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The River Terrace Inn is a proud business partner of the Napa Land Trust
Napa is one of the most beautiful counties in Northern California--made up of 500,000 acres of breathtaking vistas, rolling hills, and sprawling vineyards. And although some of the surrounding areas have been developed, and redeveloped, Napa has continued to remain pristine in many respects. Who do we have to thank for all this natural beauty? A large part of the credit goes to the Land Trust of Napa Valley.
“Over the past 33 years that we've been in business, we've protected 52,000 acres in Napa. That’s more than 10% of county, which is one of reasons it’s so beautiful,” said Joel Tranmer, CEO of the Land Trust of Napa Valley. “To put this in perspective, Napa has 44,000 acres of vineyards-which means we've protected more land than there are vineyards.”
The Land Trust also sponsors regular hikes, ranging in difficulty level and terrain, on their many properties. These hikes are a great way for visitors to get to know the wild side of Napa and experience it’s beauty in purest form. Visit www.napalandtrust.org for a full list of upcoming hikes.
Oxbow Park Preserve
What is that natural setting behind the hotel? We a fortunate to have a front row seat to one of the bay areas nature preserves. The Oxbow Park Preserve is situated across the Napa River from the hotel and offers our guests a serene back drop to their Napa Valley visit. The park recently opened to the public and offers a wonderful picnic area and nature walking trails.
Napa Valley Parks & Recreation
Napa River.
One of the largest rivers in California, the Napa River flows through Napa Valley on a 55-mile journey from the headwaters of Mount St. Helena to San Pablo Bay. The river winds through mountain slopes, vineyards, pastures, grasslands and downtown Napa, and is home to a diversity of wildlife, fish and birds. The Napa River is one of the most popular fishing destinations on the West Coast, brimming with steelhead, Chinook salmon, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, white catfish, sunfish, brown bullhead, Sacramento pike minnow, Pacific lamprey, and freshwater shrimp. Napa River Adventures offers rental canoes and kayaks and luxury riverboat tours.Alston Park.
Napa’s Alston Park offers easy hiking and views of Napa Valley. With 157 natural acres of open space and breathtaking views of the city, Napa's majestic beauty is ideal for nature walks, hiking, jogging, horseback riding, mountain biking and picnics. Canine Commons offers 3 acres of enclosed space for dogs to roam and play freely. Explore the 26-acre Cherry Orchard at the southwest corner of the park and let your dog enjoy leash-free exercise. [Top]Carolyn Parr Nature Center - Napa.
Located in Napa, the Carolyn Parr Nature Center depicts animals of five local habitats and houses a children’s nature library. This nature center offers tours and interpretive programs aimed at demonstrating the impact that civilization has on the natural world. Call (707) 255-6465. [Top]
John F. Kennedy Park - Napa.
John F. Kennedy Park is one of the City of Napa's most diverse parks. Kennedy Park offers various activities including softball, soccer, volleyball, boat launching, picnicking, hiking, a children's playground and a beautiful golf courses.The Pelusi Recreation Building can be reserved for meetings, weddings, private parties and special events. Five picnic areas feature tables and a large barbecue pit. Dogs are allowed to be off leash in the undeveloped parklands [Top]
Bothe - Napa Valley State Park - Calistoga.
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, this beautiful state park offers 1,800 forested acres with elevations ranging from 400 to 2,000 feet. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park features pine and redwood groves and scenic trails for hiking, picnics, swimming and camping. The park has a volcanic geology hidden under its thick vegetation. Call (800) 444-7275 or (707) 942-4575. [Top]Lake Berryessa.
One of the largest bodies of freshwater in California, Lake Berryessa is 23 miles long and 3 miles wide, with 165 miles of shoreline that skirts a 2,000-acre wildlife area. Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs, east of the Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa offers year-round recreation and water sports - from jet skiing to fishing. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout, bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Visit www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html. [Top]Robert Lewis Stevenson State Park - Calistoga.
Surrounded by evergreen forests and canyons, Robert Louis Stevenson State Park is where the famous author of Treasure Island spent his honeymoon in 1880 and is the inspiration for the story of his stay in Calistoga - The Silverado Squatters. The park offers a rough terrain through the evergreens and chaparral. The 5-mile hiking trail to the top of Mt. St. Helena offers incredible views of Napa Valley and the Bay area. [Top]Skyline Park - Napa.
This beautiful Napa Valley park is a perfect setting for activities like hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, camping, picnicking, nature study, fishing, archery and disc golf. Enjoy scenic hikes through the hills painted with colorful wildflowers and encounter abundant wildlife. Enjoy exhilarating bike rides on the Park's 16 mile trail system, over creeks and through flowered meadows Call (707) 252-0481. [Top]
