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Olompali State Historic Park

ExploreNovato, North Bay4.4/5

Over Deze Plek

A uniquely layered historic park spanning 8,000 years of human habitation. Features a reconstructed Coastal Miwok village with traditional tule reed dwellings, a native plant garden, and 'Kitchen Rock' used to grind acorns. Hiking the 2.5-mile Miwok Loop Trail offers views of the Petaluma River Valley.

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Leeftijdscategorie

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

$

Beste Tijd

Spring for wildflowers; year-round for history

Parkeren

$8 per vehicle at park entrance.

Tips

Open daily 9am-5pm. $8 parking. Most paths navigable with sturdy jogging stroller. Bring a picnic. Combine with nearby Olompali ruins.

KinderwagenvriendelijkVerschoontafel--Eten Ter Plaatse--Reservering Nodig--

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historicnative-americanmiwokhikingnature
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