Hiking « Area Photos

Pack Goats on San Joaquin River Gorge Trail

Pack Goats, originally uploaded by Donna Waddell-Solis

You never know what you might come across when you’re hiking, but this is the first time this Fresno Realtor® has run into pack goats.

The owner of these two beautiful animals explained that Europeans have been using goats as pack animals for centuries. Some of the benefits of using [...]

Amazing Wildflowers at San Joaquin River Gorge

San Joaquin River Gourge Wildflowers, originally uploaded by Donna Waddell-Solis.

Mother Nature has brought out her paint brushes. There’s a kaleidoscopic display of dozens of varieties of wildflowers along the San Joaquin River Gorge Trail (also known as Squaw’s Leap Trail). Catch a small sampling of other wildflowers and glimpse of the trail by clicking here.

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Spring Forward - Sierra Foothill Poppies

Sierra Foothill Poppies, originally uploaded by Donna Waddell-Solis.
This display of poppies, the California State Flower, is a reminder that spring is right around the corner.
And by the way, did you remember to “Spring Forward” last night by setting your clocks ahead one hour?

Kings River/Pine Flat Dam/Pine Flat Lake adds value to Fresno County Real Estate

Reedley Realtor Gary Gipson took this picture on a recent trip to Wonder Valley. This picture illustrates the beauty and recreation waiting just outside of our Fresno County cities. In this picture we have the Kings River in the foreground, with Pine Flat Dam behind, with the snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains behind that. Pine Flat Dam delays the water from the [...]

General Grant Tree Sequoia National Park

General Grant Tree, originally uploaded by Sandy Moore

Fresno Realtor, Sandy Moore, says the short trip to the Sequoia National Park is a must do.
These trees are over 3000 years old, and just a 45 minute drive from Fresno. This is our Nations Christmas Tree.

Bass Lake Hike / Walk to Angel Falls

Angel Falls at Bass Lake, originally uploaded by Donna Waddell-Solis.

Fresno real estate agent suggests this easy hike/ walk to Angel Falls. From the Falls Beach picnic site at Bass Lake, Angel Falls trail follows along Willow Creek. Pretty in any season.

Follow the trail on the right side of the bridge at Falls Beach at Bass Lake. In about a 1/4 mile, [...]

Fresno Realtors Hike Trail to Nelder Grove

DSCN3603, originally uploaded by Ken and Carol Maul.

Fresno Realtors, Ken and Carol Maul, enjoyed the day at Nelder Grove in the Sierra National Forest, just above Oakhurst, CA.

Following a picnic lunch, purchased at Max’s in Northwest Fresno, Ken and Carol, along with their Standard Poodle, Molli, hiked nearly 3 miles up the trail to Nelder [...]

Fresno State Volunteers Build Trail at Sierra Foothill Conservancy

Fresno State Trail Building Volunteers, originally uploaded by Donna Waddell-Solis.

Dozens of Fresno State students, along with several faculty and alumni members, spent their Saturday morning creating 9/10th of a mile of trail at the Sierra Foothill Conservancy’s McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve.
The next Trail Building Volunteer Day will be on Saturday, November 14th. You can participate [...]

Fresno Realtor Allows Horseback Riders to Pass on Twin Lakes Trail

Horseback on Twin Lakes Trail, originally uploaded by Donna Waddell-Solis.

These riders camped at Twin Lakes. They rode 3 of their own mounts and hired the fourth at D&F Pack Station which is located near the trail head. If you’re interested, D&F offers horseback rides for just a few hours. You can also hire them for guided horse pack [...]

Fresno Realtor Enjoys Lunch at Upper Twin Lakes

Upper Twin Lekes, originally uploaded by Donna Waddell-Solis.

Why does everything taste better when you’re hiking? Bread from Max’s Bakery always tastes good, but after a 4 mile hike this turkey & swiss was better than a 5 star.