AG TRAILS
Fresno County Blossom Trail- A 62-mile self-guided motor tour featuring blossoming stone fruit orchards, citrus groves, vineyards and historical points of interest. Peak season is late February through mid-March. Contact at (559) 495-4800. M-F, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. or visit www.gofresnocounty.com.
Fresno County Citrus Trail – Set to begin Fall of 2006. Visit www.gofresnocounty.com.
Fresno County Fruit Trail- This self-guided tour through California’s agricultural heartland celebrates the beauty, flavor and culture of this region. Enjoy orchards full of ripe fruit and visit local fruit stands, farmers markets and related attractions to find the freshest of fruit and other delectable produce. Fruit Trail season is May through September each year. (888) 549-4900. Visit www.gofresnocounty.com.
Kings River Country Tour - The Kings River Country tour provides historical and educational stops against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada foothills just below Sequoia/ Kings Canyon National Parks. Sights that may be included in this tour are the Sierra Endangered Cat Haven, Squaw Valley Herb Garden, Sequoia View Vineyards, the historic Reedley Opera House, the Mennonite Quilting Center and specialty shopping in Reedley. Individual and group accommodations can be provided at Wonder Valley Ranch Resort. For information call (800) 821-2801.
Wildflower Trail- The Judith Preuss Wildflower Trail is a beautiful foothill drive for any time of the year, and a favorite for photographers particularly from late February through May when the flowers are in their fullest bloom. The Trail begins in Old Town Clovis and winds southeast to join Highway 168 east of town. See Carpenteria, Redbud, Buck Brush, Lupine and Buckeye wildflowers, to name a few. (559) 299-7363. Visit www.gofresnocounty.com.
Pizza Farm at Cobb Ranch - 8805 N. Highway 41, Fresno CA (559) 439-0606. www.cobbranch.com Tour the only farm in the San Joaquin Valley that actually grows pizza. Our Award Winning farm is located at the beautiful and historic Cobb Ranch on Highway 41, across from Children’s Hospital. Bring your students and enjoy a guided tour of the Pizza Farm, a visit with our farm animals, and a wagon ride around the ranch.
In addition, each class plants their own “mini pizza farm,” which students take back to school as an on-going lesson in farming. Culminate your farm experience with a pizza lunch in the shade of the orchard. Guaranteed to the most fun, educational, and tasty farm field trip in the valley.
And your cost is just a few bucks. Seasonal activities include: Pumpkin patch, corn maze and Christmas Tree Farm. Year-round animal farm and birthday party facilities.