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Fresno DistanceWhere is Fresno?

Fresno is located very close to the geographic center of California in the Heart of the Central Valley, one of our nation's largest and most diverse agricultural regions. It is a well celebrated fact in Fresno that one day you can be at the beach and the next, skiing in the Sierra Nevada Mountainss. Located less than 60 miles from Yosemite National Park, Fresno is considered the "Gateway to the Sierra Mountains" and provides endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The campus mirrors this outdoor tradition with its designation as an arboretum in 1978 and now boasts more than 4,000 trees on campus.

In addition to the city's agricultural and environmental ties, Fresno Countyis a booming metropolitan center with over 1,000,000 residents, and over 500,000 within the city limits. Fresno offers a wide range of entertainment, cultural, and recreational activities sure to suit any taste.

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09/19/2011