The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby did not begin as a large-scale attraction or a long-running tradition. It began as a local idea at a time when the Kern River Valley was looking for ways to bring people to the lake and support area businesses.
In a secluded forest, you may be surprised to find that the best-kept secret fireworks show has become the hottest thing around. Well, we all know that fireworks are hot. Yet this fireworks display is totally free. So what could be hotter?
A trip around Isabella Lake, in the Kern Valley of the Sequoia Forest, is a relaxing and exciting experience for visitors and locals alike. History, recreation, and ecology buffs would definitely want to experience this trip.
On most weekends, something is happening in Kernville. The setting changes with the seasons, but the town’s role stays the same: Kernville remains the place where the Kern River Valley comes together.