by Bodega Bay | Aug 7, 2014 | Hiking, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Coast Beach
The Sonoma County Trails Challenge invites you to explore the Regional Parks and do something good for your body and mind! The Trails Challenge encourages you to hike five or more different trails featured in a new Trails Challenge guidebook (22.36 MB) anytime before...
by Bodega Bay | Jul 7, 2014 | Beaches, Dogs, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Coast Beach, State Parks
California State Parks has many wonderful places for you and your dog to enjoy. We understand the benefits of visiting a state park with your dog – exercise is good for the body and spirit for both you and your furry companion. In general, dogs are permitted...
by Bodega Bay | Dec 8, 2013 | Bodega Marine Laboratory, Dungeness crab, Sonoma Coast
Guy Kovner of The Press Democrat is reporting that the scientists at the Bodega Marine Laboratory are concerned that a “dead zone” may be developing of the Sonoma Coast. Climate change is the likely cause of unprecedented mass of oxygen-poor water off the...
by Bodega Bay | Nov 25, 2013 | Bike Rides, Biking, Sonoma Coast
Epic and amazing might be overused adjectives, but both are applicable in describing today’s ride. While King Ridge is pretty remote, a fair number of California cyclists have made this unforgettable circuit, as it’s the meat and potatoes of the a classic fall NorCal...
by Bodega Bay | Nov 25, 2013 | Sonoma Coast, Starfish
Marine scientists are finding large numbers of starfish along the West Coast, dying from a disease known as ‘sea star wasting syndrome.’ The first symptoms include an emaciated appearance and white lesions on the ectoderm. Within a matter of days, afflicted starfish...