I'm going to..... Fresno? - Page 3

JWBear · 05-17-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

My Brother lives about 40 North of Fresno - he goes to Fresno when he needs a Home Depot or other such amenities. My niece also lives in Fresno as in a nurse at Valley Children's.

Now, I can't tekk you too much about Fresno because, when I go there I spend all my time in the Sierras. But, I DO know there is a decent gay community in Fresno and that Old-Town Clovis is a hot spot.

Beyond that, get in your rental car and drive to Oakhurst & Fish Camp (Highway 41) or Mariposa (Highway 49). Each are about 40 miles-1 hour away on somewhat mountainous roads. Or, better yet, take the weekend and drive to either Yosemite (the Valley is about 2 1/2 hours away but the park entrance is closer and the Mariposa Grove is right inside the Hwy 41 entrance) OR Drive to Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Boyden Caverns.

San Francisco is also about 2 hours away (acording to my Bro).

I've spend a LOT of time up in Oakhurst and surrounding communities. It's very pretty in the mountains. I also know where some great, unmarked hot springs are off of 41 and there are some GREAT drives to be had if you're into that sort of exploring.

Why does it not suprise me that you know where the gay part of Fresno is?

Matterhorn Fan · 05-17-2006, 08:15 PM

You might want to hang out in this area: http://www.towerdistrictnews.com/sequel.html

You'll just have to ignore the part about "armpit redevelopment, sliding toward the antithesis of its former glamour, with bagmen, beggars, and homeless derelicts roving the alleys and parking lots at night."

Not Afraid · 05-17-2006, 08:32 PM

Excellent link from a former Fresno native. Tower District is the place!

Alex · 05-17-2006, 08:57 PM

Personally, I'd avoid Yosemite in the middle of summer but Kings Canyon is worth the drive and doesn't get so crowded.

Not Afraid · 05-17-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Personally, I'd avoid Yosemite in the middle of summer but Kings Canyon is worth the drive and doesn't get so crowded.

Yes, July in Yosemite is like July at DL. But, there are places you can go to escape. Sequoia is also a zoo and even Kings Canyon can be busy, but all are beautiful and MUCH better than Fresno.

All will be HOT.

Mousey Girl · 05-18-2006, 06:01 AM

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...

Gemini Cricket · 05-18-2006, 06:15 AM

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.

Matterhorn Fan · 05-18-2006, 06:24 AM

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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.

Gemini Cricket · 05-18-2006, 06:30 AM

It was terrible.

SzczerbiakManiac · 05-18-2006, 09:33 AM

It was hilarious!

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Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	You might want to hang out in this area: http://www.towerdistrictnews.com/sequel.html You'll just have to ignore the part about "armpit redevelopment, sliding toward the antithesis of its former glamour, with bagmen, beggars, and homeless derelicts roving the alleys and parking lots at night." Last edited by Matterhorn Fan : 05-17-2006 at 08:25 PM.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Excellent link from a former Fresno native. Tower District is the place!
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Personally, I'd avoid Yosemite in the middle of summer but Kings Canyon is worth the drive and doesn't get so crowded.
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Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	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...
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	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.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	It was terrible.
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SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	It was hilarious!
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