sharing another beautifully filmed video. You Always do a superb job of filming. The very best to you Dear for your good health and safety. I look 👀 forward to see you on your next amazing video. 🤗

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Ron!

[@jayski9410]

I love hiking thru the big trees and you did a wonderful job giving us that experience. But that Army Corps. of Engineers camp site was a real gem. I used to say the dream of RVing seldom matches the reality of it. That dream being parked by a lake all on you own. But the reality being parked cheek-by-jowl with a hundred other RVers in a big parking lot. You and the Corps. showed us the dream can still be reached.

[@jc18512]

What beautiful scenery. No one makes it better then God. We love your positive and grateful attitude. Jim and Sara in Surprise Az

[@martinal.7488]

🥰morning dose of nature🥰 simply stunning my friend 👍 I think Rae Lakes loop is calling our names next year 😁🙌⛰🏕

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you and YES!!!! 😄😄😄❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rickkearn7100]

Wow. Just, wow. Kudos to you for embracing this life you have chosen. And thanks for sharing the experience. These posts of yours are extraordinarily unique in their quality and scope. So thankful here. Cheers.

[@bryanjohnston4907]

Basically all to your self. Sweet. Great video Catherine.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Yes! Thank you!

[@cheriwinden3856]

Definitely a treasure. At the time of lighting the stove burner I knew coffee ☕️ was coming. Enjoyed it! Thanks Catherine! 🌄

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@StevenPendleton]

Well you could not of gone a better place! My whole childhood we went for a 4 day weekend every other week to Pine Flats. Brought back so many memories!

[@jasonirvin3415]

Thanks for taking me along. It was beautiful. Jason

[@rickwalden7022]

Wow sequoias are still standing thank you Catherine

[@BrieU2]

Loved visiting the general Grant Lee back in 2011 with my husbandand daughters. Brings back good memories🥰

[@mobiltec]

There is a camp ground in Kennedy Meadows called Fish Creek Campground. It's about 8 miles outside of Kennedy Meadows Proper. Or Grumpy Bear's. Most of the sites there are multi level.

[@natlovell122]

This is right in my backyard! I go to King's Canyon all the time. Next time when the road is open, you must take the scenic byway down into King's Canyon itself. The Cedar Grove area is one of my favorite places on earth. It rivals Yosemite in beauty with not near the crowds. My dad and I visited the day before they shut it down this year and we saw maybe 20 other people the entire day. There are so many awesome places down there. Grizzly Falls, Roaring River Falls, Knapp's Cabin, Zumwalt Meadow, Road's End, Muir Rock and more! The hikes out of Road's End are some of the best in the Sierras and include the famous Rae Lakes Loop. Great video as always, thanks for sharing!

[@bstephens600]

Your voice is so soothing and relaxing. You should consider a relaxation video along with the great videos. Keep up the great work, Catherine!

[@anthonyromano8565]

Hiking through Kings Canyon was the best part of the JMT on the way to Whitney. Rae lake is the only place I saw a bear for 200 miles. Beautiful lake. Nothing but beautiful lakes with golden belly trout in the rivers.

[@westtexasdave2140]

You’re close to Wonderhussy. You two should meet up.

[@GrantGrove]

Just a little humbling experience amongst the giants.

[@hardy1416]

Bye the way, the community grows up ⬆️🙏😃more and more

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Yes! :)

[@Tom-tt1vg]

wow i miss seeing those Sequoia trees, my family went way back in the early 80's and saw those beautiful trees. I'm gonna try to go to California next years and see them again. Thank you Catherine for that taste of awsomeness.

[@allenjohnson6605]

CBS Sunday morning should use your videos:)) Always so cool 😎

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Allen!

[@richardcarter3406]

Same tranquil vibes.She is the best.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Awesome video. Thank you so, so much. Blessings

[@소라야압델살람]

God, God, the voice of my angels, you are an angel with a halo of truth...

[@jinlowe1953]

I felt my Creator as you walked that trail.🙏🏽

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Good morning You are so fortunate that there no people.

