Visalia & Central California’s
Sequoia Valley
The Perfect Summer Getaway

From parks, preserves and forests, to art and culture, fine dining and shopping, annual festivals and more - Tulare County in Central California is not only home to biggest trees and California’s agricultural center, the region is also a perfect summer getaway for family vacations, nature and outdoor adventures, romantic escapes, and more.

Visalia and Tulare County is located in the heart of California’s Central Valley at the base of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Also known as the Sequoia Valley, the region offers natural beauty, the world's richest farmland and plenty of adventure! Being located at the base of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, the Sequoia National Forest, and the Sequoia National Monument, the outdoor activities are endless boasting of Mount Whitney - the tallest mountain peak in the continental US; the General Sherman Tree - the world’s largest tree; 2 the deepest canyon in North America, the ‘Trail of 100 Giants’ and the Kaweah Rivers.

With all this, the region still maintains its friendly hometown atmosphere with communities and destinations including Visalia, Exeter, Porterville, Springville, Squaw Valley, Three Rivers, Tulare and Dinuba. Visitors can explore quaint downtown districts offering antique and boutique style shopping; art galleries, murals and public art; fine dining, entertainment and theatre opportunities; museums and historic attractions, and more. The drives between each of the communities lead you through the area’s rich agricultural district and farmlands, parks and preserves. From charming bed and breakfasts to first class hotels, there are plenty of places to stay to accommodate every visitor’s needs or budget.

Southwest Blend Magazine Editors and Online Radio Show hosts, Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, aired a special ‘Visalia & Sequoia Adventures’ Radio Show live on location from the Sequoia Adventures Expo on May 9^th, 2008.

Featured Radio Show Guests included:
- Glenn Morris, Visalia Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Terry Ommen, Historian
- Alexandra Picavet – Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- Tina Terrell, Sequoia National Forest
- Amy Silveira, Sequoia Riverlands Trust
- Bill Boersma, Bravo Farms
- Donnette Carter, Porterville Chamber of Commerce
- Sandy Blankenship, Exeter Chamber of Commerce
- Sandy Whaling, Springville Chamber of Commerce
- Linda Starr, Springville Lavender Gardens
- Rosemary Nightingale, Squaw Valley Herb Gardens

To Listen to the Radio show – please double click on the play button twice.

For more Information about Visalia and Sequoia Valley Regions click on the town links below:
Dinuba; Exeter; Porterville; Springville; Squaw Valley; Three Rivers; Tulare; Visalia