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The Sequoia Visitor 2016
Kings River, Sequoia National Park
YOUR ADVENTURE
STARTS HERE
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Come play in our backyard and you’ll
discover the biggest trees, tallest
mountains, and charming downtowns
full of live entertainment, rich history,
and stunning art.
We can’t wait to show you! Home to
magnificent mountains, spectacular Giant
Sequoia trees, and dozens of festivals
and events, Tulare County welcomes
you with open arms. The region boasts
abundant choices for camping, hiking,
fishing, horseback riding, climbing, boating,
mountain biking, and hundreds of other
outdoor activities, all in our backyard.
National Parks, National Monument, National
Forest, state parks, county parks, and city
parks provide a wide array of explorations
for every adventure. From history to art,
shopping, and entertainment, to some of the
most thrilling adventures on your bucket list,
you’ll have an experience that is distinctly
yours, and distinctly California. We have
dozens of ideas for your next getaway.
In the next few pages, we’ll take you on
a whirlwind tour—complete with mustsees, itinerary ideas, and a glimpse of
the people and places that make the
Sequoia Region a destination you just can’t
miss! See more of our favorites online at
SequoiaVisitorsGuide.com.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
INTO THE SEQUOIAS . . . . . . . . . . .
THE NORTHERN SEQUOIA REGION . .
GETTING TO THE SEQUOIAS/MAPS .
THE SOUTHERN SEQUOIA REGION . .
EXPERIENCE TULARE COUNTY . . . .
THE BREAD BASKET OF THE WORLD.
BEAUTY OF THE VALLEY. . . . . . . . .
HISTORY & HERITAGE . . . . . . . . . .
ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEATURED EVENTS/ CALENDAR . . .
EAT LOCAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LODGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTACT US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTO THE
SEQUOIAS
…The Land of Giants.
Towering, majestic, and inarguably picturesque, you’ll find yourself gazing
skyward, awestruck by the grandeur of beautiful Giant Sequoia trees.
I
n fact, we dare you: see if you can stare at
the top branches without your jaw dropping
to the floor. These stunning groves of national
treasures have become the perfect playground
in all seasons. Visitors enjoy biking, climbing,
camping, swimming, kayaking, spelunking,
and more, in the majestic Sierra Nevada. Home
to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks,
Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia
National Monument, these venues offer outdoor
adventure for everyone. Spectacular scenery,
diverse terrain, and a nearly unlimited array of
activities await.
In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks,
visitors will stand in awe of ancient Giant Sequoia trees, the largest of which rise hundreds
of feet and are thousands of years old. Hike
through the stunning Mineral King Valley, gaze
“I only went out for a walk, and finally
concluded to stay out till sundown, for
going out, I found, was really going in.”
—JOHN MUIR, CONSERVATIONIST
thousands of feet down to the mighty Kings
River, or visit in the winter for snow-play and
cross-country skiing.
Within the Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, there are
33 groves of Giant Sequoia trees, including
the popular Trail of 100 Giants in the Long
Meadow Grove. The Boole Tree, the largest
Giant Sequoia in the United States National
Forest system, grows in the Converse Basin
Grove. With six wilderness areas, two wild
and scenic rivers, a scenic byway, downhill
snow area, and many other attractions, visitors
will find themselves with a to-see list that’s
miles long.
Postcard-quality views are around nearly every
switchback, so pack a camera and, trust us,
you won’t set it down. But remember, the most
important thing to do when visiting the Giant
Sequoias is to stop, take a deep breath of crisp
mountain air, and soak in the wonder of the
Giant Forest. Take your time, there’s no need
to rush; these trees have been around for thousands of years. Ponder their life, and admire
how they have survived the test of time better
than any other living thing on Earth.
SEASONS IN
THE SEQUOIA
W
ithin the wilds of the
Sequoias, the seasons
are what determine the activities of the wildlife. Just
as the mountains dictate
the activities of wildlife,
they also influence the
activity of man. Most
activities within the forest
and parks are seasonal.
During the fall and winter
months, many roads and
campgrounds close and
areas become reachable
only by some form of over
snow travel. In the spring
and early summer, the rivers and streams swell as
the snow melts. Extreme
caution should be used,
as entering or falling into
hazardous water is the
leading cause of drowning
in the parks and forest.
Make sure you are prepared to enjoy your visit
to the fullest and check
the following sites before
visiting:
www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
and www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia
Tunnel Tree, Mariposa Grove
What’s the difference between a
Park, Forest, and Monument?
National Parks are intended to preserve the natural habitat in its purest form for the enjoyment,
education, and inspiration of future generations.
Parks are barely altered and many activities are
restricted, such as off highway vehicle (OHV)
use, hunting, and most commercial endeavors.
National Forests are established to manage the
health, productivity, and diversity of forests and
grasslands in order to meet the needs of current
and future generations. National Forests are
viewed as a resource, so more activities are permitted in designated areas within forest land.
These activities include OHV use, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting, and commercial
logging.
National Monuments are established through
the Antiquities Act by order of the President, as
opposed to the Congressional approval needed
for the creation of a National Park. Restrictions
within National Monuments may differ from one
to the next, however, monuments are intended
to preserve the natural habitat, much like the
National Parks. Off road/trail vehicle use is prohibited, and hunting and commercial activities
are generally prohibited.
A Wilderness is an area of undeveloped land
that is protected to preserve its natural, primeval condition. Development or maintenance of
roads and structures, use of motor or mechanical vehicles, commercial enterprise, and human
habitation is generally prohibited. The only way
to explore these wild areas is on foot or horseback, but it is well worth the effort.
INTO THE SEQUOIAS
3 BEAUTIFUL HIKES
IN THE SEQUOIAS
Trail of 100 Giants
The most popular hiking trail in the Giant
Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia
National Forest, this 1.3 mile, fully accessible
trail is located within Long Meadow Grove. Stroll
at your leisure on a self-guided tour with 20
interpretive stations. The trail is located on the
Western Divide Highway.
General Sherman Tree
This half-mile trail (one way) descends upon
some of the most magnificent trees in the
National Park and culminates at the base of
General Sherman Tree—the world’s largest living
tree. Relax on benches that line the trail along
the way.
Moro Rock
Spectacular views of the Great Western Divide
and eastern half of the Park await you atop this
giant granite dome. Trust us: the steep quartermile staircase to the summit is well worth the
photo at the top (weather permitting).
Cast a Line in Mineral King
Go fishing in the Kaweah River or in one of the
high alpine lakes in the Mineral King Valley,
and you’ll discover one of the area’s best kept
secrets.
4 BEST PLACES TO
VIEW THE SEQUOIAS
Belknap Grove
Made of three smaller groves, Belknap Grove is
accessible on the Nelson Trail from either Camp
Nelson or the Quaking Aspen area. The Nelson
Trail is a moderate 3.7 mile hike along the Tule
River with an elevation change of 1,500 feet,
making it perfect for an afternoon hike among
the most giant of the giants. Fishing is available
along most of the trail. Or, camp right in the
grove.
Balch Park & Mountain Home
Demonstration State Forest
Home to thousands of old growth and some of
the most unique Giant Sequoias, Balch Park and
Mountain Home offer some of the best spots for
Sequoia National Park, Generals Hwy
3 BEST PLACES TO
MAKE A SPLASH
Trail to Tokopah Falls
From its trailhead at the Lodgepole Campground, this 3.4 mile round-trip hike is an easy
walk along the Kaweah River to the impressive
granite cliffs and seasonal waterfall of Tokopah
Canyon. Enjoy the cool river as it slides down its
granite riverbed (NOT recommended when water
currents are swift from snowmelt).
Whitewater Rafting,
Kayaking, & Flat Water Boating
Feel your adrenaline rush on the Kaweah, Kern,
and Kings rivers. Pick from a variety of river
trips by commercial rafting companies operating
under special use permits. Want some smooth
water? No problem! Kayak, canoe, or swim at
Hume Lake. Boat rentals are available.
fishing, swimming, picnicking, scenic walks, hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, and camping
in the region. Hike to Hidden Falls, marvel at
the Oliver Twist Tree, or meander through the
peaceful grove.
Crescent Meadow & Tunnel Log
Most impressive when the wildflowers are in
bloom, this meadow in Sequoia National Park
is home to wildlife and many other trails that
weave through remote areas of the forest. Walk
under Tunnel Log, a site noted as one of the last
“novelty” sites in the Park. This tree, which fell
in December of 1937, measures 21 feet in diameter at its base and stood about 275 feet tall!
Marvel at Giants
These Giant trees can tower more than 275 feet
high and reach diameters of 40 feet. Wander
along the 1.3 mile Trail of 100 Giants in the
Giant Sequoia National Monument, or visit Grant
Grove in Kings Canyon National Park.
THE
NORTHERN
SEQUOIA
REGION
Where adventure is in our nature.
This region is comprised of Sequoia National Park, Sequoia
National Forest, and Giant Sequoia National Monument.
J
ennie Lakes Wilderness and portions of
Kings Canyon National Park rise between
the Kings and Kaweah rivers and lay under
the towering Kaweah Peaks Ridge and Great
Western Divide. Starting in the foothills and
stretching across the Great Western Divide,
forty miles east to the Sierra escarpment, this
diverse land promises to inspire with towering
Giant Sequoias, plunging glacial canyons, deep
river valleys, pristine alpine lakes, massive
granite monoliths, and soaring mountain
peaks. A lifetime of adventure, exploration,
and wonderment lies within this vast natural
treasure. So let’s get started.
POPULAR ATTRACTIONS
Giant Forest Museum, Congress Trail,
Crescent Meadow, Moro Rock,
Crystal Cave, and Mineral King.
Visit the Giant Forest Museum as the
starting point for your exploration of the Giant
Forest. Learn the story of the Giant Sequoias
Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows
into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness
into you, and the storms their energy, while
cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”
and the Giant Forest on a stroll around
beautiful Round Meadow. Trailside exhibits
help tell the story of the park on this one-mile,
paved, wheelchair accessible, looped trail.
The Congress Trail is a 2-mile loop, mostly
paved trail that wanders through some of the
most magnificent Giant Sequoia trees. After
admiring the General Sherman Tree, hop on
the Congress Trail and prepare to be humbled
by the size and beauty of the Giant Sequoias,
including the “The President” (3rd largest Giant
Sequoia) and the House and Senate formations.
Keep an eye out for deer and bear, as it seems
they enjoy the Giant Forest as much as we do.
Crescent Meadow was one of John Muir’s
favorite meadows, and when you see it, you’ll
understand why. The Crescent Meadow Trail
is well maintained and not strenuous, so even
your littlest ones can enjoy it. This serene
meadow is surrounded by Giant Sequoias that
stand watch over it, and provides some great
photo opportunities. Take a short side trip to
nearby Log Meadow. The trail will take you to
Tharp Log where a pioneer once lived inside
the trunk of a fallen Giant Sequoia. Visit at
sunset and watch deer grazing in the meadow
as the last light of the day illuminates the tops
of the Giant Sequoias.
Moro Rock is a giant granite dome located
in the center of the park. It offers spectacular
views of the Great Western Divide, Castle
NORTHERN REGION
NAT I O NA L PA R K S E RV I C E
2016 ENTRANCE
FEE FREE DAYS
JAN 18
APR 16-24
JUN 4
JUN 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2
National Park Week 2
National Trails Day 1
Buffalo Soldiers
Special Event 1
AUG 25-28 National Park Service
100th Birthday Weekend 2
SEP 24
National Public Lands Day 2
NOV 11
Veterans Day 2
DEC 11
Trek to the Nation’s
Christmas Tree 1
1
2
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks only
Nationwide only
Rocks, and the eastern half of Sequoia
National Park. Climb to the summit of Moro
Rock following a steep quarter-mile railed
staircase, where you can enjoy the fruits of
your labor.
Crystal Cave open May thru November
(weather permitting) is formed of marble
and decorated with curtains of icicle-like
stalactites and mounds of stalagmites.
This spectacular cave was first discovered
by Sequoia National Park employees in
1918, and has been a visitor favorite since
tours began in 1940. A variety of tours are
offered throughout the season: the Family
Tour, the Discovery Tour, and the Junior
Caver Tour, where kids can leave the paved
trail for an in-depth cave adventure. Crystal
Cave can be reached by heading west from
the Generals Highway along a narrow road,
three miles south of General Sherman Tree.
The cave entrance is a 20 minute hike
NORTHERN REGION
NATIONAL
PARK WEEK
APRIL 16-24
2016
nps.gov/seki
down a steep path to the cave entrance. Make
sure to bring a jacket or sweater as the cave is
rather chilly. Tickets must be purchased at the
Foothills & Lodgepole Visitor Centers.
www.explorecrystalcave.com
Mineral King is a gorgeous alpine valley, so
gorgeous that Walt Disney once desired to build
an alpine resort there. Mineral King provides
some of the fastest access to Sierra high country
anywhere in the area. There are numerous
opportunities for day hikes to alpine lakes with
great fishing, and towering mountain peaks, but
be prepared for a hike as these mountains are
steep and rugged. Looking for something a little
easier? Just take a stroll up this magnificent
alpine valley and turn around whenever you
please. Two campgrounds are located along
Mineral King Road, however, only tent camping
is allowed. The road to Mineral King is very
windy, so vehicle restrictions exist.
NORTHERN REGION
The Camper
If you are looking for a casual sightseeing trip, look no further, because
you just found it. Whether it’s a weekend or a week, there is plenty to see
and do for the whole family. Numerous campgrounds are available for
RVs and tent campers in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks,
and Sequoia National Forest.
Lodgepole Campground is just minutes
away from Giant Forest, and it is nestled at
the mouth of a deep glacial valley. Lodgepole
Campground is the trailhead for many great
day hikes, including trails to Tokopah Falls
and high glacial lakes. Bring your fi shing
pole and catch some fresh trout for dinner,
because this campground is right on the
Marble Fork of the Kaweah River.
Other campgrounds in the area include
Dorst Creek and Stony Creek, and at
lower elevations, Buckeye Flat and
Potwisha, as well as numerous campgrounds at Hume Lake.
Feel like getting off the beaten path? Atwell
Mill and Cold Springs campgrounds provide
tent-only camping, and are located just
minutes from the gorgeous Mineral King
Valley. Camp among the towering Giant
Sequoias, and enjoy day hikes and fi shing
at the lakes surrounding this pristine alpine
valley. Visit these sites for more camping
information:
www.fs.usda.gov/activity/sequoia/recreation/
camping-cabins
nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm
FISHING
For some, no camping trip is complete
without fi shing. The Sequoias offer some
of the best trout fi shing in California. Cast
a line at Hume Lake, fly fi sh on the Kings
or Kaweah rivers, just steps away from
your campsite, or hike to more secluded
alpine lakes in Mineral King, Jennie Lakes
Wilderness, or the glacial Heather and Pear
lakes out of Wolverton.
NORTHERN REGION
Discover the
SEQUOIAS!
Eric Coyne
FILM COMMISSIONER
office: 559-624-7187
cell: 559-786-5339
e-mail: ecoyne@co.tulare.ca.us
FilmTulareCounty.com
NORTHERN REGION
Hamilton Lakes, Sequoia National Park
The Adventurer
So you need some blood-pumping fun to clear your mind and escape
the daily grind? Well, how does some hiking, running, rock climbing,
backpacking, trekking, horseback riding, cycling, kayaking, OHV riding,
skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling in the Sequoias sound?
