Scouting a new or reimagined hotel is one of my favorite “travel writer” things to do. Exploring a new accommodation is a treasure hunt. What new amenities and comforts are waiting to take guests away from their everyday lives? What is the atmosphere, city buzz, or country quiet? What are the rooms like? What about… Keep Reading
Napa Valley is a wine lover’s utopia. In this beautiful and productive area, you can experience some of the world’s best libations, food, and scenery. Nearly four million visitors go to California’s most renowned wine-producing region each year; it’s a popular place. But Napa Valley isn’t the only wine country in California. Within 90 minutes of San… Keep Reading
I was on the tarmac at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa about to board my first flight since February 2020. It was an 80-degree day in the valley, and I was sweating in jeans, a jacket and a scarf. Why was I wearing all those layers on such a summery May afternoon? My… Keep Reading
It’s official. There’s a new airline in the U.S. Avelo Airlines — one of two start-ups launching this year — is set to commence commercial service on Wednesday, with a round-trip flight from Burbank (BUR) to Santa Rosa (STS), California, departing at 10:30 a.m. local time. Fanfare is expected at Wednesday’s inaugural. Both the outbound and return flights… Keep Reading
Unable to travel by air, lots of Americans took to the roads during the COVID-19 pandemic, and able to work remotely, many stayed out there. The RV market reported record sales, according to the RV Industry Association, a fact confirmed by North Coast RV in Santa Rosa. “People don’t want to fly, they don’t want… Keep Reading
Alaska Airlines is putting up a fight on the West Coast. On Friday, the Seattle-based carrier announced that it’ll expand service with a new route and additional frequencies to Santa Rosa, California (STS), right in the heart of wine country. Starting July 1, Alaska will debut Burbank (BUR) to STS service on a 76-seat Embraer 175, and later… Keep Reading
On April 20, Sonoma Land Trust will close escrow on the 200-acre Fitzsimmons Ranch, which is an inholding of private land within 2,000-acre Hood Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve. The expansion of the park has been a key priority for Sonoma Land Trust, ensuring that future generations of visitors and wildlife can thrive… Keep Reading
We are hiking through Cherry Canyon, a dusty trail popping with red, yellow and purple wildflowers on Santa Rosa Island within Channel Islands National Park, and we are looking for one of the world’s smallest foxes. We might see a tiny head peeking out of tall grasses on the hillside, or one of the brazen… Keep Reading
While the National Park System is made up of 423 national sites, including parks, historic sites, monuments, seashores, and recreation areas, only 63 are officially designated as national parks. From the first, Yellowstone National Park, established in 1972, to the most recent, New River Gorge in 2020, the 63 parks have become celebrities in their own right,… Keep Reading
The Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport, invites qualified businesses and individuals to submit a proposal to provide pre-packaged (aka grab-n-go) food and beverage service in the post-security portion of Gate 2 serving departing passengers and airport personnel. This location would serve departing passengers and airport personnel located in Gate 2. The beverage service… Keep Reading
