Discover California by Lonely Planet
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Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Around Calistoga
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON STATE PARK Mountain
( 707-942-4575; www.parks.ca.gov) The long-extinct volcanic cone of Mt St Helena marks the valley’s end, 8 miles north of Calistoga. The undeveloped state park on Hwy 29 often gets snow in winter.
It’s a strenuous 5-mile climb to the peak’s 4343ft summit, but what a view – 200 miles on a clear winter’s day. Check conditions before setting out. Also consider 2.2-mile one-way Table Rock Trail (go south from the summit parking area) for drop-dead valley views. Temperatures are best in wildflower season, February to May; fall is prettiest, when the vineyards change colors.
The park includes the site of the Silverado Mine where Stevenson and his wife honeymooned in 1880.
SAFARI WEST Wildlife Reserve
( 707-579-2551, 800-616-2695; www.safariwest.com; 3115 Porter Creek Rd; adult/child $68/30; ) Giraffes in Wine Country? Whadya know! Safari West covers 400 acres and protects zebras, cheetahs and other exotic animals, which mostly roam free. See them on a guided three-hour safari in open-sided jeeps; reservations required. You’ll also walk thorough an aviary and lemur condo. The reservations-only cafe serves lunch and dinner. If you’re feeling adventurous, stay overnight in nifty canvas-sided tent cabins (cabins incl breakfast $200-295) , right in the preserve.
Lemurs, Safari West
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