HIKING &
TRAIL RUNNING
Looking for some fun away from basecamp?
Here are a few trails you might be interested in
for day hiking or trail running.
Tokopah Falls Trail
The Tokopah Falls Trail is a 3.4 mile out-andback trail that follows the Marble Fork of the
Kaweah River up a deep glaciated canyon out
of Lodgepole. Standing guard over this canyon
is The Watchtower, a granite monolith rising
almost 2,000 feet straight up from the canyon
floor. Rising 700 feet in total, the trail is an easy
yet scenic hike. Tokopah Falls is seasonal, so
enjoy the dramatic falls in the spring as water
plunges 1,300 feet in a little over a half a
mile. In the summer, enjoy the cliffs and take
advantage of the slick granite playground along
the river.
The Lakes Trail
The Lakes Trail is an 13-mile out-and-back trail
that leads to the top of The Watchtower and on
to four glacial lakes. With approximately 2,700
feet of altitude gain, you’ll be sure to break
a sweat. Reach the Watchtower at mile 3.5,
Heather Lake at 4.0, Aster and Emerald Lakes
at 4.5, and Pear Lake at 6.5 miles. Turn around
whenever you please, but that might be hard to
do once you’re there.
Some others to consider: Alta Peak Trail,
Franklin Lakes Trail, and Twin Lakes Trail.
NORTHERN REGION
LOCAL EXPERT
KEVIN ELLIOTT
U. S. FOR EST SERV ICE ,
S E Q UOI A NAT IONA L
FOREST & GIANT SEQUOIA
NAT IONA L MON U M E N T
K
evin has been a
forest supervisor for
the past 14 years. His
current assignments are
at the Sequoia National
Forest and Giant Sequoia
National Monument. After
three years as the forest
supervisor, Kevin says he
still comes to work every
morning re-energized,
knowing they have wonderful treasures to share and a
welcoming community that
passionately cares about
the forest.
BACKPACKING
(“Trekking,” to our guests from across the pond)
Hamilton Lakes Trail
Hamilton Lakes Trail is a 31 mile out-and-back trail that
leads you to some of the fi nest scenery and stunning lakes
in Sequoia National Park. This trail takes you past stunning
granite formations like Sugarbowl Dome, Angel Wings, and
Valhalla Towers, and ends at pristine Hamilton Lake—a
favorite backpack for locals—with excellent fi shing and
memorable vistas. Plan ahead to enjoy hot showers, hearty
meals, and the comfort of a tent cabin on the fi rst night at
Bearpaw Meadow High Sierra Camp.
The High Sierra Trail
The High Sierra Trail is a 61-mile point-to-point trail that
traverses the Sierra Nevadas between the big trees at the
Giant Forest and Mt. Whitney. The trail winds through
some of the most inspiring terrain the Sierra Nevadas have
to offer, including soaring peaks, glacial alpine lakes, and
plunging canyons. You’ll need to arrange a shuttle from one
side of the Sierras to the other, but the effort is well worth
it. This is a week-long trek you’ll never forget.
For more information visit:
nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/things2do.htm
www.fs.usda.gov/activity/sequoia/recreation/hiking
“My greatest assets are the
people that passionately
care about the Forest, the
Monument, and the communities they live in.” Kevin
feels that he and his more
than 400 Forest personnel
are not just forest service
employees, “We’re your
neighbors, your co-workers,
and your friends.”
Kevin believes that our
national forests are an irreplaceable part of American
heritage, providing a wide
variety of ecological, economic, and social benefits.
“The Sequoia National
Forest and Giant Sequoia
National Monument provide
an immense array of
resources and benefits that
are highly prized by many
Americans and international travelers alike.”
INTO THE SEQUOIAS
Kings River, Sequoia National Park
MAPS OF TULARE COUNTY
AND THE SEQUOIAS
GETTING TO THE SEQUOIAS:
Just miles off of California’s Highway 99, you’ll escape the
concrete jungles and enter a world of pristine beauty.
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tunning agriculture rests along
hillsides with a jawdropping backdrop
of the majestic Sierra Nevadas. Tulare
County is centrally located within 75
miles of three airports: Visalia, Fresno,
and Bakersfield.
A commuter airline serves the Visalia
Airport, which also houses a number of
air charter services and private airplanes.
Amtrak and Greyhound are also great
modes of transportation to the Sequoia
Region, dropping and picking up at the
Visalia Transit Center, right in the heart
of Downtown Visalia.
Relax aboard the Sequoia Shuttle from
Downtown Visalia, Exeter, or Three
Rivers for an unforgettable trek to
Sequoia National Park, or take a hike into
Sequoia National Forest just miles from
Porterville’s and Springville’s city centers.
MILEAGE CHART TO THE SEQUOIAS
From YOSEMITE
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MAP COURTESY OF WYNDHAM VISALIA
M-99
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Explore the Sequoias in the saddle like a true
pioneer. Enjoy single and multi-day guided
rides offered by stables located at Big Meadow
Corral in Sequoia National Forest, as well as
Grant Grove and Cedar Grove within Kings
Canyon National Park and at Balch Park, Tulare
County. Horseback rides are also available
for trips to Bearpaw High Sierra Camp.
visitsequoia/horseback-riding
Bringing your own horse? No problem! Bring
them up and make your own adventure. Check
with the Hume Lake Ranger District or the
National Park Service for information on horsefriendly trails, as well as permit requirements.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Mountain biking is allowed on all forest
roads in Sequoia National Forest and on some
designated trails. Every road and trail is
different, and many within the forest may be
quite technical due to terrain and rocks. Here
are a couple areas you can turn your pedals:
The Hume Lake area has a number of biking
opportunities and one of them is to bike Forest
Service Road 13S05. Along this trail, you
will travel through Giant Sequoia groves and
encounter stunning views into Kings Canyon
National Park. Follow 13S05 for around eight
miles until the road fi zzles out. Turn around
anytime and follow the same route back. Some
portions of the road can be quite technical
due to steep rocky terrain, but you can look
forward to a dip in Hume Lake at the end of
your ride.
The Converse Basin is crisscrossed with
unmaintained logging and mining roads that
wind through a Giant Sequoia grove and offer
some great vistas. Take Highway 180 towards
Cedar Grove and follow the signs toward the
Chicago Stump and Converse Basin.
For more information on recreational activities,
visit the following sites:
www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/sequoia/recreation
NORTHERN REGION
WATER ACTIVITIES
There are plenty of opportunities for water
recreation in the area, including whitewater
rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming.
Whitewater opportunities are seasonal on
the wild Kaweah and Kings rivers, as they are
not dammed until lower elevations. Serious
kayakers will fi nd these rivers technically
challenging and rewarding. These runs
are appropriate for experienced and expert
kayakers only. Watercraft use is restricted
within Kings Canyon National Park, but is
permitted in Sequoia National Forest.
Hume Lake is a fantastic place for all flat
water activities, including kayaking, canoeing,
stand up boards, and swimming. Kayaks and
canoes can be rented at the lake.
wade in a calm, wide pool. Call ahead for more
information or stop at a park visitor center:
scouting the river is not enough—you won’t be
able to see dangerous currents.
ROCK CLIMBING
Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon
National Park have some of the best climbing
in California. Much of the rock in the region is
similar in quality to that found in Yosemite, but
without the crowds and pressure. Most climbs
require at least a day’s hike in, including Angel
Wings, a majestic granite monolith with an
1800 ft. granite face, 18 miles down the High
Sierra Trail. For more information on rock
climbing, visit nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/
rockclimb.htm.
Swimming can be enjoyed almost anywhere
along the rivers, with plenty of opportunities to
plunge into deep pools from the rocks above,
slide down natural granite waterslides, or just
NORTHERN REGION
Cabin at Sequoia High Sierra Camp
Relaxation
Want to put your feet up and enjoy the scenery with all the comforts
of home? Or maybe you’ve had your fill of adventure and are ready for
rest and recuperation? We’ve got you covered! Stay in a lodge or rent a
rustic cabin, and you’ll probably want to bring a good book.
SILVER CITY
MOUNTAIN RESORT
This true getaway is just minutes from Mineral
King for those who want to unplug and
unwind. This historic mountain settlement is
off the grid and generates its own power for 10
hours a day. At 10 p.m. the lights go out and
the lanterns are lit. A variety of chalets and
family cabins with full kitchens are available to
suit any need. The restaurant serves breakfast,
lunch, and a dinner, and a store is available for
your convenience. Guided hikes and fly fi shing
trips into Mineral King by local experts are
also available. SilverCityResort.com
JOHN MUIR LODGE
Nestled in the midst of Grant Grove Village,
surrounded by towering sequoias, and just a
quick walk from the General Grant Tree, the
lodge has provided an authentic Kings Canyon
experience for two decades. But as of late
2014, even longtime loyalists can get a new
perspective on the year-round destination,
courtesy of a comprehensive renovation. The
36-room lodge has maintained its classically
comfortable style through the $400,000+
update. Guests can now enjoy everything from
new soft goods, like carpeting and bedding,
to fresh furniture, like lounge chairs and
headboards. In keeping with concessionaire
Delaware North’s GreenPath philosophy,
materials including furniture, carpeting, fabric,
and blinds are sustainably sourced from
materials like reclaimed wood and “green”
textiles. VisitSequoia.com
WUKSACHI LODGE
Sequoia National Park’s newest and most
modern hotel accommodation, this lodge has
spacious rooms, a full service restaurant, and
a retail and ski shop located in its impressive
stone and cedar lodge. It is open year-round.
VisitSequoia.com/lodging
MONTECITO
SEQUOIA LODGE
Located off the General’s Scenic Highway, just
minutes from the Giant Forest, the Montecito
NORTHERN REGION
Lodge at Sequoia High Sierra Camp
Sequoia Lodge has cabins and lodge rooms
available. Set on a private lake, enjoy
swimming and paddling, or soak in a hot tub.
Meals are provided, so you can just relax and
enjoy the scenery. MontecitoSequoia.com
CEDAR GROVE VILLAGE
Located in the heart of Kings Canyon National
Park at Cedar Grove Village, this lodge is the
perfect basecamp for exploring the canyon.
Nestled on the banks of the powerful Kings
River, the lodge offers 21 cozy rooms, a snack
bar, a general store, and laundry facilities to
keep you spoiled with all the amenities of
home, while you take in the grandeur of this
deep glaciated canyon. Cedar Grove is a 35
mile drive through the Sequoia National Forest
from Grant Grove Village.
STONY CREEK LODGE
Located in the Giant Sequoia National
Monument between Sequoia and Kings
Canyon National Parks, Stony Creek is a great
location for guests to explore the area. This
small rustic lodge offers 11 rooms with private
baths, and has a snack bar, market, and gas
station on-site.
SEQUOIA HIGH
SIERRA CAMP
This is the perfect place to get a taste of
the backcountry without having to rough it.
You will discover 32 luxurious tent cabins
overlooking Kings Canyon after a short
mile-long hike through stands of Red Fir
and Lodgepole Pine. Wake up to a hearty
breakfast buffet and get a picnic lunch to
enjoy later whether you’re on a trail, fi shing
a stream, or reading a book at camp. Enjoy a
five course dinner prepared by the camp chef,
and retire to a comfortable bed in your private
tent cabin suite whenever you please.
SequoiaHighSierraCamp.com
BEARPAW HIGH
SIERRA CAMP
A rustic tent cabin camp located 11.5 miles
down the High Sierra Trail, deep into the
Sequoia National Park backcountry. Bearpaw
offers six tent cabins perched atop a granite
saddle overlooking the Great Western Divide.
A generous home-style breakfast and dinner
are served daily, so you’ll have all the energy
you need to explore some of the fi nest alpine
terrain in the Sierra Nevadas.
VisitSequoia.com/bearpaw.
CLOSER TO
CIVILIZATION
If you like to be a little closer to civilization,
Three Rivers is just down the hill, and offers
quiet, riverside getaways and lodging. An
abundance of lodging and fi ne dining are also
available in Exeter and Visalia, just under an
hour drive from Sequoia National Park.
NORTHERN REGION
NORTHERN REGION
Winter Recreation
Explore some of the most gorgeous snowy terrain in the world, and be
inspired by the majesty of snowcapped Giant Sequoias. Cross-country
skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding can all be enjoyed within the Sequoia
and Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia National Forest, and Giant
Sequoia National Monument.
GRANT GROVE &
WUKSACHI LODGE
Grant Grove and Wuksachi Lodge include great
snow play areas and also offer ski and shoe
rentals. Free ranger-guided snowshoe tours
are available (weather permitting). Wolverton
Meadow is a fantastic area for sledding, and is
also the winter trailhead for cross-country ski
and snowshoe excursions to Pear Lake Ski Hut.
PEAR LAKE WINTER HUT
Pear Lake Ski Hut is reachable only by a steep
six-mile trail. This advanced ski/snowshoe
trail offers a chance to explore the pristine
wilderness of the Sierra Nevadas during winter.
The hut sleeps 10, and it is heated by a wood
pellet stove. Reservations required.
Snowmobilers will fi nd their paradise within
the Sequoia National Forest at the Cherry Gap,
Big Meadow, and Millwood winter trailheads.
Plow through the snow among the Giant
Sequoias, and savor the breathtaking scenery
of the High Sierras in winter. Make sure to
check regulations and stay on designated trails.
Sorry, no boondocking allowed.
For more information on winter recreation, visit:
THE
SOUTHERN
SEQUOIA
REGION
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread,
places to play in and pray in, where nature may
heal and give strength to body and soul alike.”
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Maggie Lakes, Sequoia National Park
This area is comprised of the southern regions of the Sequoia National
Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, and four wilderness
areas, including Golden Trout Wilderness and Domeland Wilderness,
which make this area one of the most geographically diverse and
remote in the country.
F
rom rolling foothills in the west, into majestic Giant Sequoia groves, across high mountain
peaks, steep river valleys and alpine lakes, and into high desert in the east, this area is a
paradise for adventure, exploration, and gratification.
POPULAR ATTRACTIONS
The Trail of 100 Giants, Dome
Rock, Bald Mountain Lookout,
Balch Park and Mountain Home
Demonstration State Forest
The Trail of 100 Giants is a paved, fully
accessible path that saunters through a noble
stand of Giant Sequoias, some of which are up
to 1,500 years old. Walk atop a fallen giant and
gain a true appreciation for the size of these
grand trees.
Dome Rock - walk on top of this granite
monolith and admire the view. It is accessible
to all ages and just off the Western Divide
Highway, but be careful on top, there is no
railing and it’s a 400 foot drop to the valley
below.
Demonstration State Forest collectively
make up some of the largest old growth Giant
Sequoia groves in existence, containing more
than 2,000 old growth trees. Hike, bike, fi sh,
swim, and camp under the Giant Sequoias in
these unique forested areas.
Bald Mountain Lookout provides a stunning
360-degree view of the entire southern Sierra,
with views of Mt. Whitney and the granite
crags of the Domeland. This mountain is a
unique botanical island boasting over 100
different species of plant life, including five
species of pine trees, two fi r species, and the
Western Juniper.
The Camper
Demonstration State Forest taken together,
are a camper’s paradise. Camp in the shade
of some of the fi nest giant trees on Earth, and
make your trip complete with some excellent
fi shing opportunities. Well stocked ponds and
the Middle Fork of the Tule River are just
steps away from your campsite. Numerous
campgrounds are available on a fi rst-come
basis. Located up Balch Park Road off of Hwy.
190.
