Spend the summer solstice weekend exploring one of the most awe-inspiring corners of the western Sierra Nevada.

Join Usal and Josh Jackson in the heart of Giant Sequoia Country for a weekend surrounded by towering trees and rushing creeks. Whether you're here to explore, swim, fish, or just soak up the high country air, this camping trip offers a rare chance to reconnect with wild California. Our days will be filled with scenic hikes, dips in hidden river swimming holes, and visits to cultural landmarks like the Indian Bathtubs — evidence of the deep Indigenous history in these mountains.

Across the weekend we’ll follow forest trails to the massive Adam and Hercules trees, scramble along the North Fork of the Tule River to shaded plunge pools, and take in sweeping views on a sunset hike before gathering around the campfire.

REI will provide all the camping gear, so all you need to bring is your food. Our basecamp setup includes tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and chairs, ensuring a comfortable stay as we immerse ourselves in this remarkable landscape.