Forests of the Red Duck: Canvasback's 250-Year Winter in San Pablo Bay
In the summer of 1775, a Spanish ship sailed into a bay no European vessel had ever entered. Its pilot, José de Cañizares, spent weeks sounding the shallows and...
Sea Bean: The Taste of the Estuary
The plant we pick on every tour On every estuary tour, at some point I reach over the side of the kayak, pinch off a bright green stem, and hand it around. Pickleweed....
The Napa River Ain't Green Anymore
By Drew Dickson, Napa Valley Paddle
Tomales Bay Bioluminescence: What Happened, Why a Guide Matters, and the Magic Worth Protecting
A message from Napa Valley Paddle
The Night the Sea Lit Up
Why “Opinions Vary” — And Why Stillness Matters
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Access over Opulence: How Modern Travelers Are Redefining Luxury
Luxury travel is no longer defined by five-star hotels, endless amenities, or over-the-top indulgence. Instead, a growing number of travelers — particularly Millennials...
The Luxury of Nature
Inside the “Anti-Luxury” Travel Movement Redefining Adventure in the North Bay By Drew Dickson
Include Napa Valley Paddle in Your Tomales Bay Day Trip
Escape the City. Discover a Hidden Natural Wonderland Just 90 Minutes North of San Francisco. Tucked between Point Reyes National Seashore and the golden hills of Marin...
Kayaking and Paddling the Petaluma River: The Ultimate Guide
Can You Kayak on the Petaluma River? Yes, the Petaluma River offers wonderful kayaking opportunities for paddlers of all ages and abilities.