| Many may not be aware that nearly 90 percent of all | | | | On your way to Safari West there is another place |
| American wines come out of California and 4 percent | | | | that you must see, the Petrified Forest. You can |
| of which has its origin in the fertile hills of Napa | | | | learn all about the history of Calistoga and how |
| Valley, a destination also known for its picturesque | | | | petrified wood is created. You can take a nice stroll |
| setting attracting tourists from all over. Though Napa | | | | along the meadow. It is a nice peaceful place to |
| valley is somewhat narrow with 30 miles in length and | | | | spend your dayand your family will no doubt be |
| five miles wide at its widest point, Napa Valley, it is | | | | delighted. |
| densely populated with roughly 125,000 inhabitants. | | | | A great way to tour Napa valley and keep your kids |
| The mild climate makes this an entirely agreeable | | | | excited is by taking a cruise around the valley by |
| vacation spot even during off season and you will | | | | bike. Together as a family you can enjoy the view |
| find tourists pouring in at all times of the year. | | | | and fresh air. The Bothe Park is a picturersque place |
| The Napa Valley is a great place to go not merely | | | | where the whole family can spend quality time |
| for wine tasting but for a family vacation. There are | | | | together. There is a large swimming pool under the |
| many places a family can go together to have fun, | | | | trees perfect to splash around in, numerous hiking |
| learn interesting things, and relax. One amazing | | | | trails, and even horseback riding. |
| adventure you can take while visiting the Napa Valley | | | | Another place of interest just outside the Napa |
| is an animal safari. Just 20 minutes out of Calistoga is | | | | Valley is the Lake Sonoma Fish Hatchery. You can |
| Safari West, a place that lets you experience things | | | | see all of the steps of the fish hatchery and how it |
| you could otherwise find only in distant Africa. You | | | | works. While visiting Lake Sonoma you should go |
| can take a tour through the safari seeing all of the | | | | explore the hiking trails and stop to have a picnic |
| exotic animals and their habitats you can even get | | | | along the way. You can take a swim in the lake if |
| face to face with strange animals. | | | | you are carrying your swimsuits with you. |
| Tasting wine in the several hundred local wineries | | | | Never miss the famous the Okld Faithful Geyser. |
| might be your priority, but make it a point to spend | | | | When you visit the geyser you will witness the |
| an afternoon or two enjoy the area's cultural | | | | spectacular geyser erupt every half hour and it is |
| offerings, from colorful markets and art galleries to | | | | breathtakingly gorgeous. They even have a petting |
| hot springs and small museums. Regional operators | | | | zoo where you and your family can get up close and |
| offer a variety of programs including hot air balloon | | | | personal with a variety of different animals. At the |
| flights, bicycle-based trips, Napa Valley Wine Train | | | | geyser they have a special picnic area where the |
| rides and basic winery tours. | | | | family can have a nice lunch. |