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Sycamore Island opens early to give Valley residents a local escape
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FRESNO COUNTY,Calif. (KFSN) A local hidden gem is opening earlier than normal this year to give Valley residents a safe, socially-distant way to get out of the house. I feel better immediately when I get to get outdoors and walk around in an open space like this, said Sharon Weaver, the executive director at the San Joaquin Parkway and Conservation Trust. On Friday, they opened Sycamore Island to the public, a 600-acre nature area that s open for fishing, boating, bird-watching and more.
The area, which runs along the San Joaquin River just north of the Madera County line, typically doesn t open until February, but organizers saw a need from residents who have been forced to stay at home during the state lockdown.