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We love to write about all of the interesting aspects of our area. Everything from local history to health benefits of being in nature, to local gems that you might not discover on your own.
The Mindful Meander: How to Forest Bath
Would you like to reduce your stress, boost your immune system, increase your concentration, and enjoy yourself in the process? These are...
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Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Fort Ross
Russian Chapel at Fort Ross After a grand Russian scientific expedition to Alaska in 1741, the area started to open up to them fueled by...
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Aug 12, 20232 min read
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Bohemian Grove Charity Concert
Locals always know when the Ultra Elite are gathering in the grove. About 2,000 members of this all male, 148 year old, “Gentlemen’s”...
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Jun 17, 20232 min read
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Revisiting the history of Bodega Bay’s ‘Hole in the Head’
| News | sonomawest.com | Date: Nov. 12, 2014 Source: Sonoma West Times and News Today, visitors of Bodega Bay know the famed Hole in the...
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Apr 19, 20234 min read
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Hiking the Jenner Headlands
by Sheila Lawrence At the time it was established, Jenner Headland Preserve was the largest single conservation acquisition in Sonoma...
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Feb 9, 20232 min read
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Hiking: 15 Best Practices
When you’re vacationing near so many miles of trails it is tempting to want to just head out with a bottle of water and a granola bar....
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Sep 14, 20221 min read
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What’s New at Casa Panama?
At Casa Panama, we’ve thought a lot about how to optimize your experience and improve on ways for you to enjoy the property. We settled...
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Apr 17, 20221 min read
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North Pacific Coast Railroad
Begun in 1874, the NPC line ran north from Sausalito, a ferry ride across the bay from San Francisco. It crossed through then rural Marin...
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Apr 18, 20201 min read
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