Russian River adventures
Russian River Adventures offers dog-friendly canoe rentals on the most secluded section of the River, where dogs are welcome in the water. Read more.
Meet Faraday, a hospice story from Lily’s Legacy
Meet Faraday. Rescued by two good samaritans from years wandering alone in the vineyards of central California, this lost soul with the gentle heart was taken to a local vet for treatment. The news was very sad.
Faraday suffered from Dilated Cardio Myopathy and A-Fib. He was given six months to live. Knowing they couldn't support Faradays needs, his saviors reached out to Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary in Petaluma CA.
Lily’s said yes and Faraday moved into a wonderful hospice home where he is being loved and cared for. Eight months later, he’s still enjoying life with his hospice mom, Toni and loving friend, Lena, and his canine buddy, Rusty. Read more.
Airstreams, dog-friendly glamping and more
Dakota at Mendocino Grove. Photo by Jennifer Brierley.
Vintage travel-trailers, “glamping” tents and luxury yurts are part of an outdoorsy trend that is spreading all up and down California.
Read more.A Big Bark For Sebastopol’s Barlow
It’s easy, it’s pretty and hiking its 1.8-mile length will burn off just enough calories to allow you to splurge on a meal at The Barlow, a complex housing more than three dozen food and drink producers and artist studios. The Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail, which opened in 2012, stretches from Highway 12 to Occidental Road just outside Sebastopol, skirting the Laguna de Santa Rosa, Sonoma’s largest freshwater wetland. Read more.
A big bark for Sonoma’s Bart Park
Photo by Tyke Jones.
Sonoma County is well endowed with public lands where you can spend quality time with your furry friend, but not so well known are the private preserves that welcome hikers and strollers accompanied by canine companions. Put organically farmed Bartholomew Park Winery at the top of your list. This little-known gem just a few blocks east of Sonoma Plaza sits at the center of a 400-acre memorial preserve—known locally as "Bart Park"—with a 3-mile loop trail wending through oak-covered hills and redwood groves and opening onto vistas of valley and vineyards. Read more.
