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Jack London State Historic Park

2400 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen, CA 95442
707-938-5216
Ranked #3 of 17 attractions in Glen Ellen
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Historic Sites
Activities: Hiking, Biking
Owner description: This park, sprawled across 1,400 acres, was owned and developed by author Jack London. He affectionately named his property, Beauty Ranch and planned...... more » Owner description: This park, sprawled across 1,400 acres, was owned and developed by author Jack London. He affectionately named his property, Beauty Ranch and planned on building his dreamhouse here. « less
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Glen Ellen, California, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I live in Glen Ellen and enjoy taking visitors to the park for a little history of Jack London; great musuem, short hiking trails to his grave and a nearby lake. More

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Albion, New York
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

While we have all heard of Jack London and might have read his books you can fully appreciate his life in the Valley of the Moon once you visit this wonderful park. We took the hike to the remains of his original home that burned and then hiked up through the valley to the lake. This hike took us past... More

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Placentia, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

What a treasure nestled in the hills of Santa Rosa! The (mostly) paved paths make walking through this lovely park easy. I wish we could have spent the whole day there. The friendly volunteers really seem to enjoy being there. We saw one volunteer taking visitors around in an electric cart--once filled with seniors and then again with a family... More

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Denver, Colorado
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

This is a wonderful state park. We visited in May 2010. Well-maintained paths, massive trees, beautiful scenery and a fine place to spend a few hours and enjoy a picnic. Highly recommended. More

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Cecilia, Kentucky
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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Under normal circumstances, Jack London State Historic Park would receive a five-star rating, but current circumstances are not normal. Because of budgetary cuts in California, the park is closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It was one of 70 (seventy!) California parks scheduled to close permanently on July 1. A non-profit organization has now contracted with the state to keep Jack... More

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Gator Nation, FL
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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This was a wonderful park for an afternoon hike. With the interesting history surrounding the park, the views are just as stunning. I could have spent the whole day here. The land has every type of scene: farmhouse, vineyard, redwoods, fields. Travel Tip: Due to CA cutting park budgets, when I went, the park was closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.... More

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Petaluma
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Scenic and interesting place to visit. So many areas of Sonoma have appeal for tourists as well as locals. More

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Glen Ellen
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

The wolfhouse and museum are wonderful to see over and over, ever time I go to the Wolfhouse I want to be a guest there talking to Jack. More

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Napa, California
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76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012
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Wonderfully located in Glen Ellen, this place just transports you right into the natural beauty and scenery Jack London managed to earn for himself due to his eventually-successful writing career. I always like having a little culture served up with my nature (or vice-versa), and this place allows you to stroll the grounds on a leisurely (and uncrowded!) hike, or... More

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McArthur, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

It has been quite awhile since I visited it. But I loved it growing up around there. Its up in the mountains and its very beautiful. Many trails and the ruins of Jacks "Wolf House". The Park has combined with the State Facility adjoining it creating many acres to explore. Be sure to bring your hiking boots and a picnic... More

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