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.
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 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.
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.
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