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A PROJECT OF LEADERSHIP NAPA VALLEY CLASS XXII
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A PROJECT OF LEADERSHIP NAPA VALLEY CLASS XXII
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| Do you, your friends or family members have NDD - Nature Deficit Disorder? We have a cure! There are literally dozens of fun, low-cost activities for you right here in your community that will bring you out of your NDD and closer to nature. These activities are good for the mind, body, and spirit – and they’re fun for people of all ages and abilities -- so let’s “Get Outdoors, Napa!” |
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Adventure Seeking Ropes
Course @ Skyline Wilderness Park http://www.ncoe.k12.ca.us/ropes/
Contact: David Seyms Ropes Course Coordinator at dseyms@NCOE.k12.ca.us,
(707) 253-6884 An outdoor challenge, administered
by the Napa County Office of Education. Designed to provide both groups and
individuals with an opportunity for growth, learning leadership, team building
and adventure, but most importantly FUN! Ropes Course by http://napavalleyadventuretours.com/public/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=65 Aeronautics http://www.napacountyairport.org/ http://www.napanet.net/~delder/nvrcc/ Archery Silverado Archers Silverado Archery Club www.ncfaa.com/skyline/archery.htm Located at Skyline
Wilderness Park in Napa, the club hosts a number of tournaments each year for
target archers and hunters, including a 16- week unmarked distance series (open
to the public) on Thursday evenings from April through July for hunters in
preparation for the hunting season. Facilities are open to the public on the
second Sunday of each month. Ballooning (Hot Air) Balloons Above the
Valley (800)
464-6824 Above The West Ballooning (707)
944-8638 Bonaventura Balloon
Company (800)
359-6272 Napa Valley Balloons Inc. (800)
253-2224 Bicycling BMX BMX Track, New
course at Mountain Biking Excellent
site detailing mountain bike rides and trails in the County. http://www.ncfaa.com/skyline/trails.htm Great
park with several challenging trails of varying technicalities. Great lake view at summit of trail. http://www.bahiker.com/northbayhikes/alstonpark.html Recreational and Road Biking Maps of Bike Paths within each City of the County http://www.nctpa.net/bicycles_pop.cfm Eagle Cycling Club Website http://www.eaglecyclingclub.org/hills.htm Great
site with info on several hill rides.
Website also provides info on criteriums. http://www.napanet.net/~bothe/ (707) 942-4575 Napa River Trail The
City of Biking
Links – Great Information Sources http://www.trails.com/activity.aspx?area=12720 Good trail advice http://www.napavalleycarfree.info/bikes.htm Information on trails, rentals and bike
shops http://www.napanow.com/biking.html Information
on all types of biking, locations and numbers of local bike shops for purchase
and rentals Bike Shops/Rentals http://www.napavalleybiketours.com/rentals/index.html 800-707-BIKE (2453) Napa River Velo (Napa) (707) 258-8729 Bike Works – (707) 253-7000 Pedals Past ( (707) 224-1710 The Hub - (707) 253-2453 Fix-a-Bike 707.255.2571 Calistoga Bike Shop (707) 942-9550 St. Helena Cyclery - St. (707) 963-7736 http://www.napavalleybiketours.com/rentals/index.html 1 (800) 707-BIKE
(2453) Calistoga Cool Wine Tour 1 (866) 942-BIKE Bicycle Adventures http://www.bicycleadventures.com/where/california/ Lifecycle Adventures http://www.lifecycleadventures.com/ 1 (888) 669-2453 Getaway Adventures/Wine Country Bicycle
http://www.getawayadventures.com/contact-us/ 1 (800) 499-2453 Birding Birding Locations Oxbow Preserve
(opening fall 2009) There will be 6 miles of trails for
birding on a 12-acre site. Napa River Ecological
Preserve http://www.dfg.ca.gov/lands/articles/napariver02.html Just east of the Town of http://www.berryessatrails.org/guide/trailguide/eshore.htm Lake Hennessy Trails Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area, Huichuica Unit Trails
located at the end of In the winter, the area is bursting
with ducks, long legged waders and birds of prey. Later on: marsh wren,
meadowlark, red-tailed hawk, egret and many, many more species. http://www.ncfaa.com/skyline/skyline_park.htm Specialty birds in residence are
