Kings and Kern Canyons and the Giant Forest of California

Published by the Southern Pacific Railroad, this 1906 booklet for tourists includes information on local attractions, accommodations and train timetables. The brochure shows how tourists experienced this area in the early 20th century. Located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Kings and Kern Canyons contain great natural beauty, rugged mountain passes and the famed Giant Forest of sequoia trees. Many of these trees are considered the largest in the world.