Belknap Campground is nestled within the
Camp Nelson community on the banks of the
South Middle Fork of the Tule River. Enjoy
camping under the Giant Sequoias with some
great fi shing and hiking at your fi ngertips.
Just up the road from Belknap is Quaking
Aspen Campground located just off the
highway. Situated just minutes away from
many attractions, this is an ideal basecamp for
exploring the Sequoia National Forest. Camp
in style and reserve one of the yurts located in
the campground.
Camping opportunities are almost limitless
within the Sequoia National Forest. Many
improved campgrounds are available and
dispersed camping is widely permitted. For
a complete list of campgrounds and camping
regulations, visit: recreation.gov or fs.usda.
gov/main/sequoia
The Adventurer
Lucky you! You have stumbled upon one of
the most exciting natural playgrounds in the
world, with over a million acres for fi shing,
hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, rock
climbing, biking, whitewater, and OHV riding.
HIKING & TRAIL
RUNNING
Dozens upon dozens of day hikes are possible in
this vast wilderness, which contains hundreds
of miles of trails. Here are a couple favorites:
Freeman Creek Trail – saunter through one
of the largest Giant Sequoia groves with more
than 800 trees over 10 feet in diameter. Six
miles round-trip. To reach this area, take Lloyd
Meadow Road from Johnsondale.
The Needles Lookout Trail is a five-mile hike
out-and-back to Needles Ridge, a formation of
impressive granite spires. The lookout burned
down a few years ago, but the scenery is still
there. Enjoy views of Mt. Whitney, the Golden
Trout Wilderness, and the Kern River Valley.
BACKPACKING & FISHING
Maggie Lakes is a wonderful series of lakes
nestled in the cirques of Maggie Mountain.
Enjoy climbs to Maggie’s numerous peaks,
great fi shing, and pristine water. Leave out of
Summit Trailhead and follow the trail 9.3 miles
through numerous meadows and some great
vistas.
The Golden Trout Wilderness is named
after the elusive golden trout, native only to
this area of the Sierras. Backpack or horseback
ride into the Golden Trout Wilderness from
numerous trailheads with the earliest access
from Lloyd Meadows. Bring your fi shing pole
and fi sh to your heart’s content (of course,
a license is required and special restrictions
apply to anglers).
SOUTHERN REGION
The Domeland Wilderness is loaded with
awe-inspiring domes, spires, and crags rising
out of conifer forests. Domeland is perfect for
those seeking a remote and crowdless getaway.
Hike or ride horseback through shady forests
of pine and fi r down into Manter Meadow, the
largest meadow in the wilderness. Plus, with its
lower elevations, this wilderness is a pretty safe
bet in spring and fall, when snow still clings to
the high-mountain locales. Great fi shing, rock
climbing, and wildlife viewing are all available
in this road-less-travelled beauty.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Tulare County and its public lands in the High
Sierras and foothills offer an abundance of back
country roads and scenic trails that are perfect
for an hour, day, week, or month in the saddle.
Riders can bring their own horses to explore
the area, or they can choose from authorized
outfitters who offer a variety of trips deep into
the Sequoias. Facilities vary, so check with
the National Forest for specific details. Many
of these sites are located at or near trailheads
leading into the many wilderness areas—where
the only access is by riding or hiking.
For more outfitter information, visit:
goldentroutpacktrains.com or balchpark.com
For permits and regulations, check out:
www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia
MOUNTAIN BIKING
The Giant Sequoia National Monument is one
of the only places in the world
where you can bike along trails
through groves of Giant Sequoias
(and even ride through a tree). A
network of trails near Quaking
Aspen accommodates cyclists of
all experience levels. Bike rentals
and shuttle services are available
out of Camp Nelson to take cyclists directly to the trailheads.
SequoiaMountainAdventures.com
WATER
ACTIVITIES
The Kern River is one of the
best whitewater locations in
California. Whitewater rafting
and kayaking is popular along
the numerous Class IV and
V runs. Whitewater rafting
outfitters are available out
of Kernville. Experienced
kayakers only. Swimming is
popular among the numerous
forks of the Tule River and in
the Kern River, with plenty of
opportunities to plunge into
deep pools from the rocks
above, slide down natural
granite waterslides, or just
wade in a calm, wide pool.
Of course, extreme caution is
recommended when entering
any river as they can be deadly, so be smart
and make sure you know what you are getting
into by scouting the section of river you plan on
swimming and knowing your limitations.
ROCK CLIMBING
World class rock climbing can be found
throughout the Sequoia National Forest and
Giant Sequoia National Monument. The
Needles, Dome Rock, and Elephant Knoll offer
some of the best crack and face climbing in
the Sierras, without the crowds and easily
accessible. Check out Church Domes in the
Domeland Wilderness for a series of domes and
spires, and climb some well bolted routes.
climbing
OHV RIDING
There is no fi ner location for off highway
vehicle recreation in the Sierras than the Kern
Plateau within the Sequoia National Forest.
Riders of all levels are accommodated on this
network of over 300 miles of trails ranging in
elevation from 2500 –9900 feet. With easy access
to numerous OHV trailheads, nearby OHV
campgrounds, and excellent signage on trails,
this is the playground you’ve been searching
for. The Kern River Motor Vehicle Opportunity
Guide is an excellent publication that outlines
vehicle regulations and contains an excellent
map of the area. Download a PDF version here:
www.fs.usda.gov/main/sequoia/maps-pubs
F IN D US AT:
SOUTHERN REGION
Relaxation
Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy nature’s
symphony as the wind rushes through the
trees and water trickles down a mountain
stream. John Muir said it best, “Come to the
woods, for here is rest. There is no repose
like that of the green deep woods…Sleep
in forgetfulness of all ill. Of all the upness
accessible to mortals, there is no upness
comparable to the mountains.”
WAIT NO LONGER, COME
AND BE UPLIFTED.
Fully outfitted cabins and rooms are available
for rent in various mountain communities along
Hwy. 190 and the Western Divide Highway,
including Camp Nelson and Ponderosa.
Located amid numerous trails and attractions
with general stores nearby, don’t worry about
having to rough it, you’ll enjoy all the comforts
of home in the glory of this great forest.
The Sequoia National Forest also has cabins
available for rent at different locations
throughout the forest. Some have electricity
and are furnished, while others do not. Find
out more at:
camping-cabins
Combine the best experiences of tent camping
and cabin life; stay in a cozy yurt at Quaking
Aspen Campgrounds or Redwood
Meadow. Modeled after the ancient shelters
used by Central Asian nomads, these yurts will
insulate you from the elements and contain a
bunk bed and futon for comfy nights.
Winter Recreation
Break out the snow pants and insulated boots
and head up the hill. Quaking Aspen and the
Kern Plateau are fantastic areas for sledding,
snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and
snowmobiling.
Quaking Aspen Meadow is a popular
area for snow play, while a network of roads
nearby offer great cross-country skiing and
snowmobiling. Over snow vehicles are required
to stay on roads within the Giant Sequoia
National Monument. Visit the following
website for winter recreation maps:
ponderosaca.com/snow/SnowMaps
Kern Plateau is equally accommodating for
snowmobiles as it is for off-highway vehicles.
Over a dozen trails are open and well-marked
for over snow vehicles, and hundreds of miles
of trails and roads are open for snowshoeing
and cross-country skiing. For more information
on winter recreation in the Kern Plateau, visit:
wintersports
DESTINATION
WEDDINGS
From the serenity of Zumwalt Meadow to the humbling
Giant Sequoias of Lost Grove, Sequoia and Kings Canyon
National park is a wedding destination that will simply
take your breath away. With international airports in
Fresno, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, and a multitude of
accommodations and restaurants nearby, your loved ones
will not want to miss your nuptials. Start creating your dream
wedding by visiting. www.visitsequoia.com/weddings.aspx
and www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/permits.
Hillsdale
The Hercules Tree,
Mountain Home Grove
Tulare
Conveniently located off HWY 99!
Fairfield Inn
& Suites
1225 Hillman Street
559.686.4700
Best Western
Town & Country
1051 N. Blackstone St.
559.688.7537
Charter Inn
& Suites
1016 E. Prosperity
559.685.9500
Comfort Suites
559.687.1246
Quality Inn
1010 E. Prosperity Ave.
559.687.1246
La Quinta Inn
& Suites
1500 Cherry Ct.
559.685.8900
Hampton Inn
& Suites
1100 N. Cherry St.
559.686.8700
YOUR HOME FOR HEATHLAND GOLF
IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Located just 30 minutes south of Fresno
surrounded by mountain vistas, orchards
and vineyards is Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf
Club, a premium daily fee course open to
the public.
This 18-hole, 7,482 yard championship
golf course boasts one of the longest par
five holes in California measuring out at a
massive 653 yards. Our premium course
also features one of the largest practice
facilities west of the Rockies at 25 acres.
Ridge Creek course uses 100% recyled
water.
Ridge Creek offers a full Clubhouse, Three
Finger Jack’s with indoor and outdoor
seating.
3018 Ridge Creek Drive
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-2254
golfridgecreek.com
EXPERIENCE
TULARE
COUNTY
You came for the Sequoias, but our bounty might surprise you.
When wandering the grocery store aisles, do you ever stop to think about how all
this food is produced and placed with such ease at your fingertips? Well, chances
are a lot of the produce, dairy, and meat products you have purchased were grown
or raised right here in Tulare County. Tulare County is the top ag producing county
in the world, providing more than 83 countries with the staples of a healthy diet.
Home to the World Ag Expo and thought of as the agricultural capital of the world,
come see how we make America possible.
The industrious and hardworking people of this rich agricultural land invite you to
experience the “Bread Basket of the World.”
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“One shining morning, a landscape was displayed
that after all my wanderings still appears as the most
beautiful I have ever beheld. At my feet lay the Great
Central Valley of California, level and flowery, like a
lake of pure sunshine, forty or fifty miles wide, five
hundred miles long, one rich furred garden of yellow
Compositae. And from the eastern boundary of this
vast golden flower-bed rose the mighty Sierra…”
EXPERIENCE THE
BREAD BASKET
OF
THE
WORLD
As the heart of the most productive agricultural area in the
nation, the Sequoia region harvests more than 120 different
crops, and is the top dairy producer in the world.
I
n early spring, the
countryside is alive and
vibrant with blossoming fruit
trees and wildflowers, while
the sweet aroma of orange
blossoms fi lls the air. The
many processing, packing,
and cold storage facilities
supply markets around the
world with fresh produce.
Fall brings bright colors of
yellow corn stalks, pumpkin
patches, and gourd fields.
Leaves on the fruit trees and
vines turn variations of green,
gold, orange, and red.
Winter’s cool air helps
produce the sweetest oranges
in the world. Acres of ripe
navel oranges on dark green
trees appear to be decorated
for the holidays. Rolling
foothills, huge cattle ranches,
and the majestic peaks
of the snowcapped Sierra
Nevadas form a spectacular
background.
Fruit stands dot the country
roads from spring through
fall, and farmers’ markets
and taste tours are available
throughout the Central Valley.
The taste of just-picked
local produce is deliciously
unforgettable.
MCKELLAR
FAMILY FARMS
Nestled beneath the
foothills, this citrus farm
will really give you a feel for
what it’s like to live in an
agricultural oasis. This farm
is surrounded by fragrant
groves and has a story unlike
anyone else’s. Schedule a
farm tour and learn about
irrigation, production, and
grove maintenance, while
enjoying freshly picked
oranges. McKellar Family
Farms is home to the nation’s
ONLY Orange Grove Maze.
It’s just like a corn maze, but
with oranges! This 3.5 acre
maze winding through the
orange groves of McKellar
Family Farms isn’t easy.
Visitors will be given a map
at check-in and the rest is
up to them. The maze also
includes a game to play along
the way. Finish the game and
successfully make your way
out of the maze and receive
a prize. Entrance is $3.00
per person and reservations
are required in advance. The
maze operates seasonally,
March–October. Tours are
scheduled by appointment
only. Large groups are
welcome. Please inquire for
current pricing.
MckellarFamilyFarms.com
yourself. Purchase goodies in
the Shoppe, and indulge in
an ice cream treat. Call ahead
to check the schedule for
viewing the cheese-making,
as these times do vary.
BravoFarms.com
BRAVO FARMS
Visit Bravo Farms to taste
the valley the way the locals
do. Bravo Farms started as
a small gas station and cafe,
and over the years grew into
a mini “Knott’s Berry Farm,”
according to the LA Times.
Watch professionals make
hand-crafted cheese right
in front of you and proceed
through the tour to taste for
NAYLOR FAMILY
ORGANIC FARM
The Naylor Family Organic
Farm and Farm Stay add to
the agricultural ambiance
of the Central Valley. This
unique getaway and ‘farm
to fork’ experience is
patterned after European-
style farmstays where guests
are invited into the host
family’s home. Two spacious
bedrooms complete with
private baths are open for
guests, and breakfast is
prepared and served by the
Naylor’s each morning. The
couple has opened their
farm to tours and direct
sales of their delicious treeripened organic peaches and
nectarines, as well as other
varieties of stone fruit, while
in season. Visitors will learn
about organic farming, taste
juicy fruit, and get to hear
stories about the farm and
area history.
NaylorsOrganicFarmStay.com
AGRICULTURE
LOCAL AG EXPERT
JOHN ONETO
N AT U R A L LY N U T S
BATTLE MOUNTAIN VINEYARD
Battle Mountain Vineyard grows on a historic ranch in the
Sierra foothills, beneath towering granite peaks and Giant
Sequoias, at the edge of the Tule River. It is watered by
exceptionally pure spring water. The wine’s incomparable
terroir is a result of organically cultured vines growing where
nothing but oaks and meadow grasses have grown before.
BattleMountainVineyard.com
BARI OLIVE OIL
A family owned farm and mill located near Dinuba, Bari has
been producing award winning olive oils for over 75 years from
locally grown olives. Taste the fi nest olive oil California has
to offer at their on-site tasting room, which also offers olive
oil soaps, books, and gift crates. Learn all about the history,
production, and uses of olive oil from Bari’s knowledgeable
staff on an educational tour of their olive oil mill.
BariOliveOil.com
J
ohn and his family have
been farming in the
valley since the mid-1920s.
Since he was a child, he
loved farming and wanted
to stay in the industry.
Shortly after earning a
degree in ag science from
UC Davis, John branched
out into the nut processing
industry.
John has now been processing nuts for more than
20 years, and he estimates
he has processed over two
billion pounds of nuts. He
co-developed the pistachio
roasting technique that
is the industry standard
today.
Nineteen years ago, John
opened Naturally Nuts, a
retail store featuring an
array of products from the
area. “There is an agricultural abundance right
here on a scale you can’t
imagine,” John shares.
“I opened the store so
we could share this with
others.”
John is also passionate
about educating visitors
on just about “all things
ag,” from holding demonstrations on nut butter
production to coordinating
“blossom trail” tours to
different farms in the area,
showcasing various crops.
When asked what it is
about this area he likes
best, John states, “I love
this valley. On a clear day,
my view of the snowcapped Sierra Nevadas will
make your heart soar.”
ROSA BROTHERS MILK COMPANY
Rosa Brothers Milk Company is a family-owned creamery
located in Tulare. You get to see the milk bottling and ice
cream making process, and have the opportunity to purchase
the freshest milk and ice cream in the Valley, as well as other
local treats. RosaBrothers.com
AGRICULTURE
FARMERS MARKETS
& STREET FAIRS OF
TULARE COUNTY
VISALIA: MAY-OCT, Thursdays at 5 p.m.,
corner of Church & Main in Downtown; yearround Saturdays at 8 a.m., corner of Caldwell
& Mooney
Sequoia Sightseeing Tours
offers daily tours of the
largest trees on earth & deepest canyon
in the United States.
