Considered as The Raisin Capital of the World, Fresno is the economic hub of California's Central Valley. Being the 6th largest city in California, Fresno County has been one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. More than one million resides in the Fresno metropolitan ground.

There is a saying that goes, if you can't make good wine, make raisins that are how Fresno generated most of their income. Fresno was once a barren community, and it was through irrigation that led the valley to be grape-growing in the valley in 1885. Multiple immigrants relocated to Fresno to own and operate vineyards. The production of wine proved less than satisfactory, so the sunny valley was used to turn those grapes into raisins. So it's no wonder that agriculture is the backbone of Fresno, making up 20 percent of the workforce. Fresno County is the number one agricultural county in the U.S. They raise grapes, cotton, cattle, tomatoes, milk, oranges, peaches and nectarines which are considered as amongst the most vital commodities. Fresno's locale is ideal for manufacturing and distribution centers. Among the most notable companies located in the city are Sun-Maid and Kraft Foods.

Fresno is also the gateway to some well-known national parks, views of canyons, waterfalls, oldest forests and giant sequoia trees. Visitors coming from Los Angeles can access the Yosemite National Park, which is just an hour's drive.

The city serves as entrance to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The Sierra Nevada is one of the tourist destinations that attract lots of tourists. Add Death Valley National Park to the mix and you'll find everything from flat, scorching deserts to high mountains with streams and everything in between. Some of California's finest trout and largemouth bass fishing are discovered in the ground. It's also a brilliant place for rafting, camping, hiking and skiing. Enjoy the wilderness at Camp Fresno which is a family-friendly facility.

Sources:
Yosemite National Park - http://www.nps.gov/yose/
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks - http://www.nps.gov/SEKI/
Death Valley National Park - http://www.nps.gov/deva/
Camp Fresno -

http://www.fresno.gov/Government/DepartmentDirectory/ParksandRecreation/ParksandFacilities/CampFresno/default.htm