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Across from the Lake Solano Nature Center, and above the overflow parking lot, is the trail head for the Beetle Point Trail. There is a slight incline that opens into an grove of pastoral beauty. There are points of interest throughout the trail identifying the indigenous plants and animals. A small pond and the remnants […]

Lake Solano is abundant with activity. There are relaxing and comfortable hikes, campground, fishing, playground and water recreation. These are wonderful activities, and yet, this beautiful park is teeming with historical significance with the Patwin Indians, wildlife and botanical preservation, and an emerging Nature Center to enhance our experience with nature. Our water supplies, and […]

This is one of the rare hikes and is protected by the City of Vallejo Water district. The only access is ordering tickets through the Bay Area Ridge Council. The cost is approximately $20 and the attendees are limited to 30 people. Due to the limited access, the trails are overgrown; however, this is a […]

Saturday June 12, 2010 Time: 9:00 – 12:00 Location: Green Valley Falls – Fairfield One of the most picturesque places in Solano County, this waterfall vies for the title of most beautiful in the Bay Area. Our Solano County Bay Ridge Council Committee has obtained permission for three hikes to visit this lovely spot in […]

It was a glorious day in Golden Gate park where approximately 2500 friends, family and concerned citizens pulled together to raise over $300,000 to benefits families and individuals dealing with Mental Illness… It was fun, entertaining, and showed the strength of the community’s commitment to support people battling, understanding and conquering emotional and mental struggles… […]

April 3, 2010 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 Location: Lake Hennessey – Napa County Trail Distance: Approximately 2 – 3 miles Level of Difficulty: Easy – Mostly rolling dirt path along the Lake Elevation Change: Minimal. Children: Dirt Path Dogs: Dogs allowed on leash Cost: Free Directions: Highway 29 to Pope Street (turn right on Pope), […]

“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.” John Muir…. It is fitting that this glorious National Park is dedicated to John Muir. Tucked in a quiet basin in Marin County, this park embodies all of the beauty, […]

Date: March 27, 2010 Time: 8:00 – 12:00 Location: Muir Woods – Marin County Trail Distance: Park Boardwalk – 1 mi; Bootjack Trail to TCC then down Ben Johnson Trail 6-8 miles Level of Difficulty: Boardwalk Easy – Mostly level path; Bootjack Trail – Moderate. Elevation Change: Boardwalk – Minimal; Bootjack trail has approx 800 […]