LINDSAY: MAR-NOV, Fridays at 5:30 p.m.,
at Sweetbriar Plaza
DINUBA: MAY-OCT, Mondays at 5 p.m.,
corner of South L & Ventura
TULARE: MAY-AUG, Tuesdays 5-8 p.m.,
at Retherford Street. For more info, call Tulare
Downtown Association at (559) 685-2350
WOODLAKE: MAY-NOV, Wednesdays
at 5-9p.m., corner of Magnolia & Antelope
Streets
FARMERSVILLE: MAY-SEPT, Thursdays
at 3 p.m., at 147 E. Front Street
SPRINGVILLE:
First Saturday at 8-11:30 a.m.,
at Springville Ranch
THREE RIVERS:
Thursdays & Fridays 12-6 p.m.,
Saturdays & Sundays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Mondays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Sage Roots,
41763 Sierra Drive at Unit A.
Daily Departures from
Three Rivers
& Wuksachi Lodge
in Sequoia National Park
www.sequoiatours.com • 559.561.4189
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY
OF
THE
VALLEY
From the rolling, grassy foothills dotted with mighty
oak trees to the fertile valley floor, there is plenty to
see and do for every nature lover.
perennial crops, an aquatic
garden, a rock garden, and
roses, roses, and more roses.
CityOfWoodlake.com.
KAWEAH OAKS
PRESERVE
BRAVO LAKE
BOTANICAL
GARDENS
This 10-acre facility in
Woodlake features an
“agricultural theme”
characteristic of the Central
Valley’s farming region and
heritage; the fi rst garden
of its kind in California.
With more than one mile of
gardens to explore, visitors
can stroll, bike, or wheelchair
through the lavish gardens.
Be sure to give yourself
enough time, because you
won’t want to miss the citrus,
exotic fruits orchard, a nut
orchard, several annual and
This 322-acre preserve
protects one of the last
remaining Valley Oak riparian
forests in California. Visitors
can enter a timeless oasis
that showcases what this
region looked like more than
200 years ago when Valley
Oaks carpeted the length
of the Central Valley. Take
a trail hike past Himalayan
blackberries and rare native
plant species, while being
serenaded by dozens of
local bird species and other
wildlife. Feel adventurous?
Perhaps you’ll spot a gray
fox, a great horned owl, or
even a Nuttall’s woodpecker.
Four self-guided nature paths
allow sightseers to explore a
simpler time, and experience
the sights and sounds that
greeted Native Americans
and early settlers when they
came to this area.
SequoiaRiverlands.org
MOONEY
GROVE PARK
Donned with enormous oak
trees that Visalia has worked
hard to preserve and protect,
Mooney Grove Park is the
perfect place for a family
picnic or a game of disc golf.
Surround yourself with nature
and enjoy walking around
the park grounds. Visit the
lagoon, take a look at the
historical statue, “End of the
Trail,” or wander around the
Tulare County Museum of
Farm Labor and Agriculture.
VisitVisalia.org.
Open daily from fall and into
spring, and weekends-only
during the summer due to fi re
danger.
SequoiaRiverLands.org
DRY CREEK
PRESERVE
The fi rst example of an
ecologically-based aggregate
mine reclamation in Tulare
County, this fully restored
152-acre nature preserve,
provides critical habitat for
an increasing amount of
resident and migratory birds,
and supports native species
such as the great blue heron,
the bald eagle, and mule
deer. When spring arrives,
the preserve welcomes
visitors with a stunning
display of wildflowers.
Located just outside of Lemon
Cove a short distance off
Hwy. 198, don’t miss a great
opportunity to stretch your
legs and enjoy the scenery.
trail, lined with interpretive
stations, or observe the
sandhill cranes roosting in
the wetlands from September
to January, where more than
6,000 have been spotted at
one time.
fws.gov/kern/refuges/pixley
LAKE KAWEAH
PIXLEY
WILDLIFE
REFUGE
As home to more than a
dozen species of mammals
and reptiles, and habitat for
waterfowl and grassland bird
species, this refuge is the
perfect place to watch nature
come alive. Take a relaxing
walk along the 1.5 mile
Lake Kaweah is located
on the Kaweah River near
Lemon Cove and the town
of Three Rivers. At normal
levels, it has a surface area
of three square miles. It
is in the foothills below
Sequoia National Park and
the Sierra Nevada range. High
mountains provide a beautiful
background for fi shing and
boating at this popular
recreation area, located on
the main southern route into
Sequoia and Kings Canyon
National Parks. For more
information, and camping
reservations, visit
Recreation.gov.
EXPERIENCE
HISTORY &
HERITAGE
Tulare County is rich with history. When it was established in 1852,
the early settlers found a wild and beautiful land with great potential.
T
he high country provided
water, timber, and a place
to escape the summer heat.
The valley floor provided
abundant game and rich soil
for crops and cattle grazing;
all the ingredients to start a
new life. Since its beginning,
the county has witnessed so
much history, including the
arrival of the railroad, mining
of precious metals, discovery
of the Giant Sequoia
trees, and proliferation of
irrigation canals; all coming
together to create an
amazing countywide history
classroom.
We invite you to visit
our historic treasures,
including:
THARP LOG
In 1858, Tulare County settler
Hale Tharp visited the Giant
Sequoias in what is now
called Giant Forest within
Sequoia National Park. In
Log Meadow, you can see a
fallen Giant Sequoia that was
hollowed out and made into
living quarters. The name
“Tharp” can be seen carved
into it.
CHARTER OAK
About seven miles east of
Visalia stands a large Valley
Oak tree that, according to
legend, was used as shade
for the fi rst voters in Tulare
County. The election was held
on July 10, 1852, and rather
than vote in John Wood’s
cabin, officials moved the
polling place under this tree
to escape the heat.
TAILHOLT
HOSPITAL ROCK
The foothills of Tulare County
are dotted with many sites
containing Native American
rock art. Hospital Rock is
an overhanging boulder in
Sequoia National Park that
served as a hospital for
some early area inhabitants.
It contains nice examples
of pictographs dating back
thousands of years.
This old gold mining
community is now a ghost
town with little evidence
to show for its active past.
The gold mining camp,
later called White River,
began about 1856 and
has two cemeteries—one
called Boot Hill—where the
remains of the community’s
ruffians lie today. For more
information, visit: ohp.parks.
ca.gov/?page _ id=21533
KAWEAH POST
OFFICE
In 1910, a little post office
was built in the Kaweah
settlement near what is now
Three Rivers. About 10’ by
12’ in total size, this rustic
building is one of the smaller
operating post offices in the
Unites States. It continues
to serve the community, and
its beginning can be traced
to the Kaweah colonists who
lived in a utopian community
nearby.
COLONEL
ALLENSWORTH
STATE
HISTORIC PARK
In 1908, a group of African
Americans, led by Colonel
Allen Allensworth, founded
a town that would combine
pride of ownership, equality
of opportunity, and high
ideals. Today, the California
Department of Parks &
Recreation is committed
annual rededication and Old
Time Jubilee.
Parks.ca.gov/?page _ id=583
PORTERVILLE
HISTORICAL
MUSEUM
to the town’s renaissance
as a living example of the
American spirit. A modest
but growing assemblage of
restored and reconstructed
buildings marks the location
of Colonel Allensworth State
Historic Park. A schoolhouse,
a Baptist church, businesses,
homes, a hotel, a library,
and various other structures
symbolize the rebirth of
one man’s dream of an
independent, democratic
town where African
Americans could live in
control of their own destiny.
Special events include an
Housed in the old Southern
Pacific depot, the museum
is a historical walk through
time, containing some of
the region’s fi nest examples
of Yokuts and other
American Indian artifacts.
These items were used
by the fi rst pioneers and
settlers to the region, and
HISTORY & HERITAGE
snapshots of various time
periods throughout the
past 100 years. A large oil
painting of a stagecoach by
a Porterville High School
student dominates the main
room. The sizable collection
of decorative arts and crafts
include china, dolls, quilts,
and more.
PortervilleMuseum.org
LINDSAY
MUSEUM &
GALLERY
The Lindsay Museum &
Gallery is dedicated to the
collection, preservation, and
interpretation of Lindsay’s
rich cultural arts and history.
You can view their Facebook
or Twitter page to see current
and upcoming exhibits and
events.
National Historical Registry
of Old Houses and in the
National Register of Historic
Places.
ci.porterville.ca.us
TULARE
HISTORICAL
MUSEUM
Founded in 1985, the
Tulare Historical Museum
has been preserving and
showcasing the history of
Tulare since its inception.
As you stroll through the
halls of the museum, you
will fi nd pieces that convey
the agricultural heritage –
especially dairy – that built
the community of Tulare.
TulareHistoricalMuseum.org
EXETER
HISTORICAL
MUSEUM
From sports figures to
outlaws, the Exeter Historical
Museum, at the corner of
Pine and B streets, draws
history buffs to its inviting
displays. The interactive
museum, complete with flat
screen televisions showing
historic photographs and
video, is staffed by volunteer
docents every weekend, Sat.,
10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.4 p.m.. The museum invites
the public to tour its varied
exhibits highlighting the
people, places, and events in
Exeter, Lemon Cove, Yokohl
Valley, and Mineral King.
ExeterHistoricalMuseum.com
ZALUD HOUSE
A nostalgic glimpse into
the past, the Zalud House
was built in 1891 and is one
of the few houses of that
era that has not undergone
remodeling. From the time
the house was built, only
the Zalud family lived in
the home, and it’s now one
of the few museums in the
nation furnished entirely with
the owner’s possessions.
Visitors can also sign up
for “paranormal” tours to
get a unique account of
this historic property. The
Zalud House is listed in the
VISALIA
HISTORICAL
WALKING TOUR
Take this self-guided
45-minute stroll through
old downtown Visalia for
a history lesson and some
good exercise. Along the way,
you’ll discover old churches,
the little white schoolhouse,
early hotels, and the famous
Fort Visalia. VisitVisalia.org
ANTIQUE FARM
EQUIPMENT
MUSEUM
This museum pays tribute
to past generations of
California farmers and
dairymen, showing the tools
and technology they used to
create a garden from a desert.
By today’s standards, the
early settlers used fairly
primitive equipment. Horsedrawn farm tools, fully-
restored antique tractors,
steam-driven harvesters, oldfashioned milking machines,
a collection of barbed wire,
and homemaker’s tools are
on display. There is even a
restored 1920s crop duster
airplane. The museum is
easily accessible to all adults
and children, and can be
found at the International
Agri-Center. Self-guided tours
are as simple as reading the
printed descriptions that tell
the story of each piece on
display. VisitVisalia.org
HERITAGE
SQUARE
The White House is a 1912
Dinuba family home (which
was later used to house
teachers after WWII and
the Depot Museum) and the
Southern Pacific Railroad
office built in 1888 (when the
railroad extended its route
from Fresno to Visalia and
used by SPR until 1978) are
two of the structures that
house cultural and historic
artifacts of the Alta District
(northeast Tulare County).
The Rutan Brothers Aviation
Exhibit and Rose Ann Vuich’s
parade car (California’s
fi rst female Senator), are
among the collections
that tell the story of the
Alta District by blending
history, culture, and art.
AltaDistrictHistoricalSociety.
org
THREE RIVERS
HISTORICAL
MUSEUM
The Native American
village is a permanent
outdoor exhibit consisting
of a summer home, a winter
home, and an acorn granary
on a raised platform. Built
by Johnny Sartuche, his
father, Eddie Sartuche, and
his brother, Gary Sartuche,
in 2011, the village is located
adjacent to historic bedrock
mortars and pestles, on
the grounds of the Three
Rivers Historical Museum.
Inside, the museum displays
Yokuts Indian artifacts,
including an infant’s cradle,
musical instruments, cooking
implements, and decorative
baskets. 3RMuseum.org
HISTORY & HERITAGE
THE TULARE
COUNTY
MUSEUM
Nestled in the oak preserve
at Mooney Grove Park
in Visalia, the museum
houses the largest Native
American basket collection in
California, as well as artifacts
of the pioneer era, agriculture
equipment, and many other
treasures that tell the history
of Tulare County. The newest
addition to the museum is the
Farm Labor and Agriculture
Museum, which recognizes
the contributions of Tulare
County’s diverse array
of cultural groups to the
agricultural industry.
tularecountyhistoricalsociety.
org
THE TULE
RIVER
HISTORICAL
MUSEUM
The Tule River Historical
Museum houses the fi rst
residence to be built in
Springville, the Murphy
House, along with early
farming, mining, and logging
equipment, photographs,
diaries, and early recordings.
The Murphy House was
disassembled and stored for
years until a site was created
for the Museum. Then it was
reassembled on the Museum
grounds and appointed
with authentic old-time
furnishings, including linens
and dishes. On the fi rst
Sunday in December, the
Tule River Historical Society
holds an open house where
visitors are treated to old
time craft demonstrations
like weaving, forging, dutch
oven cooking, and guided
tours of the Museum. The
Museum is located just south
of Springville and is entered
through the Rodeo Grounds.
Interested in learning
more about the treasures
of Tulare County?
There are dozens of
intriguing places, including
natural lands, farms, ranches,
buildings, cultural and
historical sites, and markers
of significant locations in
Tulare County, that are
officially conserved—or
ought to be—and are open
to the public, at least some
of the time. We invite you
to discover, explore, and
celebrate Tulare County’s
unique and enduring legacy
of land and people at:
TulareCountyTreasures.org.
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PHOTO: JOHN GREENING
FUN FOR
THE WHOLE
FAMILY
Entertainment, no matter what you fancy.
Athletic venues, rodeos, gaming, fairgrounds, golf, and baseball.
MCDERMONT
FIELD HOUSE
McDermont Field House is a
renovated sports facility that
was originally an abandoned
orange packinghouse.
The entire facility houses
172,000 sq. feet of extreme
fun, sports, and family
entertainment. The facility
offers two basketball courts,
two indoor soccer fields,
fitness center, an indoor skate
park, a 50-foot high rock
climbing wall, indoor surfi ng,
arcades, and the world’s
largest laser tag basement.
McDermont Field House is
also equipped to host musical
acts and concerts. As a venue,
McDermont Field House is
able to support car shows,
dances, and other exhibitions.
Come experience the Central
Valley’s state-of-the-art sport
and recreation facility.
McDermontFieldhouse.com
EAGLE
MOUNTAIN
CASINO
Eagle Mountain Casino is a
full service casino that offers
nearly 1,300 of the newest
slots, table games, poker,
great dining, and top name
entertainment. Enjoy excellent
dining in the Forest Buffet,
offering home style food and
desserts baked fresh daily.
Plus, enjoy succulent steak,
chicken, and fi sh dishes in
The River Steakhouse. For top
name entertainment, Eagle
Mountain Casino is your
choice all year round. See the
best in country music, rock,
and comedy, with names
like LeAnn Rimes, Gary
Allan, and Carlos Mencia.
Eagle Mountain Casino
is always your best bet.
