I've been lucky enough to visit the Napa Valley and Sonoma County twice and discovered there's a lot more to do there besides drink wine. Here are my tips after my first trip where I got to experience much of California Wine Country's beautiful outdoors over several days. 3 Things to Do in Napa Besides Drink Wine 1. Bike On one trip, we … [Read more...]
7 Less Crowded Fall Foliage Destinations
Say "leaf peeping" and everyone immediately thinks of New England, Colorado's golden aspens or the Blue Ridge Parkway of North Carolina! But did you know places like Wine Country, Oklahoma and even New Mexico have plenty of fall foliage to boast about but with fewer "leaf peeping" crowds? Here are some of my favorite places to see the autumn … [Read more...]
4 Outdoor Fall Activities in Wine Country
Fall is a wonderful season to visit wine country. Not only is it the grape harvest, but you can see the grape vines change to bright shades of yellow, orange and red -- fall foliage unique to Sonoma County. There are also plenty of other trees that change color as well, including Crepe Myrtle, live Oak and maple trees. Here are four fun … [Read more...]