Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

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"A peaceful state park featuring towering coastal redwoods, so-called 'fairy circles,' about 10 miles of seasonal trails, the historic Bale Grist Mill and camping opportunities — a restorative outdoor escape from cellar work." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is a state park in the area with over 10 miles of trails." - Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, T

"Discover the Natural Side of Napa Situated on the east side of the Mayacamas Mountains between Calistoga and St. Helena, the 1,900-acre Bothe–Napa Valley State Park offers something that’s otherwise hard to find in the valley: open space. The park featuresmiles of hiking and walking trails to explore, but the most popular thoroughfare is the Redwood Trail, which winds 1.5miles along the ridgeline ofRitchey Canyon and brings hikers face-to-face with tiny ferns and towering Douglas firs along the way. The park also boasts a picnic ground that’s open year round; it’s a great spot to eat sandwiches and samplea bottle of cabernet or pinot noir from one of the nearby tasting rooms. In summer, Bothe–Napa Valley opens a spring-fed swimming pool shaded by mature trees. Also, don't miss the "Native American Plant Garden, Wappo People" trail, next to the Visitors Center, which displays some of the plants still used today for ceremonies, food, medicine, and basket-weaving."

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"Campground facilities reopened for overnight camping on June 17, allowing nature-focused visitors to resume tent and park-based stays with any park-specific safety protocols in place." - Sara Button

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"A nearby state park recommended for hiking as a restorative outdoor option for busy cooks and diners, offering wooded trails and accessible nature outings in Napa County." - Sara Button