Band-tailed Pigeon, Western Screech Owl, Northern Pygmy Owl, Nuttall’s Woodpecker,
Steller’s Jay, Oak Titmouse and Wren-tit. Martha Walker Garden (inside Enjoy roaming the paths, have a seat
on the carved bench and enjoy the loveliness of the garden of native plants and
the numerous species of birds that make it their home. http://www.napanet.net/~bothe/ (707)
942-4575 Located on west side of Highway 29,
5 miles north of Birding
Field Trips Audubon Society Contact President Cheryl Harris at cheryleharris@sbcglobal.net
or (707) 224-6133. Friday morning field
trips. Meet at 8:00 behind Sweeney’s Sport Store in the Boating Eco Tours Quail Ridge Reserve http://quailridge.org/activities.htm Boating
eco-tours, 4-hour and day-long; contact Quail Ridge Wilderness Conservancy Public
Boat Launches and Facilities Rentals of
fishing boats, ski boats, patio boats, houseboats, and jet skis. There is a boat launch at John F. Kennedy
Park, just south of Group Boat Rides Cruises
on the Bocce Ball Public
Bocce Courts http://city.ci.st-helena.ca.us/section.cfm?id=30 Eight
well-maintained lighted courts which are set amongst numerous picnic tables and
trees to provide a spectacular Veterans Park -- Yountville http://www.townofyountville.com/Parks.html Just
off Highway 29. Several courts with
picnic tables to bring your wine and snacks to nibble on while enjoying some
great bocce. Four lighted bocce courts that are
well maintained. Wineries
with Bocce Courts Larson Family Winery – http://www.larsonfamilywinery.com/ Diamond Oaks - http://www.diamond-oaks.com/winery/ Ceja Vineyards – Napa Carneros Region Summers Winery – Calistoga Ehlers Winery – St. Nichelini Winery – Highway 128 (Near http://www.nicheliniwinery.com/ Hotels/Restaurants with Bocce
Courts
Two regulation courts with a view of the Meritage Resort, Spa and Restaurant -- http://www.themeritageresort.com/ Nice court located between pool and wine
caves. Farm at The Carneros Inn -- Carneros http://www.thecarnerosinn.com/thecarnerosinn/restaurant_farm.aspx Great
location to relax after work at the outdoor lounge or enjoy a nice dinner. Bocce courts are right next to the
restaurant. Lena’s Tavern – American Canyon Camping www.napanet.net/~bothe,
(707) 942-4575 50
camp sites. Choice of locations near the Redwoods, along the creek or
in the Oak woodland on the sunny slopes above the creek. Camping
fee: weekends, $16., weekdays, $15. 39
spaces; 19 with full hook-up. 20 spaces with water and electricity only. Tent
camping area has space available for 20 tents. Restrooms and showers are close
by. Climbing Rockzilla http://www.climbrockzilla.com/ Indoor climbing facility. http://www.go-california.com/Napa-Valley/Guides/Rock-Climbing Rock Climbing with
http://napavalleyadventuretours.com/public/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=62 Disc Golf Disc Golf
Course @ Skyline Wilderness Park http://www.ncfaa.com/skyline/disc_golf.htm 707-252-0481 18 holes with
dirt tees and disc-catcher baskets. Can be easily played in two hours. Discs
(like Frisbees) are available at the kiosk as you enter Farms Connolly Ranch Fishing Fresh Water
Fishing information www.fishsniffer.com/maps/hennessey.html www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/field_offices/lake_berryessa/fishing.html Putah Creek Putah
Creek Fly Fishing Guide Service www.putahcreekflyfishing.com/index.html Public fishing access along Napa River The Fish Sniffer http://www.fishsniffer.com/maps/napa.html Gardens/Botanical Preserves Foote Botanical
Preserve at http://napalandtrust.org/foote_website/index.html Located
just east of Forni-Brown
Organic Gardens 707-942-6123 Long Meadow Ranch
– http://www.longmeadowranch.com/Gardens/Rutherford-Gardens 1796
So. Here
you can purchase fresh produce and tour the demonstration gardens. Check
website for directions, public hours and seasons.
Peak
blooming usually occurs between the 1st and 2nd week in
May. http://www.ncfaa.com/skyline/garden.htm A unique presentation of flora from all over the
state, this 2.5 acre site was constructed to accommodate school groups, garden
and hiking clubs and the casual visitor. Geocaching The primary web
site for geocachers. It gives information about the hobby of geocaching,
provides discussion forums, and lists cache locations all over (currently more
than 180 countries) the world.
