I found this place too but I wasn't ready to go swimming. Next time I will be. This is special…read more Don't let it languish - let it shine.

Beautiful trail to walk on. I love walking along the river. There is an upper and lower trail…read more Mostly single track but wider in some areas. You can walk in both directions from this parking lot. Lots of birdhouses and birds along the trail. There is also a swimming hole if you walk towards the right. There is also a free outdoor bee museum nearby that is fun to check out.

Great open land preserve for birds, insects, plants, turkeys etc. A nice place to observe n watch…read morewildlife, came here to see the bats, n they didn't disappoint us, thousands of them flew out to eat the insects around 7:45 pm. The extra nice thing we discovered w as the rice fields grow ing around. Nice foliage green n yellowing. Hope they keep the wetlands free from disappearing. Need to go back in the fall. Don't go in the summertime, it was in the 100's.

I really enjoy spending time at the Yolo Wildlife Area. It's a great spot to walk around, clear…read moreyour head, and catch a sunrise or sunset. The open space and wetlands make it feel peaceful, and there's almost always some kind of wildlife to see. One of the coolest things is watching the bats fly out from under the causeway at dusk. It's such a simple but unforgettable experience. If you go during certain times of the year, you can also do guided wildlife talks and tours with the Yolo Basin Foundation, where you drive out in a caravan with walkie talkies throughout the wildlife area and share a lot of interesting information about the ecosystem. It adds a lot of context to what you're seeing. Even if you're not doing a tour, you can still go to the main entrance and explore on your own. It's just an all-around solid local spot to enjoy nature and slow down for a bit. Highly recommend :)

Any trip along Putah Creek is always wonderful, whether walking or biking. There different zones of…read moreplant types, and the Riparian Reserve is focused on native plants, supporting native butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, lizards, snakes, rodents, songbirds, raptors and many others. Many opportunities for "forest bathing" that are very accessible.

2/1/2026 Was in the…read morearea of Winters because I thought I was going to hit a Farmers Market, but they didn't have a Farmers Market, like, at all! So on the look out for a walking trail and came across this little gem on my search for some walking trails. Two entrances and two parking spots that I passed. There is a potty box located on the other parking lot (you'll pass it if you keep waling through). Lots of walkers, no bike riders that day and not that many kids on the trail. Lots of things to look at and enjoy. Plenty of shaded areas and it appears they have a bench and possibly a Q pit?

Yee haw! We have a name for the dirt walkway through small group of redwoods in the Arboretum! It…read morewas planted in 1941 and has somehow survived. The change in feet of elevation might even be in the double digits, so don't worry about bringing your hiking boots or walking sticks. On the flip side, there are those tall non-native trees which give a reasonable amount of shade. Everything is nice and quiet. Right now is not the time, but when it gets foggy those trees almost disappear. May even be considered a spooky atmosphere. ...and it is part of the arboretum...

Best place to rent any water sport/ boating !! We had the most amazing time at Berryessa simply…read morebecause of this team! They fill up the gas for you (only place around that doesn't charge you for gas) and if you run low while you're out on the water they come fill you up. I want to especially shout out Tessa and Jennifer in the front. We ended up changing our reservation and they were so accommodating and helpful. Jeremy and John/Jessie made me feel so comfortable with all of my questions and really cared about my family and so being safe and comfortable. Will use them next time we come out!!!

Extremely disappointed with this rental company. The customer service was unprofessional and they…read morehad no idea how to deal with customers respectfully. The tube they gave us was already torn before we even used it. As soon as we got on it, it ripped completely, even though we used it normally. Instead of taking responsibility for giving us damaged equipment, they blamed us and tried to charge us for it. They first demanded $230, and only after we argued with them did they suddenly lower the charge to $170, which makes no sense if we were actually responsible. I would not recommend renting from this place. Poor customer service, damaged equipment, and unfair charges. Save your money and go somewhere else.

What a great time!! I took a paddle board lesson from James this morning and very glad I did. I've…read morebeen wanting to learn for years. He shared a lot of safety info and techniques that made me feel comfortable on the board. If you've wanted to learn but not sure, go for it! He eased us into how to do it right so it wasn't so intimidating. So much fun.

Came across this kayaking company via instagram and had to check it out. They were offering a full…read moremoon guided tour and I wanted in. Prior to excursion, my friends and I had to reserve a spot on their website. The initial tour ended up being fully booked, however, James the guide offered open up another day due to the moon tour being so popular. The meeting area was at the boat launch ramp area. We signed waivers and were given a run down on kayaking 101 (it was our first kayaking excursion) with 4 other people. The weather was warm, the waters were calm and the mosquitoes were biting. So don't forget to apply sunscreen and have plenty of bug repellent! Wear water shoes, bring snacks and water. Also, maybe bring a small fanny pack or water resistant bag to carry small items in. As we paddled, James checked up on everybody and made sure we were all doing okay. Along the way he informed us about the wetlands and what type of wildlife were around. James even provided us with his own bug repellent to use to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Once it was dark enough, we settled in an area of the wetlands to wait for the moon to rise. My friends and I were elated and in awe that we got to see the Harvest moon rise on the hills whilst kayaking. Kodak moment for sure. The journey around Suisun Bay lasted for about 2 hours. It was a cool experience, especially with the moon acting as our guiding light. My arms definitely got in a work out from paddling so much. Overall, great experience, reasonably priced and James was professional and informative. Highly recommend!

Just did our ride with our guide Travis and it was amazing!!!! We had a wonderful time and a great…read moreexperience. He was patient, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Equipment worked well, worth every penny.

Got there and it said it's closed Wednesdays ! :( not from here and trying to have a good day but…read moreended up wasting an hour driving here for it to be closed and it says open ! Not deducting too much since I do want to come back and have a good time in the mountains like I used to with my dad. So bummed out man ! Will be back though !

I went with my class this weekend and I made so many great memories. My guide was amazing she was…read moreso helpful, funny, kind, and made my experience so much better. Laurel you're the best!!

I decided I wanted to take the kids I nanny (11 & 13) to do something fun and unique and thought…read morewhy not finally cross off whitewater rafting from my bucket list?! We were gifted a beautiful day on the river with multiple sightings of wildlife including fish jumping, ducklings, geese, and even a bald eagle! The best part was getting to see the kids do something, get scared, have a blast doing it, and then ask to come back for more intensity next time. I really appreciated the guides for their hospitality, humor, and kindness. However my main piece of feedback would be a friendly reminder that nature and outdoor recreational activities are a form of escape and respite from our every day life, so being more mindful of the topics of conversation brought up during the ride is very important to the atmosphere.

Markus and Michael S. were awesome! Markus was the tour guide on our boat. My sister booked a trip…read morewhile I was in town visiting! I had an absolute blast! We had great conversation the entire trip and I truly enjoyed his story! He listened to our stories and we had an amazing trip! Thank you so much for the adventure and positive outlook on life!

We took a Class 3 day trip on the South Fork of the American last week. Everything was…read moreprofessionally done and went smoothly. Our equipment was in excellent shape. Our guide was experienced, patient and knew the river well. He took good care of my 10 year old granddaughter, who was a first-timer. This is a quality outfit. I recommend them without reservation. Of note: the South Fork has become a bit crowded with rafts. I'll be trying a different river next time.