Austin Creek State Recreation Area

You can find this state park in Sonoma County, next to the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. It contains over 5,200 acres of oak forests, conifer woodlands, and rolling wildflower meadows, making it a beautiful site to see practically every month of the year. It is also a great wildlife viewing destination, and deer, foxes, coyotes, mountain lions, and pigs can be commonly spotted in the area. There is also a lot of recreation activities that you can participate in during your visit. For example, go for a hike along the 20 miles of nature trails, visit the Pond Farm artists' colony from the mid-1940s, or spend a few days back-country camping.