Happy Veterans Day. I sincerely want to thank all of those who have served our country.
Have you been making your plans for next summer? I thought today would be an appropriate moment to mention beautiful Kings Canyon National Park, which is found next door to Sequoia National Park.
Kings Canyon is home to the General Grant Tree. In 1926 it was declared by Calvin Coolidge to be our National Christmas Tree, and in 1956 President Eisenhower dedicated it as a memorial for all those who died in war. The breathtaking General Grant is our nations only living shrine and the 3rd largest tree in the world.
2009 Kings Canyon National Park – General Grant Tree
Nestled among the other Giant Sequoia found in this park, General Grant Grove is a lovely place for a walk and a little contemplation on some of nature’s most extravagant gifts.
Happy Trails.
~Cassie
Mountains and Valleys 
You might enjoy this poem about families and absence, “While He’s Away: A Poem About Being Gone.” http://wp.me/p3BzWN-lB
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Thank you Jason for sharing the this link. Your poem is beautiful and really allowed me to think about how your absence effects everyone in your family. Thank you for your service.
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Thanks, Cassie. Please share if you know anyone else who can relate.
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