Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve
25050 Coast Highway 1 Jenner, California 95450
Near milepost 43 on Highway 1, North of Jenner
Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve contains 317 acres of rhododendron and second-growth redwood, Douglas fir, and tan oak. The reserve was the site of an old forest fire scar which is now covered with clusters of pink blossoms from April through June
Annadel State Park
6201 Channel Drive Santa Rosa California 95409
On Channel Drive via Montgomery Drive Santa Rosa
Annadel State Park has rolling hills, woodlands, grassy meadows and Douglas fir covering 5,000 acres. The site is also known for its wildflowers (including buttercups, poppies, and mule ears.) The park is the most outstanding example of world-class quality northern oak woodland in existence. There are 35 miles of trails and fire roads, providing easy to moderate hikes.
Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve
17000 Armstrong Woods Road Guerneville, California 95446
2 miles north of Guerneville on Armstrong Woods Road
Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve contains a primeval forest that was saved from lumber harvesting in the 1870s by Colonel James Armstrong. A quiet road leads through the 500-acre grove. Short trails lead to two of the largest trees, each over 300 feet tall. The park also is home to gray foxes, bobcats, wood ducks and the 1,400-year old Colonel Armstrong Tree.
Sonoma Coast State Beach
The beach is located between Jenner and Bodega Bay on Highway One
Sonoma State Beach features coastland with beaches, reefs, coves, tidepools, headlands, and natural arches. With more than ten miles of shoreline and 5,000 acres, this state beach is one of the largest in the state. The park stretches from Bodega Head to the Russian River. There is a five-mile trail system in the dunes. The beach is home to one of California's largest seal rookeries. In the winter, Bodega Head is one of the finest whale-watching sites on the North Coast. The park is also home to many kinds of seabirds.
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