Sequoia 10. Walter Fry, A Curious Naturalist (Of Giants and Grizzlies)

Walter Fry left his Kansas farm in 1887, at age 28, to get a new start in California. With his wife Sarah, and Clarence, his only child to survive an epidemic, they arrived by train in Tulare, California. Enthralled by the Giant Sequoia, by the plethora of animals and the stunning beauty of the Sierra Nevada, he was one of the first to sign the petition to make Sequoia our nation’s second national park. He held a variety of roles until 1914 when he was named the first civilian superintendent of Sequoia National Park, and finally commissioner. His journals, and Park Bulletins are a rich resource for Of Giants and Grizzlies. Secondary reading material for mid-grade students studying California history and natural science. Part 10 of a 10 part audio video hyperlink enhanced eBook which includes access to free printable teacher guides.