One of the great perks of living in Fresno is our proximity to nature; getting away from the daily grind can be surprisingly easy. Just a short drive beyond the city limits, we’ve got mountains, trees, and wildlife galore. There’s also the mighty San Joaquin River, which runs right through town, bringing fresh water down to the valley from the Sierra National Forest. Since 1988, the … [Read more...]
Explore the Hidden Homes Trail
Last week I wrote about Eaton Trail, a quick and easy way to get some exercise and enjoy views of the San Joaquin River. This week, let's explore the Hidden Homes Trail located next to the San Joaquin River Parkway and Trust River Center. It's a free, kid-friendly spot to visit. And as a bonus, it's educational. Animal Homes Big Enough to Walk Through About ten minutes east of Highway 41 is … [Read more...]
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 really count.) I take walks all the time (almost every day) and whenever possible walk to places near my home and up to a couple miles away vs. drive, but hiking out in the wilderness? Not so much. Last … [Read more...]
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 its about living life however you enjoy it with that one friend who not only sees your crazy but loves it, embraces it and makes everything you can think of just a little more fun. Perhaps its your … [Read more...]
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 about my first day on the San Joaquin for the opening weekend of trout fishing. After that article went to press a patient of ours came in and we started talking about the post and the fishing up … [Read more...]
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 here at our fingertips the information to learn to cast a fly rod and break out of the norm of just sitting on the bank like Huck Finn with a cane pole. The Fresno Fly Fishers for Conservation is a … [Read more...]
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 with a close second being my abundant joy found on and around the San Joaquin River. What I don't write about is being a part of the medical community and how whole body health is the root of many of my … [Read more...]
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 drive to Fine Gold Bay you receive the pay off of being rewarded with mile after mile of perfect trail conditions and postcard worthy views. Many times I've met friends from town to ride our mountain … [Read more...]