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Home and ranch of the man and the legend—Jack London, famous for his literary accomplishments as well as his dramatic exploits, exotic travels, and adventures. Walk, hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, bird watch, take pictures, paint, picnic, relax, learn, enjoy nature!
Jun 6, 2024 · Ramble among the historic structures of the Ranch, explore the innovative "Pig Palace," discover how Jack's new approaches to farming are still relevant today. A one mile walk takes visitors to a dam, lake, and bathhouse built by London.
Jack London State Historic Park, also known as Jack London Home and Ranch, is a California State Historic Park near Glen Ellen, California, United States, situated on the eastern slope of Sonoma Mountain.
Welcome to Jack London State Historic Park! Once known as Jack London’s “Beauty Ranch”, the Park’s 1565 acres include The Londons’ Cottage, the House of Happy Walls Museum, the Wolf House ruins, the historic ranch buildings, and over 29 miles of trails. We recommend that you allow 3 hours to visit.
Historic Buildings. In 1905 London bought the first of several ranches on Sonoma Mountain in Glen Ellen. Using proceeds from his prolific writing career, London acquired adjoining parcels over several years and expanded his ranch, also known as the Ranch of Good Intentions.
Jack London State Historic Park is a memorial to writer and adventurer Jack London, who made his home at the site from 1905 until his death in 1916.
Jack London State Historic Park is a memorial to writer and adventurer Jack London, who made his home at the site from 1905 until his death in 1916. The park contains the cottage residence where he wrote.
Walk, hike, mountain bike, ride horseback, bird watch, take pictures, paint, picnic, relax, learn and enjoy nature at Jack London State Historic Park. This is where Jack London - famous for his literary accomplishments as well as his dramatic exploits, exotic travels and adventures – made his home with his equally adventurous wife, Charmian.
Oct 28, 2021 · Literary history and bucolic splendor collide in Northern California's Jack London State Historic Park. The slice of Sonoma County paradise in Glen Ellen was the home and farm of Jack London, the first author to earn $1 million from his trade, and his second wife Charmian London from 1911 until his death in 1916.
There are over 29 miles of back-country trails that traverse through mixed forest, redwood groves, oak woodlands, and grassy meadows. The elevation varies from 600 to 2,300 feet. Back-country trails are accessible from the Beauty Ranch and begin on the Lake Service Road near the Winery Ruins.
