Feeling Better

We spent the last couple of days here in Cloverdale, CA. Our colds seem to be getting a little better and we caught up on laundry and cleaning.


Today, we went for a ride to Lake Sonoma. It's a Corps of Engineers area with a wonderful hatchery for Coho, Steelhead and Chinook salmon. The visitor info building is super informative and staffed with friendly people. After we toured both of those, we drove up Rockpile Road through the 8,000 acre park.

Lake Sonoma is formed by the Warm Springs Dam that was completed in 1983. The dam is 319 feet high, 3000 feet long and creates a lake with a capacity of 381,000 acre-feet of water.

There is water skiing, fishing, boating, swimming and picnicking on the lake and 40 miles of designated trails for hiking and horseback riding. There is also a large area for 96 campsites and a marina.

We followed the road up one direction to an overlook and then back the other way up through wineries and private vineyards. The day was gorgeous and it felt so good to just stand in the sunshine.


And, I love to throw in a picture of my favorite photographer.