Lake Sonoma
Want a great way to spend the day on a warm, winter Saturday in Sonoma County (especially during a pandemic)? Go hiking at Lake Sonoma . We did this with a group of friends, and it was gorgeous, fun and a great workout! The 45-minute drive to the lake was absolutely gorgeous, especially this time of year as things are getting green from the rain. The lake is man-made and is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and this is their description, "Created by the construction of Warm Springs Dam in 1983, the lake provides for flood control, irrigation and recreation. When full, the lake has a surface area of more than 2,700 acres and 50 miles of shoreline, forming the perfect setting for a wealth of recreational activities. We invite you to hike, swim, ride, boat, camp, fish, or hunt at our beautiful lake." My friend, Tina, suggested that we hike the "Half a Canoe Loop Trail". Evidently, when they were creating this trail, they uncovered ...