OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

THE MOKELUMNE RIVER flows through Lodi and the Lodi Lake Wilderness Area. This pristine landscape and nearby Cosumnes River Preserve attract thousands of migratory birds each year. Scenic walking trails crisscross these nature preserves. Pack a picnic and enjoy a relaxing day under the trees, with an occasional dip of your toes in the cool waters.

Many area wineries include bocce ball courts and picnic grounds. One even offers a walking trail, an experience that blends nature and the outdoors with the fruit of the vine.

For those seeking more active, adventurous fare, launch a paddle board, canoe, kayak or innertube into Lodi Lake’s calm waters. Or float down a serene stretch of the Mokelumne River, stopping for a break at a tasting room, or to drop in a line and fish for steelhead trout and salmon. Or skydive at one of the largest drop zones in the United States at the Lodi Parachute Center.

If hitting the green is your specialty and you have the urge to enjoy a nice lush golf fairway, there are a number of excellent courses surrounding Lodi, both public and private.

Lodi is a very popular destination for cyclists, both experienced and novice. Beginners love the many gentle and less-trafficked routes, while experts can tackle longer rides along a network of rivers or up into the Sierra foothills. Ten of the region’s most entertaining bike routes are featured in the free BikeLodi brochure, available at the Visit Lodi Downtown Visitor Center or online at VISITLODI.COM. Favorites include a tour through the Cosumnes River Preserve, a bird-watchers ride, “Family Fun Ride” and the “Three Wineries And A Cafe”.

Annually, Lodi is home to a wide variety of cycling events, including Cyclefest, Giro D’Vino and Tour delle Vigne’s 50K, 100K and 100-mile loops. Lodi has also served as a host city for the Amgen Tour of California.

With cool Delta breezes during the summer, temperate climate year-round and thousands of acres of open space, it’s no wonder that Lodi is known for so much more than its excellent wine!