EXPERIENCE VISALIA & THE SEQUOIA REGION
Visalia and the Sequoia Region are blessed with natural beauty, the world's richest farmland and some of the most adventurous fun of a lifetime.
Discover this friendly community, rich with arts, agriculture, recreation and fine dining.
Enjoy our charming downtown and free trolley, shopping, more than 200 restaurants, the fabulous Fox Theater, galleries, farmers market and festivals.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Forest are a year round wonderland of spectacular scenery. Magnificent experiences and sights include the General Sherman Tree, the world's largest tree; the deepest canyon in North America and the Trail of 100 Giants.These parks are home to giants: immense mountains, deep canyons, and huge trees. Thanks to their huge elevational range, 1,500' to 14,491', they protect stunningly diverse habitats. The Generals Highway climbs over 5000 feet from chaparral and oak-studded foothills to the awe-inspiring sequoia groves. From there, trails lead to the high-alpine wilderness which makes up most of these parks. Beneath the surface lie over 200 fascinating caverns.
Although Congress created these two parks at different times, Sequoia and Kings Canyon share miles of boundary and are managed as one park. Sequoia was the second national park designated in this country. General Grant National Park, the forerunner of Kings Canyon, was third.
As you explore this landscape of giants, do so in step with nature. Be aware that human activity may conflict with natural events. One example: human - bear interactions can result in problems for both players. Store all food properly and learn other ways to keep your parks healthy and wild.
Operating Hours & Seasons
The two main entrances (on highways 198 & 180) are open daily year-round. Winter closures: The Mineral King area in Sequoia Park & the Cedar Grove area in Kings Canyon Park. Mineral King is open late May through October 31. Cedar Grove is open mid-April to mid-November. Crystal Cave, some campgrounds, and several side roads close for the winter. The main park road may close between Lodgepole & Grant Grove during & after storms for plowing.
Highest visitation is in July & August. It can be difficult to find a campsite at popular campgrounds on summer Saturdays.ResourcesSequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Official site, including information about natural resources, news, events, camping, lodging, fees, permits, and facilities.www.nps.gov/seki/Sequoia National Parkwww.visitsequoia.com/Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksEverything you wanted to know about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.www.sequoia.national-park.com/
Friday, September 26, 2008
Activities in Visalia Hotels and lodging
Golf CoursesSierra View Golf Course(559)732-207812608 Ave. 264Open seven days a week. P.G.A. rated golf course offering 18-holes on a 6,465-yard course and driving range. Services include: a clubhouse, golf pro, club and cart rentals (both pull and riding carts).
Valley Oaks Golf Course(559)651-14411800 S. Plaza Dr.View SiteOpen seven days a week. This beautiful course is located at Plaza Park and boasts a 27-hole championship course operated by the City of Visalia. Services include: a clubhouse, golf pro, club and cart rentals (both pull and riding carts).
Bird Watching
Open: Year Around
Location: In and around Visalia
The diversity of habitats and elevations provides an opportunity to observe a vast array of birds in Tulare County. Some 302 species have been observed and recorded over the years on ponds, along rivers, in grasslands, oak-covered foothills, and in chaparral and mountain forests in Tulare County.
Numerous preserves are dedicated to maintaining the area’s natural diversity. Bird watching enthusiasts can observe Sandhill Cranes and migrating waterfowl at the Pixley National Wildlife Refuge, or a Northern Goshawk coursing through the giant trees in Sequoia National Park and Grey-crowned Rosy Finches at the summit of Mount Whitney. There are annual sightings of majestic Bald Eagle near Sequoia Riverlands Trust’s Dry Creek and Homer Ranch preserves.
For more information and a bird checklist, visit the local Audubon Society webpage at: http://www.audubon.org/Blue Sky AviationOpen: By appointmentLocation: 1208 E. Prosperity #205Tulare, CA 93274Phone: 559-685-7405Fax: 559-685-0866
Blue Sky Aviation is Central California 's premier aerial tourism company. Our guests are offered incomparable views of the states rich, diverse heritage! From the brilliant green rows of Paso Robles delightful vineyards to the grandeur of the historic Giant Sequoias, we offer remarkable adventures for old and young alike. Whether you've lived here your whole life or you are visiting from another country, you've never seen California like this before!Farm To Fork Culinary Tour
BERRYS, ALMONDS, PEACHS AND LAVENDER!
