My family if 4 does this horseback ride every summer when we stay at camp Edison. We really love…read morethe guides, the beautiful lake loop, and the cost is reasonable. Thank you shaver stables for all the years of great memories.

The ladies at the stable are awesome ! Very nice trail and view. The horses were well behaved and…read moreeasy to handle for beginners or experienced riders ! All the ladies they are very helpful and made for an exceptional experience ! Will definitely be coming back to visit and go for a ride !

Calvin Crest is one of the most special places I have ever visited. The staff is so caring, the…read moreviews are stunning, and the accommodations are wonderful. I cannot recommend highly enough. Truly a life-changing place!

I attended Calvin Crest as a kid for at least 3 years with my church. Without doubt, some of THE…read moreBEST experiences of my life. Would not trade it for anything. Thank you, Calvin Crest!!!

We had a great experience with Shaver Lake Watersports…read more They have their own marina and parking lot right next to the highway. This was one of the easiest and most fun rental experiences we've had at any lake we've been to. We rented a small eight seat pontoon boat. The price was super reasonable, fuel was included, and the whole process was easy and enjoyable. It was perfect for putting around the lake and going for a swim at various coves. We brought lunch with us and had a wonderful day. They also have larger boats, wave runners, and kayaks available. Definitely anything you could need to enjoy a day on the water. Five stars.

Easy to work with. Unlike the Sierra Marina at the top of…read morethe Shaver Lake, this is a very easy and casual rental experience. It's more expensive here but overall I thought the equipment was newer. The free beaches around this marina are great for a casual beach day. We chose to go further down to the beach for more privacy. Tip - There's a small parking lot in front of this Marina. However, if you drive south less than a mile you will see a gravel road. Drive down this road then take the left road and you'll see a small parking lot right above the secluded beaches.. Parking here will put your car much closer to your beach spot. - New kayaks

As the temperatures heat up in the Central Valley, the dangers of flooding due to the rapid snow…read moremelt may have temporarily halted travel into both Yosemite and Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. HWY 168 remains open, however, and there are still plenty of snow parks packed with snow along the highway once you get up to the 6000 feet elevation level. If you travel a little further northeast, about an hour's drive from Clovis, you will find Huntington Lake. Much of the lake was still frozen solid when I visited there last weekend and the temperature up there was mild with only a hint of a breeze. There was also plenty of snow along the roads and on the marina and lakebeds, which made it a perfect place to visit to see the snow, take photos of the lake and snow-capped mountains, and escape the heat. Perhaps best of all, there were not too many people who appear to visit the lake since it is mostly frozen and with Shaver Lake, China Peak Mountain Resort, and the aforementioned snow parks all still open for some fun in the snow and outdoor enjoyment. Considered one of the cleanest and most pristine lakes in the Central Valley and in the Sierras. I cannot wait to come up again in another month as the snow is melted down to fish and swim in the lake and hike on its trails. For the first time in over a decade, the water levels will be at full capacity. It is known to get a bit breezy during the summer months, which makes it ideal for sail boating. There are probably another two or three weeks to see and play in the snow. Huntington Lake is my recommended spot to go for those in Fresno County that do not want to travel too far to find a lot of it.

We are so grateful to have a new place to eat at Lakeshore. The new chef did amazing.. love all the…read morefood. We were members of the clean plate club.

