Connect with the land in Sonoma County, one of California’s most diverse natural destinations. More than 60 regional and state parks beckon travelers to hike through redwood forests, paddle along the coast or down rivers, or just sit down and enjoy the sounds of nature.
More daring explorers may opt to zip line with Sonoma Canopy Tours. Check out our guides to outdoor activities, cycling, hiking, camping, and backpacking in Sonoma County.
Together, we can protect and preserve the beauty and natural resources of Sonoma County for generations to come. Check out our page on Sustainable Travel, and look over the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.
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One of the best ways to get familiar with Sonoma County is to check out its superb natural wonders. These marvelous twists of nature, all of them in beautiful locations scattered around the county...
Sonoma County's thriving regional park system consists of more than 50 parks — including trails and open spaces — and encompasses nearly 60,000 acres. Parks run the length and breadth of the county...
With its mild Mediterranean climate, mountains, valleys, forests, and more than 50 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, Sonoma County offers a generous range of outdoor activities. Among the most popular...
Traveling doesn’t have to mean simply taking a trip. When done with intention, traveling can feed your soul, enrich your life, help you relax, rejuvenate and restore inner peace. Traveling is about...
Traveling with intention can feed your soul, enrich your life, help you relax, rejuvenate and restore inner peace. Enter soulful tourism. Soulful tourism is not only about making memories but lasting...
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Visit and explore new, unusual, and rare plants in a park-like setting nestled in the Valley of the Moon. Highlights of the nursery are 250 different Japanese maples, 50 varieties of dogwoods, and…
This 5-acre neighborhood park features a soccer field area, picnic area and playground. Open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Kenwood Plaza Park offers a charming setting in the village of Kenwood, halfway between Santa Rosa and Glen Ellen in the Sonoma Valley. The 5-acre park features shaded lawns, a gazebo, a play…
The park is located northeast of Kenwood in the Mayacamas Mountains between the Sonoma and Napa valleys. Elevations within the 3,900 acre park range from 600 feet at the entrance to 2,729 feet at the…