The Journal Recreational Cannabis · October 14, 2019

Recreational Weed States

The legalization of cannabis, and the establishment of recreational weed states in the United States, continues to occur on a state by state basis. While there has been significant speculation as to what it will take for cannabis to be legalized throughout all 50 states and territories, the timeline for this continues to be elusive.

Looking Back at History

The movement towards recreational marijuana states starts with medical marijuana in California. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical cannabis, sparking a trend that spread to a majority of states by 2016.

Recreational Weed States Arrive!

In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize cannabis for recreational use. However, it would six more years before California recreational weed became available, and it's been in the past couple of years we've seen an explosion of cannabis related businesses in California. This table provides some key dates and milestones in cannabis' journey from being illegal in all 50 states to being able to walk down the street in San Francisco smoking a joint without fear of being busted! It's truly amazing the amount of progress we've seen in the past 24 years - it'll be even more amazing 24 years from now! If you'd like to take a Tour of some of Sonoma County's most interesting Dispensaries, check out our Cannabis Dispensary Tour! Or one of our Mountaintop Cannabis Tour's for 2020!  

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It depends on the tour, but most include round-trip transportation, the experience itself, and a boxed lunch or catered meal. Cannabis and alcohol purchases are never included in the fee.

Yes, 100%. Every site we visit is approved to operate under California law, our grow-site partner is registered with the County of Sonoma, and our business carries liability insurance.

No. Guests are welcome to, once they have purchased from our licensed retailer, but you are never required or obligated to consume or purchase anything on the tour.

Comfortable clothing and closed shoes, since we walk on unpaved ground (skip the high heels), a valid 21+ ID, and some cash for gratuities.

No. Gratuities are not included. Our guides and drivers work hard to make your day memorable, and we recommend 15% to 20%.