Sequoia National Park’s entrance sign, whose powerful presence greets visitors at the boundary, is back in place after almost six months of restoration. Since 1935, this sign has welcomed visitors to the nation’s second-oldest national park. Carved more than 80 years ago, the mammoth 4-foot by 10-foot sign emerged from a slab of sequoia wood, from […]
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented new, stronger screening procedures for carry-on items at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The new procedures, which were announced last year, and are being implemented at airports across the country, require travelers to place all electronics larger than a cell phone in bins for X-ray screening in standard lanes. […]
San Francisco is a destination city for visitors from around the world. There are many well-known common sites to see including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Warf, Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury, Alcatraz and Union Square. But, there are also an abundance of smaller museums, gardens and spots you might want to take in, next time you go. […]
Hot springs and their therapeutic uses have been touted for centuries. A first mention of hot springs found in Taiwan was noted in a 1697 manuscript. Development of a small local spa, however, did not take place there until the 1890’s. Likewise, a hot spring spa opened in Osaka, Japan during the same decade. Hot […]
Some think of whale watching as a late winter-springtime event, but truth-be-told, there are whale watching adventures off the Central Coast year-round. Now through the end of the year, tours offer trips out of Monterey Bay to view Humpbacks, Blue Whales and dolphins. Humpbacks and blues migrate each fall to the California waters to feed […]
In the South Valley, residents are blessed to have a variety of annual festivals taking place throughout the year – the recent Exeter Fall Festival and Springville Apple Festival, and Lindsay’s Orange Blossom Festival in the spring are a few examples. Neighboring areas have celebrations, too. Perhaps the best known in the state is the […]
The 7th annual Madera Pomegranate Festival takes place Saturday, November 4 from 10am – 5pm at the Madera District Fairgrounds. The unique, vibrant and fun event brings in visitors from all over the world to experience the best of the Central Valley’s local pomegranate and nut products. The event is organized by the Madera Tourism Alliance, of the Madera […]
Bank of the Sierra is excited to announce that its full-service branch in Pismo Beach, CA is now open. This is the bank’s fifth addition to San Luis Obispo County’s footprint. The new branch is located at 1401 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 and boasts a beautiful ocean view with convenient amenities including two […]
Producers Dairy Ice Cream Zoofari, a summertime tradition for over twenty years, will take place at Fresno Chaffee Zoo on Saturday, August 5 from 6-9pm. Guests can beat the heat at this all-you-can-eat ice cream event as they enjoy unlimited ice cream, sherbets, frozen yogurt and sundaes. While satisfying their sweet cravings, guests can stroll […]
Frontier Airlines has announced major air service expansion plans to 21 cities including Fresno. The airline, committed to offering low fares done right, will begin non-stop air service between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Denver International Airport (DEN) in spring 2018. Introductory fares, flight frequencies and schedules for non-stop service between Fresno and Denver […]