Those with no previous paddling experience but want the adrenalin rush you can still do so by watching the guys as they cross the river over the Kaweah Bridge. However, there are available lessons from intermediate and expert water rafters. This is one of the steepest rivers in the country, dropping at 85 feet per mile in its first few miles. Lemque Exciting River Rafting at Kaweah River ![]() Have I mentioned that they make their waffle cone right before your eyes? Visit Reimers Candies & Shop – Photo Credit – May G. Score on their world-famous Stollen Bread in November. This 50-year-old candy factory, ice cream parlor, souvenir shop, and river view spot will entice all travelers and convert anyone into a sweet-tooth addict. Lemque Pay a Visit to Reimers Candies & Shop ![]() This twelve-by-fifteen building constructed from local cedar and redwood in 1910 is the tiniest operating post office in the United States! So if you want to impress your friends, do not post a photo of this historic landmark on Facebook instead, send your friends a postcard right from the Kaweah Post Office! Historical Kaweah Post Office in Three Rivers, Photo Credit – May G. Lemque Send A Postcard To Your Friends from Kaweah Post Office The stunning waterfalls and river at the end of the trail will mesmerize even the most jaded participant, and the reluctant hiker in the group will thank you for tagging them along! Hiking and camping in Three Rivers, Photo Credit – May G. It is a doable 3.5-mile hike, back trafficked with beautiful mountain peaks and riverbeds, making it extremely enjoyable. The Ladybug Trail is my recommendation for families with (complaining) pre-teens. Three Rivers sits at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Both parks offer many activities and must-see sights, therefore, deserve a blog of their own. The Sequoia National Park, home of thousands of years old giant Sequoia trees, and the Kings Canyon National Park, where the most surreal canyons one could ever marvel will astonish you never like before! Indeed, your stop-over at Three Rivers is incomplete without seeing these two magnificent parks (if that is not your purpose in the first place). Lemque Be Awed at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks However, do not miss the impressive giant statue of Paul Bunyan, which was sculpted by a local artist using only a hammer and chisel from a single, fallen 3,000-year-old sequoia tree weighing thirty tons! Three Rivers Historical Museum, California – Photo Credit – May G. There is a Visitor Center inside where brochures, maps, etc., are free to grab. Whether or not you’re an enthusiast of museums, this should be your first stop to get acquainted with the town. Top Things To Do In Three Rivers Visit Three Rivers Historical Museum If you are like me and want an entire place to yourself, your best bet is November to March. June is the most populated time, followed by July and August. Three Rivers boasts a pleasant climate throughout the year with a slim chance of rain or snow. ![]() Renting a car is available at the airport, so getting a car for the weekend getaway trip is not bad. Three Rivers is only 70 miles, about 90 minutes away from Fresno. The road trip from San Francisco to Three Rivers is about a 4-hour drive, about 250 miles, so another doable weekend trip can be considered.īy Air – There are daily nonstop flights from San Francisco to the nearest Yosemite International Airport in Fresno. A weekend road trip is definitely interesting with a group of friends and family. How to Get Thereīy Road – It’s only a 3h 30m drive from Los Angeles, about 200 miles. Strategically located in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, this quaint community, dotted with charming shops, family-owned restaurants, and offering fun-packed activities, is a perfect base camp for national park goers from Los Angeles, around the world as well as a destination for locals like me seeking a gratifying day trip. ![]() More than any other town in California, Three Rivers, though a small village, hosts millions of visitors year-round! Tourists from out of state and even from other countries flock to Three Rivers because it is the gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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