Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2023

20 2023 Scenic 395 Kern River 7013 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights, CA. 93285 Phone: (760) 376-1910 Toll Free: (888) 734-3344 Fax: (760) 376-193 info@kernrivervalleymotels.com • All properties non-smoking • Pet friendly • Satellite TVs • Nominal fee & deposit • Refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker in most rooms. Kern River Valley M O T E L S Operating the Lakeshore Lodge and Barewood Inn & Suites On the North Shore of Lake Isabella See us on Expedia.com & Booking.com On Sept. 21 through 24, the Kern River Rockin Blues Fest will return to Frandy Park Campground located on Kern- ville Road in Kernville. Bands to be featured in 2023 will be announced at a later time, so stay tuned! On Oct. 14, the 7th Annual Beer &Music Festival will be held featuring 100 percent independent craft beer, music and food. The event is for adults age 21 and older, come rain or shine. You can pur- chase your tickets at the gate or online. Visit Please join us for our 7th Annual Kern River Beer Festival and we can’t wait to see everyone again. We are a 100% Independent Craft Beer Festival with music and food. You can purchase your tickets at the gate on the day of the event or online at kernriverbeerfestival.com. In October, the Kernville Chamber Fall Festival will re- turn to Riverside Park, located on Kern River Drive, in Kern- ville. Bands to be featured in 2023 will be announced at a later time, so stay tuned! Each year on the Satur- day after Thanksgiving, lake residents gear up for the Christmas holiday by hosting Christmas in Kernville hosted by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. Said Orion, “We will have toy drive car run. There are a lot of people who come out of their house and donate toys, so that’s really fun.” Santa Claus will also appear in Circle Park located in the middle of Kernville. The park is decorated in a festive fashion each holiday season and serves as the hub of the holidays. Sarge’s Veterans Day Poker Run For the first time in 2022, Sarge’s Veterans Day Poker Run was held at the Kernville Saloon. Although the run has al- ready taken place, there is still time to help purchase Christ- mas wreaths for all veteran graves located in the area. To purchase a wreath for a veteran, visit wreathsac- rossamerica.org/cakrvc and wreaths will be delivered directly to the cemetery. Wreaths cost $15 and are produced by the Worcester Wreath company located in Maine. Wreaths are ordered through Wreaths Across America. Donations can also be made at any local AltaOne Fed- eral Credit Union and de- posit funds directly into the Kernville bank account. Also donate to the Wreaths4vets Venmo account. For more information, call (661) 340-0026. Things to explore While visiting the area, why not explore the many features Kernville has to offer like the Kern Valley Museum located at 49 Big Blue Road. Locals belonging to the Kern River Valley Society maintain the cultural hub’s day-to- day operations. The museum features a look into the town’s rich history. More than a dozen exhibits will walk you through Kern- ville’s past dating back to as early as the prehistoric era. The Whiskey Flat Trail is another popular site featuring an educational tour without spending a single dime. Begin your tour by staring at the wide array of artifacts and exhibits showing the early life at the Kern River Valley, the arrival of Native Americans, as well as the high-time of the Gold Rush era. Get a glimpse of the life of farmers, ranchers, and mer- chants who lived throughout history, playing a crucial role in shaping the colorful past of the town. Visit scenic areas such as Riverside Park, Brush Creek, Sequoia National Forest and Dry Meadow Creek. For those who love the out- doors, Sierra South Mountain Sports has has been planning fascinating outdoor adventure for friends and families from all over the world for the past 40 years. Its long experience makes it the state’s leader in the rafting industry. Nature trips can be- come a whole lot more exhila- rating when you seek the help of travel experts. Choose any or all of the five outdoor activities available there — rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, tubing, and paddleboarding — to complete the fun things to do in Kern- ville. Lake Isabella also hosts plenty of cheap activities to do near you, such as boating, camping, windsurfing, and picnicking. You can do all this and more year-round but it’s best visit- ed during the summer season. While there, stop by the Kern River Brewing Company, located at 13415 Sierra Way. The establishment has earned a good reputation as the first brewpub in town. It caters to guests from all walks of life in its two loca- tions all days of the week. For more information about events and how to plan your vacations, visit the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at 11447 Kernville Road, or call (760) 376-2629. Visit gotok- ernville.com. Continued from Page 19 The new U.S. Forest Service Kern River Ranger Station in Kern- ville. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District