Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park
These two national parks are close to each other, and driving here will take about 4 hours.
Therefore, it is certainly possible to visit both of these parks in one weekend.
The entrance fee is $30 if you do not have a National Park Annual Pass, which is $80.
The annual pass allows you to enter all of the national parks in the US for a full year, as well as some state parks.
Moreover, the fee for this pass supports efforts that protect America’s national treasures.
You can find more information on these two national parks here.
Kings Canyon National Park
In Kings Canyon National Park, you can enjoy the scenic drive, the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, which is a 2-hour drive one-way.
On this drive, you can see the massive General Grant Tree (82 m high and 12 m diameter),
Grizzly Falls, and stop at various viewpoints along the way.
The Buena Vista Peak Trail (1.9mi/3.2 km, 1 hour) is a nice, easy hike that offers a wonderful view of Redwood Canyon.
One of the best qualities of Kings Canyon is that it is not a heavily trafficked park, so you can escape the crowds and enjoy its untamed beauty.
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park has many attractions.
You can either go for a small hike and see gigantic sequoias such as General Sherman (83 m high and 11 m diameter), drive under the fallen tree Tunnel Log, see Tokopah Falls, explore Crystal Cave, or go to the top of Moro Rock and see the amazing view of the entire valley.