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Contents Humboldt County California Volume 25, No. 12 • 2011 2383 Myrtle Ave. Eureka, California 95501 (707) 443-1234 FAX (707) 443-5309 Email: info@101things.com

Special Sections

Bed & Breakfasts ......................... 16 Events & Festivals ................... 10-11 Health Care ........................... 14-15 National, State & County Parks ........ 41 Performing Arts ........................... 12 Relocation ................................. 13

City & Area Sections

All Around Humboldt ................ 18-20 Arcata.................................. 76-84 Avenue of the Giants ................ 28-40 Eureka ................................. 53-75 Eureka Dining ......................... 62-63 Ferndale ............................... 50-51 Fortuna ................................ 45-49

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photo by Steve Hammons Shelter Cove, CA , pgs 25-27

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Left: courtesy of Trinity River Rafting, pgs 94-95 TrinityRiverRafting.com Middle & Right: photos by Peggy Pryor, JoyintheMorningPhotography.com courtesy of North Coast Adventure Centers, pgs 77, 89 NorthCoastAdventureCenters.com

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Taste Humboldt Wines ................. 18 Humboldt County Breweries .......... 18 Casinos in Humboldt .................... 18 Get Creative with Beads ............... 18 Six Rivers National Forest .............. 19 Redwood Adventures .................... 19 Guided Nature Adventures ............. 19 Humboldt’s Motorcycle Scene ......... 20 Bicycling and Running .................. 20 Farmers’ Markets ........................ 20 Piercy, Leggett

One Log House ........................... 21 Grandfather Tree ........................ 21 Richardson Grove State Park .......... 21 Campbell Bros. World Famous Confusion Hill ............................ 21

15 Southern Humboldt

Community Park ......................... 22 Shelter Cove

16 Shelter Cove’s Abundant

Wildlife ................................... 25

17 The California Coastal Trail ............ 25 18 Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove.............................. 26

19 Punta Gorda Lighthouse ................ 26 20 Pacific Ocean Fishing ................... 26 Avenue of the Giants: Phillipsville, Miranda, Myers Flat, Weott, Redcrest

21 The Riverwood Inn ...................... 29 22 Humboldt Redwoods 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Outside The County

Del Norte County, CA ................ 98-99 Mendocino County, CA................... 97 Oregon ....................................100 Piercy, Leggett (Mendocino County, CA) . 21 Shasta Cascade Region, CA ............101

All Around Humboldt County

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Garberville ............................ 22-23 Humboldt Bay ........................ 65-67 Hwy 36 ~ Ruth Lake ..................... 44 Hwy. 96 ~ Bigfoot Scenic Region ....... 96 Hwy. 299 & Trinity County .......... 94-95 Loleta ...................................... 52 McKinleyville .......................... 85-86 Miranda ................................ 32-33 Myers Flat ............................. 34-37 Orick ................................... 92-93 Phillipsville ................................ 29 Redcrest ............................... 38-40 Redway .................................... 24 Rio Dell .................................... 43 Ruth Lake ................................. 44 Scotia ...................................... 42 Shelter Cove & The Lost Coast ..... 25-27 Trinidad ................................ 87-91 Welcome/How to Use .................. 6-9 Weott ...................................... 38 Wineries in Humboldt County .......... 17

State Park ................................ 34 Redwood Hiking Trails .................. 34 Redwoods Driving Tour .................. 35 Eel River Swimming Holes .............. 35 The Myers Country Inn ................. 36 Shrine Drive Thru Tree ................. 36 The Immortal Tree ...................... 38 Redwood Visitor Center’s Travel Log................................. 38 Cuneo Creek Horse Camp .............. 38 The Eternal Tree House ................ 40 California Federation of Women’s Clubs Hearthstone ........... 40

Hwy 36 & Ruth Lake

33 Scenic Highway 36 ...................... 44 34 Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park... 44 Fortuna

35 Play at Rohner Park ..................... 45 36 Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop and Museum .............................. 47

37 Salmon Pass Trail ........................ 49 38 Korobi Stables ............................ 49 Ferndale

39 Historic Victorian Village of Ferndale 50 40 Centerville County Park and Beach ... 50 41 Historic Ferndale Cemetery ........... 50 Loleta

42 Loleta Cheese Factory .................. 52 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63

Eureka

Old Town Eureka ......................... 58 Eureka’s Historic Buildings ............ 60 Parasol Arts Pottery Painting .......... 60 Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum ...... 66 Samoa Cookhouse and Logging Museum ......................... 67 M.V. Madaket Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise ............................ 67 Kayak on Humboldt Bay ................ 67 Eureka’s Murals .......................... 68 Abstract Sculpture in Old Town and Downtown ........................... 68 Morris Graves Museum of Art .......... 69 Humboldt Botanical Gardens .......... 70 Sequoia Park Zoo ....................... 71 Humboldt Roller Derby ................. 72 Clarke Historical Museum .............. 72 Blue Ox Millworks and Historic Park .. 73 Fort Humboldt State Historic Park .... 73 Auto Races at Samoa Drag Strip ................................. 73 Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge .......................... 74 Northern California Indian Development Council Gathering ...... 74 Headwaters Forest Reserve ............ 75 Samoa Dunes Recreation Area ........ 75 Arcata

64 See Arcata’s Historic Beauty ........... 77 65 Redwood Canopy Tour .................. 77

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Arcata.................................. 78-79 Arcata Plaza .............................. 81 Avenue of the Giants ................ 30-31 Eureka ................................. 54-55 Eureka Hwy. 101 Corridor ............... 61 Eureka’s Old Town/Waterfront......... 59 Ferndale ................................... 51 Fortuna .................................... 46 Fortuna Riverwalk ....................... 49 Garberville ................................ 23 Humboldt County ......................... 4 Hwy. 96 Bigfoot Scenic Byway ......... 96 Hwy. 299................................... 95 Loleta ...................................... 52 McKinleyville .............................. 86 Orick ....................................... 93 Patriot Gasoline Stations ............... 64 Redway .................................... 24 Ruth Lake ................................. 44 Scotia ...................................... 42 Shelter Cove .............................. 27 Trinidad, Patrick’s Point ................ 89 Wineries in Humboldt County .......... 17

66 The Arcata Marsh & 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75

Wildlife Sanctuary ....................... 82 Godwit Days Bird Migration Festival .. 82 Freshwater Park ......................... 82 The Arcata Skatepark ................... 82 Humboldt Crabs Baseball............... 83 Arcata Community Pool ................ 83 Arcata Community Forest .............. 83 Mad River County Park .................. 83 Holly Yashi Handcrafted Jewelry ...... 84 Laurel Skye’s House of Mosaics ........ 84

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Moonstone Beach and Clam Beach .... 85 Hiller Park and Sports Complex ....... 85 Hammond Coastal Trail ................. 85 Mirador Glass Studio .................... 86 Azalea State Nature Reserve .......... 86

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Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse ......... 87 Sumeg Village ............................ 88 Agate Beach at Patrick’s Point ........ 88 Rappelling and Rock Climbing ......... 89 Elk Viewing and Redwood Lake Resort .................. 90 Trinidad Bay ............................. 90 Trinidad State Beach .................... 91 Patrick’s Point State Park ............. 91

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89 Redwood National and State Parks ... 92 90 Harry A. Merlo State 91 92 93 94 95

Recreation Area .......................... 92 Kayak Trips .............................. 92 Klamath River Jet Boat Tours .......... 92 Humboldt Lagoons State Park ......... 93 Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park ... 93 Amazing Fern Canyon ................... 93

Hwy 299, Blue Lake, Willow Creek, Trinity County

96 Trinity River Scenic Byway ............. 95 97 River Rafting and Fishing ............... 95 98 Mad River Fish Hatchery................ 95 Hwy 96 Hoopa, Weitchpec, Happy Camp

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100 Hoopa Tribal Museum .................. 96 101 Bigfoot Scenic Highway ................ 96 www.101things.com • Humboldt County 5

Welcome to Humboldt County H

umboldt County is a haven for travelers and residents alike. Featuring 160 miles of unspoiled coastline, hundreds of thousands of acres of coastal redwood trees, wild rivers, bustling seaports, quaint farming communities and fascinating historical areas. Travelers will find exceptional accommodations, fine restaurants, wonderful shops and numerous campgrounds in Humboldt County. Explore the area’s rocky coastlines, warm inland communities and major rivers while taking advantage of the local businesses.

The county is situated on the Northern California coast, 90 miles south of the Oregon border, and its largest towns are adjacent to Hwy 101.

Eureka, the county seat, is approximately 283 miles north of San Francisco and 335 miles south of Portland, Oregon. In southern Humboldt, Hwy 101 is lined by some of the first redwoods spotted by northbound travelers. Richardson Grove State Park is a magnificent 2,000 acres of redHwy 299, photo by Steve Hammons woods, located nine miles south of the town of Garberville. The state acquired the area in the early 1920s, making it one of the oldest state parks in California. A jaunt down smaller side roads that exit Hwy 101 will lead travelers to the King Range National Conservation Area and Humboldt County’s Lost Coast. This adventure leads to hamlets such as Hidden Valley and Whitethorn, and ultimately ends at the town of Shelter Cove. Further north on Hwy 101 after leaving the towns of Garberville and Redway is the Avenue of the Giants, a 31-mile stretch of two-lane road, dotted with small unique towns, that winds through stands of huge redwoods along the Eel River. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is located along the Avenue and covers more than 52,000 acres. continued on page 8

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Welcome to Humboldt County continued from page 6 After leaving the Avenue of the Giants, the traveler will once again be on Hwy 101 and will pass the town of Scotia, located on a striking wooded hillside overlooking a giant bend in the Eel River. Further north is the sunny inland town of Fortuna, known as the jewel of the Eel River Valley. Friendly Fortuna has developed tremendous accommodations for tourists in recent years, including several hotels along the Eel River, and an attractive community center. East of Fortuna, along State Hwy 36, is Grizzly Creek State Park, a favorite for hiking, camping and summer sun. The Victorian Village of Ferndale is just northwest of Fortuna and 16 miles south of Eureka.

