Laurie Schwaller — Drawn by the beauty and the bounty of this friendly, rural county, Laurie and Greg bought their home in Three Rivers in 1989 and have greatly enjoyed exploring the Valley, the foothills, and the mountains on foot and by car ever since. While working in various jobs in Tulare County, and talking with friends and acquaintances, Laurie was struck by how often residents were unaware of the wonders awaiting them practically in their own back yards. She began the Tulare County Treasures project in hopes of introducing them, and the County’s hundreds of thousands of annual visitors, to a truly wonderful legacy of land and people. Thanks to a great project team, sponsors, and partners, this mission is being accomplished.