Sarah Sweedler

Fort Ross Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) and California Cooperating Association, stewards Fort Ross and Salt Point State Parks in beautiful Northern California. Fort Ross, one of the main tourist attractions between Bodega Bay and Fort Bragg, showcases a historic Russian-era fort compound that has been designated National Historic Landmark status. Located eleven miles north of Jenner on California Highway One, one of the most scenic coastal routes in the world, Fort Ross is surrounded by sandy beaches, panoramic coves, and redwood forests, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Our two parks are spectacularly beautiful and rich with historic stories from three distinct era: the indigenous tribes, followed by the Russian, and then the Ranch settlers. The people who have lived on these lands — Kashia, Alaska Native, Creole, Russian, and Ranch — all contribute to the remarkable spirit of this place. Fort Ross Conservancy offers outdoor educational programming for all ages, staffs the fantastic museum and bookshop, organizes events, and stewards these public lands to ensure they are available for the next generation.