Cow Heaven: An Agricultural Self-Guided Driving Tour

A 21-mile self-guided audio driving tour from Point Reyes National Seashore to the town of Tomales. Just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, fifth-generation sheep rancher Bill Jensen g

A 21-mile self-guided audio driving tour from Point Reyes National Seashore to the town of Tomales. Just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, fifth-generation sheep rancher Bill Jensen guides recalcitrant lambs through a foot bath. A few miles down the road, Bob Giacomini checks out his high-tech milking barn. Bill and Bob are part of a rich agricultural community of dairy farmers, cattle and sheep ranchers and oyster growers in West Marin County. How was this rural paradise, so close to a major metropolitan area, saved from development? A lot of the credit goes to two women who came up with a unique idea...

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Location: Santa Rosa

What's Included

VoiceMap Application
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Are there any age limits for this tour? Can kids join in?

A: There's no specific age limit for the Cow Heaven driving tour! It’s perfect for families, and kids can definitely join. Just make sure they’re comfortable in the car for a couple hours since it's a self-guided audio tour. Plus, it’s really engaging for them with the stories and sounds from the farms.

Q: What's the best time of year to do this? Any weather issues?

A: Late spring to early fall is ideal for this tour! The weather is generally beautiful, and you get to see the farms in full swing. Just keep an eye on the forecast—heavy rain could make some roads muddy or tricky, but they do run regardless of the weather as it’s self-guided.

Q: How do you get started with the audio tour? Is it easy to follow?

A: Getting started is super easy! You download the VoiceMap app and your tour will be ready to go with offline access. Just follow the directions from the app to the starting point near Point Reyes, and it’ll guide you the whole way. The audio cues are really clear, so you won’t miss a thing!

Discussions

Thinking of gifting the Cow Heaven tour! Any thoughts?

I’m considering giving this self-guided driving tour as a gift to my parents. They love exploring rural areas and learning about local farms. I’m curious if anyone’s done it and if it’s worth the time? Also, how long does it take to complete the whole thing?

Anyone else obsessed with Cow Heaven?

I just completed the Cow Heaven tour last weekend and wow, what a gem! The views from Point Reyes to Tomales are breathtaking. Bill and Bob are awesome characters, and the stories really brought the whole experience to life. I’d recommend it for anyone looking to escape the city for a bit.