The entire town has been named a State Historical Landmark because of its strong preservation policies of commercial buildings and residences.

Eureka contains more fine examples of Victorian architecture, particularly in the Old Town section along the city’s waterfront. Old Town is home to the extravagantly ornate Carson Mansion, one of the most photographed buildings in California.

Eureka’s population of nearly 28,000 makes it the largest coastal city between San Francisco and the Oregon border. Eureka has a multitude of excellent restaurants, cafes, specialty shops and lodging facilities. The city is also known for its large and active arts community. In fact, Humboldt County has the distinction of having more artists per capita than any other of the state’s 58 counties. Eureka is a busy seaport with a large fishing fleet. A variety of activities can be found in and around the waters of Humboldt Bay, including kayaking, fishing and even spotting a harbor seal or two. There are harbor tours aboard the M.V. Madaket, and the Woodley Island Marina is a great spot to enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfront.

Seven miles north of Eureka is Arcata, home to Humboldt State University.

Arcata is also known for its unique marsh and wildlife area that serves as a natural sewage treatment filtration system. East of Arcata, along Hwy 299 and Hwy 96 are sunny Willow Creek and Hoopa, known for recreation along the Trinity and Klamath Rivers and their tributaries. Back along Hwy 101 the town of McKinleyville serves as the home of the Arcata-Eureka Airport, the county’s only commercial airport.

In northern Humboldt County are the coastal jewels of Trinidad, which overlooks a beautiful sheltered harbor, and Orick, the gateway to Redwood National Park.

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Events & Festivals

Kinetic Grand Championship, photo by Anthony Welch

Fourth of July on Humboldt Bay, courtesy of Humboats Kayak Adventures, Humboats.com

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MAY Avenue of the Giants Marathon Avenue of the Giants, 443-1226

FEBRUARY

Cinco de Mayo Folklorico Fest

Clam Beach Run

Coming of Age

Trinidad, 677-1610 TrinidadtoClamBeach.com

Ferndale Firemen’s Games

Ferndale, 786-4477, VictorianFerndale.org

Ferndale, 786-9668

Redwood Coast Jazz Festival, photo by Steve Hammons

Redway, 923-3368, Mateel.org

Ferndale Memorial Day Parade

Ferndale, 786-4477, VictorianFerndale.org

Kinetic Grand Championship

MARCH

Arcata-Ferndale, 733-3841 KineticGrandChampionship.com

A Taste of Main Street

May Day Celebration

Eureka, 442-9054, EurekaMainStreet.org

Eureka, 444-3437, BlueOxMill.com

Aleutian Goose Fly-off Weekend

Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration

Fortuna Rodeo

SEPTEMBER

Fourth of July Humboldt Bay Festival

Antique & Collectible Street Fair

Fourth of July Jubilee & Fireworks

Blues by the Bay

Fortuna, 725-3959, FortunaRodeo.com Eureka, 442-9054, EurekaMainStreet.org Arcata, 822-3619, ArcataChamber.com

Fourth of July Salute to America

Ferndale, 786-5483, VictorianFerndale.org

Eureka, 443-4811

Eureka, 445-3378 RedwoodCoastMusicFestivals.org

Civil War Days

Fortuna, 725-9261, CivilWarDays.com

Loleta, 733-5406, FWS.gov/HumboldtBay

Ferndale, 786-4477, VictorianFerndale.org

Foggy Bottoms Milk Run

Ferndale, 822-1861, 6RRC.com

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST

Blue Lake, 822-5394, HumboldtFolkLife.org

Random Peoples Monolog Project

Summer Concert Series

Oyster Festival

Fall Equinox Celebration

Eureka, 442-9054, EurekaMainStreet.org

Arcata, 822-4500, OysterFestival.net

JUNE

Picnics on the Plaza

Fall Harvest Festival

Arcata Bay Oyster Festival

Reggae on the River

Natural Fiber Fair

Azalea Festival

San Francisco Mime Troup

Redway, 923-3368, Mateel.org

Redwood Coast Jazz Festival

Eureka, 445-3378, RedwoodJazz.org

Spring Egg Hunt

Manila, 444-3803, ManilaCSD.com

Spring Equinox Celebration Fortuna, 725-9627 LovingHandsInstitute.com

Spring Seed & Plant Exchange

Arcata, 822-4500, OysterFestival.net McKinleyville, 839-2449 MckinleyvilleChamber.com

Humboldt Folklife Festival

Arcata, 822-4500, ArcataMainStreet.com Redway, 923-3368, Mateel.org Redway, 923-3368, Mateel.org

Shakespeare in the Park

Dancing in the Dunes

Arcata, 822-7091

APRIL

Dell’Arte Mad River Festival

Arcata, 768-1975, HumboldtWoodFair.org

10 Minute Play Fest

Manila Sand Sculpture Contest

AUGUST

Manila, 444-3803, ManilaCSD.com

Arcata, 826-3566, Humboldt.edu/TheatreFilmAndDance

Daffodil Dazzle!

Manila, 4443803, ManilaCSD.com Blue Lake, 668-5663, DellArte.com Manila, 444-1397, FriendsoftheDunes.org

North Coast Open Studios

Fortuna, 725-2281

Arcata, 834-6460 NorthCoastOpenStudios.com

Dolbeer Steam Donkey Days

Redwood Acres Fair

Eureka, 445-6547

Ferndale Easter Egg Hunt

Ferndale, 786-4477, VictorianFerndale.org

Godwit Days Bird Festival

Arcata, 826-7050, GodwitDays.org

HSU Dance Production Arcata, 826-3566

Humboldt International Film Festival

Arcata, 826-3566 Humboldt.edu/events/2012/04/19/134/

Rhododendron Festival & Parade

Eureka, 442-3738, EurekaChamber.com

Spring Fever Festival Craft Show Eureka, 443-8261

Sustainable Living Arts & Music Fest Arcata, 826-3776, Humboldt.edu/SlamFest/

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Eureka, 445-3037, RedwoodAcres.com

Summer Arts and Music Fest

Redway, 923-3368, Mateel.org

Summer Solstice Celebration

Fortuna, 725-9627, LovingHandsInstitute.com

JULY Campfire Story Telling

Trinidad, 677-3840 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=417

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Bridgefest

Bridgeville, 777-1775

Campfire Story Telling

Trinidad, 677-3840, Parks.ca.gov/?page_id=417

Concerts on the Plaza

Arcata, 822-4500, ArcataMainStreet.com

Hops in Humboldt

Fortuna, 725-9261, HopsInHumboldt.com

Humboldt County Fair

Ferndale, 786-9511, HumboldtCountyFair.org

Ruth Lake Summer Festival

Ruth Lake Recreational Campground 672-3365, RuthLakeCSD.org

Sumeg Village Day

Ferndale 4th of July Celebration

Trinidad, 677-3840 or 677-3570 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=417

Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo

Wildwood Days

Ferndale, 786-4477, VictorianFerndale.org Fortuna, 725-3916, RedwoodAutoXpo.com

Rio Dell, 764-3436, RioDellScotiaChamber.org

Cruz ‘N’ Eureka Car Show

Eureka, 839-1192, CruzNEureka.org Fortuna, 725-9627, LovingHandsInstitute.com Manila, 444-3803, ManilaCSD.com Arcata, 223-1638 or 599-2729 NaturalFiberFair.com

North Country Fair

Arcata, 822-5320, SameOldPeople.org

Storytelling Festival by the Sea Trinidad, 677-3840

Taste of Willow Creek

Willow Creek, (530) 629-3488 Studio299.Tripod.com

OCTOBER Fortuna Apple Harvest Fest

725-2123 or 725-9261, SunnyFortuna.com

Halloween Carnival & Chili Feed Ferndale, 786-5300

Halloween Chili Feed & Scary Walk Manila, 444-3803, ManilaCSD.com

Halloween Harvest Craft Show Eureka, 443-8261

Medieval Festival of Courage

Blue Lake, 825-8804 MedievalFestivalOfCourage.org

Pastels on the Plaza

Arcata, 822-7206, NCSHeadstart.org

Redwood Coast Bellydance Festival Arcata, 616-6876 RedwoodCoastBellyDance.com

Trick or Treat Downtown & Old Town

Eureka, 442-9054, EurekaMainStreet.org

Trick or Treat On & Around the Plaza

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NOVEMBER

Community Holiday Party

Farmers Market Craft Fair

Fortuna Christmas Music Fest

Manila, 444-3803, ManilaCSD.com

Arcata, 441-9999, HumFarm.org

Hempfest

CLOTHING COMPANY

Fortuna, 725-3959, FortunaChamber.com

Lighting of America’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree

Redway, 923-3368, Mateel.org

Holiday Open House

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Ferndale, 786-4477, VictorianFerndale.org

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Thanksgiving Dinner and Celebration Manila, 444-3803, ManilaCSD.com

Recycled Youth

Redway, 923-3368, Mateel.org

Season of Wonder & Light

DECEMBER

Arcata, 822-4500, ArcataMainStreet.com

Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade

Redway, 923-3368, Mateel.org

Winter Arts Faire

Ferndale, 786-4477 VictorianFerndale.org

Winter Solstice Celebration

Fortuna, 725-9627, LovingHandsInstitute.com

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Humboldt County Performing Arts T

he stars shine brighter outside the big city: Humboldt’s performing arts scene is proof. Indulge your inner art lover with first-rate theater and dance, music and stand-up comedy, poetry and pageantry, storytelling and magic. Travel to a thousand faraway lands and meet fascinating characters right here on the stages of Humboldt County, and spend an evening “gazing at the stars” on the North Coast.

The Arkley Center for the Performing Arts

offers a rich array of onstage performances. This first-class performance center hosts dance recitals, symphony performances, theatrical works, top-notch entertainers and much more. It can also be rented for special events.

WHERE: 412 G St., Eureka (707) 442-1956, ArkleyCenter.com

CenterArts

Humboldt State’s performing arts presenter, is one of the region’s most exciting arts organizations. People on the North Coast can fill their nights with the inspiration and excitement of live music, theatre and dance. Presented on the HSU campus, CenterArts offers world-class entertainers such as Wynonna, Jackson Browne, Chromeo, Kronos Quartet, Mama Mia! and Patti Smith in the 2011/12 Season.

