Three Rivers and the Sequoia Valley
Three Rivers, California is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley at the base of beautiful Sequoia National Park. Considered the “Gateway to the Sequoias,” the region is home to Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the continental United States, as well as the world’s biggest tree, the General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park. Opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation are many, including hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing, white water rafting, boating, and golf, just to name a few.
Just six miles west of Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers and Sequoia RV Ranch are priviledged with gorgeous surroundings, abundant wildlife, and good old fashioned peace and quiet. Situated on the eastern edge of the fertile San Joaquin Valley, the most productive agricultural region in the United States, Three Rivers is also part of an area that produces more than 250 different crops and stands as the top dairy producer in the world.
Only 30 minutes away from Three Rivers is the quaint but bustling Tulare County Seat, Visalia. Downtown Visalia is filled with world-class restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, antique stores, and an impressive outdoor gallery featuring more than 50 murals spread throughout the town. Visalia even boasts more murals per square mile than Florence, Italy! Downtown is also home to a minor league baseball park called Recreation Park, home of the Visalia Oaks, the historic Fox Theatre, and an impressive convention center that features events including home and garden shows, concerts, and seminars.
Visalia is also home to a wide variety of art and cultural attractions. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the year-round performances of the Tulare County Symphony and other local musicians. The Central California Chinese Cultural Center is located in Visalia and documents the history of 19th century Chinese immigrants. The Center includes a Confucian temple and an exposition room housing cultural artifacts, paintings, and rare architectural finds. The Tulare County Mooney Grove Museum in Visalia is the largest and most complete museum in the county and has many historical items. Among the items are historic bowls, weapons, and tools from the local historical group of Native Americans, the Yokuts. The museum is located at Mooney Grove Park.
Home to the worlds largest trees
Giant Sequoia is the world's largest tree in terms of total volume. They grow to an average height of 150-280 ft and 16-23 ft in diameter. Record trees have been reported to be 307 ft in height and 29 ft in diameter. The oldest known Giant Sequoia based on ring count is 3,200 years old!
