Sequoia Definition–noun | either of two large coniferous trees of California, Sequoiadendron giganteum or Sequoia sempervirens, both having reddish bark and reaching heights of more than 300 ft. (91 m). |
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National Definition–adjective | 1. | of, pertaining to, or maintained by a nation as an organized whole or independent political unit: national affairs. |
| 2. | owned, preserved, or maintained by the federal government: a national wildlife refuge. |
| 3. | peculiar or common to the whole people of a country: national customs. |
| 4. | devoted to one's own nation, its interests, etc.; patriotic: to stir up national pride. |
| 6. | concerning or encompassing an entire nation: a national radio network. |
–noun | 8. | a citizen or subject of a particular nation who is entitled to its protection: U.S. nationals living abroad. |
| 9. | Often, nationals. a national competition, tournament, or the like: We're invited to Minneapolis for the nationals. |
| 10. | a national company or organization. |
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Park Definition–noun | 1. | an area of land, usually in a largely natural state, for the enjoyment of the public, having facilities for rest and recreation, often owned, set apart, and managed by a city, state, or nation. |
| 2. | an enclosed area or a stadium used for sports: a baseball park. |
| 3. | a considerable extent of land forming the grounds of a country house. |
| 4. | British. a tract of land reserved for wild animals; game preserve. |
| 5. | Western U.S. a broad valley in a mountainous region. |
| 6. | a space where vehicles, esp. automobiles, may be assembled or stationed. |
| 9. | any area set aside for public recreation. |
| 10. | Military. | a. | the space occupied by the assembled guns, tanks, or vehicles of a military unit. |
| b. | the assemblage so formed. |
| c. | (formerly) the ammunition trains and reserve artillery of an army. |
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| 11. | Automotive. a setting in an automatic transmission in which the transmission is in neutral and the brake is engaged. |
–verb (used with object) | 12. | to place or leave (a vehicle) in a certain place for a period of time. |
| 13. | Informal. to put, leave, or settle: Park your coat on the chair. Park yourself over there for a moment. |
| 14. | to assemble (equipment or supplies) in a military park. |
| 15. | to enclose in or as in a park. |
| 16. | Informal. to invest (funds) in a stock, bond, etc., considered to be a safe investment with little chance of depreciation, as during a recession or an unstable economic period, or until one finds a more profitable investment. |
| 17. | Aerospace. to place (a satellite) in orbit. |
–verb (used without object) | 18. | to park a car, bicycle, etc. |
| 19. | Informal. to engage in kissing and caressing in a parke
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Related topics from BritannicaSequoia National Park
forested area of 629 square miles (1,629 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, east-central California, U.S. Kings Canyon National Park adjoins to the north and northwest, and on the eastern boundary is ...
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forest in central California, U.S., at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada, just south of Sequoia National Park and extending from the Kings River (north) to the Mojave Desert (south). It has an ...
Kings Canyon National Park
scenic area in the Sierra Nevada, east-central California, U.S. It lies adjacent to and north of Sequoia National Park and is under the same administration; Yosemite National Park is about 40 miles ...
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an area set aside by a national government for the preservation of the natural environment. A national park may be set aside for purposes of public recreation and enjoyment or because of its ...
Yosemite National Park
scenic mountain region in east-central California, U.S. It is situated about 140 miles (225 km) east of the city of San Francisco; Devils Postpile National Monument lies about 15 miles (25 km) to the ...
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national park in the northwestern corner of California, U.S. It was established in 1968, with a boundary change in 1978, and was designated a World Heritage site in 1980. Preserving virgin ...
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forest in central California, U.S., extending across the Sierra Nevada between Yosemite and Kings Canyon national parks (north and south) and bordered (east) by the Inyo National Forest. Established ...
Muir Woods National Monument
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wilderness footpath and equestrian trail in the western United States. It extends from north to southeast some 2,650 miles (4,265 km), from the border of Canada near Castle Peak, northern Washington, ...
big tree
(Sequoiadendron giganteum; as distinct from the redwood of coastal areas, genus Sequoia), coniferous evergreen of the cypress family (Taxodiaceae) and the only species of the genus Sequoiadendron, ...
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A fire burning in a heavily forested area of Sequoia National Park continues to defy the efforts of firefighters to slow its growth. The Hidden fire, ignited by lightning from a …400 - USA Tree News
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National Preparedness Level 2 (On a scale from 1 to 5) Current hours for the National Fire Information Center are (MST) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday 208-387-5050This report will be updated Monday - Friday. September 16, 2008 Firefighters are positioned to help support the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Teams are stationed in Atlanta, Georgia; College Station, Texas; Florida; and Jackson, Mississippi. Weather Discussion: A low pressure system will swing inland over California today for a Wildfire news, September 15
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Our digest and commentary on today's Florida political news and punditry follows. Lost and Found "Investigators searching for nearly 3,500 missing ballots from the Aug. 26 election say they have located a "substantial number"- and perhaps nearly all - of the unaccounted-for ballots. Despite rumors, the ballots hadn't been mistakenly dumped in a landfill or left behind at voting precincts. Rather, they were found in the county's vote-tabulating center near West Palm Beach." "Nearly 3,500 missimount rushmore canyon
mount rushmore mount rushmore canyon Mount Rushmore National Memorial supt . is keynote speaker . Superintendent Gerard Baker of Mount Rushmore National Memorial will speak at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Auditorium in Rocky Mountain National Park on Thursday, Sept . 18 beginning at 7 p.m. The talk is open and free to the public. Florida Marlins hit HR milestone in win vs . Nationals . The reception line that greeted JHitchcock Lakes
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There's now one more thing that you may be able to add to your packing list for a trip to a national park. The Christian Science Monitor reports that after the Supreme Court ruled that Americans have a constitutional right to keep a weapon at home for protection in June, many started looking to get restrictions on guns lifted elsewhere. The US Interior Department is considering lifting the 25-year ban on concealed weapons in the parks. If it does, packing heat would be legal parks that are lNational Parks Travel: Six-Shooters Coming Soon?
There's now one more thing that you may be able to add to your packing list for a trip to a national park. The Christian Science Monitor reports that after the Supreme Court ruled that Americans have a constitutional right to keep a weapon at home for protection in June, many started looking to get restrictions on guns lifted elsewhere. The US Interior Department is considering lifting the 25-year ban on concealed weapons in the parks. If it does, packing heat would be legal parks that are lEnjoy Time Share Rentals in Yosemite, California (Florida timeshare rental)
Would your friends be impressed if you had some interesting facts to share about timeshares for sale? If so, you should read this article about timeshares for sale so that you will be able to do so. California is very ideal for vacations because of the golden sunshine and incomparable views that have become hallmarks in the time share industry in this state. One of the ultimate locations in California is Yosemite. There are resorts in different areas in Yosemite that may offer time share rentaiExplore Reveals Top Ten Hiking and Trekking Vacation Spots Worldwide
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Tehipite Fire - 4,337 acres - 5% - Tehipite (CA-KNP-0020) The fire has burned 4,337 acres and is 5% contained. The fire is being managed under a confine/contain strategy. Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park is working closely with the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests on long term strategy and planning objectives, 2,353 acres are within Kings Canyon National Park and 1,984 acres are within the Sierra National ForestTehipite Fire Photo Buck Rock web camTehipite Fire Photo from Buck Rock web cam |
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