ValleyPBS and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are excited to announce an exciting, new event – ValleyPBS Kids Nite! Formerly known as Dino Nite, this new event will take place on Saturday, September 5 from 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about Meet PBS Kids characters & visit zoo animals Sat at ValleyPBS Kids Nite!
Update: Major happenings at Chaffee Zoo’s African Adventure
Last week, along with three of my FresYes colleagues, I had the exciting privilege of being able to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo's African Adventure expansion, while still … [Read more...] about Update: Major happenings at Chaffee Zoo’s African Adventure
The 4th of July in FresYes
A dark FresYes night is swiftly turned from a blanket of darkness scattered with stars into a panorama of color and the booming sounds of pyrotechnics. Rockets explode into the summer night as our … [Read more...] about The 4th of July in FresYes
FresYes Places: North Fresno Batting Range
A couple of weeks ago, I shared information about Future Prospects indoor batting cages and baseball training facility here on FresYes. A fantastic facility with lots to offer, and the advantage of … [Read more...] about FresYes Places: North Fresno Batting Range
Why summer camps are important
It came to me recently that my outdoors life all started for me back in summer between the 5th and 6th grade while spending a couple of weeks up at Sequoia Lake for YMCA camp. The year before my … [Read more...] about Why summer camps are important
Easter outdoors
It's that time of the year here in FresYes when the kids are on spring break, the weather is great and families all over the valley will gather in back yards or parks to enjoy Easter Sunday. In the … [Read more...] about Easter outdoors
Fishing with style
"There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot" ~Steven Wright~ FresYes is a fishing gateway to the Sierra and we are lucky enough to have right … [Read more...] about Fishing with style
Places to go: Enzo’s Table
As a lover of local food truck fare, I'd seen "Bella Frutta" listed on Dusty Buns and Casa de Tamales Facebook pages as a destination for their mobile eats, but I wasn't exactly sure where or what … [Read more...] about Places to go: Enzo’s Table
SJRT aka San Joaquin River Trail
Just a short drive north of town awaits one of the brightest gems FresYes has to offer in the San Joaquin River Trail known by those who love it as the SJRT. With the investment of a 20 minute … [Read more...] about SJRT aka San Joaquin River Trail
Places to go: Fossil Discovery Center
Last Thursday I had the opportunity to chaperone my son's class field trip to the Fossil Discovery Center in Chowchilla, CA. I'd heard of this place a number of times previously, but had this idea in … [Read more...] about Places to go: Fossil Discovery Center
Increase your family’s happiness in 2015
Traditions and rituals are a part of family life that help contribute to a sense of identity, belonging and happiness. Though some may, traditions don't have to require much work or expense, and those … [Read more...] about Increase your family’s happiness in 2015
Its a bird!
During a run last month with one of my Jiu Jitsu brothers along the river we saw two people standing off the side of the trail out in the middle of nowhere. As we got closer we noticed they had … [Read more...] about Its a bird!
The San Joaquin River – Looking back to see the future
I'd like to invite you the FresYes reader to come with me on a year-long journey to explore the most precious of our outdoors locations the one and only, my personal favorite place in all of Fresno, … [Read more...] about The San Joaquin River – Looking back to see the future
Places to go: Project Survival’s Cat Haven
I'm not sure when I became aware that we had a rare cat conservatory nearby, but it wasn't all too long ago. I started seeing photos posted online by a friend of mine, who was volunteering at "Cat … [Read more...] about Places to go: Project Survival’s Cat Haven
The Lou 2014
Fall brings many things to FresYes each year and this past weekend for the 10th time it saw the event known far and wide as "The Lou". Anyone who lives in the valley and races off road, cyclocross … [Read more...] about The Lou 2014
Outside…………Inside
Life in Fresyes is at times either much to hot or much to foggy to play outside so what are we to do in the height of summer or in the long grey winter months? Many of us go to one of the … [Read more...] about Outside…………Inside
Must love dogs… a guide to the 2014 Wiggle Waggle Walk & Furry 5k
When it comes to outdoors family events I typically have a list that I like to use as a gauge an event before heading out in order to prep myself for a day out with my family of 7. In my experience … [Read more...] about Must love dogs… a guide to the 2014 Wiggle Waggle Walk & Furry 5k
FresYes Family Fun: Check out the Discovery Center in September!
The Discovery Center is one of my son's favorite places to go in Fresno. Located on 5 acres of land that was once a brandy distillery and donated to the children of Fresno to become a park, The … [Read more...] about FresYes Family Fun: Check out the Discovery Center in September!
FresYes Families: Places to Go – The River Center
Have you ever been to the San Joaquin River Parkway and Trust River Center? Long name - really amazing place! I have to be honest - I'm not the greatest outdoorsy person and I tend to hide from … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: Places to Go – The River Center
Ice Cream Zoofari at the Fresno Zoo
This Saturday August 9 it's that time of year-Ice Cream Zoofari! I love the Ice Cream Zoofari. It's a nice time to spend an evening at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, with my kids, and eat all the ice … [Read more...] about Ice Cream Zoofari at the Fresno Zoo
FresYes Family Fun: Have you tried Geocaching?
In light of the recent excitement over the social media/treasure hunting phenomenon of "@hiddencash" visiting Fresno", I heard a friend say, "Now I want to try Geocaching!" Looks like the Central … [Read more...] about FresYes Family Fun: Have you tried Geocaching?