Beautiful nature trail and beautiful weather…read more Okay thanks for the beautiful gift of fruit! But we also love the flowers!!

We toured the Fresno County Blossom Trail the last weekend in February 2026, and the flowers were…read moreout in full force, and the agriculture along the trail was absolutely impressive. I saw somewhere that the trail is about a 2-hour drive. That pace seems to me to be at race speed, and way too fast to enjoy the sights. We took about five hours to drive the trail, and that was a comfortable speed. Given how much business and pride the Blossom Trail could drive to Fresno County, the trail appears to be a bit neglected. First, the Google Map download from the Fresno County website is practically useless for navigation using the Android Google Maps app. The app continuously tries to optimize the point-to-point travel, which too often takes one off the preferred and official route roadways for seeing the maximum number of blooms. Occasionally, there are Blossom Trail signs marking the route and turns, but some are either hard to spot or missing: more signs are needed to enhance route navigation for visitors, most of whom are not familiar with the area. Lastly, the map downloaded and printed from the Fresno County website is at such a small scale that it is very difficult to read, and if enlarged, gets blurry and even harder to read. Clearly, Fresno County has done a "government" job at the simple task of marking a route. Lastly, I would highly encourage Fresno County or the Farm Bureau to work with the landowner to put up signs that identity the type of orchard, vineyard, or crop. There used to be blue signs along the fences on I-5 that identified crops, and those were appreciated. The landowners and farmers benefit because the signs instill knowledge in the public and a public that knows about agriculture will support agriculture. Overall, despite the navigation challenges, the Fresno County Blossom Trail provides for a beautiful roadtrip.

Very underrated holiday/Christmas lights in the Fresno/Clovis. This is a one house show, but if…read morethere was ever an example of quality over quantity (of homes) then this is it right here. We were on our way to Santa Claus Lane and I remember from last year (when it was too late) that there was a sole performer around Sunnyside/Locan area in Fresno. I google and found their website. The website itself is already foreshadowing quality as the site itself is superior than the other bigger/major light show neighborhoods in the area. I get to the house and I was in for a treat---we were the only car there to spectate. The entire house is covered with lights and the lights are dancing with a song. You tune in to the radio station and just enjoy the show. This isnt a cheap animated light show. The way everything is synced and setup is top notch. This is really some pro-grade stuff here. The detail and time put in to executing this I can only imagine but myself and my family greatly appreciated. It was highly enjoyable and the BEST lights and light show in the Fresno/Clovis area (remember thats a combined population of 700,000 people. The other attractions--sure they bring dense quantity of homes that are lit up and decorated, but this one house by itself is amazing by itself.

Amazing light show. My kiddos has a blast dancing and singing. We stayed for most of it. People…read morearound were respectful and courteous.

Love this place. Beautiful, relaxing, staffis amazing and very friendly. Food is good at…read moreRestaurant. Hot Springs are amazing.

Super fun hike to these little hot springs located along the mountainside.read more

In 2019 I have never been to OTC so much in my life. My dude and I literally live one block away…read morefrom OTC so we frequent it so often. There are always so many events going on in OTC which I am loving the community events. I have gone to over 4. The ones I remember are: Antique Fair Food Festival Fairytale nights Farmers Market My dude and I have enjoyed so much festives here we are always seeing when the next events are. Everyone is very friendly and the respectful. The older folks tell my dude how did he scored his beautiful woman (me), which we always find hilarious as it is usually an older white retired couple. Anywho, if you would have told me I would be living in Clovis like 5 years ago, I would bet my life savings you are wrong but I do and surprisingly it's not that bad. There is always something to explore in OTC, from businesses to people. I love the events that they have which at least I feel like there's something going on every two weeks. The dude and I have gone to several restaurants and Roll Me Some is in OTC, BOA, EECU, and so much more. I am never disappointed when I come to OTC and wish Fresno put on more events like Clovis. There is always something to do here. They have the annual Christmas Parades, Big Hat Days, Veteran Parades and spring much more. I highly recommend to come down and check it out.

This is a cute little town. They have many little cute gift stores, yummy restaurants, and great…read moreevents. They have an event called The Enchanted Night. The stores and restaurants are open late and almost all of them offers hot cocoa or apple cider. There also have a carriage that travels around the Main Streets. People make long line to go in it. It's full of lights and pretty decorated. They have singer different genre. They entertain along the streets. Some sing just regular music and some Christmas songs. We always find a place to have diner and then walk around and enjoy the music. We visit the different thrift stores. We always find something nice to buy. It has become a tradition for us to attend this event every year. Highly recommended. It is the official start of the Holidays for us. It's almost like a magical night.

All the times I've visited Kingsburg, and only this year did I stumble upon the Historic Kingsburg…read moreJail! I was wandering down the main street, Draper Street, which has many alleys that cut through mid-block, some of which are being turned into dining areas or covered walkways where one can just sit for a moment. In one of the alleys, George Boyle Way, there was an informational sign which led me to the other end of the short alley. This opened up onto an area where I found the base of the Coffee Pot Water Tower, a large public park and the back of the fire department. And, the Historic Kingsburg Jail! A small white block building, with a delightful and well done painting of an escape in progress, I found a building that's a small museum of local law enforcement in the early 1900s. The building is open apparently 24 hours a day, and is video monitored for security - but it is the original jail, and is as hard-looking to break INTO as it was to break out of, mural notwithstanding . . . The building consists of a whole 2 jail cells and a small office, all off a small hallway heated by an old fashioned stove. Thick - VERY thick! - walls give a cool environment when sunny out - probably as cold in the winter?! The cells and office have been turned into dioramas by volunteers, and the effects are cool! A few articles posted around the walls flesh out the early history of the jail and a few of the local law enforcement men who kept Kingsburg safe in those early years - two of whom lost their lives in such service. Overall, the Kingsburg Historical Society has done a great job of keeping a small, out of the way building from simply being closed up and left to decay. Their efforts are worth a quick side trip, and I'm glad I stumbled upon this hidden gem of history!