Coordinates for geocache locations in Golf Public
Courses Chardonnay Golf Club, 27 holes Eagle Vines
Golf Club, 18 holes 707-257-4470 Mount @ 707-942-9966 Entrance
at northwest corner of Fairgrounds, entrance off Grant Napa Golf Course, 18
holes @ Vintner’s Golf
Club, 9 holes Private Courses Meadowood
Resort, 9 holes, walking course Napa Valley
Country Club, 18 holes (members and guests
only) Silverado
Resort, 36 holes Hiking Trails http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=482 The historic park is three miles north of St.
Helena (3369 Berryessa Trails
@ Lake Berryessa http://www.berryessatrails.org/guide/trailguide/index.htm http://www.napanet.net/~bothe/ Long Meadow Ranch http://www.longmeadowranch.com/Visit/Visitor-Program By
appointment, up to 10 guests per visit. Visit the 650-acre historic ranch
nestled in the http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=25133 Highway 29, 7 miles north of Calistoga,
707-942-4575 http://www.ncfaa.com/skyline/skyline_park.htm Land Trust of http://napalandtrust.org/fall06.htm Horseback Riding Trails Bothe- Horseback
trails run along Ritchey Creek which flows year-round through
a shady redwood and Douglas Fir forest. http://www.ncfaa.com/skyline/skyline_park.htm There are many beautiful vistas from
16 miles of riding trails, including Horse Camping http://www.ncfaa.com/skyline/horse_camping.htm 10
spacious horse camping sites, each site will accommodate 2 horses, 2 rigs, with
water and picnic table. Bathrooms with
showers are available within a short walking distance. There are 15 miles of
trail to ride, through wooded forest, valleys and hilltops. Guided
Rides/Horse Rentals Triple Creek Horse Outfit www.TripleCreekHorseOutfit.com/ (707)
887-8700 Ride
through the hills of Lessons, Day Camps Kayaking / Canoeing Launch Areas Lake Berryessa Paddle Guide, kayak or canoe launch points http://www.berryessatrails.org/guide/watertrail/index.htm http://www.berryessatrails.org/guide/trailguide/paddlehike.htm Map of 3 Launch
Areas – Riverside Launch ( http://www.kayaknv.com/id13.html Kayak Rentals http://napavalleyadventuretours.com/public/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=67 Guided
Kayak (707) 501-8585 Kayak the http://napavalleyadventuretours.com/public/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=57 Paint Ball Paintball
Jungle – Painting Outdoors Alla Prima Studios Landscape Painting Retreats, May – October, Thursday – Sunday, at
breathtaking locations throughout Parks and Playgrounds Check these sites
for places to play baseball/softball, volleyball, basketball, and other sports;
picnic; barbecue; hike; bike; golf; and other recreational activities! Park Directories and Locations City of City of http://www.ci.calistoga.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=78 City of http://www.cityofnapa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=103&Itemid=212 City
of http://www.ci.st-helena.ca.us/section.cfm?id=30 Town of http://www.townofyountville.com/Parks.html Segways Rentals
and Segway Napa 707-254-9773 Skateboarding Public Skateboarding
Facilities Swimming Public pools – available to the public summer months
only; check for all-swim schedules http://www.ci.american-canyon.ca.us/Departments/Parks_And_Recreation_Department/section_index.htm Bothé – http://www.napanet.net/~bothe/ Calistoga Community Pool http://www.ci.calistoga.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=78 Opening in 2009! http://www.ci.st-helena.ca.us/article.cfm?id=1710 Yountville Community Pool http://www.townofyountville.com/Aquatics.html on Veteran’s Home campus Tennis Public
Courts Instruction Las Silverado Resort http://www.silveradoresort.com/tennis-information-5261.html Tournaments
and Match Play Walking Ecological Walking Wilderness
Interpretive Walk @ Quail Ridge Wilderness Conservancy http://quailridge.org/activities.htm See
link for calendar of scheduled walks, usually the first Saturday of the month,
about 1 p.m. to dusk. (Quail Ridge
reserve is 2,000 acres overlooking Historic Walking The (707) 694-5097 for reservations A two-hour walking tour. Learn the
difference between Queen Anne, Italianate, and Eastlake Victorians homes. Enjoy
a beautiful walk along the www.napacountylandmarks.org/events/walking Spring
through fall, Napa County Landmarks offers sidewalk tours of historic neighborhoods in
Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville and Water Skiing Willi’s Water Ski Center @Steele Park Resort, Lake Berryessa http://www.acumed.com/willi/index.htm 707-963-4409 or 707-963-4423 May through October |
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