All of these rolled into one delicious day! Four Farm women had joined together to create a wonderfully tasty day trip of a Farm to Fork Culinary Tour. River Valley Berry Farm, Luke's Almond Acers, Wibe Family Farms and Squaw Valley Herb Gardens will delight all your sense! Enjoy tasty treats and an amazing lunch under one of the valleys historic barns. This tour is sure to entertain and educate.
For more information and tour schedules Contact Rosemary Nightingale at 559-332-2909. PlanetariumSam B. Peña PlanetariumOpen: Year around, see web site for scheduleLocation: Visalia IMPACT Center Off Mineral King and Main St,. Behind Visalia Civic CenterPhone: 559-733-6871http://www.tcoe.k12.ca.us/ImpactCenter/Planetarium.shtm
Astronomy is the oldest of the sciences and the one which has held the strongest grip on our imagination over the centuries. The modern era of space telescopes and sophisticated space probes has brought with it a great expansion of our cosmic horizons and many surprising changes in our understanding of the universe.
The planetarium provides students with the opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe in an exciting and stimulating manner.
The Peña Planetarium features a 30-foot Spitz dome screen, a fully automated Spitz A3P star projector, and a large array of computer-controlled slide, video and special effects projectors. Visitors will take imaginary but realistic trips through our solar system, as well as explore a variety of other astronomy-related topics. Visalia Adventure ParkOpen: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 10am-10pmLocation: Hwy 198 and Akers Street, west of downtown VisaliaPhone:(559) 635-7275http://www.adventurepark.com/
Fun for the whole family is in store at the Central Valley’s premiere Family Entertainment Center. Here, you’ll find 7 acres of food, fun and excitement. There is no admission charge to enter the park. All attractions cab be enjoyed on a “pay as you play” basis.
Challenge your friends or family to rounds of Laser tag. Or get a little wet in the splash of the Bumper boats. Test your skills at the Batting Cages or the 18-hole Miniature golf course. Or you can fill your Need-4-Speed by racing go-karts on the 400mph Full Throttle Raceway!
Indoors, you’ll be dazzled by the array of Video and Redemption Arcade Games. You can also satisfy your hunger pangs with Old San Francisco style pizza at Kritters Buffet .SCICONOutdoor Science and Conservation Education at SCICONOpen: Bi Annually Open house and but appointmentLocation:Take Highway 190 East to Springville.Turn left on Balch Park Road, drive three miles and turn right on Bear Creek Road. Drive three miles to the SCICON entrance gate East of SpringvillePhone:559-539-264
An instructional staff of over 20 individuals will introduce your child to the beauty of nature and the importance of caring for and conserving our natural resources. The majority of the instruction takes place "on the trail" as students study animal and plant life, geology, astronomy, Native American and pioneer history, as well as the interdependence of all living things. Learning is firsthand and experiential as students use dip nets to search for aquatic insects in the stream, visit the quartz mine to search for quartz crystals or view the heavens through the large SCICON telescope. The SCICON curriculum is an important part of your child's education supplementing the curriculum of the California State Department of Education. Your child is not taking a week off from school, rather his or her classroom is just being expanded to the 1100-acre outdoor classroom at SCICON. Mixed in with this environmental education curriculum are many important social and experiential activities. Night hikes, campfire programs, hiking the Sky Trail and skit night are just some of the many activities which make SCICON an unforgettable experience.
Call for information about weekend conferences and retreat. Visalia OaksSeason: March thru SeptemberLocation: Recreation Park Goshen & Giddings in VisaliaPhone: 559-625-0480http://visalia.oaks.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t516
Nothing beats the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd as the ‘boys of summer’ compete on the ball diamond. The Visalia Oaks have been attracting generations of fans since 1946.
