5 Amazing Sequoia National Park Book Recommendations for Adults
We absolutely loved visiting Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park. With the massive Sequoia Trees, vast backcountry, and unique history there is so much to inspire great books. One of our favorite ways to revisit our memories, or get excited before our trips is to read books about a location. Here are several amazing Sequoia National Park book recommendations for your next trip. Happy reading!
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And as always, I’ve read all the books on this list! I’ll continually update this list as I read more and more. I love reading!
Sequoia National Park Books to Read!
1. Vanishing Edge
Written by Claire Kells
Vanishing Edge (National Parks Mystery #1) is the fictional story of a disappearance from a backcountry campsite in Sequoia National Park. A retired FBI agent takes on the case! This is an interesting mystery that takes you through twists and turns in the backcountry of Sequoia National Park.
Link to buy here!
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2. Trail of the Lost
Written by Andrea Lankford
Trail of the Lost is Andrea Lankford’s search for three missing hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the 2,650 mile trail from Mexico to Canada. Andrea Lankford was a park ranger with the National Park Service’s law enforcement team and led search and rescue missions through the wilderness of the US National Parks. She eventually left, and pursued finding answers for the families of three men lost on the PCT.
I really enjoyed this book and learned a lot about different investigative techniques and search and rescue strategies. While this book doesn’t actually talk much about Sequoia National Park, the PCT does pass through the park, which makes it part of the story of the missing hikers!
Link to buy here!
3. Leave Only Footprints
Written by Conor Knighton
Leave Only Footprints is a collection of stories from author Conor Knighton as he journeys through every single US National Park. You’ll learn what makes each park special as he weaves personal experiences into factual information and history of the parks. I loved this book and it’s a great book to read before visiting any National Park.
Link to buy here!
4. The Hidden Life of Trees
Written by Peter Wohlleben
If you’re a tree fanatic, you will LOVE learning about trees in “The Hidden Life of Trees”. This book talks about trees in a way that I’ve never heard before. You’ll learn about how trees communicate with each other, the importance of old growth forests, and the impact that trees have on climate change.
This book doesn’t specifically talk about Sequoia trees, but it will give you a whole new appreciation about the magic and wonder of trees on our planet!
Grab your copy here!
5. King Sequoia
Written by William C. Tweed
King Sequoia is a great book to learn about the history of Sequoia National Park, those who fought to protect it, and those who tried to destroy it. If you’re not into history, you might think it’s a bit dry, but this book gave me such an appreciation for the people who saw something special and did everything they could to protect it.
Get your copy here!
6. The Last Season
Written by Eric Blehm
The Last Season is a great book about the disappearance of a long time backcountry park ranger in Sequoia National Park. The book takes you on a roller coaster ride of the search and rescue effort, while detailing the life of a complex human, Randy Morgenson. You’ll also learn a lot about the life of backcountry rangers, who are some of the unsung heroes of our National Park system.
Get your copy here!
Now that you’ve got all of your reading materials settled, check out our guides so you can have your best family vacation at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park! Happy travels :) And, if you liked this book list, explore our page to find Books for Every Destination.
