An amazing network of trails of all levels can be found at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, as well as…read moreinformational trails that are great for kids. You can pick up a list of trails and rough map at the entrance. We meandered creekside, and looped Hillside Trail to meadow trail, all with amazing scenery. Very clean and well-maintained park, with plenty of rangers. Loads of great picnic areas as well. Can't wait to return and try more hikes.

This state park was relatively easy to get to despite the long drive and heavy traffic from…read morePeninsula. However the road leading up to the park was relatively straightforward. We are getting into camping this year and this was our trial run with all the new gears we bought. We rented camper site #1 which is labeled as "premium". Maybe it was a bit bigger than the regular sites but other than that it didn't feel particularly premium. Since #1 and 48 are the first and last sites in the campground loop and closest to the visitor center, they had the best WiFi reception. The downside is we were the farthest to the bathrooms and showers which were located on the opposite site of the loop. This made trekking over at night a bit inconvenient. The bathrooms were somewhat clean and the showers are coin-operated at the cost of 25c per minute. Shampoo and body wash were provided which is nice. All in all this was a nice introductory experience for us. If we were to come back to camp at this park we will opt for site #3 which is nicely tucked into the shaded corner and is fairly close to the bathrooms.

Very popular, easy 2 mile loop around a reservoir in nature, located right in the heart of Santa…read moreRosa. Easy access, well maintained trails and paved pathways for all levels of athleticism. Bathrooms are clean and located at two points on the loop. Fun for the whole family and pets. Always forget how serene it is. It's considered a state park so entry fee may apply.

Pretty nice and relaxing stroll/jog with a water feature if one doesn't want anything too strenuous…read morewith incline. It is basically several trails that go around a reservoir (Spring Lake). The circumference of the lake is about a 2 mile flat loop. Upon entering the park felt very bizarre. You leave a nice neighborhood with nice homes then in a blink of an eye, you are surrounded by bare trees covered in moss surrounded by tons of small flat boulders. It was so bare and quiet that it felt like this portion of the earth had died. Very bizarre. You'll eventually find the parking lots which all connect together in some form. There's an $8 fee here. You can't see the lake from much of the parking lot, maybe in a few spots like where a boat ramp might be. I had to use a map in my hiking app to find which direction the lake was at. Once at the lake there are pretty much 2 trails that go around the same lake. 1 is at lake level and is a dirt trail. So it has a more hiking feel as the trail is rough with lots of heavy brush on the sides. Even tho lake level you'll only get a glimpse of the lake in only a few spots. That's because the brush is so thick and over grown that it'll block views to the water since you are at lake level. The second trail is a paved trail that is above lake level, so from most spots you are looking down on the lake. This is the trail to take if you want to take pics or just admire the water views. Also the trail to take if you want to bike or jog as it is a wider and smoother trail than the dirt one at lake level. I saw a separate swimming lagoon on one of the corners. It wasn't in operation in October when I went but looks like it could be a popular spot during the warm summer Santa Rosa months. This area of the lake is also the most landscaped as I saw lawn areas with picnic benches and nicer trees alongside the lake, even some very pretty small redwoods. I enjoyed my views most on this side of the lake. You can also add length to your route by connecting this loop with other trails. There's even a loop that connects this loop that goes to another smaller lake, which would make your route now closer to 4 miles. Nice spot may even have to bring a group here someday for a picnic day if ever back in the area.

Jack London's gravesite and ruins of Wolf House. We came for the abandoned house and were very…read moreimpressed by the scale and size, Jack London must have been very wealthy for the time to have a house like this. The sad thing is it burned down right before completion so they never got to live in the house. The use of stones and rock kept a lot of the walls despite the fire and it reminds me of of an oversized version of a Greene and Greene style Craftsman Bungalow I saw in Pasadena, CA. If you are a fan of abandoned places you will like coming here. It's fenced off for safety so you can't go running around the structures but you can do a full 360 walk around and there is a platform you can walk on that's about in the middle of the house and you get a good view of the pool and different floors from here. The hike from the parking lot to the museum and to the grave sites and house are easy, my senior parents and young kids were able to do it easily. I would stop by the museum on the way back, there are some nice artifacts from Jack London as well as a scale model of what the hosue was supposed to look like.