WHERE: Humboldt State University, 1 Harpst St., Arcata MORE INFO: (707) 826-4411, Humboldt.edu/CenterArts/

Dell’Arte

is a unique physical comedy theater company that has been at the forefront of the ensemble theater movement for more than 30 years. It develops original works of theatre through an ensemble process, and has performed at international festivals. Dell’Arte’s Mad River Festival brings together performers and audience members for performances of theatre, music, comedy, storytelling, clown, puppetry and more, and is hosted in Dell’Arte’s two theatres in Blue Lake and other venues in the area.

WHERE: 131 H St., Blue Lake MORE INFO: (707) 668-5663, DellArte.com

The Eureka Symphony

For the past 20 years, a talented and enthusiastic group of local musicians have gathered together to create the Eureka Symphony, whose home is in the beautiful Arkley Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Eureka. There is something for everyone, whether you are passionate about classical music or have a casual interest in the works of famous composers of the last 400 years. Eureka Symphony desires to bring classical music to the residents, visitors and players in Humboldt County, and hopes to educate those new, or seasoned, classical musical supporters.

WHERE: The Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka MORE INFO: (707) 442-1956, EurekaSymphony.com

Ferndale Repertory Theatre

offers a year-round schedule of live performances. Located on Main Street in the historic Hart building in the Victorian Village of Ferndale, Ferndale Rep is the longest-running live theatre on California’s North Coast.

Now celebrating 40 years of “Entertainment Worth Experiencing!”

WHERE: 447 Main St., Ferndale MORE INFO: (707) 786-5483, Ferndale-Rep.org

Humboldt Folklife Society

in Blue Lake, teaches, celebrates and encourages participation in traditional and folk arts. Young musicians find an artistic outlet and connection to tradition by performing old-time and bluegrass music, mixing new energy with the old. Humboldt Folklife Society offers an ongoing calendar of events. During the summer, the Humboldt Folklife Society hosts a week-long Folklife Festival. Situated in the heart of Blue Lake, the festival celebrates the ongoing survival of tradition, bringing together touring musicians, teachers, workshops and performances.

MORE INFO: (707) 822-5394, HumboldtFolklife.org

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The Humboldt Light Opera Company

offers high-quality live musical entertainment and has gained an impressive reputation since their first show in 1973. They have performed some of the most famous shows to grace Broadway in various Humboldt County theaters. MORE INFO: (707) 443-4310, HLOC.org

The Mateel Community Center

a non-profit arts center in Redway, sponsors and hosts a wide range of events, including cabaret, comedy, theater, dance, music, mime, monologues and storytelling. The Mateel Community Center’s major events are Reggae on the River and the Summer Arts & Music Festival, both of which attract art and music lovers from around the country. The Mateel Community Center Hall provides the local community with a venue for concerts, weddings, birthdays, fundraisers, annual meetings, seminars and other events.

WHERE: 59 Rusk Ln., Redway MORE INFO: (707) 923-3368, Mateel.org

North Coast Dance

is “Where Dance Lives!” The mission of North Coast Dance is to provide quality training, education and performance in dance for the North Coast.

NCD strives to make dance accessible to everyone in the community, with instruction in kinder through adult ballet, pointe, pre-pointe, hula, belly dancing, hip hop, ballroom, and men’s ballet. Summer camps and scholarships are available, and a summer children’s dance camp — Passport to Dance — is held annually.

North Coast Dance is a non-profit organization and presents performances in cooperation with Eureka’s Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, including the holiday classic “The Nutcracker.”

WHERE: 426 F St., Eureka MORE INFO: (707) 442-7779, NorthCoastDance.org

The North Coast Repertory Theatre

has been offering a full season of contemporary and classic plays and musicals of the highest quality for over 28 years.

Today NCRT produces a robust six play season along with second stage productions and a summer youth theatre workshop.

WHERE: 300 Fifth St., Eureka MORE INFO: (707) 442-NCRT (6278), NCRT.net

The Vagabond Players Children’s Theater

is another great performing arts venue in Humboldt County—geared toward the younger crowd and families. They offer theater classes, activities and games, mask making and puppetry.

MORE INFO: (707) 822-1575

Technique • Education • Performance • Dance Kinder~Adult Ballet • Men’s Ballet • Pre-Pointe & Pointe Ballet Ballroom • Belly Dance • Modern • Hip-Hop • Hula “Passport to Dance” children’s dance camp offered every summer and every December . . . The Nutcracker

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The Palette

For the last 19 years The Palette Magazine has been the leading guide to art and cultural resources in Humboldt County. With more artists per capita than any other county in the state, Humboldt County boasts an abundance of museums, galleries, dance companies, writers and poets, theatre groups, musicians and cultural events. The Palette Magazine highlights them all.

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Since the housing bubble burst, many homes saw a drastic drop in value from the peak value in 2006, and Humboldt County is no exception. Home values in Humboldt County, appear to be stabilizing. Between October of 2010 and October of 2011, Humboldt County’s home values stayed constant while during that same time home values in Los Angeles fell 7.6%, Orange County fell 7.7%, Sacramento fell 8.8%, San Diego fell 6% and San Francisco fell 4%. By 2011, the median price has settled at $238,000.

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Taking health care to new heights Much about health care has changed since the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange began serving the health care needs of our community in 1918. Yet our mission has remained the same over the years: to continually improve the health and quality of life of people in the communities we serve.

That’s why St. Joseph Hospital has been building a new three-story, state-of-the-art medical facility in Eureka. When finished in 2012, the new patient care tower will allow us to provide you and your loved ones with the highest quality health care now and well into the future.

The new tower will include an expanded Emergency Room with 20 treatment bays, surgical suite with eight operating rooms and a catheterization lab. The addition will also have 12 beds in the Intensive Care Unit and 40 patient care beds.

With the new addition at St. Joseph Hospital, we are raising the bar for health care on the North Coast.

Don’t wait – Donate!

Community support for this $140 million project is ongoing and we encourage residents and businesses to help us fund the new facility. All donations made up to $12.5 million will be matched by St. Joseph Health System, meaning your contribution will automatically be doubled. We hope the Humboldt County Community, as well as charitable foundations that support this community, will take part in supporting the new hospital expansion. Join us as we take health care to new heights!

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Taking care of your family for over 90 years At St. Joseph and Redwood Memorial hospitals, our vision is to help create a healthier North Coast. This has been our vision since the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange opened their first hospital in Eureka in 1920 and it continues today.

Today, St. Joseph and Redwood Memorial hospitals offer comprehensive health care services for everyone – you, your family, friends and neighbors. Our mission is to provide you with outstanding medical care.

Compassionate care. Quality care.

Learn more about our comprehensive health care services online at www.stjosepheureka.org or www. redwoodmemorial.org.

Services and Facilities St. Joseph Hospital

2700 Dolbeer Street, Eureka ....................................... 445-8121 General Hospital campus, 2200 Harrison, Eureka ........ 445-8121

Redwood Memorial Hospital

3300 Renner Drive, Fortuna ......................................... 725-3361

The Cancer Program

2700 Dolbeer Street, Eureka .............269-4242 or 800-477-1922

Community Resource Centers

Eureka, 212 G Street (St. Vincent de Paul) .................... 442-5239 Blue Lake, 111 Greenwood .......................................... 668-5239 Willow Creek, 38883 Hwy. 299 ............................. 530-629-3141 Rio Dell, 95 Center Street ............................................. 764-5239 Loleta, 700 Loleta Drive ............................................... 845-0464

Evergreen Lodge

2711 Dolbeer Street, Eureka .........................445-8121 ext. 7980

Heart Institute at St. Joseph Hospital

2700 Dolbeer Street, Eureka. Info. line: .................... 269-3770 or 888-432-7819

Humboldt Home & Ambulatory Infusion

2612 Harrison, Eureka.................................................. 269-4258

Kris Kelly Health Information Center

Located in the Evergreen Lodge at SJH ........................ 442-9094

Rehabilitation Services

Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Centers 2024 Harrison Avenue, Eureka ..................................... 441-4454 3300 Renner Drive, Fortuna ......................................... 441-4454

Sleep Disorders Center

2367 23rd Street, Eureka ............................................. 443-7495

St. Joseph Home Care

721 E Street, Eureka..................................................... 443-9332 1131 Main Street, Fortuna ........................................... 725-3389

The Surgery Center

2705 Harris Street, Eureka ........................................... 444-3882

Humboldt Medical Specialists

Allergy and Asthma - 2773 Harris Suite D, Eureka ....... 269-9549 Cardiology - 1773 Harrison Avenue, Eureka ................. 442-1182 Dermatology - 2350 Buhne, Suite B, Eureka ................. 441-1911 Ear, Nose and Throat - 3770 Janes Road, Arcata .......... 822-2404 Ear, Nose and Throat - 2350 Buhne Suite C, Eka .......... 444-8863 General Surgery - 3307 Renner, Fortuna ...................... 725-9832 Neurosurgery - 2752 Harrison, Suite A, Eureka ............ 268-0190 Orthopedics - 3304 Renner, Fortuna............................. 725-9383 Orthopedics - 2826 Harris, Eureka ............................... 443-8066 Plastic Surgery - 2752 Harrison, Suite A, Eureka .......... 445-3075

Outpatient Imaging Center

2330 Buhne, Eureka ..................................................... 269-4240

Outpatient Laboratory Services, GH campus

2200 Harrison Avenue, Eureka ..................................... 441-4420

North Coast Pain Center

2705 Harris Street, Eureka ........................................... 269-3694

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Bed & Breakfasts Arcata

Myers Flat

The Lady Ann Inn 902 14th St, Arcata • (707) 822-2797

Myers Country Inn

LadyAnneInn.com • Restored 1888 Queen Anne style Victorian mansion on hill overlooking Humboldt Bay, $110-$140. Gardens, bay and town views, full cooked-to-order breakfast.