The team is a California League Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. They play 140 games in the Cal League that stretches from Stockton to Lake Elsinore. The Oaks play in the Northern Division, along with the Stockton Ports (Oakland), San Jose Giants (San Francisco), Modesto Nuts (Colorado) and the Bakersfield Blaze (Texas).
Check out the Oaks schedule and join the chatter!
Oaks History:
Professional Baseball in Visalia has a long and rich history, dating back over 100 years to the 1880’s. Back then, club teams from Visalia played squads from Bakersfield and Fresno in front of paid audiences in diamonds cut out of farmland. There has been major league affiliated baseball in Visalia since Recreation Park opened in 1946. During the intervening 64 years, a minor league club has played in Visalia in every year except for the stretch from 1963-67. Even more remarkably, Visalia has been a part of the California League for that entire time. Through eleven different major league affiliations and years as an independent and co-op, the Visalia club has sent 140 players on to the big leagues. Visalia has been the league champion three times and finished in first place five times.
The greatest players to call Recreation Park home include the recently departed Kirby Puckett, Vada Pinson, Marty Cordova, and current A’s star Eric Chavez. Seven league MVP’s have played in Visalia.
Visalia has played as the Oaks since 1977 excluding a brief stint as the Central Valley Rockies in 1993 & 1994.
141 FORMER OAKS HAVE REACHED THE MAJOR LEAGUES
Valley Oaks Golf Course(559)651-14411800 S. Plaza Dr.View SiteOpen seven days a week. This beautiful course is located at Plaza Park and boasts a 27-hole championship course operated by the City of Visalia. Services include: a clubhouse, golf pro, club and cart rentals (both pull and riding carts).
Bird Watching
Open: Year Around
Location: In and around Visalia
The diversity of habitats and elevations provides an opportunity to observe a vast array of birds in Tulare County. Some 302 species have been observed and recorded over the years on ponds, along rivers, in grasslands, oak-covered foothills, and in chaparral and mountain forests in Tulare County.
Numerous preserves are dedicated to maintaining the area’s natural diversity. Bird watching enthusiasts can observe Sandhill Cranes and migrating waterfowl at the Pixley National Wildlife Refuge, or a Northern Goshawk coursing through the giant trees in Sequoia National Park and Grey-crowned Rosy Finches at the summit of Mount Whitney. There are annual sightings of majestic Bald Eagle near Sequoia Riverlands Trust’s Dry Creek and Homer Ranch preserves.
For more information and a bird checklist, visit the local Audubon Society webpage at: http://www.audubon.org/Blue Sky AviationOpen: By appointmentLocation: 1208 E. Prosperity #205Tulare, CA 93274Phone: 559-685-7405Fax: 559-685-0866
Blue Sky Aviation is Central California 's premier aerial tourism company. Our guests are offered incomparable views of the states rich, diverse heritage! From the brilliant green rows of Paso Robles delightful vineyards to the grandeur of the historic Giant Sequoias, we offer remarkable adventures for old and young alike. Whether you've lived here your whole life or you are visiting from another country, you've never seen California like this before!Farm To Fork Culinary Tour
BERRYS, ALMONDS, PEACHS AND LAVENDER!
All of these rolled into one delicious day! Four Farm women had joined together to create a wonderfully tasty day trip of a Farm to Fork Culinary Tour. River Valley Berry Farm, Luke's Almond Acers, Wibe Family Farms and Squaw Valley Herb Gardens will delight all your sense! Enjoy tasty treats and an amazing lunch under one of the valleys historic barns. This tour is sure to entertain and educate.
For more information and tour schedules Contact Rosemary Nightingale at 559-332-2909. PlanetariumSam B. Peña PlanetariumOpen: Year around, see web site for scheduleLocation: Visalia IMPACT Center Off Mineral King and Main St,. Behind Visalia Civic CenterPhone: 559-733-6871http://www.tcoe.k12.ca.us/ImpactCenter/Planetarium.shtm
Astronomy is the oldest of the sciences and the one which has held the strongest grip on our imagination over the centuries. The modern era of space telescopes and sophisticated space probes has brought with it a great expansion of our cosmic horizons and many surprising changes in our understanding of the universe.
