It’s probably the first thought that comes to mind when hiking on the Half-A-Canoe Loop at Lake Sonoma. More on that in a bit. With its dozen of miles of trails surrounding a pristine lake, and free hiking access, it’s a wonder Lake Sonoma isn’t more crowded in the winter. I was there on a recent weekend that might have been rainy and cold, but ended up being sunny and mild. The lake was created 30 years ago when the… Read More »
The solitude of a hike at Lake Sonoma can be deceiving. The place can actually be buzzing with activity and visitors, but it’s possible to hike for quite awhile and not encounter anyone else. On a recent drizzly morning, a hike there was almost an exercise in quiet meditation, with few disturbances. From various ridges around the lake, campers at campsites were visible and even some boaters. But the distance afforded by the ridge trail kept the noise well out… Read More »
Lake Sonoma’s namesake feature is certainly the star attraction and local boaters know it. On any given summer day, the tinted water is buzzing with activity, from anglers to skiers and everything in between. The manmade reservoir is almost 20 years old, having been formed by the construction of the Warm Springs Dam. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it is not a county, state or federal park, but that’s semantics. It is an all-purpose recreational gem. Surrounding… Read More »
If you’re out and about on Saturday on a hike, you may encounter hordes of people cleaning up trash, pruning bushes, pulling out weeds and picking up debris. They’re….… Read More »