Can def spend all day here. Interesting to learn about Jack London. Loved that he lived such a full…read morelife even when cut short. Thankful that his wife Chairman left everything for us to learn and explore. There a $10 fee per vehicle to enter. Def worth it as there are numerous sites to see. I started with the museum as it opens at 9 am. Short hike to his once dream house unfortunately got burned down. His resting place all can be done in a short hikes on the other side the cottage open at noon. Meanwhile I did a few hikes in area. Def worth to visit

On a recent visit to Petaluma, I decided to explore as much as I could including historic sites…read more This one is a quick drive from downtown and is clearly marked. The parking lot is spacious, and is a short walk past cacti to the entrance. This site was the Mexican governor of the area's residence. On entry, there's a gift shop with souvenirs and reading material, plus some exhibits. There's a ticket booth too, which was reasonable (they also take cards). The ticket gets you into other sites in the area on the same day as purchase. The attendant was very friendly and gave me a laminated info sheet about the building. There was also a volunteer docent to lead you through the history of the building and people that lived here. I opted to explore both levels on my own, which had information signs and period furniture throughout. If you're a history fan with an hour to spare, it's worth a visit.

very interesting view of old california life...got there late, so din't see everything, but well…read moreworth the stop. a bit dusty, but real. very friendly staff...who assured us that the thick adobe walls could quite possibly withstand the zombie apocalypse...ha huge barrier (a few hundred yards of cactues (in bloom)...probably 8' or so tall, arond the property...very impressive.

Such a wonderful experience! The guides were so attentive and funny, which really helped keep any…read morenerves at ease. The views were beautiful, and everything felt well-paced from start to finish. The whole experience lasted about 2.5 hours and included 7 zip lines, which was such a fun adventure. The location can be a bit tricky to find, so I'd recommend giving yourself extra time and arriving at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour, as they suggest.

We stayed in the treehouses and had two Zipline adventures. The staff was amazing. From start to…read morefinish every one of our were met. The zipline guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. I brought my 10-year-old granddaughter for her birthday and they treated her careful consideration of her age and her inexperience. They made her feel comfortable and fun for her. I can't say enough about the Treehouse~I was like a 4 star hotel . Absolutely everything you needed to be comfortable and safe. They were beautiful and safe in a pristine situated in a redwood grove . The meals were over the top, deliciously prepared with fresh and quality ingredients. We celebrated my granddaughter's 10th birthday and had the best time from start to finish. I highly recommend a trip to Sonoma Canopy ~ a beautiful adventure I won't forget!

We love Marty and his crew!! They really take the time to…read moremake sure that we were happy and would enjoy our day on the lake. They made sure we had everything we needed and really made us feel special. They are easy to use as they make it easy to book, register, and get onto the lake - way better than any other place to rent boats! Josh and Jeremy were GREAT! We highly recommend and will definitely be returning next summer!!!!

*Great & Amazing Experience, I will come again sometime*…read more This was my first time choosing to rent from this company. I was worried that I had to rent a U-Haul pickup truck to tow their equipment. No Worries!! After making a reservation online, you show up on time. Time is important, it was quite a drive and I was 30 minutes late to my reservation. It was all good, I made it on time to enjoy the jet skis! Upon arrival, a person will brief you everything. Once completed, you follow the person towing your rental to the launch gate. Parking is $20, cash only! From there, you will enjoy your rental! Despite my experience, I did ran through a problem during my rental. I followed their rules and yet I got a warning light. Called the phone number they have given me, luckily I was with a buddy. They sent guys out to tow the jet ski, thank you! After we got back, no problems or damages were found on both jet skis. Small issue was oil overfill during the time the jet ski went through maintenance. It was understandable but I was given $25 for my next rental and refund back. We've taken it with care and hope someday to return to have fun!! S/O to the staff, thank you once again :)

So sad to see this park go downhill so quickly under new management. Note to self the new camp…read morehost, who is on site every day, has a pit bull. Which she brings into the office everyday. Most parks strictly Prohibit you from bringing in such an aggressive breed this park does not. Pro's The location is still the best thing this park has going for it. Period. And don't forget this location is the old 4 H agricultural site so your literally parked next to a barn full of flies! CON's There is NO WIFI or any kind of cable services available or provided. The Feral/stray cats rule the roost. You can find them digging in the trash (which is rarely collected) and pulling the garbage from bags onto the street. Which is left in the street until the trash is collected which usually happens once a week. The cats fight under your rigs often at 3 am and go on for hours. Or they poop on your lawn for you to find when you go to the trash the following morning. Which is also left unattended to unless you clean it up. At one point we counted an excess of 16 cats. The park is falling apart and the landscaping is a joke. But hey if you pay the new Camp host, Emma, $20 she will mow your lawn for you! We saw two people do just that after the grass and weeds grew a foot high and they repeatedly asked to get their grass cut. The park has a serious ant and fly problem. Their idea of pest control is the hanging fly bags like you would see in a barn which reek! So lucky you if they are hanging next to your "premier or luxury site" the bags have a foul stench just a few feet from your windows. When the ants converge on your camper they will fill the cabin as well as your counter tops, cabinets and floors. And may happen more than once in a visit if you stay more than a day or so. The park reeks of urine and raw sewage. Note to self if you see a tall red pipe in the pictures that is a sewage exhaust pole so you will smell the raw sewage usually around 11 when people dump their tanks. The power is still unreliable so leaving your pets at home on a hot day without a backup generator is a bad plan. You may see power spikes and or the breakers will blow on hot days. The homeless stay on property during the winter months so lock up your bikes and personal items. We saw one night the homeless stole 3 bikes off property. Two were actually locked to the back of a Motorhome and they cut the locks and stole the bikes. But don't worry the park does not care and the city will send a social worker to take notes of your loss. Also in the middle of the night you might be awoke by the homeless rooting around in the recycle bins for discarded bottles or cans. That always made us feel so safe! Restrooms are filthy! And their laundry room consists of two of each machine. So hopefully you will not need either facility and if you do I would wear shoes into the shower for sure! No pool or on site amenities at all. If you spill your black or grey tanks no need to report it, they do nothing about it. There is ZERO clean up after a guest departs. Even though the camp host will feign interest and tell you she will get right on the clean up. So be aware when your pets are walking around eating grass.... Oh and in some cases their prices have gone up about $30 a site. The new management has decided they price the sites now based on noise levels. Which is a joke because the PG and E trucks use the entrance road all day and night. The place is noisy and filthy! Oh and bingo comes and goes I think 4 nights a week so that let's out around 10 pm with a stream of cars and noise as well. The park now allows all ages of equipment in all sorts of conditions. Pay no attention to their own printed materials and rules. The Camp host herself has a rig that is so old and rundown her equipment would not be allowed in most parks. Or any class A park for sure (See photo) This park is no longer supported or affiliated to Good Sam probably for the reasons all mentioned above, but that is a guess. So don't go looking for a Good Sam discount. People sleeping in their exterior bays were not discouraged by Management on our last visit. Nor was the hanging of laundry asked to be removed from outside clothes lines on several units. In summation, steer clear of this park!

