Should You Visit Sonoma County in 2018?

The October fires were the major news for over a week as it seemed to many that all of Sonoma and Napa Counties were on fire.

First, the reality of what was affected isn't as bad as you might think. Yes, a few percent of the land area of Sonoma County burned with the most destruction to structures in the north of Santa Rosa. Fire also spread over oak tree and grass-covered hills. One winery, Paradise Ridge, was lost (though they still have a tasting room in Sonoma Valley and are still in business). Three hotels were lost in Santa Rosa, but several others have opened in the county over the past few months.

You can still visit with lots of lodging, shopping, wine tasting, brewery hopping, hiking, fishing, or whatever activity is you pleasure.