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Winter Hikes in Sonoma County
For outdoor enthusiasts, one of the best things about living in Sonoma County is the moderate weather. Except for days with heavy rains, hiking here can be a year-round pleasure. From the Sonoma Valley to Sonoma Coast, here are some of Regional Parks favorite winter hikes.
Why Invasive Species are a Threat in Sonoma County Parks
From American bullfrogs to French broom, invasive plant and animal species have wormed their way into Sonoma County, despite best efforts to stop them. These species are non-native, aggressive colonizers that can have substantial negative impacts on other species or habitats. Managing invasive species is a monumental challenge, one that Sonoma County will prioritize with funding from Measure M, a 2018 tax measure for regional and city parks.
Exploring Sonoma County’s Largest Regional Park: Tolay is a Must-See
If you’ve followed the creation of Tolay Lake Regional Park, you’re in for a real treat. After 13 years of land acquisitions, environmental reviews and partner collaboration, you can now visit Tolay Lake Regional Park daily during regular park hours.
Happy Trails: What it Takes to Make a Good Hiking Trail
Sonoma County’s Regional Parks have a wide selection of trails to choose from: 150 miles of trails to be exact. What goes into making a good trail? More than meets the eye.
Tubing the Russian River
Floating down the Russian River is one of Sonoma County's most popular summer activities. But a tubing adventure can go flat in no time if you don't plan ahead. Here are Sonoma County Regional Parks' do's and don'ts for a successful float trip, including our only recommended route: Steelhead Beach to Sunset Beach in Forestville.
Summer Fun at Doran Beach
If you’re new to Doran Beach, or even if you’ve visited for years, you may not realize all there is to do. Here are some of our top suggestions for summer fun at Doran Beach.
Planning the Future of Memorial Beach in Healdsburg
Have you ever stopped to think about how to improve Healdsburg's Veterans Memorial Beach? Sonoma County Regional Parks is preparing an overarching plan to redevelop this popular Russian River park and wants to hear what you like about the park or what you'd like to see changed.
Hiking to Hood Mountain, Gunsight Rock after the Wildfire
If you haven’t been to Hood Mountain Regional Park in a while, now is the time to go. The Pythian Road entrance of the 1,750-acre preserve on the edge of the Sonoma Valley recently reopened for the first time since the October 2017 wildfire, and its landscape offers a unique look at the ferocity and resiliency of nature. Hood Mountain enthusiasts will be relieved to see that their beloved getaway is not ruined, but regenerating – undergoing a “renovation” of sorts.
The Healing Powers of Nature
Nature can be formidable and challenging, as the Sonoma County wildfires reminded us. But nature also can be a resource for health and healing. More and more, science bears that out. Reflecting on that evidence, Sonoma County Regional Parks is launching Nature Heals, free monthly sessions that support community wellness through yoga, art, poetry, and meditation in the parks.
Hiking in Sonoma County's Burned Parks: What to Expect
If you haven't visited one of the Sonoma County parks that burned in the wildfires, you may wonder what to expect when you do. The good news is you'll find new grass covering ground that was blackened five months ago. You'll see wildflowers and tender leaves sprouting. But at the same time, you will be struck by the fires' scars, some obvious and some less so.

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