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DELANO
Kern National Wildlife Refuge. See diverse wildlife and
habitats; take a 6-mile auto tour through the wetlands
to spot herons, turkey vultures, ospreys, falcons, and
more. Keep your eyes peeled for the endangered Tipton
kangaroo rat. 661/725-2767; fws.gov
EARLIMART
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. Allensworth
was a town founded by African Americans in 1908;
today it's a bike-friendly historic site with restored and
reconstructed early-20th-century buildings.
661/849-3433; parks.ca.gov
FRESNO
The Discovery Center. Hands-on, interactive science
museum, featuring kid-friendly exhibits, including
a fossil discovery center. Head outside to enjoy the
cactus garden, tortoise habitat, and open meadows.
559/251-5533; fresnodiscoverycenter.org
Visit Fresno County. 1180 E. Shaw Ave., Suite 201.
Fresno County: Metropolitan hub centered between 3
national parks. Forestiere Underground Gardens, wineries,
blossom trail, delectable farm-to-table cuisine made
with produce from surrounding farms. 800/788-0836;
info@fresnocvb.org; visitfresnocounty.org See ad, pgs.
124-125
GUSTINE
Great Valley Grasslands State Park. View one of
the remaining patches of native grasslands within
the Central Valley, as well as the largest contiguous
wetlands in California. 209/826-1197; parks.ca.gov
HANFORD
Downtown Hanford. Home to the Thursday Night
Market Place, from May through October, that offers
a certified farmers' market, food/craft vendors, live
music, beer/wine garden, and more. 559/582-9457;
mainstreethanford.com See ad, pgs. 124-125
KEENE
César E. Chávez National Monument. This park
marks the final home of the American labor leader and
community organizer, César Chávez. Visit the memorial
garden and burial site, walled by Italian cypress.
661/823-6134; nps.gov/cech
LEBEC
Fort Tejon State Historic Park. Located in the
Grapevine Canyon, view 400-year-old valley oak trees
and restored adobes from the original fort, originally
a U.S. Army outpost from 1854-1864. 661/248-6692;
parks.ca.gov
LOCKE
Chinese School Museum. Constructed in 1915, this
schoolhouse has been a center of Chinese education
and culture, in various incarnations, for more than
100 years. Open Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission.
916/776-1661; locke-foundation.org
LODI
Lodi Visitor Center. Visit 85+ wineries and taste over
125 varietals in the most diverse winegrape growing
region in California. Pick up free guides, taste fresh olive
oil, and visit the birthplace of A&W rootbeer.
209/365-1195. visitlodi.com See ad, p. 118
LOS BANOS
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge. Wetlands beckon
thousands of ducks as they travel along the Pacific
Flyway. The refuge is also home to songbirds, hawks,
owls, a herd of tule elk, and endangered species such as
the California tiger salamander and the San Joaquin kit
fox. 209/826-3508; fws.gov
MERCED
Merced Courthouse Museum. Designed in 1875, this
historic courthouse features a blacksmith shop and
schoolhouse. Learn about the settlers of the Great
Central Valley. Open Wednesday-Sunday.
209/723-2401; mercedmuseum.org
Merced National Wildlife Refuge. Visit in the winter
and drive the 5-mile tour to see ducks, geese, and
cranes who call the wetlands home for a few months
each year. Nature trails are also available for wildlife
spotting and photography. 209/826-3508; fws.gov
MARICOPA
Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Located in the
foothills of San Joaquin Valley, this refuge is a critical
reintroduction zone for the largest North American
land bird, the California condor. Thousands of wading
birds and waterfowl flock here during migration season.
805/644-5185; fws.gov
MODESTO
McHenry Museum. Explore Stanislaus County history
through immersive exhibits, focusing on the Yokuts
Native American Tribe, the Gold Rush era, and more.
209/577-5366; mchenrymuseum.org
Visit Modesto! Your NorCal Base Camp! Eat, Drink,
Play, and Stay! Mural tours, almond blossoms, outdoor
dining, brew pubs, and live entertainment in an outdoor
recreation paradise! And let's not forget the bounty of
farmers' markets and ag stands. 209/526-5588;
@visitmodesto; visitmodesto.com See ad, pgs. 124-125
PORTERVILLE
Sequoia National Forest. Named for the massive
sequoia trees that populate the area, this forest
comprises more than 1.1 million acres. Camp, hike,
horseback ride, mountain bike, canoe, and more.