This historic jail is right beneath the water tower that looks like a coffee pot and behind the…read morefire station. I think the jail is open 24/7. There appears to be a security camera that must be connected with the fire station. It's an adorable little place with period specific furnishings.

I can't believe that I'm the first to write a review of the Talking Bear. It's been an Oakhurst…read moreattraction since I was a little dude! I thought that the speaker used to be in the bear's mouth. If it was, it's not any more. It used to warn little listeners that "Bears like me have been spotted recently in the area, so keep an eye out." I heard that as a boy and immediately crouched down, looking left and right for prowling bears. I've concluded that the danger has now passed. It's probably safe to walk the streets of Oakhusrt unfettered by the fear of imminent ursine attack. But it's a fun thing to check out with the kiddos. The audio quality is pretty rough though. Static churns from the speaker day and night. It makes listening to the bear a little tough but it's a fun stop and it was a chance for me to recall some cool memories.

It would've been a better attraction if the vocals came from the bear vs a speaker behind it…read more The script was loaded with information but it did not keep my interest.

This was actually a lot of fun for my friend and I. Unfortunately, we didn't stay as long as we…read morewanted to as it was very hot and we were ill prepared. I think the website could do with giving people a better idea of what to bring to be better prepared to handle the hotter months. I really enjoyed the tour at the beginning where you can see all the research areas going on. The area is honestly huge and it's really cool looking at it all from a distance. Definitely wanna come back when it's not as hot now that we have a better idea of what to expect and what we should bring (also after I workout more so I can be better at digging for a longer time).

We had such a great time!…read more It's $40 for adults & $30 kids up to 12. They do not allow kids under 5. We learned the teeth are from 14-16 million years ago. Tools are provided. And while they don't have guarantees, they essentially said it's 100% you'll find some type of tooth or bone. I found 3 Mako Teeth and my son found a stingray tooth and we think hook tooth shark. A few weeks ago a kid found a megalodon tooth. While not common it's a 1 in 100 chance and you can keep it. Essentially you can keep anything you find unless you find skull, which then gets tagged for museum use. There was a boy scout troop with us, and they can coordinate with the museum for a tour and complete a merit badge. For cub scouts, my son earned his Earth Rocks badge for Arrow of Light. Bring a hat, lunch, jacket and hand sanitizer. There is 1 porta potty so come prepared :) I highly recommend, we had a great time.

I am absolutely obsessed with Bravo Farms. Not only does the place look like what you'd expect to…read moresee in an old western movie, but there's also a restaurant, antique shop, a cute outdoor play area, tons of photo ops, they even have the greatest gift shop and ice cream! Bravo Farms is that location you must check out on a trip through Central CA. They have a little something for everyone. The outdoor area has these cute areas for kids and adults alike. They have lots of parking, clean bathrooms, and did I mention the gift shop!? They have everything from local, fresh cheeses, different types of milk, including banana, and so so many other items. I think I could have stayed for some major shopping. I honestly can't wait to come back soon, hopefully. Great spot, highly recommend.

The coffee shop was fantastic, but DO NOT EAT the breakfast in the restaurant area. Oh my G-d. This…read morehad to be some of the worst food I've ever had. I ordered scrambled eggs with no butter and just a light amount of oil. They came in a cup, and when I dumped them onto a tray to try to eat them, an unbelievable amount of butter/oil poured out. It honestly looked like someone had pumped popcorn butter all over them. Completely inedible. The kids' pancakes were also raw inside. Money straight down the drain. The outside of the place is cute, the bathrooms are clean, and the shop itself is adorable with a ton of stuff to browse and buy. If you're stopping by, grab a coffee, use the bathroom, check out the shop and then run out of there before ordering breakfast. If you have kids, they do have an outside play area.

Visited Hanging Rock at Sequoia National Park and it's definitely one of those spots that's worth…read morethe quick stop. The walk to get there isn't too hard, and you're surrounded by huge trees the whole way, which already makes it a nice experience. Once you reach the rock, the view is amazing--wide open scenery and a great place for photos. But just a heads up, this spot is NOT for anyone scared of heights. There aren't really safety rails, and the drop is pretty serious. It can also get a bit crowded, so you have to be extra careful, especially if people are trying to take pictures near the edge. Overall, super cool viewpoint and worth checking out if you're in the park. Just take your time, watch your step, and don't get too close to the edge for the sake of a photo.

After visiting Moro Rock, one of the main attractions in Sequoia National Park, be sure to stop by…read moreHanging Rock for some unique and thrilling photo opportunities. Capture some crazy hanging pictures for your Instagram, and don't forget to crop out the ground (haha). We took numerous hanging pictures on the rock, and a few of them turned out exceptionally well. It's a fun and memorable experience.