EagleMtnCasino.com
PORTERVILLE
FAIRGROUNDS
Constructed in 2011, the new
Porterville Fairgrounds boast
one of the largest covered
arenas in California and
largest indoor party venues
in the area. The fair runs five
days, opening the Wednesday
following Mother’s Day each
year. Free entertainment,
livestock, great food, and
amusements makes the
annual Fair one of the best
ways to get acquainted with
the true American way of life.
PortervilleFair.com
ENTERTAINMENT
TULARE FAIRGROUNDS
The Tulare County Fairgrounds is one
of the premier event destinations in the
California Central Valley, hosting well
over 300 events annually. With 68 acres of
beautiful multi-purpose space, including
both indoor and outdoor settings, the
fairgrounds is a perfect spot for gathering,
fun, and celebration. Watch the facility
come alive during the annual Tulare
County Fair in September. TCFair.org
WORLD CLASS RODEOS
Saddle up for these events that bring out
the cowboy in all of us. There are quite a
few rodeos held every year in the foothills
of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. From
Springville’s rodeo on the 4th weekend in
April, to Woodlake’s Mother’s Day weekend
in May, to Tule River Tribe’s in mid-June.
Along with various other equestrian events
throughout the year, you’re sure to fi nd the
perfect event to see the Best in the West.
RAWHIDE
RECREATION PARK
Rawhide baseball is the perfect opportunity
to experience “America’s Greatest Pastime.”
Visalia is home to Visalia Rawhide, a minor
league team, and you’ll love watching one
of their games. Head over to Recreation
Ballpark, grab your peanuts and Cracker
Jacks, and settle yourself into a seat. A
night with Visalia Rawhide is a defi nite
crowd pleaser. RawhideBaseball.com
ENTERTAINMENT
GOLF
A couple of our courses
merit honorable mention.
Ridge Creek in Dinuba
features one of the largest
driving ranges west of
the Rockies on their
beautiful heathland golf
course that will make our
friends from across the
pond feel right at home.
If you’re looking for a
game with a view, River
Island Country Club is
nestled in the foothills
right below the entrance
to Sequoia National
Forest. At Valley Oaks
Golf Course in Visalia,
you can not only enjoy a
quiet game on a beautiful
course, but you can also
try out FootGolf – a
fusion of golf and soccer
(or “football”). In this fun
twist, players use soccer
balls on a traditional
golf course with 21-inch
diameter cups.
EXPERIENCE THE
ARTS
From murals and art galleries, to the performing arts,
and a well-established symphony, Tulare County is home to an evergrowing
fine arts community that appeals to all walks of life and contributes to its
unique culture.
MURALS
Following the citrus freeze
of 1990, Exeter’s downtown
began to look more like a
ghost town. Things seemed
to get worse when one
of the downtown’s most
recognizable and historic
buildings, the old Mixter
Pharmacy, burned down in
1991. Like a Phoenix rising
from the ashes, Exeter
decided to reinvest in itself
and reinvent its downtown
in 1996. Inspired by a small
town in Canada that used
murals to promote tourism
after the lumber industry
left town, Exeter decided to
convert the burned out lot
to a downtown Mixter Park
(named after the historic
building) and painted a mural
paying homage to Exeter’s
citrus industry.
Today, Exeter’s downtown
is thriving again thanks to
the ongoing mural program.
Exeter’s 31 murals create
an outdoor art gallery that
displays the pioneering
businesses, Native American
heritage, and scenes of
local life of years gone by.
ExeterMurals.com
You can also see murals
throughout Tulare County,
as most of the communities
boast beautiful murals
featuring local and nationally
known artists.
THE ARTS
COURTHOUSE
GALLERY
OF THE ARTS
Stepping into Exeter’s
Courthouse Gallery of the
Arts, visitors are welcomed
warmly by docents and
ushered into one of the most
respected art galleries in
the county. With exhibits
changing every three months,
hang space at the gallery
has become coveted real
estate. Artists throughout the
San Joaquin Valley and the
state have exhibited in the
facility’s eight year history,
representing a myriad of
art forms, such as painting,
sculpture, fi ber arts, and
photography. The Courthouse
Gallery is open Saturday
interactive scientific, cultural,
and educational exhibits for
children and the whole family.
ImagineU also organizes
and hosts a wide variety
of children’s events, crafts,
camps and group visits.
ImagineUMuseum.org
FOX THEATER
10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday
12 p.m. - 4 p.m..
ExeterHistoricalMuseum.com
IMAGINEU
This multicultural learning
center provides a safe and
fun environment fi lled with
Enjoy a night of entertainment
at Visalia’s Fox Theater. The
theater’s downtown location
is perfect if you’re looking
for a night of dinner and
entertainment. After enjoying
a nice dinner at one of the
numerous restaurants within
walking distance, head over
to the Fox Theater for some
live entertainment and fun.
FoxVisalia.org
THE ARTS
BARN THEATER
At over 60 years of existence,
the Barn Theater is
California’s longest running
community theater. Each
season includes a variety of
shows providing live, on-stage
theater entertainment.
BarnTheater.Porterville.com
ENCORE
THEATRE
Encore Theatre Company
is celebrating 36 years of
community theater in Tulare,
California. With performances
of comedies, melodramas,
and satires, Encore Theatre
appeals to the young and old
alike.
TulareEncoreTheatre.org
ICE HOUSE
THEATRE
The Visalia Community
Players have been performing
for over 56 years, with the
past 36 years at the Ice House
Theatre. Each season, the
all-volunteer Players present a
mix of plays and musicals for
the local community.
VisaliaPlayers.org
TULARE
COUNTY
SYMPHONY
The Tulare County Symphony
was founded in 1959 in the
backyard of Tulare resident,
Pat Hillman. Their fi rst
music director, Robert Cole,
was then teaching at Tulare
Union High School. For the
past 55 seasons, it has been
the mission of the Tulare
County Symphony to provide a
symphony orchestra to Tulare
County to promote and foster
appreciation of symphonic
music, to further adult
participation in creative music
activity, and to promote the
education and development of
young musicians. The current
orchestra is composed of
seventy or so local musicians.
Under current Music Director,
Dr. Bruce Kiesling, who is
also Conductor of the Youth
Orchestra of Los Angeles and
a composer of music for fi lms,
the symphony performs at the
beautifully restored Visalia
Fox Theater.
TulareCountySymphony.com
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THE ARTS
ARTS
CONSORTIUM
The destination for all
things “art” in Tulare
County. The Arts
Consortium brings together
artists, organizations, and
art enthusiasts to advocate,
promote, and provide
opportunities to create and
celebrate the arts for all
Tulare County residents and
visitors. TasteTheArts.net
THE
PORTERVILLE
ART WALK
Working as its own art
collective group, the
Porterville Art Walk is an
arts and culture-focused
event, fueled by passion
and interest in the arts
in southeastern Tulare
County. Art lovers from
all walks of life flock to
downtown Porterville to
meet the artists, enjoy an
art reception, and listen
to music. With 15-20 (or
more) participating venues,
guests enjoy artwork, listen
to musicians and poets,
and relish the receptions
and beverages. Art Walk
opens an artistic avenue
for professional, novice,
local, and up-and-coming
artsists to exhibit their art
or craft to the community,
expanding the stage for
artistic liberty. Porterville
Art Walk takes place the
fi rst Friday of every month,
September through June.
This free event runs from
5-8 p.m.
ThePortervilleArtWalk.org
use the provided chairs and
benches or bring their own
lawn chairs, blankets, and
refreshments for personal
comfort. There is no cost
to attend. Centennial Park
is located at the corner of
Main Street and Cleveland
Avenue directly across from
City Hall.
PortervilleChamber.org
ARTS VISALIA
Arts Visalia has established
itself as the premiere
visual arts venue in the
community. Their diverse
MUSIC ON
MAIN STREET
Porterville’s quaint
downtown Centennial Park
is the venue for weekly
Friday evening concerts,
offering a wide array of
musical performances. The
series opens the fi rst Friday
in April and concludes the
last Friday in June. Blues,
jazz, country western,
mariachi, Native American,
rock & roll, big band, and
soft rock music groups
“wow” the crowds weekly.
Attendees are welcome to
exhibition schedule features
the work of regional,
national, and internationally
recognized artists, with
an emphasis on local
talent. Their goal is to
provide opportunities for
artists at different levels of
experience to show and see
their work. Arts Visalia also
offers children and adult
art classes; truly a place
where community members
of all ages come together to
express their creativity and
be inspired by others.
ArtsVisalia.org
THE ARTS
FEATURED
EVENTS
Annual festivals and events have shaped
the Sequoia region into a vibrant destination.
You’ll discover unlimited opportunities to experience art, culture, and
history, taste fresh farm-to-fork cuisine, and enjoy live entertainment
amongst unrivaled and dynamic natural beauty.
CENTENNIAL
SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON
NAT I O NA L PA R K S
Come celebrate the
Centennial of the National
Park Service at Sequoia
and Kings Canyon National
Parks. www.nps.gov/seki
breath-taking scenery at the
base of the Sierra Nevadas
make for a memorable
experience. 2016 marks
Jazzaffair’s 43nd year. Bring
your children (13 yrs. to 90
JAZZAFFAIR
THREE RIVERS
A three-day event, April
8-10, Jazzaffair features 12
bands from all over the
United States, including
the world-famous High
Sierra Jazz Band from Three
Rivers. With four venues,
on-site motorhome parking,
and free Jazz shuttles, enjoying world-class jazz couldn’t
be better. Great food and
WOODLAKE
LIONS RODEO
WOODLAKE
Taking place for over
60 years on Mother’s Day
weekend - it’s not just about
the rodeo! There is a whole
week of events planned.
The parade will take place
on May 7th at 10 a.m. in
downtown Woodlake. The
rodeo itself takes place May
7-8, starting at 1 p.m., at the
Woodlake Rodeo Grounds.
WoodlakeLionsRodeo.org
yrs.) and get their ticket for
1⁄2 price. You won’t want to
miss this longest, continually offered jazz festival in
the western United States.
JazzAffair.info
TASTE THE ARTS
VISALIA
In mid-October, arts and
culture invade the streets
of downtown Visalia as we
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celebrate the many vibrant
forms of art that have been
grown and cultivated in the
Valley. Visitors will experience a weekend of cultural
and artistic immersion at
the annual Taste the Arts
Festival. The party starts
with the Waiters Race
and Farmers Market on
Thursday, and continues
throughout the weekend
with performances by the
Tulare County Symphony,
Visalia Opera Company, and
local dance teams and musicians. Saturday’s street fair
is fi lled with dozens of art
and vendor booths, and art
demonstrations that range
from graffiti and urban art
to chainsaw wood carving.
ArtsConsortium.org
TULE RIVER
POW WOW
PORTERVILLE
Every September, the Tule
River Pow Wow brings
Native Americans from
throughout North America
to compete in various
tribal dances and drumming. In addition to the
dancing, visitors can enjoy
demonstrations in flint knapping, basketweaving, and
language. Many vendors display clothing, jewelry, and
other unique items.
TuleRiverTribe-nsn.gov
DARK SKY
FESTIVAL
delight, includes meeting
astronomers, using large
telescopes for deep-sky
viewing, making solar
observations, and more.
SequoiaHistory.org
WORLD AG EXPO
TULARE
One of the world’s largest
agricultural expositions,
held annually the second
week of February. Explore
1,600 exhibitors displaying
the latest in farm equipment, chemicals, communications, and technology on
2.5 million sq. feet of exhibit
space. WorldAgExpo.com
SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON
NAT I O NA L PA R K S
Seeing millions of stars
wheeling in a sky free of
unnatural light, stands as
one of the great experiences in Sequoia and Kings
Canyon National Parks. A
weekend of events (August
5-7) designed to inform and
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JANUARY
Tulare County
Symphony Orchestra
VISALIA
For more than 56 seasons,
the Orchestra has brought
delightful music to the ears of
residents and visitors, alike.
Catch one of their shows
while in town.
TulareCountySymphony.org
First Fridays: Visalia
A multi-sensory art and
entertainment crawl in
downtown Visalia brings
musicians, performers,
photographers, poets,
sculptors, vendors, and shop
owners together on the fi rst
Friday of each month to
showcase the wide array of
talents and diversity among
our community. It’s a familyfriendly community event, and
it’s free. FirstFridayVisalia.com
Picnic with
Bathtub Race
Blues, Brews & BBQ
L A K E K AW E A H
Celebrate the blues and enjoy
great BBQ on selected Fridays
(6–10 p.m.) from April through
September in Visalia’s Garden
Street Plaza.
DowntownVisalia.com
On March 26, pack a lunch,
bring the kids, and come early
to watch the boat-building,
as teams turn cast-iron
bathtubs into floatable,
steerable vessels with only
the materials provided, before
racing across a shallow lagoon
in Lake Kaweah for their
favorite charity. Hosted by the
Sequoia Foothills Chamber
of Commerce as part of Hero
Appreciation Months.
ThreeRivers.com
Thunderbowl Races
TULARE
Taking place from March
through July at the Tulare
County Fairgrounds, where
you can enjoy exciting sprint
car racing at their “Lightning
Fast” 1/3 mile clay oval.
ThunderBowlRaceway.com
Polar Dip
THREE RIVERS
A New Year’s Day tradition.
Thrill seekers jump into the
ice-cold Kaweah River; jump
in yourself or stand on the
sidelines and enjoy the sights.
At the Gateway Restaurant.
Gateway-Sequoia.com
VISALIA
Jackass Mail Run
SPRINGVILLE
On the third Saturday in
April, in a whimsical tribute
to Tulare County’s rough-andtumble Gold Rush-era pioneer
days, enthusiasts exuberantly
celebrate with the Jackass
Mail Run—an annual delivery
of specially-stamped mail
delivered from Porterville to
Springville by mule-drawn
wagon. The Wagonmaster
is accompanied by folks
on horseback from all over
the Western United States,
drawn by the opportunity to
participate in this unique,
nostalgic event. The run
starts in downtown Porterville
in the morning and usually
arrives at the Springville Post
Office around 4 p.m., if the
mail wagon isn’t waylaid by
bandits! Now celebrating its
53rd year, the Jackass Mail
Run is not to be missed.
JackassMailRun.com
Cars at the Park
TULARE
FEBRUARY
World Ag Expo
TULARE
Please see page 55 for
complete event details.
WorldAgExpo.com
MARCH
St. Patrick’s Day
Parade
VISALIA
A celebration of all Central
Valley cultures. Celebrate
St. Patrick’s Day with a
parade, live music, food,
and vendor booths.
EventsVisalia.org
APRIL
Iris Festival
PORTERVILLE
This annual festival is in its
17th year, and is presented
by the Porterville Chamber of
Commerce. The community
has seen the Iris Festival
grow from a small local
event, to over 240 vendors
and over 10,000 visitors from
throughout California and the
Western United States. This
year’s event is on Saturday,
April 30th and, in addition to
food and craft booths, will
offer free entertainment on
two stages and a Kid Zone.
Enjoy sampling the yummy
treats throughout the festival,
and root for your favorite in
the famous Chili Cook-Off.
PortervilleChamber.org
Put on annually by the Tulare
Chamber of Commerce, this
event brings out the fi nest hot
rods, tricked-out cars, trucks,
and bikes in the area. This
year, the event will be held
on April 2nd at Zumwalt Park
in Tulare, located at M Street
and Tulare Avenue.
