The Russian River is the largest river in the Central California Coast steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) distinct population segment. Natural waterfalls and the two major dams, Warm Springs (built in 1982) and Coyote (built in 1959), have isolated anadromous steelhead from its non-oceangoing rainbow trout form above the impassable barriers.

We split up our Russian River Valley itinerary into three sections: North, Redwoods and Coast. Drive each section by itself, or combine them all into a multi-day excursion through one of Northern California’s most incredible landscapes.

Jun 16, 2023 · In this post, I share the top 25 family-friendly things to do in the towns surrounding the Russian River and – of course – on the river itself. I’ll also cover my favorite places to stay and the best places to grab a bite.

The Russian River’s recreational opportunities to swim, sunbathe, float a tube, canoe or kayak, fish, bird watch, relax, or just get away and connect with nature have drawn visitors and summer residents from the northern California area for over 100 years.

5 days ago · The rain-swollen Russian River reached flood stage in multiple places Wednesday in the wake of an atmospheric river-fueled storm that brought a deluge of rain and lashing winds to the Bay Area ...

The Russian River (Southern Pomo: Ashokawna, Spanish: Río Ruso) is a southward-flowing river that drains 1,485 sq mi (3,850 km2) of Sonoma and Mendocino counties in Northern California.

Dec 19, 2024 · The Russian River, one of California’s most iconic waterways, flows approximately 110 miles from its headwaters in the Coast Range near Mendocino to its estuary at Jenner, where it meets the Pacific Ocean.

6 days ago · Northern California bore the brunt of the storm Tuesday when a rain-saturated hillside in Forestville gave way, sending a house sliding into the Russian River near the Forest Hills Bridge ...

Springing from the mixed conifer mountains of Mendocino County, the Russian River carves through rugged mountain terrain, rushing through chaparral and oak woodland. This river is home to the endangered coho salmon who shelters in the …

4 days ago · The Russian River spilled over its banks in Sonoma County, and in the far reaches of the state, Lake Shasta, a key marker of the state’s overall water levels, has nearly filled up.