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The Central Valley is burgeoning with new growth and embracing our rich cultural diversity. Students from all backgrounds have found the Central Valley to be a place of opportunity - a place where the greatest dreams can be achieved. Many call this California’s New Frontier! A dramatic population growth and expanded economic opportunity has created new promise and challenge. A prosperous future for our region depends upon academic institutions that are focused on serving the needs of our community, nation, and world. The Fresno area is truly unique with its proximity to Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. All are accessible within a 90-minute drive. In addition, Fresno County has an unmatched diversity with its own natural beauty. Recreational opportunities abound in the mountains, foothills, lakes, rivers, forests, and lush countryside. Activities range from skiing, whitewater rafting and rock climbing to camping, horseback riding, hiking, sailing, boating, canoeing trips and kayaking. Fishing and hunting are also popular pastimes for locals and visitors alike. Even though there is so much here, you’re close to the rest of California, too. Downtown Los Angeles is 220 miles to the south and east, Monterey, on the Pacific Coast is almost directly to the west, 160 miles by road, and San Francisco is 185 miles to the north and west. The southern entrance to Yosemite National Park is about 65 miles to the north, while the entrance to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is about 55 miles to the east. As the No.1 agricultural region in the nation, the San Joaquin Valley glistens with acres of fertile agricultural land while offering majestic lakes, rivers, and awe inspiring foothills and mountain ranges all along its borders. Known as California’s New Frontier, Fresno is a fast-growing metropolis within a world renowned agricultural setting, featuring old-fashioned values coupled with big city amenities. Fresno serves as the business, financial, cultural and entertainment capital of the San Joaquin Valley. In addition, Fresno celebrates the beauty and flavor of agriculture through The Fresno County Blossom Trail in the spring and the Fresno County Fruit Trail in the summer and a series of annual events from old-fashioned hometown festivals, to rodeos, to cultural celebrations to the largest harvest fair in California – Fresno is the place for wholesome and affordable family fun! From country farm trails featuring the plentiful harvest of the nation’s No.1 agricultural county, the metropolitan area’s entertainment opportunities, the cultural diversity displayed in a wide variety of museums, restaurants and festivals, to the recreational opportunities abounding in the surrounding lakes, rivers and foothills-Fresno has it all! Explore what our area can offer you. And discover the many reasons you’ll choose CCSP. Visit these websites for more about Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley— Culture, recreation, and nightlife abounds. Fresno County is number one. Pop culture, entertainment, and all things Fresno. There are 185 schools in Fresno, including 161 public schools and 24 private schools. Fresno Chaffee Zoo is home to approximately 125 species. The Artes Americas Museum shares the Latino and American experience. Listing of Fresno-area Hospitals. |
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