[@vinvinnyproductions]

Thank you Catherine! I am thankful today to be able to go to these magnificent places! God is good! I am also thankful you don't have 500,000 subscribers! More of a chance for personal responses from you 🙏❤

[@johnbartczak7228]

Sunday morning with fresh Catherine (wonderful).

[@jamesgunn1606]

I don't post replies much Cat but always enjoy your adventures. Always makes my shoulders drop a little and relax ! Thanks Girl !

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you 🙏!

[@michaeldennison436]

During a 52 day RV trip from Maine we visited Sequoia NP on 4/16/2018 in the snow and Kings Canyon NP on the 17th. The trees were amazing and not all roads were open yet cause of snow and time of year. Had to rent chains for the truck "if needed" but we didn't need to chain up even though on the way down from Sequoia it snowed and we were in a line of traffic where we passed a car that had "frozen in the middle of the road due to driver inexperience on snow". Hume Lake was beautiful and we took a road back up to the NP which was a fun drive as we weren't totally sure it was open all the way but it was, only once crossing a small un-plowed section of very small depth in the truck. Your photos and videos are always very good. Travel safe.

[@BrookGarretson]

So much warmer than us folk in Wyoming. Enjoy your warm season compared to our cold and freezing winter. Holding our breaths for the day the winter moves in.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I have considered living in Wyoming whenever I decide to put down roots again, but the winters make me hesitant. It’s a beautiful state.

[@BrookGarretson]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures yes it is. I live in Sheridan. A small drinking town with a hunting problem. We are down to 2 golf courses now. 2 closed. The view of the Bighorn Mts can't be beat but it gets cold here. Love your videos!!

[@vernvartdal6479]

There is magic in going to super crowded places at a time when they are almost empty. I experienced sequoia and kings canyon that way too back in the 1980’s on a business trip in late October. I flew in and out of Fresno with lots of vacation time, stuffed my gear in a 2 seat sports car, and spent a long weekend in the 2 parks before motoring through the coastal range to San Luis Obispo for business.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

It is magical! I feel very fortunate.

[@sunlightrx1171]

Hi Cat. You are a hiking sweetheart. Thanks for taking me along with you.

[@yellowboot6629]

Kings Size 👍! Thanks to Mother Nature! and to you...🤗

[@4321grp]

Catherine, Thank you for these beautiful videos, you're amazing how talented you are, You're beautiful, and also you're a good cook. Your food always makes me hungry. Be safe as you travel.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@steventhaw3765]

"Noblest of a noble race." John Muir

[@rodcraven3282]

Kings Canyon looks so peaceful and quiet. The Sequoia trees were amazing, can't believe how large of a base they have. Great camping spot, 2 tiered and lots of room. Wonderful and calming hike Catherine, wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. Take care and be extra careful when hiking alone.

[@thedogman1949]

Love these videos. At 72 I realize that there was a whole lot of beauty I never saw. Too old now to go hiking but get to see the beauty of the parks thanks to Catherine Gregory's photography.

[@MissMarinaCapri]

Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful, beautiful place. A Place where you can dream in peace ☮️

[@user-David-Alan]

The campsite you stayed at was awesome. You showed me California is not all brown. It was nice seeing green. Those large trees are so big it is almost unbelievable the size of them. Thanks so much for sharing, stay well and be safe.

[@henryhawk978]

A empty park with only me there would be a awesome day. Love the video.

[@kaykaykayak9368]

Beautiful, happy to see the General Grant Tree escape the fire!!!

[@normamccafferty3053]

Those huge, mighty, beautiful, trees! I love that you said it feels like an honor to be near these tall, old wonders. I think that’s how I’d feel, too. I hope to find out some day. Thanks for the video! ❤

[@TomJudson]

Catherine--another wondrous video. It's always so great to tag along with you. It's obvious how much work goes into creating these mini-movies. I hope you can enjoy the environments you're in (and share with us) separately from creating the content. We get to see the seamless finished product, but it's clear how many camera setups and backtracking on your part are involved in each 20 minutes you post. Please know how much your work is appreciated.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@kensharp5954]

How can you not be in awe of the size and beauty of what you just showed us. Thankyou Catherine once again for being my eyes to our beautiful and grand out doors.