The planetarium provides students with the opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe in an exciting and stimulating manner.
The Peña Planetarium features a 30-foot Spitz dome screen, a fully automated Spitz A3P star projector, and a large array of computer-controlled slide, video and special effects projectors. Visitors will take imaginary but realistic trips through our solar system, as well as explore a variety of other astronomy-related topics. Visalia Adventure ParkOpen: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 10am-10pmLocation: Hwy 198 and Akers Street, west of downtown VisaliaPhone:(559) 635-7275http://www.adventurepark.com/
Fun for the whole family is in store at the Central Valley’s premiere Family Entertainment Center. Here, you’ll find 7 acres of food, fun and excitement. There is no admission charge to enter the park. All attractions cab be enjoyed on a “pay as you play” basis.
Challenge your friends or family to rounds of Laser tag. Or get a little wet in the splash of the Bumper boats. Test your skills at the Batting Cages or the 18-hole Miniature golf course. Or you can fill your Need-4-Speed by racing go-karts on the 400mph Full Throttle Raceway!
Indoors, you’ll be dazzled by the array of Video and Redemption Arcade Games. You can also satisfy your hunger pangs with Old San Francisco style pizza at Kritters Buffet .SCICONOutdoor Science and Conservation Education at SCICONOpen: Bi Annually Open house and but appointmentLocation:Take Highway 190 East to Springville.Turn left on Balch Park Road, drive three miles and turn right on Bear Creek Road. Drive three miles to the SCICON entrance gate East of SpringvillePhone:559-539-264
An instructional staff of over 20 individuals will introduce your child to the beauty of nature and the importance of caring for and conserving our natural resources. The majority of the instruction takes place "on the trail" as students study animal and plant life, geology, astronomy, Native American and pioneer history, as well as the interdependence of all living things. Learning is firsthand and experiential as students use dip nets to search for aquatic insects in the stream, visit the quartz mine to search for quartz crystals or view the heavens through the large SCICON telescope. The SCICON curriculum is an important part of your child's education supplementing the curriculum of the California State Department of Education. Your child is not taking a week off from school, rather his or her classroom is just being expanded to the 1100-acre outdoor classroom at SCICON. Mixed in with this environmental education curriculum are many important social and experiential activities. Night hikes, campfire programs, hiking the Sky Trail and skit night are just some of the many activities which make SCICON an unforgettable experience.
Call for information about weekend conferences and retreat. Visalia OaksSeason: March thru SeptemberLocation: Recreation Park Goshen & Giddings in VisaliaPhone: 559-625-0480http://visalia.oaks.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t516
Nothing beats the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd as the ‘boys of summer’ compete on the ball diamond. The Visalia Oaks have been attracting generations of fans since 1946.
The team is a California League Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. They play 140 games in the Cal League that stretches from Stockton to Lake Elsinore. The Oaks play in the Northern Division, along with the Stockton Ports (Oakland), San Jose Giants (San Francisco), Modesto Nuts (Colorado) and the Bakersfield Blaze (Texas).
Check out the Oaks schedule and join the chatter!
Oaks History:
Professional Baseball in Visalia has a long and rich history, dating back over 100 years to the 1880’s. Back then, club teams from Visalia played squads from Bakersfield and Fresno in front of paid audiences in diamonds cut out of farmland. There has been major league affiliated baseball in Visalia since Recreation Park opened in 1946. During the intervening 64 years, a minor league club has played in Visalia in every year except for the stretch from 1963-67. Even more remarkably, Visalia has been a part of the California League for that entire time. Through eleven different major league affiliations and years as an independent and co-op, the Visalia club has sent 140 players on to the big leagues. Visalia has been the league champion three times and finished in first place five times.
The greatest players to call Recreation Park home include the recently departed Kirby Puckett, Vada Pinson, Marty Cordova, and current A’s star Eric Chavez. Seven league MVP’s have played in Visalia.
Visalia has played as the Oaks since 1977 excluding a brief stint as the Central Valley Rockies in 1993 & 1994.
