Fresno County California is located in the Central San Joaquin Valley, south of San Francisco and north of Los Angeles, between the Coast Mountain and Sierra Nevada Mountain ranges. It’s the number one agricultural county in the United States, producing grapes, cotton, almonds, tomatoes, plums, oranges, peaches and nectarines as well as turkeys, cattle and milk. It’s no wonder the communities of Fresno County celebrate their bounty all year long.
Late February through mid-March, the county bursts into fragrant, colorful bloom and the communities of Sanger, Kingsburg, Reedley, Orange Cove, Selma and Fowler celebrate along the along the 62-mile Fresno County Blossom Trail. You can drive or ride your bike on this self-guided tour past peach, plum, nectarine, lemon and orange orchards and grape vineyards.
During May through September, the county celebrates the ripened fruit of those blossoms with the Fresno County Fruit Trail and you can purchase the fresh from the tree and vine produce at farmers’ markets and fruit stands. If you are a citrus fruit fan and/or enjoy fall foliage, you’ll want to follow the Citrus & Fall Foliage Trail in November through January.
Fresno County has its share of wildflowers too which blossom to the delight of photographers and flower enthusiasts from late February through May.
And, while you’re in the neighborhoods of Fresno County…
If you are a quilter, you will want to visit the Mennonite Quilting Center in Reedley. If you are into antiques, stop by Old Town Clovis. For a touch of Sweden, visit Kingsburg. If you like raisins, stop by Selma - Raisin Capital of the World, and Fowler – home to Champion Raisins.
Also in the neighborhood…
Besides being agriculturally gifted, three national parks are partially located within Fresno County - Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon – offering hiking and horse riding trails, mountain climbing, river rafting and fishing as well as skiing, snowboarding and ice skating in the winter. Within the county, you’ll also find a variety of amusement parks including two water slide parks, the Chaffee Fresno Zoo and Cat Haven, several museums and a planetarium.
If you crave cultural events during your visit, you’ll want to check on performances by the Fresno Grand Opera, the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra and the several live theater groups. If golf is your passion, play one or more of the seven courses that are open to the public. And, don’t forget the shopping and winery tour opportunities throughout the county.
Happy Travels!
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