12913 Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat (800) 500-6464 • MyersInn.com Restored, historic 1800s stage-stop inn, well-appointed rooms, extensive local history collection, $180-$225. Forest, river views, full gourmet breakfast.

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Blue Lake

Worthington House Inn 521 First Ave., Blue Lake (707) 668-1889

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Shelter Cove

Shelter Cove Bed and Breakfast 148 Dolphin Dr, Shelter Cove (707) 986-7161

Trinidad

Cornelius Daly Inn 1125 H St, Eureka • (800) 321-9656 Halcyon Inn Bed and Breakfast 1420 C St, Eureka • (888) 882-1310 Ship’s Inn Bed and Breakfast

Lost Whale Inn 3452 Patrick’s Pt. Dr, Trinidad (800) 677-7859 Trinidad Bay Bed and Breakfast 560 Edwards St, Trinidad (707) 677-0840 Turtle Rocks Oceanfront Inn 3392 Patrick’s Pt. Dr, Trinidad (707) 677-3707

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821 D St, Eureka • (877) 443-7583 Victorian Inn, pg 51

Ferndale

Collingwood Inn 831 Main St, Ferndale • (800) 469-1632 Shaw House Inn 703 Main St, Ferndale • (800) 557-7429

Trinity Village Sonja’s Cabin

Victorian Inn 400 Ocean Ave, Ferndale • (888) 589-1808 VictorianVillageInn.com Luxurious full service historic inn with modern amenities in the Victorian Village of Ferndale. $105-$295. Full breakfast downstairs in the VI Restaurant dining room.

584 Hawkins Bar Rd, Salyer • (707) 496-2185, (530) 629-3202 • 2 bedroom cabin with every comfort of home, private river access, wi-fi, Satellite TV, DVD, full kitchen, beautiful mountain views. $100-$120.

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Humboldt County’s Artisan Wines W elcome to the wineries and vineyards of Humboldt County— a community of artisan wineries and vineyards whose passion and enthusiasm for wine is matched by the quality of their products. Humboldt is a county of diverse growing and wine making areas, from the vineyards and wineries scattered amongst the redwoods of Southern Humboldt to those winding river and forest canyons of the East county, and the wineries in the Northern County that feel the cool breezes of the Pacific Ocean. These diverse regions produce a variety of grapes ideally matched to the micro-climates and soils of these areas. Most of the vintners are happy to welcome guests and are only open by appointment, but a few are open daily.

1. Briceland Vineyards Tasting by appt. and at Persimmons, #14 (707) 923-2429 5959 Briceland Rd, Redway Owners: Joe Collins & Maggie Carey Wine: Ar, C, PN, Ri, SB, SpW, Sy www.bricelandvineyards.com _________________________________ 2. caBot Vineyards Tasting by appt. (530) 469-3397 209 Ferris Ranch Rd, Orleans Owners: John & Kimberly Cabot Wine: CS, M, Sy, Z www.cabotvineyards.com _________________________________ 3. carter cellars / enVy Wines Tasting Daily 12-5pm (707) 444-8062, 301 L St, Eureka www.carterhouse.com _________________________________ 4. elk Prairie Vineyard Call ahead, (707) 943-3498 or 845-7381 11544 Dyerville Loop Rd, Myers Flat Owners: Alan & Sandra Estrada Wine: PN, C, CF www.elkprairievineyard.com _________________________________

7. leVenPence cellars Tasting by appt. (707) 768-2090 751 Porcupine Ln, PO BOX 201, Carlotta Operated by: Leigh & Larry Nicoll Wine: Sy, Z _________________________________ 8. liBation Wine shoP & Wine Bar Open 7 Days a Week, (707) 825-7596 8th St. on the Plaza in Arcata www.libation.com _________________________________ 9. lost coast Vineyards Tasting by appt. (707) 629-3671 795 Conklin Creek Rd, Petrolia Owners: Dick Cogswell, Ester A. Saunoras Wine: Ba, C, CS, Do, M, N, PG, PN, P, Sy, SB, V _________________________________ 10. MonuMent Mountain Vineyards Tours by appt. (707) 764-3752 2330 Monument Rd, Rio Dell Owner: Carol Fritz Hoopes Wine: C, PN www.facebook.com/monumentmountainvineyards _________________________________ 11. Moonstone crossing Winery and tasting rooM Tasting: Summer Wed-Sun noon-6pm, Winter Fri-Sun noon-6pm (707) 845-5492, 529 Trinity St, Trinidad Owners: Don Bremm & Sharon Hanks Wine: Ba, C, Ca, CBSB, CF, CS, M, PS, P, Sa, SB, Sy, Z www.moonstonecrossing.com

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14. PersiMMons garden gallery & Wine tasting Open Thurs-Sun, call for hours (707) 923-2748, 1055 Redway Dr, Redway Owner: Holly Sweet www.persimmonsgardengallery.com _________________________________

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are produced by some of the most highly regarded growers in the world. The wines are available at restaurants, retail outlets and at the tasting room.

WHERE: 937 10th St., Arcata MORE INFO: (707) 826-WINE[9463], RobertGoodmanWines.com Myers Flat on the Avenue of the Giants is not only known for the majestic redwood trees in the area, but also for the outstanding wines of Riverbend Cellars. This extraordinary winery provides an exceptional opportunity for wine tasting and fine dining at their tasting room, or as an accompaniment to a gourmet meal at their on-site restaurant, The Groves. Riverbend Cellars’ tasting room is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It also offers a selection of specialty foods, picnic items, local art and much more.

WHERE: 12990 Ave. of the Giants, Myers Flat (at the Hwy 101 and Myers Flat exit) MORE INFO: (707) 943-9907, RiverbendCellars.com Libations on the Arcata Plaza offers a variety of local wines and wines from all over the world, as well as imported beer and microbrew sake in a very comfortable and welcoming environment. The store and wine bar are open seven days a week, with live jazz on Friday and Saturday.

WHERE: 761 8th St # 1, on the Arcata Plaza MORE INFO: (707) 825-7596, Libation.com

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Taste Humboldt Wines

Humboldt County is slowly becoming a destination for tasting unique, handcrafted wines. There is an dedicated community of artisan wineries and vineyards whose passion and enthusiasm for wine is matched by the taste and quality of their products.

While in the area take time to enjoy some of these quality wines at one of the local tasting rooms and wineries. These include: Moonstone Crossing Winery has a tasting room in the beautiful coastal town of Trinidad. Enjoy their award winning wines while taking in the local art and historic photographs that adorn the walls. Wines are also available at the winery, local stores and restaurants. Open in the Winter: Fri, Sat, Sun (noon-6 p.m.), in the Summer: Wed-Sun (noon-6 p.m.), or by appointment.

WHERE: 529 Trinity St., Trinidad MORE INFO: (707) 845-5492, MoonstoneCrossing.com Robert Goodman Winery and Tasting Room is open daily in downtown Arcata. The winery’s magnificent location delivers the perfect climate to create and age their handcrafted wines. The grapes come from different growing regions around California and

“Where Old Friends Go To Meet New Ones” Featuring Both Local & International Wines And Selected Microbrews

The Wine Spot, located in the heart of Old Town Eureka, is a place “where old friends go to meet new ones.” They offer local and international wines as well as microbrews.

Enjoy their art gallery as you taste wine, or jump on the internet with their free wi-fi.

WHERE: 234 F St. at the corner of 3rd, Old Town Eureka MORE INFO: (707) 497-6236

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Humboldt County Breweries

Humboldt County is known for its excellent craft beers and small breweries. Tours and tastings are not just for wine lovers anymore; beer aficionados are embraced in Humboldt County. Learn how local craft brewers create their libations as you explore the process behind your favorite bottled brew. Lucky visitors may be able to take a taste at the end of their tour, depending on what stage of brewing the beer is in; call ahead for reservations and recommendations on when to tour. These local breweries welcome visitors: • Eel River Brewing Co. (restaurant) 1777 Alomar Way, Fortuna (707) 725-2739, EelRiverBrewing.com • Mad River Brewing Co. (tasting room) 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake (707) 668-5680, MadRiverBrewing.com • Six Rivers Brewing Co. (restaurant) 1300 Central Ave, McKinleyville (707) 839-7580, SixRiversBrewery.com After your tour, enjoy a meal at Eel River Brewing Company’s Taproom & Grill, serving an array of fine organic and local fare. Six Rivers Brewing Company’s restaurant serves up a great selection of dishes, as well as live music almost every night. Mad River Brewing Company does not serve food, but has a tasting room with live music weekly and a sampler tray of their beers. Visit local breweries for a true taste of Humboldt County.

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Casinos in Humboldt

Going to a casino can be an incredibly rewarding experience, and there are many places to try your luck in Humboldt County.

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At Bear River Casino in Loleta, play on one of the 349 slot machines or play table games such as Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Claws Craps, Spanish 21, Bet the House, Match the Dealers or several kinds of poker. There are two places to grab a bite or a drink.

MORE INFO: (800) 761-BEAR [2327], BearRiverCasino.com

Located in the Heart of Old Town Eureka 234 F Street at the corner of 3rd 707-497-6236

At Blue Lake Casino and Hotel, on Casino Way in Blue Lake, you can play casino games such as Spanish 21, blackjack, three-card and four-card poker, or play one of the 800 slot machines. Take in a live show or dance, dine at the 24-hour restaurant buffet or in the elegant banquet hall, then return to your hotel room for the night.

MORE INFO: (877) BLC-2WIN [252-2946], BlueLakeCasino.com

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At Cher-Ae Heights Casino in Trinidad enjoy one of their 350 slot machines or play Single Deck 21, Texas Hold’em, Omaha High/Low or Tahoe Pineapple. This is also a great place to go if you are a bingo fanatic. When you get hungry, there are three restaurants on site to serve you.

MORE INFO: (800) 684-2464, CheraeHeightsCasino.com

Bigfoot Rafting Co. 4 Highway 299

Get Creative with Beads

Whether wearing it, admiring it or making it Most people simply love jewelry, . If you like to create jewelry, you’ll discover many delightful bead shops in Humboldt County, where you can design and craft your own pieces. Choose from wooden, glass, gem, stone, bone, metal, plastic or crystal beads—the variety will get your creativity flowing. If you need help picking out just the right beads or can’t find what you’re looking for, knowledgeable employees in the stores are available to assist you. In Humboldt County, all your “bead needs” can be met with these retailers:

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Action-packed, guided whitewater adventures for first-timers and seasoned veterans.

