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
QALO – Outdoor product review
A lot of the time I see a new product and either love it and have to have it or pass it by never to think about it again. Well recently I have been having an ad on my Facebook page pop … [Read more...] about QALO – Outdoor product review
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
Spring has sprung! Now what?
The clocks have been moved forward an hour, the blossoms are blooming and the sounds of the outdoors are all around. Yes technically Spring starts on the 21st but in FresYes Spring has … [Read more...] about Spring has sprung! Now what?
Top 3 reasons to volunteer at an event in 2015
Recently during an article I was writing I decided to mention the need for volunteers at the event I was covering. This created a unique question in my mind and one that was not so easy to … [Read more...] about Top 3 reasons to volunteer at an event in 2015
Walk with a Doc
Readers of the FresYes outdoors section can easily tell you I have a love that shines through for a number of things. First and foremost would be getting people excited about exercising outdoors … [Read more...] about Walk with a Doc
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
JUSTicia Run 2015, JUST in time for Valentines Day
Two weeks ago I wrote a pre-valentines guide for an outdoors fun day/date which I hope many of you used to plan out this upcoming Saturday with your significant others. But what about those … [Read more...] about JUSTicia Run 2015, JUST in time for Valentines Day
A day to remember
With Valentines day fast approaching I've been thinking about what makes romance blossom and created an outdoors how to for some of the FresYes romantics this year. Guys follow along for a sure-fire … [Read more...] about A day to remember
Ladies in Lycra
Today in 2015 you can be out and about in town or out in the country and find women of all ages out for a day on the bicycle. For those new to cycling this may not seem like such a big deal but for … [Read more...] about Ladies in Lycra
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
Outdoors 2015 wish list
As we close out 2014 I've been thinking about events from this year that I unfortunately missed. As life goes its hard to find time to get to all the events around FresYes but after seeing all the … [Read more...] about Outdoors 2015 wish list
Trail City USA
FresYes has long been known amongst its citizens as Tree City USA and rightfully so but with this time of drought and change perhaps a closer look would leave us thinking that should be Trail City … [Read more...] about Trail City USA
iPhoneography
Much has been talked about this week with the instagram graffiti artist who defiled multiple National Parks and Monuments with her scribbling's making the national news. While I'm not writing about … [Read more...] about iPhoneography
Bass Lake Double Century 2014
As Americans we love almost anything that is bigger and better than its smaller counterpart from the double scoop of ice cream to the double-double. Seems that for most of us just the word double sets … [Read more...] about Bass Lake Double Century 2014
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
Right on target: The Fresno County Sportman’s Club
Hidden on the east bank of the San Joaquin river not a mile from my home is one of Fresno's true gems showcasing the outdoors for nearly 100 years and most people do not even know it exists. Formed … [Read more...] about Right on target: The Fresno County Sportman’s Club
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?