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O T H E R A R E A A T T R A C T I O N S
HOT AIR BALLOONING
Safari
West Wildlife Preserve  animals that inhabit the premier wildlife preserve. Not up to the overnight adventure? They also offer other options: Try a 2 1/2-hour adventure led by one of their resident naturalists. You'll be driven around in an open-air, authentic safari vehicle for the first half of the tour, and then it's time to hoof it! The second part of the tour allows you to walk through our inner compound, where you'll encounter giraffes sticking their necks out for you, primates going ape over you and the birds in our open-air aviary winging over to see you!
LAKE
SONOMA Nestled at the end of Dry Creek just minutes from Ferrari Carano winery, one of the world's most prestigious wine growing regions, Lake Sonoma is one of the prime recreational areas in Northern California which receives well over a million visitors annually. Completed in 1983 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Warm Springs Dam forms Lake Sonoma with over 2,700 surface acres of water for canoes, sailboats, motorboats, fishing and skiing. Forty miles of trails are available to horseback riders and hikers. In addition to developed campgrounds, boat-in campsites and many picnic areas, Lake Sonoma hosts the Don Clausen Fish Hatchery, which is the most modern fish hatchery in the State of California.
Armstrong
Redwoods State Reserve http://www.parks.sonoma.net/Armstrng.html more about the redwoods... http://www.sacredsonoma.com/armstrong.html Located in the Russian River country about an hour and a half's drive north of San Francisco, this 805-acre park features a magnificent grove of ancient redwoods, a large outdoor amphitheater, self-guided nature trails, and a variety of picnic facilities. As
you stroll through this beautiful old-growth redwood forest, you'll see
some of the tallest and oldest trees remaining in this part of California.
The Parson Jones Tree is about 310 feet high; the Colonel Armstrong Tree
is more than 1,400 years old. DIRECTIONS: To get to the park, turn west on River Road from highway 101, approximately 2 miles north of Santa Rosa. Drive to Guerneville. At the second traffic signal in Guerneville, turn north (right) on Armstrong Road, which dead-ends in the park.
BODEGA BAY
We highly recommend a trip to Bodega Bay. This sleepy
fishing town is just a short day trip from the farm. Or make it even
special with an overnight at the Bodega
Bay Lodge, visit their spa and dine at the famous Duck Club. This is a
trip you will
SONOMA COAST Along more than thirty miles of rugged and scenic coastline of the Sonoma coast are numerous parks where the visitor can camp, hike, observe a variety of sea and bird life, and enjoy nature. The coast features stretches of wide, sandy beaches and sections of rocky cliffs. Visitors are warned of sudden "sneaker waves" when very large waves can sweep up on the beach and carry off the unwary. Sonoma Coast State Beach. Broad, shining beaches and secluded coves, rugged headlands and natural arches, and a craggy coastline with tidal pools and reefs characterize one of California's most scenic attractions - Sonoma Coast State Beach. The beach, actually a series of beaches separated by rocky bluffs, extends 17 miles from Bodega Head to Myer's Gulch, just south of Fort Ross in Sonoma County. It is accessible to beachcombers, fishermen, sunbathers, and picnickers from more than a dozen points along coast Highway 1. Generally north coast weather is a chilling combination of wind and fog. Fortunately, during summer, the morning fog usually burns off by mid-day, making for pleasant afternoons. However, even during summer, be prepared for wet, cold, and windy north coast weather. This coast is not for swimming, and lifeguard service is not provided. Sleeper waves, backwash, sudden drop-offs, rip currents and the cold water, make even surf play or climbing on nearby rock outcroppings dangerous.
Goat Rock, within Sonoma Coast State Park is located off Highway 1 at the mouth of the Russian River. Dozens of mature harbor seals and seal pups can be observed on the sandy shores of the Russian River where it meets the ocean. Although the seals may appear tame, they frighten easily and, like all wild animals, can inflict serious bites. During the March through June pupping season, people or dogs approaching too closely are serious threats to the pregnant females and newborn pups. Pups are unable to swim, and when left alone on land they are defenseless against predators.
The Sonoma County Coast is less than 1½ hours north of San Francisco. With a spectacular coastline and numerous pristine beaches. In addition, you will find the historic fishing port of Bodega Bay, world famous restaurants, Sonoma County wine country, the Russian River Recreation Area, State and County parks among the best in the United States, varied recreational activities ranging from kayaking to horseback riding on the beach, and a variety of overnight accommodations from Bed and Breakfasts to internationally recognized hotels.
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the famous Sonoma County Wine Country and finish with a scrumptious
brunch! Often seen floating over the farm...this is a great way for the
daring to see the wine country.
remember.
You can start your day with a trip down River Road to the famous Korbel
Champagne Cellars, then on to Guerneville and the stellar redwoods at
Armstrong Woods, then hook up at Hwy 1 and follow the Russian River to the
mouth of the ocean and it's beautiful scenic Hwy 1. Make sure to stop at
any of the many beaches along the way and finish off with lunch at 
Bodega
Head, located
within Sonoma Coast State Beach, is an outcropping which juts into
the Pacific. California Gray Whales can be observed close to the coast as
they migrate South from early December through mid-February, and North
from March until early May. 