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United States

Yosemite National Park

Considered the oldest and largest tree in the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, the Grizzly Giant is one of the symbols for which Yosemite’s sequoia groves are best known. Located in the Lower Grove, the Grizzly Giant is 2,700 years old. The tree stands 200 feet tall and its base is 31 feet across. Its first visible lower branch is 6 feet in diameter. Mere statistics cannot capture the greatness and beauty of this ancient sequoia.



Postcard from Georgia

American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)

With an estimated population of 1800 American Black Bears, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the Eastern United States’ largest protected bear habitat. In the park, bears may be seen from early March to late fall. Please respect the bear’s habitat and read, understand, and follow all park guidelines regarding food storage and bear encounters.

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