Welcome to the Treasures of
Tulare County, California

    We invite you to discover, explore, and celebrate our county’s unique and enduring legacy of land and people.

    What are these Treasures? They are dozens of intriguing places — including natural lands, farms and ranches, buildings, cultural and historical sites, and markers of significant locations — in Tulare County that have been conserved through the efforts of some truly remarkable residents and their fellow citizens.

Balch Park

Image of the exterior of the First Congregational Church in Porterville

1st Congregational Church, Porterville

Circle J-Norris Ranch: Elli’s Grandfather Robert Marion Anderson (L) roping with Brother-in-law Ray Kincaid

    In the Treasure Tale pages, you will find stories of the astonishing variety of special places — including natural lands, farms and ranches, buildings, cultural and historic sites, and markers of significant locations — in Tulare County that are officially conserved (or ought to be!) and are open to the public at least some of the time.

    The following video will give you a brief preview of some of the many videos you will find throughout the Treasure Tales.

  We have many Treasure Tales yet to write (see Treasures with Articles Pending), but we’re eager to start sharing them with you and receiving your feedback. So we are publishing this website-in-progress, and anticipating that you’ll check it often to find new articles, videos, and tours.  And follow us on our Facebook page for news about events and activities at the Treasures sites.

    You can also nominate sites to be added as Treasures via the Contact Us page. We’ll be delighted to check them out and add them to this website if they qualify.

This photo depicts blooming roses in the Woodlake Botanical Garden with a biker in the background.

Woodlake Botanical Garden

Mooney Grove Park

Image of youth running at Kaweah Oaks Preserve

Kaweah Oaks Preserve

   Each of these Treasures is a living heritage.  They offer opportunities to enjoy the beauty, history, culture, and diversity of Tulare County. Their aesthetic, educational, historical, recreational, scientific, and ecological values contribute immeasurably to our quality of life.  They bring us visitors from around the world. Truly we have a treasure trove to share in this enduring Legacy of Land and People.

  See you on the Treasure Trails!

 

 NOTE:  It is always a good idea to contact the Site Steward of any Treasure to get the most current information before you visit.

 

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