{"id":87480,"date":"2019-09-22T17:14:38","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T00:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.46.6.243\/?p=87480"},"modified":"2019-09-22T17:23:20","modified_gmt":"2019-09-23T00:23:20","slug":"take-a-sunday-drive-to-big-trees-state-parks-south-grove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=87480","title":{"rendered":"Take a Sunday Drive to Big Trees State Park&#8217;s South Grove"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arnold, CA&#8230;Take a drive with us to Big Trees State Park&#8217;s South Grove. This Hidden Gem is actually in Tuolumne County over eight miles south of the North Grove and is a wonderful secluded beautiful spot. It makes not only a great place for a Sunday drive but also a great cycling route for those who want to get some beautiful cycling on low-traffic roads in a beautiful environment come take a Sunday drive with us.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snapshot-1-9-22-2019-4-45-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-87487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snapshot-1-9-22-2019-4-45-PM.jpg 640w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snapshot-1-9-22-2019-4-45-PM-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snapshot-1-9-22-2019-4-45-PM-123x70.jpg 123w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snapshot-1-9-22-2019-4-45-PM-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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This grove includes the &#8220;Discovery Tree&#8221;, also known as the &#8220;Big Stump&#8221;, the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852. This area has been a major tourist attraction ever since, and is considered the longest continuously operated tourist facility in California.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, other parcels of mixed conifer forests have been added to the park. This amazing park has a huge variety of habitats and recreational opportunities to explore.<\/p>\n<p>Calaveras Big Trees Visitor CenterVisitor Center Hours- 10AM-4PM<\/p>\n<p>Come see our beautiful Visitor Center at Calaveras Big Trees. The Visitor Center houses our park gift shop! The Visitor Center also has a wonderful museum where you can really see wildlife in the park come to life. A theater plays two short videos on loop that are educational and enjoyable for all ages. If you are looking for a place to rest after your hike, there is a great lounge area as well. Come by and say hello when you visit Calaveras Big Trees State Park.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the popular North Grove, the Park features the South Grove, a five mile hiking trip through a spectacular grove of giant sequoias in their natural setting.<\/p>\n<p>Other attractions in the Park include the Stanislaus River, Beaver Creek, the Lava Bluff Trail and Bradley Trail.<\/p>\n<p>The Park also houses two main campgrounds with a total of 129 campsites, six picnic areas and several miles of established trails.<\/p>\n<p>During the Summer enjoy evening ranger talks, numerous interpretive programs, environmental educational programs, junior ranger programs, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching and activities for school children.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arnold, CA&#8230;Take a drive with us to Big Trees State Park&#8217;s South Grove. 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