141 FORMER OAKS HAVE REACHED THE MAJOR LEAGUES
Attractions in Visalia California Hotels
Visalia and the Sequoia Region are blessed with natural beauty, rich farmland and some of the the most diverse entertainment options anywhere in California. Discover this friendly community alive with an active arts scene; a vibrant agricultural base; unlimited recreational opportunities; a variety of fine dining options and high quality lodging choices.
Take in one of the numerous festivals happening throughout the year; visit one of our many art galleries or enjoy the harmonic sounds of the Tulare County Symphony in the fabulous Fox Theatre. Explore historic treasures in our museums; discover downtown on our free trolley and savor the finest of dining choices in one of the hundreds of restaurants the city.
Tour one of the worlds most productive and diverse agricultural areas and taste the sweetest oranges in the world; sample local produce at the many fruit stands and farmer's markets that dot the area. Take a hike along interpretive trails; enjoy bird watching, wild flowers, or just the simple pleasure of a quiet stroll through our historic downtown.
Just up the road, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are a year-round wonderland of spectacular scenery. There you can see the worlds largest living tree - The General Sherman - And Peer into the deepest canyon in North America. Unique experiences abound, and it's all here for you to discover.Historic Seven Sycamores RanchLocation: 32985 Rd. 164, Ivanhoe, CA 93235 – Located ½ mile East of Ivanhoe on Hwy 216 and ¼ mile North on Rd. 164Mail: PO Box 189, Ivanhoe, CA 93235Phone:(559) 798-0557Fax: (559) 798-2615
The ultimate California farm vacation experience!Farm Stay in the shadow of the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks/Sierra Nevada mountains nestled among the orange trees. A quiet, peaceful place to commune with nature, learn and see farm “stuff” and pick oranges. The farmhouse accommodates from 1 to 8 people and the bunkhouse 4 people. The farmhouse and the bunkhouse are available separately. This is an 80 year-old operating orange orchard and much, much more.Offering beautiful outdoor venue for weddings, family and class reunions, corporate picnics, birthday parties, fund-raisers, group functions.Imagine U Childrens MuseumOpen:Tues – Sat. 10am – 5pmMembers free / family memberships availableLocation: 700 E. Main Street in downtown VisaliaPhone:(559) 733-5975 or (559) 733-0735
The success of ImagineU Children’s Museum is the result of a community effort. Its goal is to create a multicultural learning center filled with hands-on scientific, cultural and artistic exhibits for the whole family.
ImagineU Children’s Museum is a member of the Association of Children’s Museums. The museum hosts a variety of interactive events and displays, many of which are free to the public.
Through a grant from the City of Visalia’s Community Arts Program, ImagineU has developed a series of Traveling Trunks for use by area teachers. They contain lesson plans that incorporate visual, tactile and auditory learning tools. These are age-based materials named the Van Gogh Trunk (art, science and social studies); Yokut Native American Trunk (information, artifacts and art projects); Colonial Folk Art Trunk (quilting, weaving, pottery and more); and the Waste Management Trunk for grades K-12 pertaining to recycling and environmental awarenessInternational Ag CenterOpen: By appointmentLocation: TularePhone:(559) 688-1751 or (800) 999-9186http://www.farmshow.org/
The International Agri-Center hosts the world's largest agricultural exposition, and the California Antique Farm Equipment Show.This is the central place to meet for fundraising events, business and board meetings, political action events, concerts, weddings, parties, and receptions.The Heritage Complex is also located on the same property.Kaweah Oaks PreserveOpen: Year AroundLocation: Road 182, north of Hwy. 198Phone: (559) 738-0211 http://www.kaweahoaks.com/
This 324-acre preserve protects one of the last remaining valley oak riparian forests in the San Joaquin Valley where four creeks carrying water from the Sierra converge. It was preserved through the efforts of local citizens who realized the land’s biological and historical value. It was purchased in 1983 with help from The Nature Conservancy.
Today it is maintained by the Sequoia Riverlands Trust. Kaweah Oaks is home to more than 300 plant and animal species. Uses include research, education and public enjoyment. Amenities include parking, picnic tables, trail benches and restrooms. Please tread lightly.
