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Fresno, California is located on Highway 99 in the middle of the state above Bakersfield, in the central valley of California.
The climate for Fresno is moderate. The area is typical of the Central Valley of California with warm summers and mild winters. It is extremely rare to have freezing temperatures. High humidity is rarely present.
Once a dry desert, Fresno,
and a million acres surrounding it, are now lush with vineyards, orange groves,
and plantings of cotton and other crops. In fact, Fresno County is one of the
nation’s agricultural leaders. Conveniently
located in the central San Joaquin Valley, this is one California city not to be
missed. Just to the west it is predominantly flat, with the land devoted to
agriculture. To the east, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains rise out of
the low foothills.
Blossom trail is a scenic,
63 mile self-guided tour encompassing vineyards, orchards, and historical points
of interest. It serves as an orientation to the area. The trail
passes almond, peach, apricot, plum, and nectarine trees in blossom from late
February through March.
With four very moderate
seasons, Fresno’s weather is generally mild
throughout the year. Summers are dry and warm; winters are cool and sometimes a
little misty. The scenic mountain elevations above 5000 feet are sprinkled with
snow in late fall and winter, adding to the beauty of the area.
The first European
settlement of the Fresno region was by the Spaniards as they searched for
suitable mission sites. It was declared to be the property of the United States
in 1846 following the Mexican War. Today the city and the entire county play
host to visitors who come to enjoy including the nearby National
Parks.
Fresno is the only city in
the United States with three National Parks within an hour and a half drive.
Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia are three spectacular sites.
One of the most popular is Yosemite National
Park., renowned for its magnificent valley, great granite domes and peaks,
waterfalls, giant sequoia, and spectacular high country. Sequoia
National Park is an unspoiled treasure of some of the most striking scenery in
the world. Its towering giant sequoia trees and soaring mountain peaks, its
cascading creeks, flowering meadows and star studded evening skies adorn this
masterpiece of nature. Spring and summer offer
sensational hiking, horseback riding, fishing and cave tours. Winter boasts
cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding in the Sierras. Kings Canyon’s
461,901 acres are largely wilderness. The park features summits of the
High Sierras and two huge canyons on the Kings River. Kings Canyon was
established as a national park in 1940 and adjoins Sequoia. They are
administered as one unit.
In addition to visiting the nearby National
Parks, there is much to see and do within the city. The Chaffee Zoo offers
visitors the opportunity to experience a diversity of animal and plant life.
This unique zoo focuses on our good fortune in having such diversity of life on
our planet At the Downing Planetarium, visitors have the opportunity of gazing
into the stars. With a 74 seat theater and a 30-foot dome, the planetarium
allows visitors to experience the heavens without even going outside. For those
who just want to splash around and have some fun, the Fresno Island Water Park
is a must visit attraction. With over 20 water slides and rides, a huge arcade,
as well as an amusement park and miniature golf, it’s fun for the whole family.
The Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art, History,
and Science is fascinating for all ages. It displays memorabilia from author
William Saroyan, a native of Fresno. A science gallery has more than 40
interactive stations with exhibits geared toward children. Forestiere
Underground Gardens is an amazing underground retreat designed and created by
hand to resemble the Roman catacombs by Sicilian immigrant Baldasare Forestiere
in the early 1900s. Under the earth are extensive rooms, passageways, gardens,
patios, and courtyards filled with exotic plants. The rooms are lit by
skylights. Another favorite site is Roeding Park which features Rotary
Playland with a carousel, rides, a miniature railway and the Japanese War
Memorial.
Whatever the reason for
visiting, whether business or pleasure, Fresno leaves its visitors breathless
from its unparalleled beauty and eager to return for another visit.
