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Russian River Valley Activities

What to do
From the leisurely to the bold, adventures abound in the Russian River Valley. Located in the western part of Sonoma County, Northern California it is home to the towns of Bodega Bay, Camp Meeker, Cazadero, Forestville, Graton, Guerneville, Jenner, Monte Rio, Occidental and Sebastopol. Guerneville serves as annual host to the Russian River Jazz Festival and the Russian River Blues Festival, as well as several other fairs featuring the local bounty.

Popularly known as a resort destination, people seeking athletic adventures or chances to take in simple and grandiose splendors of nature will find plenty to see and do. There are a number of spas, wineries, redwood groves, state parks and the Russian River.

For the Outdoor Enthusiasts
Driving along the coastal highway, the Sonoma Coast State Beach extends 17 miles, providing many scenic vistas for watching dramatic surf, harbor seals and seasonally migrating whales. Many sand beaches are accessible and offer great picnic destinations, chances to explore tide pools or catch excellent sunsets. Fort Ross State Historic Park and Salt Point State Park are also popular nearby destinations.

For athletes, there’s hiking in Armstrong Redwoods State Preserve, surfing at the coast, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, golfing, fishing from the ocean or from the Russian River, where kayaking and canoeing trips can be self-guided or group-led. Opportunities are abundant for bird watching and observing many wildlife species at the Austin Creek State Recreation Area.

Russian River Valley Wineries
The Russian River Valley appellation, known for its fog-cooled climate and good soil drainage, is one of the two largest in Sonoma County. More than 50 wineries are located within this region, producing a number of acclaimed wines from an estimated 10,000 acres of planted vineyards.

The wine varietals that grow best in this area are pinot noir and chardonnay. Zinfandel grapes also do well, as do grapes for sparkling wines. Other wines produced from this appellation also include gewürztraminer, sauvignon blanc, merlot, syrah and cabernet sauvignon.

More than 150 wineries reside along Sonoma County’s rolling landscape. Most offer free wine tastings. Among the most well-known wineries is Korbel, among the oldest wineries in the county. The Korbel brothers planted their first vineyards in the 1880s and built their winery in 1886. The building was one of the few in the area to withstand the 1906 earthquake. The Russian River Travel website boasts a Guide of local wineries and answers questions about wineries and winery tours. The site spotlights several wineries, articles and events to get you started. You can also learn about the Russian River Food and Wine Fest, a celebration of this region's bounty at the peak of the harvest season.

The Russian River Chamber of Commerce website lists a variety of things to do in the area as well as maintains an online Calendar of Events for you to learn about current activities in the area.

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