INTERPRETIVE FUN
SLUMBER UNDER THE LUMBER: a camp-in at the Giant Forest Museum
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night in a museum? Do you wish you could spend the night in the Giant Forest, learning, playing and sleeping amongst the world’s largest trees? The Sequoia Natural History Association presents an educational and fun experience for you and your family: an evening in the Giant Forest Museum. Participate in a museum scavenger hunt, adjust your eyes to the darkness and experience the nocturnal world in the Giant Forest, listen to bedtime stories from living history character Alice Eastwood, and wake up to a beautiful sunrise on top of Beetle Rock. Light snacks and breakfast are included in this program. Immerse yourself and your family in a memory-making night exploring and sleeping under the world’s largest lumber! The Giant Forest Museum awaits you.
$50 per person
Limit: 10 people
Dates: July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24, September 7
Open to those 8 years and older. For the duration of the program all minors must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
Saturday
6:30 PM Arrive at Giant Forest Museum. Meet your Guide and introductions.
7:00 Activity: museum family scavenger hunt.
7:45 Light snack is served and prepare for night hike.
8:00 Activity: night hike and astronomy program
9:30 Get ready for bed
10:00 Activity: PJ story time with Alice Eastwood
10:30 Lights out
Sunday
6:30 AM Rise and Shine! Pack up belongings.
7:00 Bring belongings to your vehicle.
7:15 Continental breakfast on Beetle Rock.
7:45 Activity: Morning reflection on Beetle Rock
8:30 Good-bye!
Packing list: sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, ear plugs, headlamp or flashlight, warm outer wear for night hike and astronomy, close-toed shoes, long pants, warm hat, insect repellent, toiletries, pajamas, slippers, hot beverage cup.
No showers are available.
No alcohol permitted.
This activity happens rain or shine. Please come with clothing appropriate for the weather.
To register call 559.565.4251.
BIG TREES BARN DANCE
Saturdays- June 22 to August 31 at 7:30pm
Once upon a time, young park employees made Beetle Rock their happy spot! Inspired by the big trees and the great view these adventurous young park employees held evening dances inside the Beetle Rock building. In the life-affirming spirit of the Giant Forest, this year we are reopening the doors to Beetle Rock for Saturday barn dances. Not a true barn, the spirit of this 1940’s-era building still brings people together to enjoy one another’s company in a gorgeous spot. We’ll provide basic instruction and period music. You bring the magic. Together, we’ll make history come alive! No alcohol allowed inside or outside of the building. All ages welcome. $5 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Giant Forest Museum or Lodgpole Visitor Center.