In 1872, Dr. Charles M. Hitchcock bought a thousand acres of Rancho Carne Humana and built a country home along Ritchey Creek. He called it “Lonely.” Nearly 150 years later, the beautiful trails along ...

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is one of the Napa Valley’s historic wonders. With nearly 2,000 acres along the Ritchey Creek Canyon, this day-trip destination includes 10 miles of hiking, historical ...

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park has reopened the day-use areas and the majority of the trails in March. According to Napa County Regional Park & Open Space District, part of South Fork Trail remains ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Don't miss the hidden gem that is the park's original homestead. The Tucker House offers fascinating stories about the first family to live there in 1858 — and their historic ...