Huge raft and kayak rental department.

• Heartbead, 830 G St., Arcata Plaza (707) 826-9577, Heartbead.com • Talisman, 214 F St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 443-1509, TalismanBeads.us

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Six Rivers National Forest

Six Rivers National Forest is an enormous forest offering a wide variety of activities for people of every age. The forest encompasses nearly one million acres and stretches southward from the Oregon border for more than 140 miles.

Portions of the forest lie in four different counties, with a large portion in Humboldt County. The things you’ll see when visiting Six Rivers are awe-inspiring. You have the opportunity to hike, or ride horseback along trails through the rugged mountains, stands of redwoods and grasslands. Enjoy great fishing, whitewater rafting and kayaking in the area’s many rivers and streams. Wildlife lovers may spot rare animals and plants, and photo by Steve Hammons the area is also known as the home of the legendary Bigfoot. There are a number of places where you can enter the park.

Highways 199, 96, 36 and 299 all run through Six Rivers National Forest, and Hwy 101 runs parallel to it.

MORE INFO: (707) 442-1721, FS.Fed.us/r5/SixRivers

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Redwood Adventures

Want to get away from it all and enjoy some quality time in the great outdoors?

Redwood Parks Lodge Company offers full-service hospitality to all visitors of Redwood National and State Parks. They are conveniently located in the heart of Redwood National Park, Fern Canyon, Prairie Creek State Park, beaches, and just a few minutes from world famous Lady Bird Johnson Grove. Hike, bike, fish, kayak or ride a horse in the home of the world’s tallest trees. They have packages for individuals and groups, including couples, families, hiking groups, school field trips, weddings, photographers and artists, small businesses lookphoto by Gregg Gardiner ing for a retreat, or anyone else looking to make their vacation a Redwood Adventure.

WHERE: 7 Valley Green Camp Rd., Orick MORE INFO: (707) 488-2222, info@teamredwood.us, RedwoodAdventures.com

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Guided Nature Adventures

It can be rewarding to head out on your own to one of the many hiking trails that crisscross the rugged wilderness of Humboldt County, soaking in the amazing diversity of plant and animal life. But it can be difficult to get a scientific understanding of all the things you’re seeing along the way. If you’re interested in learning about the things around you, reserve a guided nature tour. A number of guides offer their expert service and experience to curious visitors of Humboldt County.

The Redwood Region Audubon Society offers birding and other natural history trips to virtually every photo by Steve Hammons corner of northwestern California.

The chapter also leads regularly scheduled walks at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. For more information, call (707) 826-7031, RRAS.org.

The Friends of the Arcata Marsh offer free nature walks which focus on the birds, animals and plants that live and grow in the region. Regularly scheduled tours take place on Saturdays, rain or shine.

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Humboldt’s Motorcycle Scene

Humboldt County is a favorite of motorcycle and antique car aficionados from all over the country. Highway 101, the Avenue of the Giants and Hwy 36 are all picturesque, beautifully maintained roads for those looking for the ultimate fresh air and scenic road trip. The area also hosts a number of organized rides and gatherings, with live music, poker runs, vendors, and the camaraderie of fellow bikers.

photo by Jeannine Sibley, Redwoods.info

The Riverwood Inn is a great place to stay for those attending the Redwood Run and is a favorite of motorcycle and car clubs. It is open year-round, with a winter fire to greet guests in the not-so-off season.

WHERE: 2828 Avenue of the Giants in Phillipsville MORE INFO: (707) 943-1766 or the restaurant at (707) 943-1930, RiverwoodInn.info

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Riverwood Inn in Phillipsville, photo by Steve Hammons

The Humboldt chapter of United Bikers of Northern California host Samoa All Bikes By The Bay in July. There is no need to own a bike to attend, this is just a good time for a good cause. Proceeds will benefit the Senior Rescue Center and Eureka Rescue Mission.

MORE INFO: (707) 834-4826 or (707) 502-0240, UBNCHumboldt.com The Redwood Run will be held at Riverview Ranch in Piercy in June. One of the most well-known, exclusive Harley-Davidson events in the West, this nationally known weekend biker party features three days of camping, live music, biker games and shows.

MORE INFO: kiwanisoftheredwoods@yahoo.com, KiwanisRwR.com

Bicycling and Running

Take in the natural beauty of Humboldt County and let “people power” carry you to the finish line with cycling and running races. Local running clubs host a number of marathons and community runs throughout the year, and local cyclists gather for mountain bike and road races. No matter your sport of choice, these races will lead you on paths through gorgeous countryside, dramatic coastlines, and majestic redwoods.

A number of running and cycling events for different experience levels and athletic abilities take place throughout the year. And if you’re not in any rush to race, set your own pace down any of the excellent trails available to mountain bikers, walkers and runners.

MORE INFO: find details on trails, equipment and more at: Adventure’s Edge, 650 10th St., Arcata (707) 822-4673, 125 W 5th St. Eureka (707) 445-1711, AdventuresEdge.com Pacific Outfitters, 737 G St., Arcata, (707) 822-0321, 1600 5th St., Eureka, (707) 443-6328, PacificOutfitters.com

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Farmers’ Markets

A coastal climate and long growing season help Humboldt County farmers’ produce a bountiful crop each year. At local farmers’ markets, you’ll find everything from fruits and vegetables to fresh flowers and artwork. The larger markets often have live music, artists and other vendors. At all of the local markets, you’ll find a selection of local and organic produce, honey and jams, live plants and cut flowers. Stop by a seasonal farmers’ market and fill a bag with nature’s bounty.

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Meats a la carte Pork Ribs - Slab Pork Ribs - 1/2 Slab Beef Ribs - Slab Beef Ribs - Single Tri-tip / per pound Half Chicken

Homemade Fixins Chili, Coleslaw Potato or Macaroni Salad Soup of the Day Soup in a Bread Bowl

Arcata Tuesday Potawot Farmers’ Market May to Oct - Noon to 3:30 p.m.

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Eureka Farmers’ Market: Old Town Eureka Jun to Oct - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

F St. between 1st and 3rd 441-9999, HumFarm.org

Thursdays Eureka Farmers’ Market: Henderson Center Jun to Oct - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

F St., between Henderson and Ross 441-9999, HumFarm.org

McKinleyville Farmers’ Market Jun to Oct - 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

1514 City Center Rd. at the totem pole 441-9999, HumFarm.org

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Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market Apr to Nov - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

441-9999, HumFarm.org

Fortuna Farmers’ Market May to Oct - 3 to 6 p.m.

10th & Main St., 764-2161

Miranda Farmers’ Market May to Oct - 2 to 5 p.m., Avenue Café 6743 Ave. of the Giants, 786-9460

Shelter Cove Farmers’ Market May to Oct - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Machi Rd., motel parking lot, 786-9460

Fridays Arcata Friday Potawot Farmers’ Market Jun to Oct - Noon to 3:30 p.m.

1600 Weott Wy

Garberville Farmers’ Market May to Oct - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Church St. in Town Square, 786-9460

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Domicile, habitat, home — it’s where your heart is or isn’t. In the case of the One-Log House, the heartwood of a 2,100 year old redwood was hewn out by hand to make a complete home with all the amenities. Although the timeline for this tree starts around the same time as the birth of Christ, its modern timeline starts with its cutting in 1946. The log for the OneLog House was cut down by Art Schmock and his son. At that time, the tree was on property owned by Georgia Pacific Co. of Eureka. This particular log was cut, rolled onto a trailer, and metal straps were welded around it for support. It was then transported to Eureka where it was hollowed out by hand, using tools such as drills, chisels, wedges and foot adzes. The log itself is 32 feet long, 10-11 feet in diameter and has an interior height slightly over 6 feet. The inside is divided into kitchen, bathroom, living and bedroom areas. In the 8-month process of hollowing the log, enough wood chips were produced to build a traditional five-bedroom home.

OneLogHouse.com The One-Log House has traveled the western United States and stayed at various places in Humboldt and Mendocino Counties for the past 53 years. For more than 11 years now, One Log House Espresso & Gifts sits near Richardson Grove State Park on Hwy 101, serving food and organic, locally roasted espresso. Visitors can go inside the house itself, and also enjoy the gift shop with espresso bar, which includes shakes, smoothies, frappes and other refreshments. In addition to expertise in espresso, a clean and polished environment and a helpful staff, there is also an on-site burl factory where many beautiful, unique redwood gifts are created and then sold in the gift shop. Outdoor picnicking areas are available as well as air conditioned seating inside, fun antique logging photos to look at, a souvenir penny smashing machine, and clean handicap accessibility for all customers. Open daily year round.

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One of the many roadside attractions just south of Garberville, in northern Mendocino County, is Campbell Bros. World Famous Confusion Hill. Listed as a California Point of Historical Interest, and featured on Ripley’s Believe It or Not, this is definitely a one-of-a-kind attraction. It has been the home of mystery and fun since 1949. There are several adventures here including the Gravity House and the Redwood Shoe House. When you step into the Gravity House, your body will seem to defy the laws of nature. You will be walking, sitting and even hanging diagonally.

There is also the unique, miniature, Mountain Train Ride that will take you on a 30-minute ride up the hill and back down. Along the way you will learn about the Redwood Forest and see historical logging equipment on the side of the track. Confusion Hill is also the home of the World’s Tallest Free Standing Redwood Chainsaw Carving. While there, take a few minutes to pay your respects at the Twin Towers Memorial Trees. There is a gift shop, snack bar and playground for the kids.

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All park trails are multi-use trails and can be used by walkers, dog walkers, joggers, bike riders and horses. Hikers can pick up a self-guided plant walk brochure, bring along binoculars for birdwatching, or take a stroll through the meditation labyrinth to get away from it all. Beach access to the Eel River is perfect for swimmers and kayakers, while picnic tables, a riverside playground, a 23-hole disc golf course and skateboard ramp promise to keep the whole family entertained.

