The Camino de Sonoma Offers Hikers a Physical and Spiritual Journey
The Camino de Sonoma — an epic, six-stage pilgrimage from Sonoma to Fort Ross — becomes a transformational odyssey for intrepid hikers.
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A Healdsburg Artist Preserves Stunning Sonoma County Landscapes on Canvas
During the 1980s, Healdsburg artist Christopher Leith Evans painted film backgrounds for "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones." Now, Sonoma County’s landscapes capture his attention.
Learn the Art of Nature Journaling With Sarah Reid
Nature journaling can serve as a form of outdoor meditation as well as inspiration for environmental stewardship and conservation.
Our Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Great Outdoors
Whether seeking thrills or something more chill, here are the places and experiences that make our outdoors such a great place to be.
Where To See Bioluminescence in Sonoma and Marin Counties
Bioluminescence is produced through a chemical reaction in microscopic phytoplankton. View the natural light show with these local tours.
Where to See Rhododendrons in Bloom in Sonoma County
In late spring and early summer, Sonoma County enjoys the unique beauty of lush forests blooming with vibrant rhododendron blossoms.
Bay Area Locals Are Helping To Save the Coast From Purple Sea Urchins
The spiny creature has destroyed over 95% of the kelp forest along the North Coast. Locals are doing their part to help repair the delicate ocean ecosystem.
Local Lace Lichens Are Misunderstood Wonders. Here’s Where To See Them
Lace lichens benefit local flora and fauna — plus, they just look cool. The state lichen can be found draped over tree branches across these Sonoma County parks.
Winter Is Time for Sonoma County’s Banana Slugs To Shine
Since the Slug Fests of the 1980s, Sonoma County has celebrated the banana slug well before it was named California’s state slug in 2024.
Barn Owls Are Helping Sonoma County Winegrowers This Harvest, and They Really Don’t Give a Hoot
Barn owls don’t much care that it’s harvest. But they do perform an important service for local winegrowers. Here's how.