things to do: Rincon Valley day hike: Valley View Trail - 08/24/17 09:27 AM

My mountain bike is in the shop due to a broken spoke but it was such a nice day that I really wanted to go outside and get some exercise.  I took my dogs to Hood Mountain Regional Park and hiked the Valley View Trail. 
The Valley View Trail is a moderate  4.4 mile hike with fantastic views of  Oakmont, Rincon Valley, and Sonoma referred to by the author Jack London as the Valley of the Moon.  
This park is under-used, rural, and is a great place to view wildlife, listen to birds, and GET LOST.  Seriously, people get lost frequently so BRING A MAP!
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things to do: 5 things you can do tonight Friday Aug 18th - 08/18/17 09:16 AM
Summer isn't going to last forever. Here are 5 outdoor things you can do tonight  
1. Funky Friday
Enjoy music and food in a family friendly environment at the Hood House.  If you haven't been yet, there are only 2 shows left after tonight's show.  Tonight, The Soulside Blues Band.When: Tonight (Friday) 7pm - 9pm +/-Where: Hood Mansion N. Pythian Santa RosaCost: $10 plus parking unless you have a Son. Co. Reg. Park passFood: Beer, wine, food available for purchaseMore info: Funky Friday 2. Friday Night Live in Cloverdale
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things to do: Hike with the Hounds tonight! - 08/17/17 09:20 AM
 
Hey Rincon Valley, looking for some exercise that's close to home? Take your dog for a Hike with the Hounds at Taylor Mountain Regional Park tonight (Thursday Aug 17) for an energetic sunset hike.
 
Bagel and Jerry are up for the Challenge When: Thurs Aug 17th 5:30 pm Where: Taylor Mountain Regional Park , 3820 Petaluma Hill Road Bring: your dog w/ 6' leash (or shorter), water, doggie waste bag Registration: required at Son Co. Reg. Parks 707.483.0940 Cost: 7$ parking unless you have a park pass  
 
Originally posted on RinconValleyBlog.com 7/17/2017
   
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