Category — Outdoors

This Saturday, Labor Day Weekend,  you can fish without a sports fishing license. The Department of Fish & Game offers  a couple  of Free Saturdays a year, and this is the second free Saturday of 2011. All other regulations, including bag and size limits, etc. are in effect.

The Madrone Audubon Society is hosting a  bird walk open to the public in Bodgea Bay Thursday. [Read more →]

Enjoy the crisp autumn air and changing colors on a 2-hour staff-led hike at Tolay Lake Regional Park in Petaluma on Sunday, November 14 starting at 10:00 am. Hike from the ranch up to the west ridge to enjoy the views. [Read more →]

Every Sunday in October, come out to Lake Sonoma for a Ranger led bird walk. [Read more →]

Over 100 national parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all on National Parks Free Entrance Days. [Read more →]

The National Park Service will waive entrance fees on August 14 and 15 to encourage all Americans to visit our national parks. [Read more →]

An REI backpacking expert will provide tips on lightweight backpacking techniques, covering shelters, backpacks, food choices, and fuel efficiency to help you go light and fast on your next trip. The class is free but registration is required. Register online or call (707) 540-9025.

July 22, 2010 7 pm- 8:30 pm
REI
2715 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa

Celebrate Father’s Day with a hike at Tolay Lake Regional Park. This 2-hour guided hike on the west ridge takes place on Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 10 am to noon. Reservations mandatory. Call (707) 565-2730 and leave a message with your name, phone number, email or mailing address, and the number of people in your vehicle. Parking is $6.

Every Sunday in June at 9 am there will be a Ranger-led bird walk.  Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring your binoculars, or there are some available for loan. For more information please call Park Ranger Michael Carroll at 707-431-4535.

June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010  9 am
Lake Sonoma Visitor Center
3288 Skaggs Springs Rd.
Geyserville

With today’s Groupon, you get a four-hour introductory rock-climbing course and guided outdoor climb (an $85 value) at Adventure Out for $42. [Read more →]