It's going to be a great weekend even though with the temp hitting 70 on Saturday - is it really Winter? If it wasn't for all the decorations, and trees and lights you might not know it. We need the … [Read more...] about What’s Hot & Happening December 15 – 17
Taking Care of Your Outdoor Spaces
We often spend most of our time caring for the inside of our homes. We clean and decorate to make it look nice. However, outdoor spaces are also a significant part of our homes. It's important to … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Your Outdoor Spaces
Eight Day Trips from Fresno
Although Fresno is a lovely city with great restaurants and nice people, sometimes you need to get away from it all and slow down. Fortunately, if you live in Fresno, you are only a few hours away … [Read more...] about Eight Day Trips from Fresno
Sweet Thistle Farms Offers Beautiful Outdoor Experiences
Life in the time of COVID has forced us to think differently about how we spend our leisure time or attempt a date night. Many of our favorite options from before COVID are either not an option … [Read more...] about Sweet Thistle Farms Offers Beautiful Outdoor Experiences
Every Kid in a Park Grants FREE Passes to National Parks and More!
Every Kid in a Park Last fall, my little family of three, along with the several of our friends and their families discovered a serious love for day hiking. I’ve blogged several times about our … [Read more...] about Every Kid in a Park Grants FREE Passes to National Parks and More!
Tenaya Park: A hidden gem neighborhood in Northwest Fresno
“Want to meet us at Tenaya Park?” asked my friend, as we planned a play date for our kids one Saturday afternoon. “Sure… um, where is it?” was my response. “It’s the park in our neighborhood. I’ll … [Read more...] about Tenaya Park: A hidden gem neighborhood in Northwest Fresno
Three Unique, Lesser Known Hiking Trails to Explore
Last week, I shared with you three beautiful hiking trails that are sure to delight your senses (while providing you with some great exercise!) this Spring. This week – since many of you have been … [Read more...] about Three Unique, Lesser Known Hiking Trails to Explore
3 Must-See Hiking Trails to Enjoy This Spring
Spring has officially sprung in Fresno, and along with the allergies and pollen-covered cars comes the beauty of fields covered in wild flowers, budding leaves on trees and the type of weather that … [Read more...] about 3 Must-See Hiking Trails to Enjoy This Spring
Fresno Fitness: Winchell Cove 10k/10mile Trail Run
We are so incredibly lucky! Not only we live in a place surrounded by mountains, lakes and stunning outdoors, but we also have a local race company that puts together beautiful runs along the … [Read more...] about Fresno Fitness: Winchell Cove 10k/10mile Trail Run
Invitation to the Ball
(Historic Ball Ranch this Saturday November 7th!) Once in a while we open the mail, well email, and find something both exciting and so rare you must take action. A few months back I decided … [Read more...] about Invitation to the Ball
San Joaquin River Gorge: A fun hiking adventure (for the whole family!)
Confession: Until this past weekend, I'd never really gone on a hike. (I walked to Bridal Veil Falls in Yosemite, and then toured a Blue Spiny Lizard Care, but I feel like that doesn't … [Read more...] about San Joaquin River Gorge: A fun hiking adventure (for the whole family!)
Did you know? How to keep tabs on air quality & stay active in the Valley
There are many things I love about living in the Central Valley. Fresh produce year round, affordable housing, close proximity to both beaches and mountains, nice people... I could go on, but if you … [Read more...] about Did you know? How to keep tabs on air quality & stay active in the Valley
Sportsman’s Warehouse, the New Kid In Town
When it comes to outdoors sporting goods stores here in FresYes for a long time there was only one real specialty store if you wanted hunting equipment. That store has some fishing … [Read more...] about Sportsman’s Warehouse, the New Kid In Town
The Freewheel Project
Everyone loves a good redemption story. Hollywood has been making movies around them for decades with our hero's having to overcome either their own demons or injustice, sometimes … [Read more...] about The Freewheel Project
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
ApCal + FresYes = ApYes
Just north of FresYes over the river and barely a mile into Madera you can find great music and wines outside in the wonderful setting of ApCal. Every Friday and Saturday night though the summer … [Read more...] about ApCal + FresYes = ApYes
Five ideas for Dad
Next Sunday, June 21st will be my seventeenth fathers day and unfortunately my first without my children who are on the adventure of a lifetime across the pond for 3 weeks in Europe with their … [Read more...] about Five ideas for Dad
Farm grown, fresh and fun… It’s the Farmers Market
Here in FresYes and all over the Valley, you can on any given day find one of my favorite outdoor events in the form of the Farmers Market. Some would say, "if you have been to one, been … [Read more...] about Farm grown, fresh and fun… It’s the Farmers Market
Inspired To Try
Inspiration. That's a word that has many different emotions attached to it for most of us. Could be the inspiration to find a new job, take up a new sport or for me sitting down to … [Read more...] about Inspired To Try
12:05 – A Different Side of Baseball
12:05 To any hard-core baseball fan that's the best time to watch a ball game. It's the time games were played in the long forgotten early years before lights. It's the time when fans would … [Read more...] about 12:05 – A Different Side of Baseball
That one crazy friend
Anyone who has been on social media for any amount of time knows how popular it is to talk about that ONE crazy friend we all have who is always up for anything. Most of the time when we see this … [Read more...] about That one crazy friend
Salsa in the Park!
Salsa, Salsa, HOT HOT HOT!!! Tonight, May 4th, is the start of one of my FresYes favorite times of the year. No I'm not talking about Cinco de Mayo, nachos at a Grizzlies game or a … [Read more...] about Salsa in the Park!
The Upper San Joaquin – a fly fishing tale
"If people concentrated on the really important things of life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." ~ Doug Larson A few articles back I wrote about fly fishing, today I write … [Read more...] about The Upper San Joaquin – a fly fishing tale
The Spot
From my earliest days of shooting a bow and arrow I learned the importance of "the spot" or otherwise known as the bullseye to the non archery crowd. You go to a tournament or just shooting around … [Read more...] about The Spot
The River Center
Sitting quietly at the end of the Lewis Eaton Trail is the prize of the San Joaquin River Trust and Conservancy in the form of the River Center. The people of FresYes drive up and down Friant road day … [Read more...] about The River Center