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Tag: things to do outdoors in Sonoma County

Surfing at Salmon Creek. (Conner Jay/The Press Democrat)

Catch a Wave at These Favorite Sonoma County Spots for Water Sports

August 2026

From fly fishing on the river to surfing the Sonoma Coast, here are some favorite local water sports to dive into.

Hikers cross the Bridgehaven bridge at Highway 1 in Jenner as they hike Stage 5 of the Camino de Sonoma. (Kim Carroll)

The Camino de Sonoma Offers Hikers a Physical and Spiritual Journey

August 2026August 2026

The Camino de Sonoma — an epic, six-stage pilgrimage from Sonoma to Fort Ross — becomes a transformational odyssey for intrepid hikers.

Amy Bush rides along the Sound of Music trail in the Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park & Open Space Preserve near Occidental on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Monte Rio Redwoods Park Expands for Mountain Biking Recreation

August 2026August 2026

A rugged Monte Rio refuge quadrupled in size last year, offering nearly 30 miles of trails lovingly maintained by an all-volunteer local cycling association.

Lin Khuu, Tim Cahn and Minh Ta descend from Sentinel Point on the Sea to Sky Trail at Jenner Headlands Preserve, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Our Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Great Outdoors

July 2026September 2026

Whether seeking thrills or something more chill, here are the places and experiences that make our outdoors such a great place to be.

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Where To See Bioluminescence in Sonoma and Marin Counties

July 2026

Bioluminescence is produced through a chemical reaction in microscopic phytoplankton. View the natural light show with these local tours.

Birding guides Miles and Teresa Tuffli of Guerneville, founders of I'm Birding Right Now. (Courtesy I'm Birding Right Now)

Russian River Birding Guides Want to Help You Discover the Joy of Local Nature

March 2025April 2025

Take a nature walk with Guerneville's birding guides, who make bird-watching accessible to everyone — at home, in the park or on the go.

Sonoma’s Great Outdoors: 5 Activities to Try This Summer

July 2021July 2021

From fishing the coast in a kayak to climbing boulders with great views, here's how to make the most of summer in Sonoma County.

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