Russian river

The gods of climate change made some of their first displays of power in this slice of rural California, where there’s much to love and much to protect.

We recently rented an amazing house on Flipkey for a weekend out on the Russian River in Sonoma County, near where I grew up, and where a lot of my family still lives. All the rooms in the house had stunning water views, but the deck really made this place something special, with

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Swimming Holes of California: The Russian River, 2013

There is nothing like a weekend getaway, exploring somewhere you've never been. Oh Russian River, you had me at warm days, a roaring river, sandy beaches and farm fresh food in the middle of wine country and majestic forests... then throw in a little fun and funky and I may never leave! Here's a little bit about our stay in Guerneville... We stayed at The Applewood Inn. Nestled in the redwoods and close to downtown Guerneville, it was the perfect spot. It is small and homey with gracious…