TulareChamber.org
Springville Rodeo
SPRINGVILLE
Wonderful entertainment,
fantastic food, and thrills-andspills world class rodeo action
are in store for those who
“cowboy up” in the Gateway
to the Sequoias. Taking place
April 22-24. SpringvilleRodeo.
com
Renaissance Festival
VISALIA
An Elizabethan Faire,
featuring renaissance guilds,
merchants, stage shows,
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battle reenactments, jousting,
and the splendid atmosphere
of England under the rule of
Queen Elizabeth I. Fun for the
whole family.
StMortimer.org
ACTRA Team Roping
THREE RIVERS
On April 21-24, this fourday official ACTRA event
(American Cowboys Team
Roping Association) is perfect
for adults and children.
The event includes roping,
branding, barrel racing, and
a pig scramble—a program
of Three Rivers Lions Club
that takes place at the Three
Rivers Lions Roping Arena.
ACTRA.org
SCICON Barbecue &
Wildflower Festival
friendly. The concerts take
place on Wednesday evenings
May-July.
SPRINGVILLE
On Sunday, April 17th,
the Friends of SCICON
will be hosting the 56th
annual SCICON Barbecue
& Wildflower Festival.
SCICON staff will be on
hand to lead wildflower, bird
watching, and nature hikes.
The museum, planetarium,
observatory, and Tree Nursery
will be open all day. Musical
groups from local schools will
provide live entertainment.
TCOE.org/SCICON/News.shtm
JazzAffair
THREE RIVERS
JazzAffair.info
Orange Blossom
Festival & Parade
Best of the Valley
Quilt Show
L I N D S AY
For more than 20 years
running, quilters from across
the San Joaquin Valley gather
and display their magnificent
hand-crafted quilts at
McDermont Field House in
Lindsay. Taking place April
8-10, the show shares the
“Best of the Valley” and will
inspire all who visit.
BOTVQuilts.com
Antique Farm
Equipment Show
TULARE
The 23nd annual show will
feature antique trucks and
will showcase the agriculture
industry’s heritage. Visitors of
the show will enjoy viewing
more than 900 antique trucks,
tractors, and farm equipment
exhibits from throughout
California and the United
States. April 15-17.
AntiqueFarmShow.org
WOODLAKE
WoodlakeLionsRodeo.org
Arts Festival
DINUBA
Dinuba schools and
community celebrate the arts
on the second Saturday in
May at Alta District Historical
Society’s Cultural Center,
Heritage Square, and the
Entertainment Plaza. Enjoy
live performances and demos,
local artist and student
exhibits, hands on miniworkshops for budding artists,
and music lovers, sidewalk
chalk art competition,
vendors, and much more. Let
your inner artist out.
DinubaChamber.com
Great Western
Fan Festival
L I N D S AY
Held on the third Saturday in
April, this event includes a
carnival, parade, tours, bike
ride, walks, and exhibits.
LindsayOrangeBlossom.org
Woodlake Rodeo
& Parade
Wine & Cheese Walk
VISALIA
VISALIA
Downtown Visalia opens its
doors for another exciting
and delicious event. Grab
your wine glass and make
your way through Main Street
to sample some of the best
wines and cheeses around.
Let the wineries come to you
and enjoy the vineyards from
Main Street.
DowntownVisalia.com
MAY
Redbud Arts & Crafts
Festival
THREE RIVERS
On May 7-8, Redbud Arts
and Crafts is a program of
Three Rivers Arts Alliance
at the Three Rivers Memorial
Building.
ArtsAllianceThreeRivers.org/
Redbud-Festival
Concert in the Park
TULARE
Tulare Recreation Department
will host the Concert in the
Park series at Zumwalt Park,
located at M Street and Tulare
Avenue. Fun, free, and family-
A delight for the lover of
Southern Gospel Music.
The Fan Festival packs a
schedule full of entertainment
for event goers.
FanFestivals.com
Full Bloom Garden
Walk
EXETER
The 13th annual Full Bloom
Garden Walk is presented by
Exeter Chamber of Commerce,
Saturday, May 7th from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Enjoy a self-guided
tour of the most beautiful
and unique private gardens
in the Exeter area. Take time
to enjoy some refreshments
hosted by Exeter’s 2012
Business of the Year, By the
Water Tower Antiques, relax
in the ambiance of their
lovely Victorian garden at 141
South B Street. Tickets will
be available at the Exeter
Chamber of Commerce and at
By the Water Tower Antiques
in advance. On the day of
the event, tickets will only
be available at By the Water
Tower Antiques. For more
information, call (559) 592-2919
or visit: ExeterChamber.com
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Allensworth Old
Time Jubilee
ALLENSWORTH
Every year, following
the harvest, the town of
Allensworth threw a big
party – this is when the
carnival came to town. The
Old Time Jubilee recreates
this festive atmosphere with
entertainment, free self-paced
tours of historic buildings,
and the opportunity to talk to
pioneers and their heirs. This
family event also includes an
arts and crafts market, and
some of the best ethnic food
in the country.
FriendsOfAllensworth.com
Summer Night Lights
JUNE
Cruise Night Concert
and Car Show
DINUBA
A two-day family event fi lled
with great cars, live music
and street vendors, held in
Downtown Dinuba on the fi rst
Friday and Saturday in June.
DinubaCarShow.com
Woodlake Car Show
TULARE
Cinco de Mayo
Festival
DINUBA
Leadership Northern Tulare
County celebrates this
two-day cultural event fi lled
with fun, food, vendors,
entertainment, and carnival
rides at Rose Ann Vuich
Park on the fi rst Friday and
Saturday in May. Don’t miss
the parade in Downtown
Dinuba on Saturday morning.
Porterville Fair &
Junior Livestock
Show
PORTERVILLE
The Porterville Fair, a true
hometown community fair,
operates five days in May
opening on the Wednesday
following Mother’s Day. Free
entertainment, livestock
exhibits, great food,
photography displays, vendor
booths, and amusement rides
make the annual Fair a great
family event.
PortervilleFair.com
If you are in the Dinuba area
on a Friday night, check out
the fun at the Entertainment
Plaza starting mid-June and
running until end of August.
The City of Dinuba invites
you to Summer Night Lights,
a free, gratifying family event.
Bring your blanket or chair,
sit under the stars, and enjoy
the gentle summer breeze.
Be entertained by live bands,
shop at the vendors, or join
the kids in some fun activities
and games.
JULY
Cinco de Mayo
Kick-off the summer on the
fi rst Saturday of May with
this annual celebration in
Zumwalt Park. Lots of vendors
with food, toys, apparel,
and more. Live music with
multiple bands and stage acts,
contests, bounce houses, etc.
Dancing after dark.
DINUBA
WOODLAKE
A showcase of cars on display
the last weekend of July.
Blast Fireworks
WOODLAKE
Center Stage Strings
Music Festival
THREE RIVERS
Provides Three Rivers with
a week-long Music Festival,
including the amazing
faculty, the top students from
Los Angeles’ prestigious
Colburn Conservatory of
Music, and young virtuosos
from around the country.
CenterStageStrings.com
Youth Pow Wow
PORTERVILLE
Tribal youth from throughout
the state gather at the Tule
River Indian Reservation
for the annual Youth Pow
Wow each June. This
unique Saturday-Sunday
event celebrates the rich
history and culture of Native
Americans. Cultural crafts,
dancing, drumming, the grand
entry, storytelling, sweat
ceremonies, and food vendors
are all part of this weekend
experience. The event is
coordinated by the Tule River
Tribe Recreation Department,
(559) 782-5554.
July 3rd, Miller Brown Park
in Woodlake; hosted by the
Woodlake Kiwanis Club.
Admission is free. Before
the fi reworks show the
crowd can enjoy food from
area vendors and booths
providing items to purchase
and information. There is a
free kid’s area, live music
and a horseshoe tournament
sponsored by the Homegrown
Boys.
WoodlakeKiwanis.com
Dinuba Independence
Day Celebration
DINUBA
Bring your lawn chair, sit
back, and relax on July
1st. Enjoy live bands, great
food, and let the kids enjoy
their freedom as they play
in the Entertainment Plaza
in Downtown Dinuba. At
dusk, enjoy a musically
choreographed aerial
fi reworks show celebrating
our freedom and this great
Nation.
4th of July
Celebration
EXETER
Come and experience Exeter’s
“Small Town Charm” as we
celebrate Fourth of July in the
Exeter City Park. The annual
festivities include a pancake
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breakfast, 10K run, horseshoe
tournament.
ExeterChamber.com
No Fourth of July would be
complete without fi reworks!
The Exeter Lion’s Club invites
you to come and enjoy their
spectacular FREE fi reworks
show, beginning at dusk at
Lions Stadium.
ExeterLionsClub.wordpress.org
Freedom Fest
PORTERVILLE
This annual Independence
Day celebration welcomes
residents and visitors for a
family festival at the Sports
Complex. It showcases a
live band, kid’s zone, an
array of local vendors, a beer
garden, and more. The fi nale
is a spectacular display of
fi reworks honoring America’s
patriotic heritage.
ci.Porterville.ca.us/depts/ParksAndLeisure/FreedomFest
AUGUST
Dark Sky Festival
SEQUIOA & KINGS CANYON
NAT I O NA L PA R K
ExploreSequoiaKingsCanyon.
com
Hot Summer Night
Cruise & Concert in
the Park
DINUBA
Firefighter’s Association
presents the 6th annual
Porterville Firehouse
Chili Cook-off Challenge,
happening in downtown
Porterville on Main Street.
The event offers a variety
of activities for families and
businesses. A kids’ zone,
food and vendor booths,
musical entertainment,
fi re truck displays, antique
fi re truck rides, and chili
tasting will make for a
fun-fi lled day as teams
compete for the winning title.
PortervilleEvents.com
Raisin Harvest
Festival
DINUBA
Come celebrate more than
100 years of harvests in
Dinuba’s week-long festival,
the last full weekend in
September. On Wednesday,
the festival is kicked off with
inspiring messages at the
women’s luncheon and prayer
and outreach at Ministerial
Night at the Park. Thursday’s
Youth Night and Strong Man
Competition start off the nonstop entertainment line-up
that runs through Saturday
evening. On Saturday
morning, there is the Kiwanis
Pancake Breakfast and Dinuba
Rotary Club’s Parade. Then
head on over to the park
for a sampling of delicious
multicultural foods, crafts,
carnival rides, and family fun.
DinubaChamber.com
Car enthusiasts, music lovers
and families come celebrate
summer: dance, dine, and play
under the stars during the
last Friday in August
DinubaChamber.com
California State
Equestrian Drill Team
Championships
PORTERVILLE
The Porterville City
VISALIA
Celebrate the fall season,
enjoy great live entertainment,
sample local cuisine, wine,
and beer. Sponsored by the
Visalia Chamber of Commerce
in October at Vossler Farms
Pumpkin Patch and Corn
Maze at 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
VisaliaChamber.org
Springville Apple
Festival
SPRINGVILLE
Springville is celebrating
its 35th annual Springville
Apple Festival. An event
traditionally held the third
weekend in October, the
Apple Festival attracts more
than 20,000 people to a
two-day celebration of food,
crafts, and family-oriented fun
activities. Work off all that
apple pie, strudel, and other
tasty treats at the Apple Run,
or take part in the annual Fat
Tire Classic Mountain Bike
Race.
Springville.ca.us/AppleFest
Taste of Downtown
Visalia
VISALIA
Known as the epicenter,
downtown Visalia restaurants
open their doors to event
ticket holders, and offer up
tastes of their most popular
menu items. Event goers are
treated to wine and beer
sampling, and spend the
evening strolling through
downtown, enjoying these
tasty experiences.
DowntownVisalia.com
VISALIA
Held at the Tulare County
Fairgrounds, with equestrian
performances by some of the
best in the West. wsedta.org
5th Annual Porterville
Firehouse Chili Cookoff Challenge
Oktoberfest 2016
Visalia Waiter’s Race
TULARE
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Tulare County Fair
TULARE
Enjoy all of the sights and
delights of a county fair:
fun, food, carnival, livestock,
concerts, and motorsport
events. TulareFair.org
Waiters from across the
Central Valley flock to
downtown Visalia to test their
skills of speed and agility as
they run a quarter-mile loop
with a full tray in hand, vying
for the chance to win more
than $7,000 in cash prizes!
Food booths and a concert
enhance your enjoyment of
this fun event.
EventsVisalia.org
DINUBA
C A L I F O R N I A
“It’s where you want to be.”
DINUBA
The heart of the Valley
Located in the heart of the San
Joaquin Valley, Dinuba is your
“gateway to the Sierras.” Its
fertile farmlands and diverse
culture makes Dinuba the perfect
location to enjoy amazing farm to
table cuisine, quaint downtown
award winning Valley wines,
and pristine views of the Sierra
Nevada mountains.
With easy access to the National
Parks, Dinuba is the perfect
location to relax before a long
day of hiking, camping, and
fishing.
For more information, visit:
Dinuba.org
DinubaChamber.com
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Taste the Arts
VISALIA
ArtsConsortium.net
Tule River Pow Wow
PORTERVILLE
TuleRiverTribe-nsn.gov
Exeter Fall Festival
& Car Show
EXETER
What better way to welcome
the change of seasons than
a festival, complete with a
downtown parade and live
entertainment? Stroll through
our tree-lined city park and
browse the many unique arts
and crafts and wonderful food
available. The Car & Bike
Show features a variety of
custom vehicles, classic cars,
hot rods, and bikes.
ExeterChamber.com
organizations will line the
charming streets of Exeter
with artistic, creative, and
lively scarecrows that are
sure to delight locals and
visitors alike.
ExeterChamber.com
Tulare Ag-Fest
TULARE
Each year, Ag-Fest looks to
raise awareness of agriculture
in a free and fun-fi lled
environment. Families and
visitors enjoy activities and
events throughout the day,
including a 5K and a familyfun run, making butter and
fresh-squeezed orange juice,
a petting farm, and even a
scarecrow-making contest.
Visitors will learn about the
role agriculture plays locally,
nationally, and globally in
this fun and educational
experience.
InternationalAgriCenter.com
Dinuba Dog Days
& Bark For Life
DinubaChamber.com
Allensworth
Rededication
ALLENSWORTH
FriendsOfAllensworth.com
Chili Cook-off
L I N D S AY
Held the fi rst Saturday of
October. Enjoy food booths,
craft booths, live international
entertainment, best salsa
contest, family fun activities,
best costume, pie eating
contest, and jalapeño eating
contest.
TheLindsayChamber.com
Scarecrows are
Returning to Exeter
TULARE
A mid-October celebration
at VIP Pizza in Downtown
Tulare. Live music, food, and
drink. Downtown Tulare “K”
Street and San Joaquin Ave.
from 6-9 p.m.
Pioneer Days & Rib
Cook-off
PORTERVILLE
Downtown Porterville is
transformed into a vision from
the Old West, complete with
a live shoot out, interactive
cowboy encampment, gold
panning, saloon, historical
displays and re-enactments.
Grilling fanatics showcase
their skills in the rib cook-off
and competition heats up in
the battle to be crowned in
the Pioneer Days Pageant.
There is also live music,
food and craft vendors, kid’s
activities and more. This free
event happens from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. ci.Porterville.ca.us
NOVEMBER
DINUBA
Join us for a spectacular
Pet Parade Carnival. Enjoy
a fun-fi lled day for you and
your dog at the Jimmie Low
Community Dog Park at
Nebraska Park. Dog contests,
prizes, raffles, vendors,
vaccination/licensing clinic,
and more.
Oktoberfest
Winter Chamber
Music Series
THREE RIVERS
Enjoy a delightful mix
of concerts during
the winter season.
