Our gift to readers has been to provide access to the great outdoors. In the first year, we wrote about 50 different places to walk. As we close the second year, we are approaching 75 walks. Along with my descriptions and maps, Mike has shared his pictures. I always try to include other useful information from bathrooms to wheelchair accessibility.
Salt Point in Spring
Here are my suggestions for gifts for yourself, family or friends to enjoy the great outdoors.
Free: (Yes, Free!)
- Join me on a monthly walk sponsored by the Sonoma County Family Y. Our walk on Saturday, December 17 at 10 am starts at Shell Beach. We’ll walk along the coastal bluffs, north via the Kortum Trail. Click for more information.
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Armstrong Woods
$3.50 – 125 (What a Deal!)
- Sonoma County Regional Parks gift card $69 for 49 parks or 9000 acres & other goodies http://www.sonoma-county.org/parks/giftcard.htm If buying for yourself – and 60+ for $39. or permanently disabled for $23.
- California State Parks have a number of pass offers. Basic pass is $125. But there are a number of options on their website. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1049
Lake Suttonfield
$1 – a gazillion (Do you have that much?)
A number of fine organizations help provide access to parks, maintain trails and have numerous educational opportunities. Some have membership dues. All could use your volunteer efforts and money donations.
- Coastwalk: http://coastwalk.org/join-us/ Coastwalk membership $30-200
- CA State Parks: Save our State Parks – $0-??? Or time to help. http://www.savestateparks.org/
- Creek Stewards: http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/utilities/stormwatercreeks/steward/Pages/default.aspx
- Laguana Foundation: http://www.lagunafoundation.org/
- Landpaths: http://www.landpaths.org/
- Sonoma Land Trust: http://www.sonomalandtrust.org/
- Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods: http://stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org/
- To help keep Jack London State Historic Park open Redwood Writers (Jack was a founder of the parent organization, California Writers Club) is raising funds through the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation. Visit Redwood Writersto read about the park and make a donation.
Ellis Creek Petaluma
Thank you for your time and your generosity.
Season’s Greetings.
Lynn Millar
Photos by Mike Millar
Jack London State Historic Park
