Scroll down for links to about the surrounding areas near Sequoia National Park

 

Arts / Events
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Three Rivers Artists' Biennial Studio Tour
March 19, 20, 21, 2010
artists open their private studios to the public, 559.561.4671
Studio Tour blog about local art events and stories
Virtual Art Gallery art events calendar and local artwork
Arts Alliance of Three Rivers local arts organization

Jazz Festival
Held in April
traditional jazz festival in Three Rivers

Redbud Festival
Every Mother's Day weekend in May
Annual arts and crafts festival in Three Rivers

Blossom Trail
Fresno County's Blossom Trail meanders through 62-miles of eyepopping fruit, nut and citrus trees as they welcome in spring from mid/late February through late March

Three Rivers Concert on the Grass
Held on the 4th Saturday in September
Live music, bring a picnic meal and refreshments, and chairs or blankets.
For more information, call Ken Elias at 559.561.0610.

Nature
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Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks
These two parks testify to nature's size, beauty, and diversity: Immense mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees! The parks lie in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of the San Joaquin Valley. Activities vary greatly by season and elevation - which ranges from 1300' to 14,494'.

Sequoia National Forest/Sequoia National Monument
Celebrating 100 Years Sequoia National Forest 1908 - 2008. If the land could speak, it would tell many stories of Native Americans, cattle, gold prospecting, lumber camps, sheep drives, early day resorts, hot springs, pack stations, and isolated forest guard stations and fire lookouts.

Sequoia Natural History Association
non-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting education, interpretation, research, and the natural and historic preservation of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Devils Postpile National Monument, Lake Kaweah, and other areas of the National Park System.

California Native Plant Society
dedicated to protecting and preserving the native flora of California
Alta Peak Chapter, CNPS
local wildflower walks and programs

Intermountain Nursery: located in Prather, in the foothills northeast of Fresno, with over ten demonstration gardens. offering a self guided tour highlighting California native plants and other drought tolerant plants, certified organic and biodynamic plants, 559-855-3113.

Squaw Valley Herb Gardens: established in 1984, tours for groups and individuals

 

Food
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in Three Rivers |

Anne Lang's Emporium: deli with river deck, box lunches

Gateway Restaurant menu and photos of restaurant along the river

We Three Bakery and Restaurant: "coined" its name from the original owner's three children.

Wineries |

Cedar View Winery:
produces Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and others.
The tasting room where all of the wines can be enjoyed is reminiscent of Tuscany. Local artwork, cheeses, olive oils and clothing are also featured.

Tivy Mountain Vintners:
located just North of Sanger in the Central California Valley foothills,
far away from the hustle and bustle of big city life.

Ramos Torres Wines:
is committed to crafting wines of unique character, elegance, and intense focus. We only source grapes from winegrowers that produce the highest quality grapes for fine winemaking.

 

Shopping / Services
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in Three Rivers |

Three Rivers Village blog local happenings in the neighborhood of the Park

The Kaweah Commonwealth: weekly newspaper of Three Rivers, California

Kaweah Whitewater Adventures:
the 2009 Kaweah season will begin in late March or early April depending on the weather and snowpack. Call 1.800.229.8658 to book your trip.

Sequoia Sightseeing Tours:
Sighteeing tours and private trips are our primary focus and specialty. We'll pick you up at your motel or resort in Three Rivers, where we will whisk you away to enjoy the incredible array of sights that Sequoia National Park.

Three Rivers Historical Museum
Established in 1991 by a gathering of people within the Three Rivers area that wanted to preserve the history of our area from the native americans, through the cattlemen and logging industry to current times. Then in June of 2006 the Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce established their office within the museum. This allowed us to promote the museum and at the same time open the visitor center/museum seven days a week.

Wood'n'Horse Training Stables
Christy has hourly trail rides available. She will take you out for a ride through the beautiful oak studded hills and along the Kaweah River. She can accommodate up to 4 riders at a time. Riders must be 12 and above unless they are an accomplished rider. Please call for a reservation.

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