This Sequoia, the Fremont tree had its base burned a long time ago, probably due to a lightning bolt. This allows two adults to easily camp inside. This is the story that is conveyed year after year, since 1846 after the expedition led by a certain... Fremont.

Tom Ginsburg

November 20, 2025

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This is a coastal redwood, not a Sequoia redwood which is a different species found inland.

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May 24, 2021

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The Fremont Tree. The story is told that in 1846, when Lt. John C. Fremont explored this part of California, he and his party camped overnight in the burned-out base of this tree. The interior is larger than the typical military tent of the 1840s, which would have offered a splendid shelter for several adults. When asked to confirm the story during and interview in 1888, his comment was, "It makes a great story, let it stand." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redwood_Grove#Trail_Details

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