We have a Russian River as well! Very famous Red Salmon (and trout) fishing stream. All I know of CA's Russian River, is the Russian River Brewing Company. Those wild ales (sours)..........the best! Also a big Pliny the Elder/Younger fan. Amazing IPAs.
Cool. I'd like to see your Russian River some day. Lots of great beer here (25 small scale breweries in the county right now). Pliny the Elder will put hair on your chest. I don't need anymore of that, but keep drinking it nonetheless. Sooooo good. I would rank Henhouse brewery #1 now. If you ever get the chance, get you some of that... anything they make.