To get there: Drive east on Hwy 198. Turn left on Rd 182, approx. 7 miles east of Visalia. The preserve is one-half mile north of the highway on the left.Lake KaweahOpen: Year AroundLocation: 10 past Exeter on Highway 198Phone: (559) 597-2526http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/organizations/cespk-co/lakes/kaweah.html
Lake Kaweah was built to control floods that regularly inundated the city of Visalia in wet years. It collects water from the melting snowpack in the Kaweah River watershed that stretches up to the 12,000 ft. elevation. Terminus Dam, the structure that holds the water back, was completed in 1962. It was raised another 17 feet in 2003.
The lake is operated by the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers for conservation and recreation. Water is released during the summer months to irrigate the agricultural crops that have transformed the Valley floor from desert to a rich and abundant garden.
Boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing, picnicking and camping are favorite lake activities. A boat launch area is located at Lemon hill. The marina rents patio boats, fishing boats and wave runners at daily, half-day and hourly rates. Fishing tackle, bait, snacks, ice and gas are also available at the marina convenience store
Take in one of the numerous festivals happening throughout the year; visit one of our many art galleries or enjoy the harmonic sounds of the Tulare County Symphony in the fabulous Fox Theatre. Explore historic treasures in our museums; discover downtown on our free trolley and savor the finest of dining choices in one of the hundreds of restaurants the city.
Tour one of the worlds most productive and diverse agricultural areas and taste the sweetest oranges in the world; sample local produce at the many fruit stands and farmer's markets that dot the area. Take a hike along interpretive trails; enjoy bird watching, wild flowers, or just the simple pleasure of a quiet stroll through our historic downtown.
Just up the road, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are a year-round wonderland of spectacular scenery. There you can see the worlds largest living tree - The General Sherman - And Peer into the deepest canyon in North America. Unique experiences abound, and it's all here for you to discover.Historic Seven Sycamores RanchLocation: 32985 Rd. 164, Ivanhoe, CA 93235 – Located ½ mile East of Ivanhoe on Hwy 216 and ¼ mile North on Rd. 164Mail: PO Box 189, Ivanhoe, CA 93235Phone:(559) 798-0557Fax: (559) 798-2615
The ultimate California farm vacation experience!Farm Stay in the shadow of the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks/Sierra Nevada mountains nestled among the orange trees. A quiet, peaceful place to commune with nature, learn and see farm “stuff” and pick oranges. The farmhouse accommodates from 1 to 8 people and the bunkhouse 4 people. The farmhouse and the bunkhouse are available separately. This is an 80 year-old operating orange orchard and much, much more.Offering beautiful outdoor venue for weddings, family and class reunions, corporate picnics, birthday parties, fund-raisers, group functions.Imagine U Childrens MuseumOpen:Tues – Sat. 10am – 5pmMembers free / family memberships availableLocation: 700 E. Main Street in downtown VisaliaPhone:(559) 733-5975 or (559) 733-0735
The success of ImagineU Children’s Museum is the result of a community effort. Its goal is to create a multicultural learning center filled with hands-on scientific, cultural and artistic exhibits for the whole family.
ImagineU Children’s Museum is a member of the Association of Children’s Museums. The museum hosts a variety of interactive events and displays, many of which are free to the public.
Through a grant from the City of Visalia’s Community Arts Program, ImagineU has developed a series of Traveling Trunks for use by area teachers. They contain lesson plans that incorporate visual, tactile and auditory learning tools. These are age-based materials named the Van Gogh Trunk (art, science and social studies); Yokut Native American Trunk (information, artifacts and art projects); Colonial Folk Art Trunk (quilting, weaving, pottery and more); and the Waste Management Trunk for grades K-12 pertaining to recycling and environmental awarenessInternational Ag CenterOpen: By appointmentLocation: TularePhone:(559) 688-1751 or (800) 999-9186http://www.farmshow.org/
The International Agri-Center hosts the world's largest agricultural exposition, and the California Antique Farm Equipment Show.This is the central place to meet for fundraising events, business and board meetings, political action events, concerts, weddings, parties, and receptions.The Heritage Complex is also located on the same property.Kaweah Oaks PreserveOpen: Year AroundLocation: Road 182, north of Hwy. 198Phone: (559) 738-0211 http://www.kaweahoaks.com/
This 324-acre preserve protects one of the last remaining valley oak riparian forests in the San Joaquin Valley where four creeks carrying water from the Sierra converge. It was preserved through the efforts of local citizens who realized the land’s biological and historical value. It was purchased in 1983 with help from The Nature Conservancy.
