Meet at Sugarloaf at the picnic tables on the right, just past the entrance kiosk and across from the main parking lot. Come earlier for late afternoon birding and/or stay after dinner for a late evening bird walk out towards the observatory. Bring your own serving and eating utensils, plates, etc.

Where: Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.

Directions: From Hwy 12 East, about 6 miles beyond Calistoga Road, take a left on Adobe Rd. Follow Adobe Rd to its end in the park. Main parking lot is on the left, past the entrance kiosk.

What to Know: State Park entrance fee is $10 per car / $8 for senior or student. Covered with California State Parks pass.