His writing about nature and conservation efforts helped sway many public and political opinions.

His attempts lead to the creation of Sequoia and General Grant National Parks.

The giant sequoia reproduction is relatively slim compared to other groves in the California National Parks.

There is an increased reduction of trees between one and five feet in diameter compared to other mature groves.

Beginning from the Dorst Creek Campground, hikers can travel west for 1.9 miles, which leads to the edge of the old-growth sequoia grove.