Paper mills, I believe.

Yeah, that's about right- paper mills are pretty stinky.

They have a decent small zoo...I keep meaning to take Nickolas there, but somehow I never get around to it.

ummm...Clovis has (or used to have) some pretty cool waterslides.

Back in the early-mid 80's, when we were in the process of moving here from Hilmar, my mom pulled off the freeway in Fresno for gas to be told that it was not a good place for her to be and to get back in her car ASAP.

I really can't say much, living in Bakersfield...

The only thing I know about Fresno is that there was a parody of 'Dallas' that was on TV called 'Fresno' in the mid 80's or so. Starring Carol Burnett. She was the head of a raisin tycoon family... I think.

Holy cow . . . I thought I was the only one who remembered "Fresno: The Miniseries." It was terrible.

It was terrible.

It was hilarious!

I remember that show! I think that is why I stopped watching TV. ;)

Yes, Yosemite might be packed but you are so close!!

Day trips are cool, like what Not Afraid said. All of the places she mentioned would be nice and if you aren't driving all of the way {like we have to from here} you might be more able to tolerate the masses.

Monterey might not be too far, as well as San Jose and the Winchester House.

Of course, I don't drive, I just make the plans so I might be way off on the mileage. :D

I hope you have a nice hotel. The last time we stayed at the Best Western Garden Court Inn {something like that} and at 2 a.m. we had some seedy looking people pounding at our door. :eek: And it wasn't Anne whatever he name is {Ellen Degeneres' ex}.

Now, when we do stay, we stay more in the city area and not right off the freeway.

Oh, and yes, they have a Target! Air conditioned!!!

Have fun!

Ooooo.... I can hardly wait! :rolleyes:

My late sister lived in 29 Palms for years. I remember her telling us how excited everyone was when they got their first elevator in town! Hot diggity!