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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, field guides in hand (or downloaded on smartphones) as they enjoy the beauty of nature’s most colorful artworks.
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.
On the trail to spring picnics in Sonoma County parks
Spring in Sonoma County is practically a Technicolor experience, and a picnic in the park is one of the best ways to enjoy the season's vivid beauty.You'll find picnic areas near the entrances of many Sonoma County Regional Parks, and these are great sites if you have limited time or are with a large group. But if you're up for a little adventure, you can discover more remote picnic sites, settings where it seems you've got the park all to yourself and you're immersed in the sights, sounds and scents of spring.