The park is also a model of sustainable food production, forest management, watershed restoration and education, and is host to a number of events throughout the year, from educational and interpretive programs to weddings, receptions, retreats and club meetings. Southern Humboldt Community Park is located on Sprowel Creek Rd., one mile from the Hwy 101 Garberville exit. The park is open from sun-up to sun-down year round.

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Founded by Oscar and Charles Burris in 1923, this sweet spot in the redwoods is nestled in a crook of the South Fork of the Eel River. It is home to the famous Mateel Community Center which offers renowned cultural events in the area such as Reggae on the River, Summer Arts and Music Festival, the Humboldt Hoedown and Winter Arts Faire.

It is also known for KMUD Radio, a unique voice in the redwoods with a very eclectic approach to music.

It features one of the oldest, most popular resorts in the area, Dean Creek Resort, which offers motel, RV and camping accommodations along with tons of outdoor entertainment – pool, spa, sauna, mini-golf, volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, an amphitheater and even a game arcade.

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n the 1920s, when they built the Coast Highway in northern California, engineers decided a stretch of coast from northern Mendocino County through the King Range in Humboldt County was too rugged for a road. Thus, this expanse of magnificent coastline was soon isolated and became known as the “Lost Coast.” The small community of Shelter Cove, on the coast in southern Humboldt County just below the King Range, lies at the core of the Lost Coast. Being cut off from the rest of California has helped Shelter Cove become a peaceful seaside resort with peerless scenery that is nirvana for outdoor enthusiasts. A relatively flat point set amidst a long stretch of sheer ocean cliffs, Shelter Cove gets its name from a gulf formed by Point Delgada to the south.

The drive — a winding 23 miles from Redway — is well worth it for those who like to fish, crab, dive for abalone or watch for whales. Photographers, hikers and nature lovers will have plenty to do as well. The thick redwood forests surrounding the village are home to bald eagles, Roosevelt elk, black tail deer... and if you believe the legend, Bigfoot. The rocky shoreline makes Shelter Cove a refuge for seals and sea lions, and it boasts some of the world’s richest tide pools. There are picnic areas that offer access to the beach or the rocks below the bluffs.

Black Sands Beach to the north is deserted and picturesque, with stunning views of the King Range. There are numerous campgrounds in the wilderness near Shelter Cove, plus a major trailhead that leads into the King Range. Hikers who want to trek the 25mile long Lost Coast Trail can start their journey here. For much of the Lost Coast, the mountains dive directly into the sea, a geographic barrier to development that has left much of this region in its original rugged and wild state.

Shelter Cove features amenities for the traveler such as a campground and RV park, several inns and motels, restaurants, a cocktail lounge, a coffeehouse, tea house, markets and a daylight air landing strip.

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The King Range National Conservation Area, established in 1970 as the nation’s first National Conservation Area, is an extremely special place for nature- and wildlife-lovers. One of the largest natural habitats in America, the area encompasses 68,000 acres, with many different habitats in the area surrounding Shelter Cove.

Roosevelt elk, deer, whales, skunks, raccoons, egrets, marbled murrelets and bald eagles are among the 300 species inhabiting the area. Mountain lions, black bears, coyotes and rattlesnakes also make their home here.

• Harbor Seals & Sea Lions- Pinnipeds are large carnivorous marine mammals. Two species are common sights at Shelter Cove: harbor seals and California sea lions. These playful creatures love to sun themselves on the rocks below the bluffs at Shelter Cove during low tide. The largest congregation is usually found at Point Delgado, but seals can also easily be spotted up the coast to Seal Rock.

• Whale Watching- Each year the Humboldt County coast witnesses gray whales making a mammoth 12,400 mile round-trip migration between their southern breeding ground off Baja California, Mexico and the northern feeding grounds off Alaska and the Beaufort Sea. In early April through May the return migration north to Alaska is in full swing, with females and their calves swimming close to shore, the calves nearest to the coast, sometimes just beyond the surf line, as they seek to evade predators. While gray whales are the main attraction at Shelter Cove, occasionally humped-back or blue whales are spotted as well.

• Birdwatching- Visitors wishing to record birds while visiting the King Range National Conservation Area are encouraged to participate in gathering information to help refine knowledge of bird life in this beautiful area. The area boasts about 300 different species of birds. Please send information to Bureau of Land Management, King Range Project Office, 768 Shelter Cove Rd., Whitethorn CA 95589.

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Humboldt County has one of the best and purest opportunities to head out into the wild and untouched wilderness. Shelter Cove serves as a dividing line for the roughly 64 miles of California Coastal Trail along the Lost Coast. To the north and south, find pristine views of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged coast that meets it. Wake up to the glowing sunrise on one side and fine black-sand beaches on the other. For the adventurous hiker, the trail offers the perfect two- or three-day excursion. For those wishing for less intense adventuring, take more time or shorten the trail where it comes close to the road. Find a number of great campsites along the trail. Some are only accessible to hikers, but others are just a short trek in from the road. Car campers will love the opportunity to get all the breathtaking views the California Coastal Trail has to offer without all the work. Most of the Coastal Trail is well-marked, but it is recommended that any hikers who are not familiar with the trail to bring a map of the area and a tide table along.

Maps are available for $5 at the BLM’s Arcata Field Office (1695 Herndon Rd., Arcata), or the King Range Project Office (768 Shelter Cove Rd, Whitethorn). Bear canisters are required in this area, and can be rented from either BLM office for $5. Whether you are an experienced outdoorsman or just hoping to enjoy the untouched beauty of Humboldt County, be sure to take a peek at the California Coastal Trail.

WHERE: To get to Shelter Cove, take the Hwy 101 exit to Redway/Garberville and follow the signs to Redway. In Redway, turn west on Briceland Rd. and go 14 miles to Shelter Cove Rd. Turn right on Shelter Cove Rd. and follow the signs to Black Sands Beach.

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Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove

In 1999, a large helicopter lifted the lantern off the historic, but badly deteriorated, Cape Mendocino Lighthouse and flew it 35 miles to the resort village of Shelter Cove. The rest of the lighthouse, disassembled at the site, soon followed by truck.

Within a year the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse Preservation Society had restored, painted and fitted new glass into this 139-year-old sailor’s beacon. It now sits at Mal Coombs Park at the tip of Point Delgada. The Cape Mendocino Lighthouse has a rich history as a signal of warning in some of the Pacific Coast’s most treacherous waters.

Cape Mendocino is California’s westernmost point. The first ship carrying supplies to build the lighthouse struck a rock on its journey and ran aground in 1867. When a steamer finally landed safely at the cape’s headland, the parts of the lighthouse were hauled up steep cliffs to a base 422 feet above the ocean. When the 43-foot tall tower was completed in 1868, it became one of the highest lighthouses in the nation. The last piece, the delicate Fresnel lens, was steamed to Eureka then transported by horse and wagon to the point. The lighthouse began flashing its white signal once every 30 seconds on Dec. 1, 1868. The lighthouse was so remote it had to be serviced by sea in the early years. One lighthouse inspector drowned in 1881 trying to reach it. During more than 80 years of service, violent storms and frequent earthquakes took their toll on the lighthouse. The Coast Guard decommissioned it in 1951, and by the late 1990s the lighthouse was ready to crumble into the sea. Today, the lighthouse is open for tours, when docents are available, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. MORE INFO: LighthouseFriends.com/light.asp?ID=25

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If there was an Alcatraz of lighthouses in the early 1900s, the Punta Gorda light station was reputed to be it. Isolated and as lonely as a frontier settlement, it was the perfect place to station ill-behaved employees. Winter months were spent virtually in solitary confinement. Flooded streams and harsh, windy conditions kept the site cut off from civilization.

Even during the pleasant summer months, the lighthouse keeper had to travel 11 miles on horseback to shop for fresh supplies in the small town of Petrolia. The site was originally sanctioned as a fog station in 1888. It was not www.sheltercoveoceanfrontinn.com until 1912 that the Punta Gorda (Spanish for “fat point”) lighthouse was approved by Congress, and only after 10 ships and countless seamen met their fate near the point.

The flashing light in the small 27-foot-tall tower was in service for 39 years until 1951 when the Coast Guard decided the remote site was too expensive to maintain. The buildings were boarded up and a lighted buoy was placed offshore. Now controlled by the Bureau of Land Management, the only structures remaining are the concrete lighthouse and the oil courtesy of Bureau of Land Management; BLM.gov house, both of which were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

The lighthouse site is a 3-mile, strenuous hike along the Lost Coast Trail, which begins at the Mattole Beach campground. The trail offers beautiful black-sand beaches, dunes and tidepools. A large portion of the hike is through fine, loose sand, and hiking beneath the cliffs can be dangerous at high tide. Tide information is usually posted at the trailhead. To reach the site from Hwy 101, take the Honeydew/Dyerville exit in the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Travel west to Mattole Rd. in Honeydew to Lighthouse Rd., almost an hour and a half trip. Travel five miles to Mattole Campground.

MORE INFO: BLM, (707) 986-5400, LighthouseFriends.com/light.asp?ID=63

Shelter Cove is one of California’s premiere ocean fishing destinations.

Fishermen come for the salmon, which are found close to the shore here May through August. Anglers can also catch an abundance of ling cod, rock cod, halibut, albacore and surf perch, and can fish from shore for perch or rock fish. Fishermen can also launch a boat from the cove, which Point Delgada protects from the northwesterly winds. Visitors can buy fishing licenses at Shelter Cove stores or charter a boat from a sport fishing business for a guided angling adventure. On calm days, abalone diving is also an option.

A great way to make sure that you have the perfect fishing experience is to let one of Humboldt County’s expert fishing guide services outfit and plan your excursion. These professional captains and guides will lead you to the best spots during the right season and help you catch the monsters you’re after.

MORE INFO: The Tides Inn and the Shelter Cove Oceanfront Inn can provide information and help arrange charter fishing trips for guests.

