There is nothing quite like climbing up 400 steps carved into the side of a granite monolith with nothing but a couple metal rails on either side of you to capture a view of a lifetime. Once you reach the top of Moro Rock, you can see forever. To the east the view is highlighted by the peaks of the great Western Divide and to the west, dependent of valley haze, you can see clear across the Sierra foothills and in to the Central Valley. We took our almost four year olds up and they did great- we just made sure to hold hands the entire time for Mommy and Daddy's sanity and their safety. I have a pretty big fear of falling and heights so I didn't spend too much time on top but the view was amazing and I am glad I did it. I saw kids of all ages on top of the rock so as long as you practise good safety and common sense, I say go for it!

Grant Grove is a great place to experience the grandeur and impressive size of the Sequoia trees. The General Grant Tree is the widest tree on the planet and one of the largest. Standing beside this tree is impressive to say the least. There are wooden fences that keep visitors from actually standing too close to the tree. I wish we could get closer but there are so many irresponsible people out there who carve on the trees and destroy the surrounding plant life. Be sure to walk through the Fallen Monarch and experience what it is like to be inside a Sequoia. Very cool. And also be sure not to write or carve on this monument. I can't tell you how disgusted I was by the graffiti. The Grant Grove area offers many different trails which will suit all different skill levels and definitely leave an impression. My neck was sore the next morning from staring up at those marvelous trees.

This waterfall is located in the Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon NP and is a must see for everyone visiting the park. There is a short paved trail from the parking lot to the falls which shoot out of a granite gorge into a beautiful granite bowl. This isn't the biggest falls you will ever see but the scenery is incredible and truly makes this falls a site to see.

We stayed in Grant Grove and found this visitor center to be a useful place to get information about Kings Canyon NP, stamp our National Park passports, and check out the small museum. My kids especially enjoyed the examples of different animal poop.

We went to Madame Tussauds with our niece and nephew as part of their tour of Hollywood and actually had alot of fun. The wax people are incredible and it was fun to pose with them and take pictures. The museum is very hands on (just don't touch their hair or faces) and covers new Hollywood, Old Hollywood, singers, and even a few sport stars. It is a bit pricey but if you love celebrity then I think its worth it.