Visit Visalia to host “Fireside Chat” on national parks

Monday, January 25, 2021

Visit Visalia is excited to announce they will host a “Fireside Chat” with special guests Superintendent Clay Jordan, of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and Forest Supervisor Teresa Benson, of Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. The virtual event will be held at 5 p.m. Jan. 27. It is free to attend and is open to the public, though registration is required.

Outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning more about the parks and forest are invited to join the conversation. Attendees will hear updates on the parks and forest and will learn from park leadership what to expect when traveling to these areas in 2021. The program includes an opportunity to “chat” with the superintendent and forest supervisor in a Q&A format.

“The Fireside Chat is a great way for travelers to be inspired and to hear directly from park and forest leadership about future plans for these beautiful public lands” said Nellie Freeborn, executive director for Visit Visalia. “We are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity and encourage people to attend.”

The event follows “National Plan for Vacation Day” (Jan. 26), a day set aside to remind people to make their vacation plans.  According to travel expert Samantha Brown, American workers left an average of 33% of their paid time off on the table last year.

 Visit Visalia hopes the Fireside Chat will inspire attendees to make plans to travel when they feel ready. This event allows park enthusiasts to connect with these public lands virtually for those not able to visit in person due to pandemic.

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