Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Prather and Fresno have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
Clovis Unified -
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Fresno City College -
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| Fresno State - | |
| Fresno Unified - | |
| Kings Canyon Unified - | |
| Madera Unified - | |
| Reedley College - | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| Sierra Unified - Fresno County Foothill School District | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| High Sierra Horseback Riding - Based at Huntington Lake in the heart of the Sierra National Forest, serving 4 wildernesss areas including the John Muir Wilderness. Services Offered: Every Type of pack trip available, (except walk and lead burros), plus guided trail riding for all ages and all riding abilities from 2 years and up. | |
| Huntington Lake Info Site - Huntington Lake is located just below the alpine level at 7,000 feet in the High Sierras. Located in central California it is a favorite destination from the central coast and many locations in the San Joaquin Valley. | |
| Mono Hot Springs - Uncrowded Remote High Sierra Vacation Adventure in the Pristine Ansel Adams Wilderness Between Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Parks | |
| Rental Equipment at Sierra Marina - Welcome to Sierra Marina and Shaver Lake, Ca. We are located about 55 miles east of Fresno, on State Highway 168 at the north end of the lake. We are a seasonal business that is open from the later part of April to the middle of October. We provide wet and dry boat storage, boat and personal watercraft rentals. We are a full service marina; we carry all the daily necessities, such as gasoline, fishing licenses, food, snacks, apparel, fishing tackle, marine supplies and sporting equipment. | |
| Shaver Lake Chamber of Commerce - "Serving the Communities of Shaver Lake, Big Creek, Huntington Lake, Dinkey Creek and Wishon in California's Beautiful Sierra Nevada!" | |
| Sierra Historical Society - The Central Sierra Historical Society and Museum, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) public benefit corporation with a membership of over 500 individuals, businesses, and organizations. CSHS was founded in 1991, but its roots date back to the early 1980¿s, when a group of individuals in the central Sierra recognized the need for an organized effort to preserve the fast-disappearing history of the area. | |
| The Shaver Basin - | |
| The Snowline Times - The Snowline Tmes newspaper has starting a circulation of 3,000 to Prather, Auberry, Tollhouse, Big Creek, Shaver Lake, and Huntington Lake.This includes various vacaton Rentals. | |
| Welcome to Tollhouse! - Tollhouse, CA is a little community nestled in the Foothills of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains.We are a friendly and hospitable folk and we'll be most happy to have you drop by. Our company is owned by most of the immediate residents of Tollhouse, so when you purchase goods and products from us, you are helping an entire community. So come back often, check on the Latest News and Gossip or on Our Area Events We'll all be very happy to have you here | |
| Year Round Cabin Rentals at Shaver Lake - Resort Properties is your one stop destination for vacation rentals, cabins, homes and lodging in Shaver Lake, Ca. Shaver Lake is the perfect place to vacation year round. With fishing, boating, water skiing, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and shopping in the summer and downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,sledding,snow mobiling and more in the winter. | |
| Building Your Home | |
Affordable Dream Log Homes -
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Heritage Bomanite -
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Log Homes - Welcome to the California Log Home Web Site. You are invited to browse around and check out our log home designs. We have a variety of models to choose from, however you are not limited to our floor plans. 90% of the log homes we provide are custom designed. An in-house drafting department is available to assist you with your dream home. Our milled logs come notched with interlocking corners, machined to a uniform diameter for ease of construction. We also offer handcrafted logs.
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Pacific Yurts - Temporary Portable Housing. You want a temporary place to live while building a home - a place that can later be turned into an elegant and atmospheric art studio, guest house, meditation chamber, spa room, picnic shelter, playhouse, or workshop.
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| Pius Construction - Specializing in Unique and Distinctive Mountain Homes. | |
| Pre-Fab Housing Design Systems - Our distinctive hands-on approach to architecture and design combines a playful design process, collaborative relationships with clients, and partnerships with builders and fabricators, to create a harmonious blend of site, building, and community. | |
| Western Homes - Western Homes has been building quality homes in the central San Joaquin Valley of California for the past 56 years. More than 13,000 quality homes and still counting. We are the premier "on your lot" custom home builder. We build in Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced and Tulare Counties. | |
| Camping Reservations | |
| Reservations for local campgrounds - The NRRS (National Recreation Reservation Service) is a one-stop reservation service for the the USDA Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation outdoor recreation facilities and activities. | |
| Fresno Living | |
| Fresno County Info Site - Located in the heart of California, Fresno County has an unmatched diversity of natural beauty, not to mention its proximity to three national parks, national forests and wilderness areas. In addition to country farm trails featuring the bountiful harvest of the nation¿s #1 agricultural county, majestic lakes and rivers, and awe-inspiring foothills and mountain ranges, Fresno County offers a wide variety of unique entertainment opportunities in the Fresno metropolitan area. | |
| Fresno Families - Where Fresno, CA area families with children can get to know their community, find local things to do together, and learn fun, family friendly ideas and information. | |
| Local Fresno Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Golf Courses (Private) | |
| Copper River Country Club - | |
| Fort Washington - | |
| Golf Courses (Public) | |
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| Brighton Crest - | |
| Fig Garden - | |
| Riverbend - | |
| Riverside - | |
| Home Warranty | |
| American Home Shield - | |
| Land Surveying | |
| McPheeters & Associates - Licenced Land Surveyors serving Central California-boundary surveys. | |
| Landscaping | |
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Mortgage | |
| Gateway Mortgage - Gateway Mortgage Services Inc, Your Full Service Mortgage Broker | |
| Organic Nursery | |
| Certified "Organic"Nursery specializing in Calif Native Plants - Operating on about 5 acres, the Intermountain Nursery has evolved through the years to become the only grower of California Native Plants in the Central Valley area. There are over ten demonstration gardens with a self guided tour highlighting the native plants and other drought tolerant plants which are appropriate for a Mediterranean climate. We are committed to providing plants that are grown in a sustainable way without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. | |
| Pomo Valley Herbs - All Pomo Valley Herb Products are 100% food and herbs. This is why we can call it food for your body. Pomo Valley products are 100% herbs, with no preservatives, no fillers or additives of any kind. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
PCS America - Helping Military Families Relocate
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| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Restaurants | |
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| Di Cicco's - | |
| Edo-Ya "Tokyo Cuisine" - | |
| Fugazzis California Bistro - | |
| Irene's Cafe - | |
| Japanese Kitchen - | |
| Santa Fe Basque - | |
| Sequoia Brewing - | |
| The Chef's Table - | |
| Ski Resort | |
| A fun and informational web site for kids that love to ski. - A fun filled web site for kids. This site is filled with information about skiing, nature, snow boarding, ect. Games and puzzels, cards to send...check it out! | |
| Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers - Promoting the sport of sled dog racing in Northern California. | |
| Sierra Summit Mountain Resort - Sierra Summit is one of the best mid-sized mountains anywhere. We are confident that our mountain speaks for itself. Knowledgeable skiers and riders know that what makes a great mountain is not only the number of lifts or vertical drop, it's also the variety of terrain and the way you can move around the mountain as allowed by the lift and run system. | |
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| Snow Removal | |
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| Tax Information | |
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| How to report moving expenses - | |
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| Things to do | |
| Fresno Art Museum - | |
| Fresno Chaffee Zoo - | |
| Fresno Cycling Club - | |
| Fresno Metropolitan Museum - | |
| Fresno Philharmonic - | |
| Kings River Expedition - | |
| Sierra Foothill Conservancy - The Sierra Foothill Conservancy honors our natural and cultural heritage by protecting these resources and ensuring that present and future generations will continue to experience and enjoy the land in this region. | |
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