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I've shot in the Mineral King section of
Sequoia National Park every year since my first trip a decade ago.
At around 8000 feet, this location is high on my list due to the
Sooty Grouse, wildflowers, songbirds, and butterflies. While
trailheads go off in many directions (all steeply uphill) we stay
fairly close to the road to shoot in the meadows that border the
Cold Springs Trail, as well as past the end of the road about a half
mile south towards Farewell Gap. The May date is for hooting male grouse, while the July dates
are for Grouse hens and chicks.
I am a licensed Guide in Sequoia NP.
Difficulty Level : Some Walking
At one
time this high elevation valley was considered for a Disney
Ski Resort but its remote location kept the valley pristine. |
We can meet at my home in Tulare or at a hotel at 5:30am. From there we travel to the Mineral King
Valley and photograph throughout the area.
We will stop for lunch at the Silver City Cafe, then shoot again through the early afternoon
before heading back.
The deposit is 50% via check,
Paypal
(brentrpaull@hotmail.com),
Venmo (@brentpaull), or credit card, and
the balance is due halfway between the deposit date and the
safari date unless you are booking within 3 months, then
full payment is due.
2026 Dates:
October 8
Cost: $300/day
Image Galleries -
Grouse
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Video -
Sooty Grouse Video -
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Info - Safari Checklist
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I've spent my 40-year wildlife photography career shooting
in the American West. The photo safaris that I lead are all to
the best locations, at the best times, during peak wildlife
activity periods and what a rush it has been.
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