[@et375]

What awesome tree's,You are right you can't get just how big they are through the video's,But you do such a great job showing them in all there splendor.Keep up the good work.

[@Mustang-tt3zt]

Just love the American landscape trees are just amazing the size breathtaking

[@jotape1960]

Thank you so much to share all these marvels with us!!! God bless you all, Catherine!!! Blessings and Greetings from Chile!!!

[@debrahays7005]

Cat Jim here just enjoying my cup of Joe and watching this beautiful video. I was in the Army and didn't they do a great job on the camp site. The Army didn't always destroy everything LOL. Those areas are beautiful and those are my favorite trees. Never went to California so thanks for taking me along on the trip. Enjoyed the sign on the Centennial Stump and can understand the people not believing it was real. They didn't travel like we do now so there was not the knowledge of America there is now. By the way wasn't it around that time that people thought that traveling 15 miles per hour on a train would burn people up !!! LOL. You once again have made this day wonderful. Keep up the good work. May peace and love travel with you always.

[@fatboywine]

Living in style; compliments of the Army Corp of Engineers; love the solitude and wonderful views. The majestic Sequoia provide such a spiritual experience in time and beauty. Fall is such an incredible season to be a wonderer. Wishing you all the inner peace that nature provides.

[@robertfleckenstein5031]

Oaks, Oaks everywhere. Gosh, we really need some water. "Kings Canyon" what an appropriate name. Wow Catherine you really did this area justice; outstanding video. You went beyond the ordinary capture of the Parks, into its essence; shots that were stunning and so personal; wonderful vision. When we were young my Mother and Grand Mother would take us there to camp, and later into cabins. Bears, solitude and the outdoors. It was a place to treasure, greatly enjoy, and perhaps for my family to get away. Now it seems like some want to burn it down. I must say your secluded visits during this time are so moving, the stories you must have. Thank You for sharing so much.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much Robert. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@jeffkay9391]

I thank you again you make Sunday Morning coffee thanks again for taking me some where

[@marianfrances4959]

Absolutely wonderful! Love the solitude. We thank you.👍😎🇨🇦🌲⭐🌏🌘

[@earlviney5212]

Catherine in summer hike the 6 mile RT hike to Mitchell peak in Sierra national forest right next to kings canyon. You will not believe the view from the summit. The entire sierra is laid out before you.

[@SpiritForest]

Oh those trees 🌲 ❤️ I want to hug one. Love it. Nice that is was empty for you. Wish I was there.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Wish you were too! ❤️

[@MOSHTUBE1]

Have been to Yosemite and Sequoia park 13 years ago. I will never forget those giant trees and as you said it is really hard to comprehend the size and beauty of it all. Your videos are amazing, please keep them coming and as always thanks for taking me with you again. 😊

[@jimsteele9261]

Nice! I haven't been there since the mid 70s. It was great to see again. Back then there were cabins just outside Grant Grove, if memory serves, wood walls with canvas roofs, that went for $7/night. A humbling place to stay.

[@ruthtunnell1013]

I live in Fresno and I love our National Parks. It looks like you went to all the popular lakes that we all go to. Great job!

[@calsurflance5598]

You are close to our neck of the woods. Many of those trees had been wrapped in fire retardant blankets during the recent fires. The last several years have been brutal. In addition, much of the forest has been killed off by a bark beetle. Glad you got to see at least some of the park. I’m surprised any of it was open, and very surprised there was that much water in Pine Flat, and Hume Lakes. You took what limited access you had to Kings Canyon NP, and still produced a top quality video! You, young lady, have incredible skill! Be safe, stay well, Happy Thanksgiving 🦃!

[@terrymiller1241]

Thanks for the views !!!!!