The visitor accommodations were replaced by Wuksachi Village, about five miles to the north and well away from the sequoia grove.
It is known as a "tiny" giant sequoia grove, and is the northern most grove.
For example: a sequoia grove, or a small orchard planted for the cultivation of fruits or nuts.
In all, 11 sequoia groves were threatened by the McNally fire today, with at least one less than a mile from the flames.
Fire history and climate change in giant sequoia groves.
Most giant sequoia groves are on granitic-based residual and alluvial soils.
The Sequoia National Forest has 34 giant sequoia groves.
It expanded on a 1992 order by President George Bush prohibiting logging within 1,000 feet of a sequoia grove.
One last turn brought us to the site of Giant Forest Village in the heart of a large sequoia grove.
Kaweah Colony is notable for its exploration of giant sequoia groves.