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50 Reasons to Travel to Sonoma County (In The Heart of the California Wine Country) by Nancy S Hayssen
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13. Go Skiing on Lake Tahoe
While California is primarily associated with beaches and sunny weather, you can also indulge in skiing, snow and winter sports at the Lake Tahoe area. Not a bad way to end the year!
14. See a Rare Bird
Bodega Bay is one of the favorite haunts of members of the Audobon Society, since it's the nesting grounds of some of America's rarest birds (and quite a few whales and ocean animals, too!). After a day of roughing it out in nature, retire to the award-winning Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa, which has ocean-view pools and spa services.
15. See Sonoma by Mountain Bike
Join small guided tours (less than 10 people) that will take you through Northern California's best trails. Pass through Annadel State Park, meadows, coastlines, and forests of Douglas-fir, Bay, Redwood, and Manzanita. The tour includes a relaxing lunch by the lake, where you can cool off by swimming. Open to both beginner and advanced riders.
16. Explore the Wilderness
At the Pt Reyes wilderness reserve you can explore over 140 miles of hiking trails that cover diverse terrain. The view is fantastic, the air is fresh, and entrance is free. (You even get a complimentary map!) Pack a picnic lunch and you can spend the whole day there, just walking through the forest or relaxing under the shade.