Bothe-Napa Valley State Park Photos

A view of the Schramsberg Winery vineyard from the trail. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The Vineyard Trail has a very different feel once it moves away from the creek. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

An interesting bridge design to cross the creek. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

An old barn or workshed is still in use by the park for storage. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

A rough stone fountain at the Hitchcock Site hasn't seen water in quite some time. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The trail passes right by the Hitchcock Site, previously the second home of a doctor from San Francisco. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Coppertone stands transfixed on the circular flow of leaves on the water at the eddy. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Ritchey Canyon Trail seems to follow the creek more closely than the Redwood Trail on the opposite side of the creek. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

It's always a treat to stand in a cathedral of Redwoods. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

A view along the aptly named Redwood Trail. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Most of the trail surface was relatively flat and fairly smooth. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

In a few spots the trail ascended above the creek due to the terrain. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The trail continues on the other side of Ritchey Creek, but some slick rocks and unsteady footing made us decide to turnaround here instead. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

At times Redwood Trail gets really close to the creek. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The Redwood Trail parallels Ritchey Creek for its entire length. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Not so easily seen in photos, I found the light green vegetation set against the dark blue sky to be striking. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The inside of the grist mill with working mill stones. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The Bale Grist Mill has been restored into full working order, including its large water wheel. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The Tucker and Kellogg families were well represented in the small pioneer cemetery. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The pioneer cemetery lies a short distance from the southernmost parking area in the park. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The History Trail includes a couple of creek crossings, none of which are particularly difficult to traverse. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Coppertone hikes the History Trail between the pioneer cemetery and the Bale Grist Mill. (Photo by Austin Explorer)