Grizzly Giant Icon Book

Meet Yosemite’s most celebrated tree.

This entry in the Yosemite Icon series looks up—way up—at the charismatic giant sequoia that captures hearts with its immense size and quirky charm: the Grizzly Giant.

 As if sprouted in a fairy tale, the Grizzly Giant is a magical presence. The huge, nearly 3,000-year-old tree welcomes all who stroll beneath its tremendous branches and marvel at its trunk. From its snag top to its burn scar, this photographer’s favorite has provided a 29-foot-wide backdrop for presidents and philosophers. Its forest companions are furry creatures, striking wildflowers, and other lofty trees; its setting in Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove is a place of peace and natural splendor.