ThreeRiversPerformingArts.org
The Raven Festival
Rib Cook-off
THREE RIVERS
L I N D S AY
1st Saturday Three Rivers has
designated the entire month
of October as one big “Raven
Festival,” where they celebrate
the river’s namesake (Kaweah
or Gaweah means “raven” in
the local Yokuts language)
and also “rave” about Three
Rivers in general. The Festival
includes art and writing
contests, poetry readings, a
“Rave’n Run” at Lake Kaweah,
a Raven Masquerade Dinner,
our annual old-fashioned
Halloween Carnival at Three
Rivers Union School, and
more. Call, (559) 561-4373
or go to the blogsite for 1st
Saturday Three Rivers, which
is updated monthly.
1stSaturdayTR.com
Takes place the fi rst Saturday
of November. Enjoy yummy
food at this annual rib cookoff competition.
TheLindsayChamber.com
For the entire month of
October, businesses and
Best of Colburn
THREE RIVERS
Three Rivers Performing
Arts Institute presents “Best
of Colburn,” inviting you to
hear some of the top young
musicians in the country,
from Los Angeles’ prestigious
Colburn Conservatory of
Music. Performance at 7 p.m.,
at Community Presbyterian
Church in Three Rivers.
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Veterans Day Parade
& Band-A-Rama
PORTERVILLE
Porterville is home to
one of California’s largest
celebrations honoring
veterans. The annual Veterans
Day Parade is a truly patriotic
event, welcoming 170 military,
band, and other entrants.
More than 20,000 residents
and visitors line Main Street
where a moment of silence
is held and flyovers often
accompany the parade. It is
followed by the Band-a-Rama,
which welcomes bands for
patriotic performances and
friendly competition.
Trek to our Nation’s
Christmas Tree
High Sierra Jazz Band
in Concert
KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK
THREE RIVERS
Visitors and locals have
been making the trek to the
Nation’s Christmas Tree in
Kings Canyon National Park
every December since 1925,
and now it’s your turn to join
them. The ceremony will be
delivered on the second Sunday of December at the base
of the General Grant Tree.
The internationallyacclaimed High Sierra Jazz
Band performs at their
annual Holiday Concert
with Christmas Party midDecember at the Three Rivers
Memorial Building.
ThreeRivers.com
Sanger.org
Gabriel Sears’ 2nd
Street Brass
THREE RIVERS
Gabriel Sears is one of the
fi nest tuba players on the
planet. It has been said of
him that he is doing for tuba
what Edgar Myer did for
double bass. It’s profound,
and it’s fun.
ThreeRiversPerformingArts.org
Other Holiday Events
If you’re visiting during the
months of November and
December, you are sure to
fi nd holiday cheer scattered
throughout the Sequoia
region. Contact some of our
local communities to fi nd out
more about:
• Christmas Parades
• Tree Lightings
• Community Holiday
Gatherings
• Holiday Shopping &
Open Houses
• Holiday Home Tours
Three Rivers Western
Film Festival
THREE RIVERS
A one-day festival featuring
not only the fi lms themselves,
but also expert panels on fi lm
lore, production, and stunts.
Add wagon rides, equestrian
events, mounted shooting
demonstrations, food, cowboy
music, and more, making this
is a day not to be missed.
Takes place at the Lions
Roping Arena.
ThreeRivers.com
DECEMBER
Candy Cane
Lane Parade
VISALIA
Decked out for the holidays,
thousands of visitors come out
for this Visalia tradition. Enjoy
decorated floats, vehicles,
farm equipment, and the
sounds of high school bands.
Everyone waits for the end as
Santa Claus makes his debut
for the holiday. Parade is held
the fi rst Monday following
Thanksgiving.
DowntownVisalia.com
EAT
LOCAL
A foodie’s paradise,
the Sequoia region
is a hotspot for fresh,
farm-to-fork cuisine.
From local favorites to sweet
treats, creative recipes, and
concoctions that will literally make
your head spin, you’ll never find a
destination more ready to
dish it up. And don’t be shy…
we always ask for seconds here.
Pho Saigon Gardens
DINUBA
Bennani’s Fine Italian
Restaurant
1401 W. El Monte Way
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-5013
The Safari
EXETER
Cafe Lafayette
161 S. L St.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 590-1111
337 W. Tulare St.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-8616
151 S. E St., Ste. A
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-9463
LafayetteExeter.com
Dinuba Port of Subs
Sakura Japanese
Restaurant
Cappella Coffee House
133 E. Tulare St.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-0807
132 N. E St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-6300
CappellaCoffeeHouse.com
Three Finger Jack’s
East Meet West
870 W. El Monte Way
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-3054
Dinuba Restaurant
189 S. L St.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-2032
J’s Sports Bar & Grill
100 N. L St.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-4400
Las Cananas Mexican
Restaurant
820 N. Alta Ave., Ste. M
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-6877
La Langosta Restaurant
119 N. Urapan
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 596-0762
3018 Ridgecreek Dr.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-7064
ThreeFingerJacks.com
224 N. Kaweah Ave.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 594-9401
El Nuevo Mexicali
DUCOR
101 E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-6514
The Dutch Frontier
Exeter Whistle Stop
(Reservations Only)
23543 Ave. 56
Ducor, CA 93218
(559) 534-2293
DutchFrontier.com
401B E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-1100
Fortune Cookie Chinese
Restaurant
1110 W. Visalia Rd.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2200
RESTAURANTS
Hometown Emporium
145 E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-1250
HometownEmporiumExeter.com
Just Sprouted Juice Bar
& Healthy Cafe
114 N. E St.
Exeter CA 93221
(559) 936-7056
Vallarta Mexican
Restaurant
El Mocajete Restaurant
322 E. Honolulu St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-9838
139 E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5207
VallartaExeter.com
Fat Boyz Sports
Bar & Grill
Wildflower Café
222 N. Elmwood Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-2911
121 S. E St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2656
La Cosecha
Kirkman’s VIP Pizza
180 E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5170
KirkmansVipPizza.com
Lunch Box Pizzeria
119 N. E St.
Exeter, CA 93221
LunchBoxCateringCompany.com
Mandarin House
163 E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4450
Monet’s
120 S. E St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-9453
The Ranch Hand Cafe
141 S Filbert Rd.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 202-1056
338 W. Honolulu St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-0106
LINDSAY
Maximo’s Market
& Taqueria
Bob’s Frosty King
125 W. Hermosa St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-3330
China’s Alley Restaurant
170 N. Sweetbriar Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-4899
Chito’s Asadero
380B W. Hermosa St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-2201
El Trigal Bakery
180 E. Honolulu St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1469
408 S. Mirage St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-9377
Mei Wah
138 E. Samoa St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-6162
Mexico Lindo Restaurant
342 W. Hermosa St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-3272
Restaurante El Palmer
133 W. Honolulu St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1602
RESTAURANTS
LOCAL EXPERT
JAMES JESSEN
J E S S E N R E S TAU R A N T
GROUP
Robles Restaurant &
Bakery
185 N. Elmwood Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-3507
Taqueria Michoacana
245 S. Elmwood Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-9553
Tony’s Pizza
380 W. Hermosa St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-6000
Randy’s Bistro
1549 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 789-9043
The Bridge
178 N. Main St.
(559) 793-2583
The Oak Pit
615 N. Main St.
(559) 784-2136
theoakpit.com
PORTERVILLE
Asia Garden
895 W. Henderson Ave.
(559) 781-1669
S
ince 2000, Chef James
Jessen has been
pouring his heart into
Downtown Visalia’s food
and beverage scene.
His flagship restaurant,
Tazzaria, started out as a
coffee house that evolved
into a full restaurant where
ingredients are local and
food is made from scratch.
James also owns Pizanos
Wood Fired Pizza, Public
House Downstairs, Glick’s
Meat Market and 80/20
Burgers.
One of the Jessen
Restaurant Group’s
primary distinctions
is James’ passion for
sustainably fresh dishes.
“My philosophy is to
use only the freshest
ingredients and serve
simple foods done well.”
Originally from Salt Lake
City, James came to
California in 1987 and
made his way to Visalia,
where he fell in love with
the lively downtown
culture. In 2000, he opened
the doors to Tazzaria,
which quickly became a
Visalia favorite for both
locals and visitors.
“People coming here from
out of town are definitely
surprised at the food
and the quality of the
food,” said James. “Many
think we’re a sleepy
little town on the way to
the Sequoias, then they
discover all of the great
restaurants downtown.”
Don Vino’s Italian
Restaurant
247 N. Main St.
(559) 784-8466
The Cellar
244 N. Main St.
(559) 784-4235
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit
73 N. Main St.
(559) 783-2227
The River Steakhouse
at Eagle Mtn. Casino
681 S. Reservation Rd.
(559) 788-1816
eaglemtncasino.com/the-riversteakhouse
SEQUOIA
NATIONAL
PARK
The Peaks Restaurant
64740 Wuksachi Way
Sequoia National Park,
CA 93262
(559) 565-4070
El Tapatio Restaurant
134 E. Orange St.
(559) 781-2115
eltapatioporterville.com
Giovanni’s Pizzeria
& Arcade
45 N. Second St.
(559) 781-8110
giovannispizzeria.net
Hoagie’s Heroes
SPRINGVILLE
Cowpuncher’s Cafe
35585 Hwy. 190
Springville, CA 93265
(559) 539-5345
cowpuncherscafe.com
El Nuevo Mexicali
35258 Hwy. 190
(559) 539-2379
298 N. Main St.
(559) 784-7950
hoagiesheroes.com
El Tapatio
La Fuente Mexican
Restaurant
The Hamburger Stand
29 N. Main St.
(559) 781-2588
35498 Hwy. 190
(559) 539-5261
35684 Hwy. 190
(559) 539-2943
RESTAURANTS
Fugazzis California Grill
THREE RIVERS
TULARE
Anne Lang’s Emporium
Apple Annie’s
Antoinette’s Coffee
& Goodies
Black Bear Diner
41651 Sierra Dr.
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4937
41727 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-2253
antoinettescoffeeandgoodies.com
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-1454
FugazzisBistro.com/CaliforniaGrill.html
1165 N. Blackstone Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3411
AppleAnniesTulare.com
1161 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 684-9152
Bravo Farms Restaurant
& Cheese Shop
1691 Retherford
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 684-1600
BravoTulare.com
Cool Hand Luke’s
Steakhouse
Hazel’s Kitchen
1470 N. Cherry Ct.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-0825
CoolHandLukes.com
237 N. L St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-0455
TheHazelsKitchen.com
Figaro’s Mexican
Southwestern Grill
Casa Mendoza
40869 Sierra Dr., Unit C
(559) 561-7283
Jeb’s Blueberry Hill
Restaurant
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-0366
FigarosMexicanGrill.com
2147 E Prosperity Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-6899
The Gateway Restaurant
45978 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4133
gateway-sequoia.com/restaurant
Ol’ Buckaroo
41695 Sierra Dr.
(559) 799-3665
TheOlBuckaroo.com
The Pizza Factory
40915 Sierra Dr. #B
(559) 561-1018
PizzaFactory.com/locations/
three-rivers
River View
Restaurant & Lounge
42323 Sierra Dr.
(559 561-2211
Sequoia Cider
Mill Restaurant
40311 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4157
SequoiaCiderMill.com
Sierra Subs & Salads
41717 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4810
SierraSubsAndSalads.com
Three Rivers Village
Market BBQ
40869 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4441
A FAMILY OF
RESTAURANTS
The PhD
FINE GRUB &
TASTY LIQUID
208 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
80/20
CLASSIC
BURGERS
604 W. Murray Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
Tazzaria
CRAFT &
QUALITY
208 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
Pi Zanos
WOOD FIRED
PIZZA
129 E. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
WWW.GLICKSANDCO.COM
RESTAURANTS
La Piazza
1600 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-9833
LaPiazzaItaliano.com
Café 225
225 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 733-2967
Cafe225.com
Mikey V’s Café
Café California
Richard’s Lunchbox BBQ
Restaurant
Canton Chinese
Restaurant
Vejar’s Mexican
Restaurant
Charcuterie
209 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-8998
240 N. L St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-1500
1293 S. K St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0355
Vejarsonk.com
Wimpy’s Hamburgers
1417 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2527
419 E. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-5716
211 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 733-7902
Corner Café
1718 E. Mineral King Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 734-4267
Crawdaddy’s
333 E. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 625-5300
CrawdaddysVisalia.com
207 E. Oak Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-8611
DepotVisalia.com
Double LL Steakhouse
401 E. Center Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 627-1126
Downtown Rookies Bar
& Grill
210 Café
210 W. Center Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 739-9009
210Life.com
80/20 Burgers
604 W. Murray Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
559-732-6439
Alejandra’s Mexican
Food
314 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-3215
AlejandrasOnMain1.com
123 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 741-7060
henrysalazars.net
9000 W. Airport Dr.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 651-5000
Southern Pacific Depot
VISALIA
Henry Salazar’s
Fresh Mex Grill
215 E. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-1200
DowntownRookies.com
The Lunch Box
112 N. Court St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 635-8624
Fugazzis Bistro
127 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 625-0496
FugazzisBistro.com
Gozen Japanese
1115 W. Caldwell Ave. #A
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-8988
GozenJapaneseRestaurant.com
Brewbakers Brewing
Company
219 E. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 627-2739
BrewbakersBrewingCo.com
Black Bear Diner
900 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 635-1260
India Curry House
211 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 739-1039
IndiaCurryHouseVisalia.com
Jack & Charlie’s
204 E. Oak Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 738-5752
JackAndCharlies.com
Lamp Liter Grille
3300 W. Mineral King Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-4511
LampLiter.net
The PhD
208 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 802-3469
Pi Zanos Wood
Fired Pizza
129 E. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-6333
WoodFiredPi.com
Ryan’s Resturant
3103 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-8394
The Planing Mill
Artisan Pizzeria
514 E. Center St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 713-0818
PlaningMillPizza.com
Taylor Brothers
Hot Dogs
206 N. Encina St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-2781
Tazzaria Coffee & Tea
208 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-1618
Tazzaria.com
RESTAURANTS
Thai Basil Restaurant
1423 E. Noble Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 732-8881
VisaliaThaiBasil.com
Vintage Press
Roma’s Italian
Restoranti
216 N. Willis St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 733-3033
TheVintagePress.com
250 Antelope Ave.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 786-5150
Runway Café
Tommy’s Restaurant
130 N. Encina
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 627-6077
TommysDowntown.com
595 S. Valencia Blvd.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-3986
WOODLAKE
Dora’s
148 E. Antelope Ave.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-2606
El Charro
136 S. Valencia Blvd.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8497
Las Espuelas
133 N. Valencia Ave.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8206
Subway
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8058
New China
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8552
Pizza Factory
Valhalla Restaurant
314 W. Center Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 627-2113
Super Taco
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-3348
PizzaFactory.com/Locations/
Woodlake
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-3235
Woodlake Drive-In
222 N. Valencia Blvd.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8439
9000 W. Airport Drive • Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 651-5000
wyndhamvisalia.com
• Cafe California introducing the fine art of dining.
• Come experience the difference.
• Conveniently located in Wyndham Visalia.
We offer a full breakfast menu, dinner
specials, and room service.
SHOPPING
Whether you’re looking for fabulous family-owned
boutiques, grandma’s antique treasures, popular
retailers, or the best deals at an expansive outlet
center, Tulare County is a shopper’s paradise!
