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Visiting the Jack London State Historic Park

California· UncategorizedPosted by Kacy

14 Mar

Not everything we did in Sonoma involved drinking wine, although most of it certainly did. Our visit to the Jack London State Historic Park was a spontaneous one, prompted by a recommendation from a fellow diner at the St. Francis food and wine pairing.
Jack London State Historic Park I wouldn’t call myself a big Jack London fan, though I did read Call of the Wild for school. Truth is, I avoid dog books and movies like the plague. (If asked why I watched Marley & Me alone on my 24th birthday, I’ll plead temporary insanity every time. So much sobbing and questioning the meaning of life that day.) To be fair, he wrote many non-dog stories and after this visit I’ve felt compelled to check out a few of his books.
It’s a quick and easy hike from the parking lot to Jack London’s grave and the house ruins, which were the main attractions for us. Hiking clothes and shoes were thankfully not necessary, although we did get a bit dusty from the walk.
Jack London hikeWe arrived late in the afternoon, so we had to make our explorations quick. There’s so much to do and see at the park, but we only made it to a few of the sites.
Sonoma sunsetThere are plenty of homages to London on the walk to his grave site, like this Valley of the Moon mural that I found rather charming.
Valley of the Moon muralWe didn’t make it to Muir Woods during our trip, so I was glad I got to some good tree action in on this adventure.
redwoodsI actually Periscoped both our visit to the grave and the house ruins, but since it was my first time doing so I didn’t get any viewers. Womp womp.
Jack London house ruinsBecause I was ‘scoping I didn’t get any photos of the grave, which was very modest, but Tom took several of the Wolf House ruins.
house ruins
We were the only people there, so close to the park’s closing, and it kind of felt like being in True Detective’s Carcosa (only far less creepy).
london house ruins
ruins of Jack London's houseThe house must certainly have been magnificent for the short time it stood. I can only imagine how tragic it was for the Londons never to have been able to sleep in the dream home they built.
London House Ruins in Sonoma CountyThe cottage where Jack London actually resided is also open to visitors in the park, along with several other historic buildings.
Jack London State Historic Park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., although some of the exhibits have shorter hours. Entrance fees apply per vehicle or walk-in entry.
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Visiting Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen, California www.badsentences.com

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  1. Jamie Ward says

    March 14, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Beautiful pictures! I love places like this 🙂

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    • Kacy says

      March 21, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Thank you Jamie! I do too!

      Reply
  2. Kari says

    March 14, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    I’ve been to Sonoma so many times, but I always get too busy wine tasting to check out this park. It looks like I need to make it happen!

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    • Kacy says

      March 21, 2016 at 10:49 am

      It’s hard for me to tear myself away too. It worked out that all the wineries were about to close and we had just enough time to squeeze in a visit 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ray says

    March 15, 2016 at 10:33 am

    Wow! 15,000 square feet? That would have been impressive to see!

    Reply
  4. Parita says

    March 15, 2016 at 11:14 am

    So fun! And your pictures are great – love all the color!

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