The park is easy to find using the address included in your reservation email. With a discount…read morewe're paying $80 a night for a "premium" pull through. All sites have the same full hookups, concrete pad and picnic table so what's premium? It's almost level so the auto leveler finished quickly. The bathrooms are decent though cleaned about every three days. The trash and recycling are clearly identified and picked up daily. They have a laundry with 2 washers and two dryers for a reasonable cost. The staff is helpful and over loaded with tasks. There's no WiFi though you can receive deliveries here. At $65 a night I'd rate it higher.

Highly recommended. I booked the "Wohler Bridge Tour" as an outing for my wife and my anniversary…read more Sadly I failed to read the instructions and went to Rubicon's offices instead of the Wohler bridge launch site (oops!) which meant once I got back into cell phone range and figured out my mistake, we were an hour late to our scheduled time. Bill was waiting patiently and was incredibly gracious. He took my wife and I out for a 2 1/2 hour SUP tour of the Russian River, providing tips and guidance along the way. I'm thankful that I came across Rubicon as I now feel that I have both a strong comfort with paddle boarding and better a sense of the Russian River and where we might go paddle boarding in the future. Bill has a great wealth of knowledge and we appreciated his casual style. It's worth noting that Rubicon's rates are incredibly low, particularly given the personalized attention you get on these tours. Looking forward to coming back.

Learned a lot and had a great time. it was good time and would even do it again. the river was…read morebeautiful, great location, an excellent experience.

Very Rude Camp Host! The lodge is great and the Wednesday night hamburger night was great. We will…read morenot return because of Russ the camp host. We paid for our sites online and were just backing in when he came over hollaring "I need to see your membership cards right now!" In a very rude attitude "Make sure you put pads under your levelers!" Unless you want a confrontation with a very rude camp host avoid this lodge at all costs!

Fifteen rigs from our Auburn-Grass Valley Elks RV Club stayed four nights, (some stayed five…read morenights), at the Petaluma Elks Lodge RV Park. Thank you. Everyone there made our club feel welcome. The Hamburger/Hot Dog event on Wednesday was great as well as the Sunday breakfast. The Car Show was exceptional thanks to Jim and everyone else involved. A good time was had by all. I would also like to personal thank Jim, Tammy, Pricilla, Lindsey, Al and Russ for all your hospitality. You guys made our stay here very pleasant. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness. We will see you next year and highly recommend the Petaluma Elks Lodge as a stop for any Elks members. Harold McCoy, President, Auburn-Grass Valley Elks RV Club

This hike is not for the faint of heart, lol. We went up to the summit and back down towards…read morePythian road. Great loop, today was a little over 7 miles. This park was badly burned when we went years ago and with the most recent closure, it is finally open (2024) but it is still a bit like a tree graveyard. Unfortunately. Challenging hike, beautiful views, I love that it can connect to Gunsight rock, which is an awesome spot to picnic and have a break. On a clear day you can see all of the bay! You can park off Pythian as mentioned or get to it by Sugar Loaf. Parking off Pythian is part of the regional parks but if you access by Sugarloaf you'll need to park via their pass or a state pass for parking.

I finally made this hike up Hood Mountain to Gunsight Rock. The climbing gets quite steep towards…read morethe end, but the spectacular views make it worth it. The scenery was beautiful the entire hike. After the rains we've had recently, it was nice to see a few waterfalls along the way. Make sure to bring water & snacks as it's almost 9 miles of hiking with over 2000 feet of climbing.