VISALIA
Brown’s Shoe Fit
Company
201 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 734-4152
brownsshoeco.com
Chelsea Street Boutique
114 E. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 734-7467
chelseastreetboutique.com
Essentials Boutique
110 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 738-8444
essentialsvisalia.com
Embelish and Restore
115 N. West St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 804-7411
PS I Love You Too
119 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 734-9647
Janeen’s Furniture
Gallery
220 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 625-8884
janeensfurniture.com
Pacific Treasures &
Gourmet
219 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 733-0213
pacifictreasuresgourmetca.com
Lamplighter Mercantile
& Antiques
521 E. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 733-7120
For Such A Time
Boutique
112 E. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 627-1825
Naturally Nuts
1830 W. Caldwell Ave. #G
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-9121
naturallynuts.com
Visalia Harley-Davidson
30681 Hwy. 99
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 733-4647
visaliaharley.com
SHOPPING
Visalia Mall
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 636-0629
visaliamall.com
PORTERVILLE
Calico Mermaid
122 N. Main St.
(559) 793-2510
calicomermaid.com
Fashion Network
162 N. Main St.
(559) 784-8144
Main Street Exeter
145 N. E St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5578
EXETER
A La Mode Fashion
Lounge
196 E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-6750
Pine Street Relics
201 E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4170
Blues, House of Vintage
134 S. C St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-1800
Rose Petals & Rust
158 E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-3960
rosepetalsandrust.com
By The Water Tower
Antiques
141 S. B St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 594-4060
Rosemary & Thyme
121 ½ S. E St.
& 236 E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-1956
Rohrbach’s Gifts
& Baby News
76 N. D St.
(559) 781-4757
Hollyhock GIfts
& Vintage Finds
116 N. E St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 594-4030
Special Occasions
& Gifts
183 N. Main St.
(559) 781-2575
lovelygifts.com
Wish List Boutique
121 E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-9474
When Pigs Fly Antiques
228 N. Kaweah Ave.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 594-5155
Born 2 Shop
Children’s Boutique
1482 W. Olive Ave.
(559) 784-4427
Earth Angel
207 N. Main St.
(559) 781-1144
Country Pleasures
177 N. Main St.
(559) 784-6451
Stafford’s Famous
Chocolates
882 W. Henderson Ave.
(559) 784-6640
staffordsfamouschocolates.com
Plano Jerky
697 S. Plano St.
(559) 781-3487
planojerky.com
SPRINGVILLE
Giant Sequoia
Mercantile
35627 Hwy. 190
(559) 539-3004
etc.
109 N. E St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-1516
Exeter Hobbies
130 E. Maple St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4883
exeterhobbies.com
Gifford’s
35637 Hwy. 190
(559) 539-2637
Patton House
35559 Hwy. 190
(559) 539-5626
Exeter Mercantile Co.
258 E. Pine St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2122
exetermercantile.com
Exeter Mural Gallery &
Gift Shop
119 S. E St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-3160
Joshua Tree
124 S. E St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 786-7866
TULARE
Posh – A World Class
Boutique
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7674
SHOPPING
A Creative Eye
221 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0482
Heart’s Desire
42249 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4401
Hedgerow House
321 N. L St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-5068
Kaweah River
Trading Co.
41891 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4095
Tulare Outlet Center
1407 Retherford St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 684-9091
tulareoutletcenter.com
The Gardens at Cal Turf
950 N. J St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2084
thegardensatcalturf.com
THREE RIVERS
A-1 Totem Market
& Gifts
45186 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4463
Main Fork & Co.
41763-B Sierra Dr.
Spirit Hill Art Studio
& Gallery
43641 Skyline Dr.
The Thingerie
40915 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4883
Three Rivers Drug
& Gifts
40893 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4217
Reimer’s Candies
& Gifts
42375 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4576
reimerscandies.com
River’s Edge Boutique
41667 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4290
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Sayler Saddlery
41891-B Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4545
saylersaddlery.com
Three Rivers Mercantile
41152 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-2378
threermercantile.doitbest.com
Village Antiques
41665 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-3769
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EAT.
REST.
STAY.
Whether it’s a high-end hotel, a cozy B&B, a secluded
cabin, or a peaceful farm, we have the perfect place for
you to hang your hat and call “home” during your stay.
LODGING
CAMP NELSON
LEMON COVE
Camp Nelson Lodge
1699 Nelson Dr.
Camp Nelson, CA 93208
(559) 542-0904
campnelsonlodge.com
Plantation Bed
& Breakfast
33038 Sierra Dr.
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 597-2555
theplantation.net
Pierpoint Springs, LLC
801 Hwy. 190
(559) 542-2423
pierpointspringsresort.com
DINUBA
Holiday Inn Express
375 S. Alta Ave.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-1500
hiexpress.com
Best Western
Americana
1450 S. Alta Ave.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-8401
bestwestern.com/americana
Naylor Organic
Farm Stay
38918 Rd. 64
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-6051
naylororganicfarmstay.com
SEQUOIA &
KINGS CANYON
NAT’L PARKS/
SEQUOIA NAT’L
FOREST
Bear Paw
High Sierra Camp
(866) 807-3598
visitsequoia.com
LINDSAY
Cedar Grove Lodge
(877) 436-9615
visitsequoia.com
Super 8 Lindsay
Olive Tree
390 Hwy. 65
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5188
Grant Grove Cabins
(877) 436-9615
visitsequoia.com
PORTERVILLE
Best Western
Porterville Inn
350 W. Montgomery Ave.
(559) 781-7411
bestwesternporterville.com
Holiday Inn Express
840 S. Jaye St.
(559) 782-1200
holidayinnexpress.com
John Muir Lodge
(877) 436-9615
visitsequoia.com
Montecito
Sequoia Lodge
(800) 227-9900 – Reservations
(559) 565-3388 – Front Desk
mslodge.com
Sequoia High Sierra
Camp in Giant Sequoia
National Monument
(866) 654-2877
sequoiahighsierracamp.com
Motel 6
935 W. Morton Ave.
(559) 781-7600
motel6.com
Stony Creek Lodge
(877) 828-1440
sequoia-kingscanyon.com
PONDEROSA
Wuksachi Lodge in
Sequoia Nat’l Park
(888) 252-5757
visitsequoia.com
EXETER
Best Western
Exeter Inn & Suites
805 S. Kaweah Ave.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-8118 or
(800) 205-6351
bwexeterinn.com
Kaweah Motel
319 S. Kaweah Ave.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2961
Brewers Ponderosa
Lodge
56692 Aspen Dr.
(559) 542-2579
brewersponderosalodge.com
THREE RIVERS
Buckeye Tree Lodge
46000 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-5900
buckeyetree.com
LODGING
Comfort Inn & Suites
40820 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-9000
gm.caa26@choicehotels.com
Cort Cottage
P.O. Box 245
(559) 561-4671
cortcottage.com
Gateway Lodge
& Restaurant
45978 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4133
gateway-sequoia.com
Kaweah River Horse
& Guest Ranch
40443 Sierra Dr.
(559) 736-2187
kaweahriverhorseandguestranch.com
Lazy J Ranch Motel
39625 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4449
lazyjranchmotel@gmail.com
Log House Lodge
42182 Myantt Dr.
(559) 561-3017
loghouselodge.com
Rio Sierra Riverhouse
41997 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4720
rio-sierra.com
Sequoia Motel
43000 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4453
sequoiamotel.com
Sequoia River Dance
Bed & Breakfast
40534 Cherokee Oaks Dr.
(559) 561-4411
sequoiariverdance.com
Sequoia Village Inn
45971 Sierra Dr.
sequoiavillageinn.com
Sierra Lodge
43175 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-3681
sierra-lodge.com
The River Jewel Suites
43325 Sierra Dr.
(559) 799-8201
theriverjewel.com
Three Rivers
Bed & Breakfast
42490 Kaweah River Dr.
(559) 561-4270
threeriversbedandbreakfast.
com
Western Holiday Lodge
40105 Sierra Dr.
(888) 523-9291
westernholidaylodge.net
TULARE
Best Western Plus
Town & Country Lodge
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7537
bestwestern.com
Charter Inn & Suites
1016 E. Prosperity
Tulare, CA 93274
(866) 638-9040
charterinnandsuites.com
Comfort Suites
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-1246
comfortsuites.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites
1500 Cherry Ct.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-8900
laquintatulareca.com
Hampton Inn & Suites
1100 N. Cherry St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8700
hamptoninn.hilton.com/
Tulare
Fairfield Inn & Suites
1225 Hillman St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4700
marriott.com/hotels/travel/
visit-fairfield-inn-and-suitesvisalia-tulare
Motel 99 Inn & Suites
26442 N. Hwy 99
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0501
motel-99.com
VISALIA
Visalia Marriott
at the Convention
Center
300 S. Court St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-1111
marriott.com/vismc
Comfort Suites
Downtown
210 E. Acequia Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 738-1700
visalialodging.com
LODGING
LODGING
Comfort Inn & Suites
9300 W. Airport Dr.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 651-3700
comfortinn.com/hotelvisalia-california-CAA78
Wyndham Visalia
9000 W. Airport Dr.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 651-5000
wyndham.com/hotels
Hampton Inn & Suites
4747 W. Noble Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 732-3900
visalia.hamptoninn.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Visalia/Sequoia
Gateway
5438 W. Cypress Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 739-9800
laquintavisaliasequoiagate
way.com
Motel 6
4545 W. Noble Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 732-5611
motel6.com
WOODLAKE
Wicky Up Ranch
Bed & Breakfast
22702 Ave. 344
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8898
wickyup.com
VACATION
RENTALS
Hummingbird Cottage
at Seven Sycamores
Ranch
32985 Rd. 164
Ivanhoe, CA 93235
(559) 798-0557
sevensycamoresranch.com/
hummingbird-cottage
Sequoia Vacation
Rentals
(559) 302-7041
sequoiavacationrentals.com
Lamp Liter Inn
3300 W. Mineral King
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-4511
lampliter.net
Econo Lodge
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 732-6641
econolodge.com/hotelvisalia-california-CA287
Fairfield by Marriott
140 S. Akers St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-7600
marriott.com/hotels/travel/
visfi-fairfield-inn-visalia
Sequoia Mountain
Rentals
298 Linder Dr. #3
(559) 542-0812
sequoiamountainrentals.com
Kaweah Park Resort
40457 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4424
kaweahparkresort.com
Sequoia Park View
House
44255 Sierra Dr.
(310) 838-5855
Southern Sierra
Real Estate Cabins
1734 James Dr.
(559) 542-1500
southernsierrarealestate.com
Skyline Mountain
Escape
43627 Skyline Dr.
(559) 786-2701
lizhil3r@hotmail.com
RV PARKS /
CAMPGROUND
Sequoia RV Ranch
43490 North Fork Dr.
(559) 561-4333
sequoiarvranch.com
Three Rivers Hideaway
43365 Sierra Dr.
(559) 561-4413
threerivershideaway.com
Visalia / Sequoia
National Park KOA
7480 Ave. 308
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 651-0544
koa.com/campgrounds/
visalia
Deer Creek RV Park
10679 S. Main St.
(559) 781-3337
Quail Valley RV Park
40587 Hot Springs Rd.
CA Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6299
quailvalleyrv.com
Friends RV Park
9849 Rd. 232 #22
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-0144
Lemon Cove/
Sequoia Campground
& RV Park
32075 Sierra Dr.
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 597-2346
Kaweah Park Resort
40457 Sierra Dr.
P.O. Box 1092
(559) 561-4424
kaweahparkresort.com
LODGING
Business, Leisure
Inviting…
256 Guest Rooms & Suites
Restaurant, Lounge, Room Service
Fitness Center 24/7
Business Center 24/7
Free Wi-Fi
DaySpa Amenities
100% Smoke Free Hotel
Ample Free Parking
Heated Indoor Pool & Whirlpool
Seasonal Outdoor Pool
9000 W Airport Drive, Visalia, CA 93277
P: 559-651-5000 | F: 559-651-2036
wyndhamvisalia.com
LODGING
Sun & Fun RV Park
1000 E. Rankin
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686–5779
Club Royal Oak RV Resort
39700 Rd. 28
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-0351
clubroyaloak.com
FARM STAYS
Naylor Organic
Family Farm Stay
38918 Rd. 64
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-6051
naylorsorganicfarmstay.com
Paternoster Farms
Vacation Cottages
26689 Ave. 96
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4277
paternosterfarms.com
BeeGreen Farm
Certified Organic
Farm & Farm Stay
41849 North Fork Dr.
(559) 804-6448
beegreenfarm.com
LODGING
CONTACT US
OUTFITTERS &
EQUIPMENT
Alta Market & Ski Shop
at Wuksachi Lodge
64740 Wuksachi Way
Sequoia National Park
(866) 807-3598
Brewer’s Ponderosa
Lodge
56692 Aspen Dr.
(559) 542-2579
brewersponderosalodge.com
Sequoia Foothills
Chamber of
Commerce
(877) 530-3300
threerivers.com
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
National Parks
(559) 565-3341
nps.gov/seki
Sequoia National Forest
& Giant Sequoia National
Monument
(559) 781-1500
www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia
Grant Grove Market
at Grant Grove Village
Springville Chamber
of Commerce
Kings Canyon National Park
(559) 335-5500 x0
visitsequoia.com/GrantGrove-Market
Tulare Chamber
of Commerce
Montecito Sequoia
Lodge Ski Shop
(559) 539-0100
springville.ca.us
(559) 686-1547
tularechamber.org
(559) 565-3388 x208
Tulare County
Tourism & Film
Commission
Sport Chalet
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-3434
sportchalet.com
COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
City of Lindsay
(559) 562-7103
lindsay.ca.us
City of Woodlake
(559) 564-8055
cityofwoodlake.com
Dinuba Chamber of
Commerce
(559) 591-2707
dinubachamber.com
Exeter Chamber of
Commerce
(559) 592-2919
exeterchamber.com
Porterville Chamber
of Commerce
(559) 784-7502
portervillechamber.org
(559) 624-7187
tularecountyemap.com
Lake Kaweah
(559) 597-2005
corpslakes.usace.army.mil
Mooney Grove Park
(559) 624-7227
co.tulare.ca.us/government/
parks
Pixley Wildlife
National Refuge
fws.gov/kern/refuges/pixley
Sequoia Parks
Conservancy
(559) 565-3759
sequoiaparksconservancy.org
Sequoia Recreation
California Land
Management
(650) 322-1181
clm-services.com
Three Rivers Historical
Museum
(559) 561-2707
3rmuseum.org
Tule River Historical
Society
(559) 539-2720
springville.ca.us
Tulare County Treasures
Visalia Convention
& Visitors Bureau
tularecountytreasures.org
(559) 334-0141
visitvisalia.org
TRANSPORT
Visalia Chamber of
Commerce
AMTRAK
(559) 734-5876
visaliachamber.org
Seaport Airlines
HELPFUL
INFORMATION
Arts Consortium
(559) 713-4324
artsconsortium.org
Colonel Allensworth
State Park
(661) 849-3433
parks.ca.gov/allensworth
Kaweah Oaks Preserve
(559) 738-0211
sequoiariverlands.org/naturepreserve-kaweah-oaks.html
amtrak.com
(888) 573-2767
seaportair.com
Sequoia Shuttle
(877) 404-6473
sequoiashuttle.com
V-LINE
Visalia-Fresno Shuttle
(877) 404-6473
ridevline.com
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