Nearest Airport
: Fresno Yosemite Int'l Airport (FAT)
at 47.5
Miles
Nearest Motorway
: Highway 168
at 1
Miles
Nearest Ski
: China Peak/Sierra Summit Ski Resort
at 23
Miles
Car: necessary
45 Min from Fresno, 5 hrs from LA, 4 hrs from Central Coast. And it's an easy 45 minute drive from Fresno. The town of Shaver Lake, with great restaurants, gift shops, and laid-back friendly proprietors is just 5 minutes up the road.
Within a pleasant 45 minute drive are 3 more large lakes, a wonderful redwood forest, 3 snow parks, a ski resort, and so much more. Shaver Lake is a year-round playground!
Other Activities: Rock climbing, Kayaking Boating, Snowboarding, Wildlife viewing
Ski: China Peak offers skiing (http://www.skichinapeak.com/) offers affordable family packages and learn-to-ski, learn-to-snowboard classes. They also have summer music concerts, mountain biking and other activities.