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When you land at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, you’re almost in the exact geographical center of California. You’re also within easy reach of three different national parks, each one teeming with endless adventure possibilities. But before you don your hiking gear and get going out of town, take some time to get the feel of Fresno. Consider flashing back to the mid-century with a visit to downtown’s Fulton Street, site of one of the country’s first pedestrian malls.

When it’s time for your outward-bound boots to hit the road, you can choose from three pristine national parks: Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. Visitors to Yosemite won’t have to chase any waterfalls—they’re plentiful and waiting for you to marvel at their sheer power. If you prefer land over water, Sequoia National Park’s giant trees are the sight for you to see. Panoramic and birds’ eye views of the mountains await—pick from one of the many designated viewpoints along Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. Whether you choose to explore each park during your visit to San Joaquin Valley or prefer to spend your time in only one, Mother Nature always has something new for you to witness.