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Accessing the King Range can be an adventure in itself. Hikers can take the Lost Coast Trail north out of the village of Shelter Cove. Unpaved back roads, most suitable for 4-wheel drive vehicles with high ground clearance, intersect Shelter Cove Rd. on the south, and Wilder Ridge Rd. on the east. On the north end of the range, access is near the mouth of the Mattole River on Lighthouse Rd., off Mattole Rd. MORE INFO: BLM’s King Range project office in Whitethorn, (707) 986-5400, or in Arcata, (707) 825-2300, BLM.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata/kingrange/index.html

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he King Range National Conservation Area is unlike any other place in the continental United States. Here, in this 35mile long, 68,000-acre stretch of coastal wilderness, the mountains rise directly out of the sea. King Peak tops out at 4,088 ft., and is only 3 miles from the ocean. The Conservation Area extends between the Mattole River in Humboldt County to the northern border of the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park in Mendocino County.

Because of its remoteness and relative inaccessibility—only a few back roads lead into the range—this Douglas-fir-clad wilderness attracts hikers, backpackers, campers, equestrians, mushroom collectors, surfers, anglers, beachcombers and abalone divers. Seals, sea lions and a multitude of sea birds inhabit the rocky shoreline; tide pools and kelp beds are their homes. California gray whales pass close to shore during the spring northern migration. Streams that pour down from the mountains are spawning waters for salmon and trout. A small herd of Roosevelt elk roams the area, and some 300 species of migratory birds have been found in the King Range, including the northern spotted owl, bald eagle and Cooper’s hawk. Black bear and mountain lions also prowl these mountains and the shoreline.

The King Range became the nation’s first National Conservation Area in October 1970, and is managed by the federal Bureau of Land Management. The BLM maintains miles of trails in the Conservation Area, most of which intersect the legendary Lost Coast Trail. The trail runs 25 miles

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The town used to straddle the Avenue of the Giants until 1964, when a devastating flood washed it and several other local towns away. Look for the tall post marking the depth of the floodwater. Most travelers to Weott come to see the Visitor’s Center at Humboldt Redwoods State Park, just south of town. The town of Redcrest began in 1918 as a logging town. Its location on high ground protected Redcrest from the devastating floods that wiped out the lower-lying towns. An RV Park, resort with cabins and an abundance of redwood attractions make Redcrest a popular destination. The northernmost community on the Avenue is called Pepperwood, a low-lying area that used to include stores, a school, church, garages, gas stations and bars. The flood of 1955 eliminated much of these, and the flood of 1964 took care of anything that was left. The residents who remain appreciate the beauty of their home.

Dozens of tourist-oriented attractions cater to the streams of visitors who arrive each year to see the redwoods. Founders Grove, dedicated to the founders of the Save-the-Redwoods League, contains the 346foot tall Founders Tree and the Dyerville Giant. The Dyerville Giant was the tallest tree in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, but on March 24, 1991, it fell and now lies on the forest floor. Even in repose, however, the tree is an Eel River, photo by Gregg Gardiner impressive sight.

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Once thought to be a dying institution, the all-American roadhouse still survives in northern California. Roadhouses are small, old inns, usually with a dance hall, a tavern with extremely cold beer and some form of fresh, pub-style food—usually found on an old highway or rural route, far beyond any city limits or bright lights. While the Eel River flooded out most of the little towns along the Avenue of the Giants in 1964, the water only rose to the back door of the Riverwood Inn in Phillipsville, sparing it to become a cult classic. The original structure, thought to have been built in the 1930s, has rocked as a roadhouse ever since. The Riverwood Inn is the last remaining roadhouse among scores that populated old Hwy 101. It is certainly the most famous. The Inn’s entertainment is legendary; John Lee Hooker, Norton Buffalo, the Knockouts and Guitar Shorty have all played here to the delight of the road-weary.

The Riverwood Inn is open year-round, with a winter fire to greet travelers in the notso-off season. It offers snug rooms, a full bar complete with vintage red velvet wallpaper, fresh authentic Mexican food, and some of the best live music north of San Francisco.

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he rustic town of Miranda, which in Latin means “to be admired,” was once a principal stop on the long and arduous automobile trek from San Francisco to Eureka.

The town lies to the east of Hwy 101, making it one of a few almost-forgotten towns worth exploring at your leisure along Avenue of the Giants Hwy. Surrounded by scenic redwoods, there is much to admire about Miranda. This town of about 350 people, near the southern entrance to Avenue of the Giants and less than 10 miles from Humboldt Redwoods State Park, now boasts a growing community of artists. The town also offers lodging, dining and shopping amenities not available inside the park.

If the law of nature dictates that only the strong survive, then Miranda Gardens, the only tourist lodging left in Miranda, is a spectacular testimonial. This resort features nicely appointed and maintained cottages, built in the late 1920s. The cottages are ideally situated beneath towering redwoods and are surrounded by flowering gardens. It is a family oriented get-away, with a swimming pool, play area, basketball court and pingpong tables, as well as wonderful nightly campfires in the summer.

Next-door is the Miranda Market, one of the few places to buy groceries, and the only place to buy gasoline, on this end of the Avenue of the Giants. Between the market and the resort, lies the Enchanted Tree Stump, a free, walk-through attraction. Situated at the end of a short footpath, visitors can venture inside the stump and look up to see a glimpse of the sky above.

Across the street is the Avenue Café featuring hand-tossed pizzas and a surprisingly eclectic menu of home-made and healthy dishes all members of the family will enjoy.

Next to the post office visitors will find the Redwood Palace and Trading Company, a shop specializing in Redwood gifts, jewelry, antiques, pieces by local artists, toys and other unique gifts. The Western-style building, complete with a “jail,” is a popular draw.

Many visitors enjoy posing for photos by the jail.

For those in search of fine woodworking, beautifully blown glass or masterfully crafted metal works, Miranda is a worthwhile detour. Korbly Woodworks features a fantastic selection of carvings, turnings, boxes, chests, furniture, tables, clocks and gifts made from redwood and other native woods. All are crafted by Bernie Korbly, who has over 41 years of experience in handmade wood-working.

At Spirit Art Glass, artisan Michael Shearer blows glass on the premises—creating stunning vases, perfume bottles, bowls, sculptures and paperweights. He also demonstrates his sculpting expertise in his gallery.

Stone’s Gallery features unique redwood, buckeye and maple gifts crafted by local artists and fine woodworkers Ed and Cheryl Stone, plus brass and copper sculptures and exotic turnings such as bowls, vases, platters and vessels.

Relax and enjoy great food as you travel through giant redwoods. Eat inside, sit at the bar, or dine alfresco on our patio.

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Located on the Avenue of the Giants in a majestic redwood grove, our resort offers a central location for exploring Humboldt County. Perfect spot to host a special event. All rooms are nonsmoking and your stay includes a continental breakfast (May 4th to Oct. 21st). Pets are allowed in some cabins. All cabins have a private patio or deck, some facing the forest.

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Avenue of the Giants ~ Myers Flat Humboldt Redwoods State Park

The natural crown jewel of the county is Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

This is a definitive spot to see the magnificence of California’s famous coastal redwoods.

In the early part of the last century there was a nationwide effort to save what remained of the old growth redwoods on California’s North Coast. Philanthropists and civic clubs began buying groves of trees for the purpose of preserving them. Humboldt Redwoods State Park was founded in 1921 with one of those purchases, the Bolling Memorial Grove, in honor of a fallen World War I soldier. Today, Humboldt Redwoods is California’s third largest state park, occupying 53,000 acres, including 17,000 acres of pristine old growth redwoods. Humboldt Redwoods’ star attraction is the Avenue of the Giants. The park is rarely crowded, and offers more than 250 campsites in three large drive-in campgrounds.

There are environmental, group, backcountry and horse camps. Hikers can enjoy more than 100 miles of trails, some of which are also open to equestrians and mountain-bikers.

The South Fork of the Eel River provides fishing, boating and great swimming holes. The park also features a number of day-use areas. The Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center, on the Avenue of the Giants between Myers Flat and Redcrest, is the heart of the park. It is large and comprehensive, staffed by knowledgeable volunteers.

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Redwood Hiking Trails

Humboldt Redwoods State Park has hundreds of miles of trails. There are so many it’s hard to decide where to hike. View our map on pages 30 and 31 to see the location of different trailheads along the Avenue of the Giants. Listed are the five best hikes chosen by the volunteers of the Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association, who staff the Visitor Center.

There is also a map available at the Visitor Center for under $2 clearly marking the location of the trails in the park.

1. Founder’s Grove Nature Loop Trail. An easy hike, just over two-thirds of a mile in total. The trailhead is easy to find off the Avenue of the Giants about four miles north of the Visitor Center.

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2. Rockefeller Loop Trail in Rockefeller Forest. The trailhead is off Mattole Rd., about a mile west of where Mattole Rd. joins the Avenue of the Giants, four miles north of the Visitor Center. In this short hike, also just two-thirds of a mile long, hikers will find 17 of the world’s 100 tallest trees.

3. Bull Creek Trail South. This is a seven-mile round-trip hike through the Bull Creek State Wilderness. At 10,000 acres, it is the largest section of old-growth redwood forest left. This trail is accessed off the Rockefeller Loop Trail.

4. Johnson Camp Trail. This 10-mile round-trip trail has some steep sections as it climbs to a backcountry camp. Hikers will find deserted cabins the loggers once slept in, along with other interesting artifacts from the heyday of logging. This is also an equestrian trail, so hikers may encounter horseback travelers along the way. The trailhead is about six miles west on Mattole Rd., across from the Albee Creek Campground.

5. Grasshopper Multiuse Trail. This is a 14-mile round-trip that takes hikers to the fire lookout atop Grasshopper Peak, which tops out at 3,379 feet. It is an 8-hour round trip for average hikers, who enjoy stunning s of the entire park from the lookout. There is a backcountry campground just below the peak. This trail is open to horses and bicycles, and hikers are likely to encounter both. Access the trail from the Johnson Camp trailhead.

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Redwoods Driving Tour

Take an historic drive through the redwoods. The 32-mile stretch of road running parallel to today’s Hwy 101 follows an old stagecoach road.

