🌿✨ Hidden Between Yosemite & Sequoia

If you’re traveling between Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, make a stop in Fresno to explore this incredible hand-dug underground oasis —Forestiere Underground Gardens! 👇 Built starting in 1906 by Italian immigrant Baldassare Forestiere, this unique underground home and garden was carved out entirely by hand — with just a pickaxe, shovel, and wheelbarrow🛠️💪. You’ll need to join a guided tour to explore the space, which takes you through vine-covered courtyards, arched passageways, fruit-bearing trees growing under open skylights, and even special “summer rooms” designed to stay cool in Fresno’s heat179. Our guide shared that Forestiere even tunneled (or planned to tunnel) toward nearby spots like In-N-Out and Starbucks… now that’s dedication 😂. We originally planned just a quick stop, but stepping underground from Fresno’s 37°C (99°F) heat into naturally cooled passageways felt like entering another world 🌡️❄️. Looking up through the open skylights at fruit hanging against the blue sky was absolutely picturesque 🍋🌤️. Touching the rough, hand-carved walls and walking through the spaces he created over 40 years is humbling and inspiring. This isn’t just a tourist spot — it’s one man’s life work and dream carved into the earth 🧡🧱. 🎟️ Tickets: $25 (adults) 🕒 Season: Mid-March – Early November (check official calendar) 📌 Tours must be booked in advance (approx. 1 hour) 💡 Book via their official website: Forestiere Underground Gardens or by phone79. 🌲 Fresno makes a perfect pitstop between Yosemite and Sequoia for food, gas, and this unforgettable hidden gem! #Fresno #UndergroundGarden #HiddenGem #CaliforniaTravel #Yosemite #Sequoia #RoadTrip