Camp Kern is a Boy Scout Camp that has been here for 77 years (1939). It is definitely showing its…read moreage. The buildings are pretty dilapidated and some to a degree unsafe, such as the deck leading into the dining hall. We had a Scout leader from our Troop offer to put some screws into it as is actually had none. The tents were in bad shape with holes and ties missing, which is no help against the many mosquitoes and bugs. The trails leading into camp and to the gun and firing range (very steep) were also poorly maintained. Our Troop also helped groom the trail leading to the camp which also helped a bit. To make matters worse the pitiful state of the restrooms (portable toilets) and showers weren't cleaned regularly or stocked (with dead bugs everywhere). Although there are a lot of really tall trees, there are a lot of dead ones too. The previous night one came crashing down not too far from camp sites. I'm sure it must be an issue as a result of the drought, fungus, beetles, etc. but they really need to cut more down, lest a tree falls on a tent which looks like a distinct possibility. One of the main things the camp is known for, is its proximity to the Lake, which it abuts. It's docks and swimming area are worn. They also didn't have the sailboats that are shown in the Scouting Magazine review of the camp. We were told there was a mixup in the company that supplies them and they would be delivered the day we left. So we ended up borrowing one sailboat from a nearby camp that we used by everyone to get the Sailing merit badge the last two days. The Camp Director, Kent, is a man with a good disposition but I wondered his sincerity in improving things as it seems strange you would have to ask him to stock towels or pump the toilets? Or for that matter, not to have the sailboats there? The food was decent but there were often long delays in being served and they frequently ran out of things. Also be aware when it says you will have 'steak' on Friday, it will be pork shops and 'tacos' were actually half of a tortilla. The portions were generally small, but seconds were often the case after everyone had been served. On the positive side the Camp Counselors were good. They hung out with the Scouts and bonded with them. From talking with them it sounded like the Boy Scout Council didn't give a lot of resources to the camp, which would account for at least it's condition and maybe more experienced staff in the kitchen. It was their first week of their summer session, so you would have to cut them some slack as there will inevitably be some loose ends. But for the totality of issues and the fact they have been here so long, one would have to wonder if there is a plan to improve things or not? During a hike they do on Wednesday of the week (of various lengths), we were able to see another Boy Scout camp next door by the name of Camp Oljato. That looks to be a better option until Camp Kern can get their house in order. On aside note, the camp has good Verizon service throughout and only AT&T service right on the waterfront. Not that Scouts need it of course :) Also, there are electrical outlets at the sink areas and in the dining hall for your electronics. Last but not least, I feel bad leaving a poor review as a Scout leader, as you want to support each other. But like any business, we all have choices for summer camps, so you need to deliver an all around good product. And I have been to a few other camps, so I do have a basis for comparison.

I was last at the camp in 2014 before my Stroke ! I have great memories of being there I took my…read morescout troop & attened many order of the arrow events . I first attended the camp in 1988 through 1994 my older son worked staff there in the early 1990s . I always had a greattime good food always kept busy the lake is great to get to the camp you have to travel by barge this is a cool experience .

It was a really fun day of tubing. The drop off into the parking lot at the bottom of the sledding…read morehills is a bit sketchy/dangerous. I saw one little girl fly off into the parking lot. Parking is not the best either...but the area was clean and there was a lot of snow.

This is hands-down the best Snow Park!…read more After picking up some sleds from Costco were took a trip on New Year's Day to explore the snow park. Don't be like the other families who stopped as soon as they saw some snow, those parks are very small and very bare and don't even come close to Tamarack Snow Park that's bigger and has fields, hills, slopes and so much powder! Keep driving up Tollhouse Road until you get more bubbles in your ears and you find this majestic snow park, with plenty of parking, bathrooms and lots of snow to play in. Don't forget to bring snacks, water, a sled or two and lots of snow gear like mittens and boots or an extra set clothes to change into because you get wet and will be super cold. And if you're super hungry check out Shaver Lake Pizza from some unbelievably delicious pizza and salad.

I recently went here with a date, and we had a really fun time…read more When you first check in, you pay, and then sign a waiver. It was $30/person/hour. On top of that, he ordered a beer, and I ordered a bottled water. Our hostess was also named Jennifer, and she was super sweet. My date had already been here a few times, so he knew the ropes, but Jennifer still took a little extra time to show me how things worked. In the main room, there were about six targets, and most of them were pretty much spent, to be honest. They'd had so many axes thrown at them that it was becoming difficult for the axes to stick-- several of the targets were actually concaved. The two good targets were kind of far apart, which made it hard for my date and I to be next to each other. Another one of the targets was basically unusable because there was a kiddy practice target set up in front of it. Luckily, though, we pretty much had the place to ourselves. Each booth had several axes hanging on a metal strip, and we were encouraged to experiment with as many different blades as possible. I think we both tried them all. Eventually, we went out back, which turned out to be the nicer area. There were another six targets back there, and they were not quite as used up as the ones inside. The fairy lights around the barn theme was the perfect vibe for a first date. I personally didn't mind the pile of a hundred or so bicycles in the parking lot, but I did wonder-- why? I've been wanting to try axe throwing for a very long time, so I was happy to finally get the chance to do it. Once you throw the axe a few times, and realize that this is what you're literally going to do for an hour straight, it's a little less exciting. Now that I've tried it, I don't think I would need to try it again, but I had a lot of fun.

Dylan (I hope that's how you spell it) was a fantastic host and a more awesome/helpful…read moredemonstrator. Never been axe throwing, but he made it look easy. Was super nice, very interactive, and made things easy. He continuously checked up on us, and showed us different ways to throw an axe. Overall, it was really fun and it was a great experience that travelers and locals can enjoy. If I ever come back to Yosemite ima put this on my "To-do" list. THANK YOU DYLAN!

Really cool place to take family for a day of batting cages indoors with AC. Reasonable prices and…read morefamily owned who were very friendly. Give them a shot. Will be repeat customer.