Follow the Russian River as it winds through northern Sonoma County on its way from Cloverdale, through Geyserville and down to Healdsburg. Stops along the way include sculpture gardens, winery tasting rooms, Michelin-starred restaurants, and more. Explore the Russian River Valley North Itinerary.

The Russian River (Southern Pomo: Ashokawna, Spanish: Río Ruso) is a southward-flowing river that drains 1,485 sq mi (3,850 km 2) [4] of Sonoma and Mendocino counties in Northern California.

This portion of our guide to the Russian River Valley follows the lazily meandering river on its journey through northern Sonoma County as it heads from Cloverdale, through Geyserville and down to Healdsburg.

The Russian River is 110 miles long with headwaters North of Ukiah, near Willits, that flow southward to Forestville where it runs West and empties into the Pacific at Jenner, entirely on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Pomo, Miwok and Wappo Native American tribes.

Walk among ancient redwoods, paddle down the river in a kayak or canoe, and experience the spectacular majesty of a Sonoma County getaway.

Nov 23, 2015 · Russian River Valley is one of the most naturally beautiful, relaxing places in California, and there is no shortage of things to see, do, eat and drink here. Use this guide to choose a few for your visit, and then make plans to come back to do the rest!

The Russian River runs through Sonoma County from Cloverdale in the north to Jenner in the west. Seven Regional Parks located along the way provide access for kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and inner tubes. Paddling season is typically May through September.

Jan 31, 2023 · The Russian River is an incredibly beautiful area with thousands of acres of open space, regional parks, and state parks. The hiking trails in the Russian River area are abundant so you can easily pair a hike with a winery or a farm visit in the area.

Disastrous flooding is forecast to occur along the lower Russian River. Much of downtown Guerneville will become inundated. Many roads will flood making travel nearly impossible throughout the reach. In Guerneville HWY 116 west of town closed. Safeway floods. In Monte Rio and Guerneville Park the main business sections flood.

May 13, 2022 · But, did you know you can paddle your way through the rolling hills and vineyards of Sonoma County? That’s right - the Russian River, which originates far to the north in Mendocino County, flows southward where it crosses …