The drive to Hendy Woods in Mendocino County includes vineyards, ranches, fruit orchards, curvy roads, and small towns. All of this beauty leads you to an 845-acre park with 120 acres of old-growth redwoods and 5+ miles of level-ish trails. The park is completely shaded by the gentle giants and bays yet is open enough to let a breeze flow…
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Looking for something to do outside any day of the week in Sonoma County? This post is for you! From the mountain tops through the vineyards and out to the coast, Sonoma County has some amazing places for outdoor enthusiasts! The Hubs and The Bosslady have hiked, biked, and sipped their way through Sonoma County trails, roads, and wineries (102…
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Along the Northern California coast we have what is called Fogust…it keeps the mornings cool before the heat of the day sets in and the coast stays nice and chilly. Marin Headlands is a perfect place to hike all year but especially nice when us inlanders in wine country need a break from the constant sunshine. We decided to play…
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Sonoma County is full of gorgeous wineries and tasting rooms but few have an actual park with hiking trails on their property. Bartholomew Park Estate Winery has almost 3 miles of trails with panoramic views of the valley as well as young redwoods on their 375-acre property tucked away off the Sonoma Plaza which includes picnic grounds, vineyards, and a…
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Giant sequoias, the Stanislaus river, hiking, camping, and stargazing with a side stop to climb 165 feet down into the earth…that was our weekend adventure in Calaveras! Camping at Calaveras Big Trees State Park gives you the advantage of being inside this amazing playground any time of day! The first night was spent watching the sunset behind the trees as…
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Lassen Volcanic National Park’s 166 square miles are a geologist and hiker’s dream! The volcano had a large eruption in 1914 and you can visit the site of the lava path as well as find volcano bombs all over the park. Love hiking? There are so many trails to explore in this park and neighboring parks! This was our first…
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Mount Tamalpais has the best hiking options in the North Bay hands down! Literally the entire mountain is covered in trails through 6,300 acres that take you from the sea to peak and all the way around. We have been on most of Mount Tam’s trails and still feel like there is so much more to discover. We opted to…
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