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Fort Ross State Historic Park, Jenner

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Fort Ross State Historic Park is a historical state park in Sonoma County, California, including the former Russian fur trading outpost of Fort Ross plus the adjacent coastline and native coast redwood forests extending inland. It is located on the northern California coast about 12 miles north of the town of Jenner and 22 miles north of Bodega Bay. Fort Ross, active from 1812 to 1842, was the southernmost settlement in the Russian colonization of the Americas. The 3,393-acre (1,373 ha) park was established in 1909. The site is a Sonoma County Historic Landmark.
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  • This State Historic Park is true California's gem hidden away from tourists. Please plan your visit ahead of time, so you can be prepared for full day visit. Weather is very unpredictable, make sure.....  more
    This State Historic Park is true California's gem hidden away from tourists. Please plan your visit ahead of time, so you can be prepared for full day visit. Weather is very unpredictable, make sure.....  more »
  • We liked this place because it is so unique in America - a Russian fort/trading post. A mixture of original and reconstructed structures, it all looked pretty authentic to me. An easy walk from the....  more
    We liked this place because it is so unique in America - a Russian fort/trading post. A mixture of original and reconstructed structures, it all looked pretty authentic to me. An easy walk from the....  more »
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  • Took the family to this historic fort which has great views of the coast. There is a 15 minute introductory video at the visitor souvenir center which I recommend watching first. From there a short scenic walk to the fort. It is very well maintained and the kids got a real feel of what it might have been like to have lived back then without all the electronic media and modern conveniences of this generation. A couple hours is probably all one needs to take on all this place has to offer though just hanging around and relaxing enjoying the views is worth the trip.
  • A little history on the coast! The fort is well maintained and the visitor center/museum provides lots of interesting details into the history of the area, Russian settlers and their relationships with the local popukation. I thought it was fascinating! The views around the area are also amazing and you can get in a 2 mile hike while learning and enjoying the views! It is very windy on the coast here.

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