Into the Hills

We left Fresno and started up toward the high country by following the Auberry Road. High cliffs across the valley told of a wetter time when the river carved out this valley. From Auberry we followed Powerhouse Road which led us to the San Joaquin Reservoir - the first major water feature we had seen since entering the Central Valley. Along the way we also saw the evidence of recent fires, as well as many 'Thank you Firefighters' signs along the road, which was heart warming to see.Read more