Today it is maintained by the Sequoia Riverlands Trust. Kaweah Oaks is home to more than 300 plant and animal species. Uses include research, education and public enjoyment. Amenities include parking, picnic tables, trail benches and restrooms. Please tread lightly.
To get there: Drive east on Hwy 198. Turn left on Rd 182, approx. 7 miles east of Visalia. The preserve is one-half mile north of the highway on the left.Lake KaweahOpen: Year AroundLocation: 10 past Exeter on Highway 198Phone: (559) 597-2526http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/organizations/cespk-co/lakes/kaweah.html
Lake Kaweah was built to control floods that regularly inundated the city of Visalia in wet years. It collects water from the melting snowpack in the Kaweah River watershed that stretches up to the 12,000 ft. elevation. Terminus Dam, the structure that holds the water back, was completed in 1962. It was raised another 17 feet in 2003.
The lake is operated by the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers for conservation and recreation. Water is released during the summer months to irrigate the agricultural crops that have transformed the Valley floor from desert to a rich and abundant garden.
Boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing, picnicking and camping are favorite lake activities. A boat launch area is located at Lemon hill. The marina rents patio boats, fishing boats and wave runners at daily, half-day and hourly rates. Fishing tackle, bait, snacks, ice and gas are also available at the marina convenience store
Holiday Inn Visalia Hotel and Conference Center
The Visalia Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center is located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley in the beautiful city of Visalia. This prime location is equidistant between San Francisco and Los Angeles and is the pathway to California's Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. We are the only hotel with complimentary wireless internet in the area.
The Visalia Holiday Inn has 256 spacious and beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites. Our accommodations are designed to support family travel, business travel (with a 24 hour complimentary business center), conferences, weddings, product demonstrations and many other events. We have ideal meeting facilities with 22,000 sq. ft. of banquet and meeting space, 12 breakout rooms, and capacity seating of 1600.
We are the California Central Valley's only hotel with a park at its doorstep. Enjoy tennis, golf, fishing or just picnic-ing at the Plaza Park directly across the street from our front door.
The newly renovated (2002) and award winning Visalia Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center offers big city comfort, understated luxury and a home town friendliness characteristic of a city know for friendliness. Enjoy the Central California sunshine poolside at our heated outdoor pool or relax in any climate at our heated indoor pool and spa. The finest in Visalia's cuisine can be found at Café California where our Chef uses the freshest local ingredients. Mahogany's, our lounge serves relaxation, entertainment and creative concoctions to please all tastes.
http://www.hivisaliahotel.com
The Visalia Holiday Inn has 256 spacious and beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites. Our accommodations are designed to support family travel, business travel (with a 24 hour complimentary business center), conferences, weddings, product demonstrations and many other events. We have ideal meeting facilities with 22,000 sq. ft. of banquet and meeting space, 12 breakout rooms, and capacity seating of 1600.
We are the California Central Valley's only hotel with a park at its doorstep. Enjoy tennis, golf, fishing or just picnic-ing at the Plaza Park directly across the street from our front door.
The newly renovated (2002) and award winning Visalia Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center offers big city comfort, understated luxury and a home town friendliness characteristic of a city know for friendliness. Enjoy the Central California sunshine poolside at our heated outdoor pool or relax in any climate at our heated indoor pool and spa. The finest in Visalia's cuisine can be found at Café California where our Chef uses the freshest local ingredients. Mahogany's, our lounge serves relaxation, entertainment and creative concoctions to please all tastes.
http://www.hivisaliahotel.com
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