Three Rivers & Lemon Cove, California Located in the Central Valley region of California

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About Three Rivers & Lemon Cove, California
Three Rivers and Lemon Cove are the gateway communities for Sequoia National Park, which is home to the world’s largest trees and offers magnificent views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Named after the three forks of the Kaweah River, Three Rivers is situated in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains at an elevation between 800 to 1200 feet above sea level, along the Kaweah River. Characterized by mild and wet winters, and warm, dry summers, snow is rare but there are occasional summer thunderstorms that take the edge off of the heat. The average yearly high and low temps of 76/43 degrees give visitors and residents alike, the year-round opportunity to enjoy the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and the Sequoia National Forest, which are just minutes away and offer a number of recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and horseback riding. The world’s largest tree, the General Sherman, is found in the Giant Forest, and one of the deepest canyons is found in the Kings Canyon National Park. Three Rivers is also home to the Three Rivers Historical Society Museum, and the second smallest post office in the country which is over 120 years old and is still in operation.

Lemon Cove’s Lake Kaweah, is home to the world’s largest dam fusegates, and offers plenty of boating, fishing and family fun.

The area’s events include the Jazzaffair, the Redbud Art Festival, and Team Roping events, park ranger programs and walks in the Sequoia National Park, the Giant Sequoia Festival, Fall Carnival, Holiday Craft Bazaar, Nation’s Christmas Tree Ceremony and more. Planning a stay here is a real treat for a family reunion, a wedding, or just an adventure trip into the scenic surroundings, that all will enjoy.

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Sequoia Valley - The Perfect Summer Getaway: From parks, preserves and forests, to art and culture, fine dining and shopping, annual festivals and more - Tulare County in Central California is not only home to biggest trees and California’s agricultural center, the region is also a perfect summer getaway for family vacations, nature and outdoor adventures, romantic escapes, and more. Read more.  

Artist Spotlight – Jana Botkin: Jana Botkin grew up in rural Tulare County, California, surrounded by orange groves, with a daily view of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In 1987 Jana named her business CABINART because she began her professional career began with drawing cabins in Mineral King using just pencil. The detailed accuracy in these renderings is still her trademark style. Jana also works in colored pencils and has transitioned to oil painting. Her painting style is different than her drawing style, although one can recognize the signature subject matter: citrus, local landscape, Sequoia National Park, and the historic Mineral King area. For more about Jana Botkin – Click Here.