Skip to Content
  • Sonoma County’s best spring wildflower walks

  • On the trail to spring picnics in Sonoma County parks

  • Spring hikes in Petaluma's Helen Putnam Regional Park

  • Riverside meander on the Makahmo Trail in Cloverdale

  • Dog-friendly trails in Sonoma County

  • Slow down, make time for "Awe Walks"

Blog

Categories

All Blog Posts

Wildflowers at Crane Creek Regional Park

Sonoma County’s best spring wildflower walks

Sonoma County’s best spring wildflower displays tend to be inland, among the meadows and vernal pools of the oak woodlands. Here are some of the Sonoma County Regional Parks that wildflower fans like to visit from February to May as they enjoy the beauty of nature’s most colorful artworks.

Spring hillsides at Helen Putnam Regional Park

Spring hikes in Petaluma's Helen Putnam Regional Park

Looking for a spring hike in Sonoma County that will take your breath away? Head to the rolling hills just west of Petaluma, where Helen Putnam Regional Park features jaw-dropping views of bright green countryside and endless blue-and-white skies.

Golden violets in April at Tolay Lake Regional Park

On the trail to spring picnics in Sonoma County parks

Spring in Sonoma County is practically a Technicolor experience, and a picnic in a regional park is one of the best ways to soak up the season's vivid beauty. You'll find picnic areas near many of the park entrances, but if you're up for more of an adventure, you can discover more out-of-the-way picnic sites. Here are a few of our favorites.

Riverside meander on the Makahmo Trail in Cloverdale

Cloverdale River Park, nestled along the Russian River in northern Sonoma County, offers a scenic and accessible outdoor experience. The park’s main path, the 1-mile Makahmo Trail, is a paved, relatively flat route ideal for birding, wildlife viewing, and enjoying forested hillside views. With ADA-accessible parking, restrooms, and picnic areas, the trail accommodates strollers and wheelchairs, though some river access points remain unpaved. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful stroll through cottonwood and buckeye groves, cross a seasonal creek, and relax at riverside picnic spots. Leashed dogs are welcome, and the park also provides non-motorized boat access.

Conquer Sonoma County's peaks: 5 challenging trails with stunning views

Discover five Sonoma County regional park peaks that offer breathtaking views.These challenging yet rewarding trails will leave you feeling accomplished and recharged.

Views from trail at North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve

Three hikes on North Sonoma Mountain

North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve offers several hiking options with stunning Sonoma County views. Here are itineraries for three hikes in this park in the heart of Wine Country.