559/920-1588; fs.usda.gov
RIPON
Caswell Memorial State Park. Home to a riparian oak
woodland and endangered animal species, including
the riparian brush rabbit, this park along the Stanislaus
River offers camping and hiking. Fishing, junior
ranger programs, and nature walks are also available.
209/599-3810; parks.ca.gov
SANGER
Sanger Depot Museum. The boomtown history of this
community, known as " America's Christmas Tree City, "
is on display via exhibits dedicated to the Yokut Indians,
pioneer families, and the Victorian era. 559/392-0815;
sangerdepotmuseum.com
SPRINGVILLE
Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge. Hike through
coniferous forests, woodlands, and chaparral in this
dramatic ridge high above the San Joaquin Valley.
805/644-5185; fws.gov
STOCKTON
Central Valley Tourism Association. Food and wine are
abundant in this region filled with orchards, vineyards,
and farms. Find museums, galleries, live entertainment,
and events! visitcentralvalley.com See ad, pgs. 124-125
Visit Stockton. 1146 W. Weber. Free visitor information,
guides, and maps. Info on attractions, dining,
hotels, events, and farms. 877/778-6258. visitorinfo@
visitstockton.org visitstockton.org See ad, pgs. 124-125
TEHACHAPI
Tehachapi Museum. Visit this 1930s art deco-style
former library building to find artifacts and exhibits on
the Kawaiisu, Gold Rush miners, and the railroad, built in
1876. 661/822-8152; tehachapimuseum.org
VACAVILLE
Vacaville History Museum. Learn about the value of
community heritage at this institution focused on the
history of Solano County. Exhibits have also highlighted
the Berryessa Valley and the original Nut Tree.
707/447-4513; vacavillemuseum.org
VERNALIS
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. Hike the
4-mile Pelican Nature Trail through wetlands, old-growth
oaks, and riparian woodlands. 209/826-3508; fws.gov
VISALIA
Sequoia Tourism Council. Home to Sequoia & Kings
Canyon National Parks, Tulare County invites you
to explore the biggest trees, tallest mountains, and
charming downtowns offering restaurants, festivals,
events, and lodging. Start your adventure at
discoverthesequoias.com See ad, pgs. 124-125
Visit Visalia. Gateway to Sequoia & Kings Canyon
National Parks, year-round destination for outdoor
adventure! Just three hours from Los Angeles or San
Francisco. Enjoy restaurants, festivals, entertainment,
and family-friendly adventure! 559/334-0141;
visitvisalia.com See ad, pgs. 124-125
WILLOWS
Mendocino National Forest. Camp, hike, boat, watch
for wildlife, and explore nearly 1 million acres. Don't miss
the Cedar Roughs Wildlife Area, home to rare Sargent
cypress trees. 530/934-3316; fs.usda.go
WINTERS
Putah Creek Nature Park. Walk a short nature trail
dotted with native plants at this dog-friendly park,
which also features picnic tables and fishing access.
530/795-2329; putahcreekcouncil.org
Visit Yolo. Yolo County, perfectly situated in Northern
California, offers a wide range of experiences that are
home grown and rooted in authenticity. Come savor
the seasons with us and gather year-round to discover
where good times grow. visityolo.com
See ad, pgs. 124-125
WOODLAND
Woodland Opera House State Historic Park. The
first opera house in the Sacramento Valley, dating back
to 1885, remains a functioning theater today. Enjoy a
show at this California National Historic Landmark.
530/666-9617; parks.ca.gov
YUBA CITY
Sutter National Wildlife Refuge. Explore seasonal
wetlands and a riparian forest, important habitats for
migrating birds and winter-run Chinook salmon, plus
the yellow-billed cuckoo and giant garter snake. Popular
for fishing and hunting. 530/934-2801; fws.gov
stay
HOTELS AND RE S OR T S
Choice Hotels. Visit and Explore the West! Choice
Hotels has the perfect hotel for you, offering affordable
accommodations with friendly hospitality and all
the amenities you enjoy to meet your travel needs.
choicehotels.com/gowest See ad, p. 10
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