The annual south-to-north Pacific gray whale migration hits its stride along the Sonoma Coast from late winter through spring. Here are some of the regional parks and trails that offer vantage points for whale-watching on Sonoma County's 55-mile coastline.
Protected in parks around Sonoma County, groves of coast redwoods offer cool summer shade and a touch of awe and wonder. Here are locations where you can spend time with these giants in Sonoma County’s Regional Parks. And before you go, here are some interesting features to know about these magnificent creatures.
Cattle and other livestock graze seasonally at several Sonoma County Regional Parks. Sharing trails with cattle might be a bit intimidating at first, so here are some tips for feeling more comfortable when hiking or biking in parks where cows, sheep and goats are grazing.
Are there bears in Sonoma County's parks? Yes, signs of black bears have been observed in or near parks throughout the county. Should park-goers be worried? No. Here’s what you should know about the region’s black bears and how to maintain a safe, healthy environment for bears and humans.
The western snowy plover is a small shoreline bird that nests at Doran Beach and other Sonoma Coast parks. Due to its declining numbers, the plover has been designated a federally threatened species. Learn how beach visitors can minimize their impacts to plover habitat and support this bird's survival.
Coyotes are skilled and wily hunters that play an important role in the Sonoma County ecosystem. Here’s an introduction to these resilient canines, still a vital part of the wildlife that keep Sonoma County's parks in balance, and how we can co-exist with them on public and private lands.
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