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Fort Ross Bicentennial: 200 Years of History, Adventure, and the Birth of the Russian River

by careysweet3 months ago in Itineraries.1 Comment

As early as the mid-1550s, Spanish explorers claimed vast areas of California land for Spain and spread tales far and wide about the glory of their new world.  This attracted explorers from countries around the world. By 1812, Russian fur traders in search of better food supplies for their northern settlements arrived. And then in the mid-1800s, Mexico gained independence {…}

Cheese and fruit spread from Jimtown Store is the perfect winery snack. Photo courtesy Jimtown Store.

It’s Summer, and the Eating is Easy

by careysweet10 months ago in Itineraries.0 Comments

“Pic-a-nic baskets.” The talent for scoring such goodness is what made Yogi smarter than the average bear. Because sometimes, there’s little better than a meal enjoyed outdoors, unpacked from a pretty hamper and spread out on a tablecloth on the grass. Cold fried chicken, potato salad, chocolate cake… mmm, classic. Yet if cooking isn’t your deal, or you want to {…}

The Russian River in Sonoma County

Splash into Summer Along the Russian River

by Beth10 months ago in Itineraries.0 Comments

From Cloverdale in the north, Sonoma County’s Russian River meanders through a handful of towns and travels westward until it joins the Pacific Ocean at Jenner. Along the way are many beaches, picnic spots, boat ramps, and access roads that make it easy to take advantage of the cool water. While some are happy to stand on the bank with {…}

Feel the adrenaline while racing at the Jim Russell Racing School or the Audi Sportscar Experience.

The Sonoma Valley Entices Visitors

by tina10 months ago in Itineraries.0 Comments

Visitors who explore the east side of Sonoma County are treated to pastoral views of vineyards and valleys as they follow two-lane country roads covered with canopies of mature oak trees. Whether you have one day, or three, this is the wine country itinerary for you. For more information about traveling to Sonoma County, visit www.sonomacounty.com. Along the way you’ll {…}

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Sonoma County Farmers Markets

by kerih11 months ago in Itineraries.1 Comment

No matter what day of the week you find yourself in Sonoma County, you are never far away from a Farmers Market.  Farm-to-table philosophy isn’t just marketing speak, it shows in the diversity of markets held in nearly every city and town across our area every day except Monday. If you are visiting, these markets offer the perfect place to {…}

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Cloverdale River Park Entices You to Dip a Toe

by secretlocal1 year ago in Itineraries.0 Comments

The cool, clear waters of the Russian River first enter Sonoma County at our northern-most regional park – Cloverdale River Park. Those waters meander their way through Sonoma County providing unmatched recreation at a host of other parks before they rush into the Pacific Ocean on the spectacular Sonoma Coast in the town of Jenner. Cloverdale River Park may be {…}

Experience Sonoma County with new tours & activities

by kerih1 year ago in Itineraries.0 Comments

Often known as “wine country”, Sonoma County offers families and visitors lots of unique ways to experience the beauty of Sonoma County.  Several new tours and activities are now available for those looking to get off-the-beaten path and have a truly unique Sonoma County experience. Farm Tours at McClelland’s Dairy Families have the opportunity to get an up-close look and {…}

Cycle Sonoma’s Finest Backroads

by mjv1 year ago in Itineraries.0 Comments

Most visitors know Sonoma County for its vineyards, breathtaking coast and indulgent spas. Bicyclists, however, know it for something entirely different: cycling. Indeed, among “gearheads,” as they’re known, Sonoma has a reputation as one of the best road-biking destinations in the U.S. Riding experiences vary from hard-core to soft-core to tourist. All are memorable. Hard-core Considering that Santa Rosa is {…}

Making nothing, out of nothing at all

by timz1 year ago in Itineraries.0 Comments

Looking over the past few itineraries we’ve listed, I started to get a bit exhausted. Sonoma has a lot to do, and what with the 300 wineries and the spas and the restaurants (not to mention the peripatetic taco trucks and mysterious munch Mondays…) I started to wonder – where can I go to do… nothing. Nothing at all. Just. {…}

Sonoma County Restaurant Week Adds up to Serious Bargains, a Seriously Fun Eating Schedule

by careysweet1 year ago in Itineraries.1 Comment

A friend was doing the math. “Let’s see,” she mused. “There are 108 restaurants. We have seven days. That comes out to 15.4 restaurants a day. Between lunch and dinner, that means 7.7 restaurants …” She grinned. “I think we can do it.” While it may not actually be possible for one person to get to every single eatery participating {…}