Friant Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the San Joaquin River in central California, straddling the border of Fresno County and Madera County. It was built to provide irrigation water to the southern San Joaquin Valley. It impounds water from Millerton Lake, a 4,900-acre (2,000 ha) reservoir located approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of Fresno.
Located on the San Joaquin River, two miles northeast of Friant Dam and the town of Friant, Lost Lake Recreation Area is 19 miles from Fresno. The pristine natural study area and 38-acre lake make Lost Lake one of the County's most popular parks.
Discover the story of the General Grant Tree, an iconic symbol of resilience and remembrance within Kings Canyon National Park. From its designation as the nation’s Christmas tree to its revered status as a living shrine, embark on a journey through history and nature at this cherished landmark.
"Fallen Monarch" refers to a famous giant sequoia tree located in Hume, California, within the Kings Canyon National Park. The tree is a fallen giant sequoia, and it has been lying on the forest floor for many years. The Fallen Monarch is a significant landmark within the park and has a rich history.
Orange Cove Mountain is a small, rocky hill located near the city of Orange Cove, California. It's situated on the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It provides a local hiking option within a short distance of the city. The area around Orange Cove is known for its agricultural activities, including citrus farming.
With terrific views of the lake, this small campground is located on Huntington Lake and is nestled among fir and pine trees within the Sierra National Forest. Every site at Lower Billy Creek offers scenic lake views. The location of this camp makes it possible to discover all the activities and attractions at Huntington Lake, and it's an excellent base for further exploration of the Kaiser Wilderness.
Shaver Lake is an artificial lake on Stevenson Creek, in the Sierra National Forest of Fresno County, California. At elevation 5,500 ft (1,700 m), several smaller streams also flow into the lake, and it receives water from the tunnels of Southern California Edison's Big Creek Hydroelectric Project. The town Shaver Lake is located on its south-west shore.
Big Stump Grove is a giant sequoia grove located at the southwest entrance of Kings Canyon National Park in the Sierra Nevada of California. It is one of a group of eight close but narrowly separated Giant Sequoia groves situated in Giant Sequoia National Monument and Kings Canyon National Park.
Hume Lake is a reservoir in the Sierra Nevada, within Sequoia National Forest and Fresno County, central California. Hume Lake is an 87-acre lake formed by a unique multiple arch dam, constructed in 1908. Built to support a large, commercial logging operation, the lake supplied water to the longest lumber flume transporting logs to the Central Valley.
McKinley Grove is a small, secluded grove of sequoias located between Yosemite and Kings Canyon. It is a scenic place with large, beautiful trees like giant trees. Also, experience a mini hike as you walk through this beautiful spot.
Woodward Park is a large regional park located in the north-eastern part of Fresno, California, United States. The park covers an area of over 300 acres and offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors of all ages.
Shinzen Friendship Garden is a North American Japanese Garden that has been part of Fresno for 40 years. It is nationally ranked by the Journal of Japanese Gardening and home to the Clark Bonsai Collection.
Balsam Meadows Sno Park is located on the south side of Highway 168 east of Shaver Lake featuring cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snowmobiling.
