Sequoia National Park

Bear Film

National Park
1890
 
Park Size
404,064 acres
 
Annual Visitors
981,000
 
Park Fee
$35
 
Superintendent
Clay Jordan
 
Park Partner
Sequoia Parks Conservancy
 
Location
Tulare County, CA

Sequoia National Park preserves and protects some of the oldest and largest trees on the planet, as well as Sierra Nevada ecosystems ranging from over 200 caves to the highest peak in North America. 
 
Much of the park is habitat for the American black bear (which can also be brown, red, or blonde).  The park has a Bears of Sequoia film that is out-of-date, in both content and format. The Fund for People in Parks has provided a grant to the Sequoia Parks Conservancy for an updated version of the film to be made by the original filmmaker. The new and more compelling film will better convey messages about proper food storage that are important to the well-being of bears and safety of visitors.  The film will be produced by Steve Bumgardner, who has created several films for The Fund for People in Parks, including the award-winning Crystal Ice Cave Film for Lava Beds National Monument.

Filming will take place through 2024 with a film release in early 2025.
 
Project Cost:  $44,000                                                                         Project Begun: 2022
     The Fund for People in Parks: $40,000
     Sequoia Parks Conservancy: $4,000