As the old mill towns began to fade and traffic increased, the state decided to preserve an old section of the road running directly through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Whether you start at the north entrance near Pepperwood south of Fortuna, or from the south entrance a few miles out of Phillipsville, you’ll get the real redwood experience. The stops are numbered 1 through 8 from the southern Avenue of the Giants entrance at Phillipsville. Plan for at least an hour so you can stop and see the sights.

From north to south, stop #1 is F.K. Lane Grove, between Phillipsville and Miranda. Next stop is Bolling Grove near Myers Flat (with nearby deli sandwiches or wine tasting and gourmet lunch). Stop #3 is the Park Visitor Center offering many interpretive exhibits, a place to picnic along with free coffee, directions and information. Stop #4 is Weott, to swim, picnic or bird watch. Stop #5 is the Mahan Plaque in a mysterious looking forest. Stop #6 is at Dyerville, a historic stage and ferry stop with a checkered past going back to prohibition. Two miles north is #7 at Chandler Grove, giving a close-up look at native flora and fauna. Your final stop is #8 at the Drury/Chaney Grove near Pepperwood, the garden basket of the redwoods. Take this beautiful drive from either entrance.

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Eel River Swimming Holes

One of the most striking features of Humboldt County is the magnificent Eel River. The North and Middle Forks of the Eel have been designated as part of the National Wild and Scenic River system, and the Eel River’s watershed is the third largest in California. The river flows through five counties with winding lazy curves to churning whitewater. It runs parallel to the coast and Hwy 101. A large part of its run is through the Avenue of the Giants, making Hwy 101 and the Avenue two of the most scenic roads in Southern Humboldt.

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The South Fork of the river skirts the eastern edge of Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

During the summer months, the river’s tributaries are slow-moving streams that provide a number of natural pools and safe swimming holes. There are many river access sites within the park. Dyerville Flats, located where the South Fork joins the main branch of the Eel River, features restrooms, picnic tables, an overlook and ample parking. Dyerville is located four miles north of the Visitor Center and a short distance beyond the turnout for Founders Grove and the intersection of Mattole Rd. The easiest river access to find from the Visitor Center is Gould Bar. A sign marks where the gravel road intersects Avenue of the Giants on the west, just tenths of a mile north of the center. A short drive takes you to two large swimming holes. You can also hike there from the Visitor Center’s parking lot or Burlington campground. High Rock is another access point that is easy to get to. Watch for the High Rock bar sign as you drive north on Avenue the Giants about six miles from the Visitor Center. A short drive down a gravel road takes you to a parking area. From there, it’s a short walk to the expansive bar that offers several ideal and placid sites.

MORE INFO: Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center, (707) 946-2263, HumboldtRedwoods.org

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Tasting Everyday 11am - 5pm

Riverbend Cellars Nestled where the river curves and the redwoods reach the sky is Riverbend Cellars, a rare and delightful winery. Taste an array of hand-crafted, award winning wines. Whether you are looking for fun with the family, a romantic tasting for two or a place to gather with a group of friends, Riverbend Cellars offers the perfect place to relax, sip wine and create memories.

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The Myers Country Inn

The peaceful village of Myers Flat is nestled in the heart of the redwood forest, a centerpiece of the Avenue of the Giants. The Myers Country Inn, a delightful B&B, anchors the village which formed up around it over 130 years ago when it was a stagecoach stop on the way to the Northern California gold fields. Jack London, the famous San Francisco author, was said to have stayed there often as he traveled up and down the old Pacific Highway on his many adventures.

The Inn still basks in period furnishings and regales in its history with old news clippings and photos hang throughout the building.

The ambience is as warm and friendly as the fireplace in the lobby, and the breakfasts are home-cooked and country-hearty. The Myers Country Inn is surrounded by great amenities for the Redwood visitor. A four-star restaurant, winery and tasting room (Riverbend Cellars and Groves Restaurant) are just across the Avenue. Directly across from the inn is a coffee shop and a market for your traveling convenience. Within walking distance of the Inn are antique and collectible shops, a coinoperated laundry and Myers Flat’s own DriveThrough Tree. Stay for an extended visit in the largest Redwood Forest worldwide, plan an eight-day eco-tour and experience life as it was when the stage line ran through this charming riverside village.

WHERE: 12913 Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat MORE INFO: (800) 500-6464, MyersInn.com

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Shrine Drive Thru Tree

During the early 1920s, promoters of California’s tourism industry devised a clever way to entice visitors to see the captivating beauty of the redwood forests—cut a tunnel through a redwood and charge people a fee to drive their cars through to the other side. It was a great photo opportunity that quickly caught on. In time, there were drive-thru trees, drive-on trees, walkthrough trees and even step-thru stumps. Three trees with open trunks remain, one near Humboldt Redwoods State Park on Hwy 101. All are privately owned, charge a nominal entrance fee and are open daily year-round.

The Original Drive-Thru Tree in Myers Flat is one of California’s oldest tourist attractions.

Known worldwide as the Shrine of the Redwoods, The natural opening in the tree was created by fire centuries ago. It is large enough for full sized autos and pickups to drive through. This Old Giant is 21 ft. across and 64 ft. around. The Shrine Tree along with the drive-on log, Tree House Village, Cathedral Trees, Rings of History and The Balance Tree are all part of the Shrine Drive Thru Tree Auto Park. Visit the gift shop with quality, locally made items.

WHERE: off Hwy 101, Exit #656 on the Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat MORE INFO: DriveThruTree.com 36 Humboldt County • 101Things.com

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Myers Country Inn on the Avenue of the Giants

Recommended by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of only two places to stay in Northern California Beautifully Restored Historic 1867 Stagecoach Stop Stunning Views of the Biggest Redwood Forest in the World from Your Veranda Across the Street from Riverbend Cellars Winery & the Groves Restaurant All Rooms Feature Private Baths, A/C, 42-inch flat screen TVs, Free Wi-Fi Cozy Lobby with Fireplace and Sitting Room Whirlpool Spa • Daily Gourmet Breakfast Specializing in Corporate Conventions & Retreats, Catering, Weddings & Special Events Golfing Nearby 1st Stop for Bicyclists Walking Distance to the Famous Drive-Thru Tree

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Avenue of the Giants ~ Weott, Redcrest The Immortal Tree

Along the Avenue of the Giants off Hwy 101 stands one of the most durable trees in history. The Immortal Tree is over 950 years old and has experienced more trials and tribulations than any single tree should. It has been a victim of lightning strikes, fires, floods and the logger’s ax. Yet it still stands and continues to grow heartily. Look up and you’ll see a wooden fish attached to the trunk where the color of the bark changes. This indicates the high water mark when the area flooded in 1964.

There’s also part of an ax left stuck in the tree where loggers tried to cut it down, but eventually gave up when the tree would not give way. Several times, the Immortal Tree has been hit by lightning. The evidence of these strikes is on its scarred trunk. During its lifetime, through many forest fires, somehow this magical tree never burned down.

The Immortal Tree is considered a truly exceptional specimen. This landmark makes for a wonderful photo opportunity and is a perfect spot for a picnic. The spacious Burl n’ Drift Redwood Souvenir gift shop, family owned and operated since 1967, offers high quality, locally produced redwood items. They added a new 49-space, state-of-the-art RV Park in 2007.

WHERE: 1 mile north of Redcrest on the Avenue of the Giants MORE INFO: AncientRedwoods.net Visitor Center, photo by Dave Stockton, HumboldtRedwoods.org

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Inside the Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Visitor Center resides a photo by Andrew Bird curious behemoth of a vehicle. It just may be the original RV. In 1917, Charles Kellogg, an American naturalist and lecturer, hoisted a six-ton hollowed-out giant redwood log onto the chassis of a Nash Quad, a large truck the Nash Company built for the military in World War I—one of the very first 4x4 vehicles. Kellogg used an axe and an adze to hollow out the log, and fashion it into a cabin on wheels. Inside the log, he built a complete home with a kitchenette, lockers, beds, dining table, dresser, electric lights, running water and a guest room. This was 90 years ago! The log is completely solid; the walls, ceiling, and floors are all one piece. To help preserve it, Kellogg hand-rubbed 12 pounds of beeswax into the wood. Kellogg first toured the United States in his Travel-Log to sell liberty bonds for the war effort. After the war, Kellogg, also known for his surreal ability to imitate bird calls, traveled the photo by Gregg Gardiner states to promote preserving California’s giant trees. He crossed the country four times in his lumbering motor home. Today, the Travel-Log is in beautifully restored condition.

Guests at the Visitor Center can get close to it, but are not allowed inside it. The exhibit This is a PDF copy of your ad for the 2008 of also features information about Kellogg’s life and teachings. This ancient truck is very delicate and consequently is roped off to keep it preserved. However, if you want to have 101 Things To Do® in HUMBOLDT magazine. a similar experience, you can visit the Immortal Tree in Redcrest on the Avenue of the Please check this proof carefully and let us know how you would like us to proceed. ads@101things.com Giants, and climb aboard their lovingly restored log truck.

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Cuneo Creek Horse Camp

Cuneo Creek Horse Camp is a complete campground designed specifically for Date ______________________________ equestrians and their animals. The camp features five family campsites, accommodating up to eight campers each, with two corrals on each site. Two group campsites accomcorrections ____________________________________________________ Date_ _____________________________ modate up to 90 campers and their horses, with a total of 28 corrals. The different sites also accommodate large trailers and RVs. The camp includes amenities for people and equines including showers, fire rings, picnic tables, water troughs, corrals, manure bins and hitching posts. The camp also includes day-use AFFORDABLE RATES ✦ areas with tie rails. Perhaps the best the camp has to offer is access to more than 50 miles of trails through the redwoods. Many of the trails are multi-use, open to hikers and mountain bikers, so caution is urged. The park is also home to black bears and mountain lions. The camp is located near Albee Campground, about The Visitor Center features a discovery three miles away, which corner with hands-on exhibits, native plant features evening campgarden and live examples of coast, sierra fire programs, guided nature walks and Junior and dawn redwoods. There are guided Ranger programs for chilwalks, tours, slide shows and videos. Come dren. visit the museum and bookstore.

WHERE: Cuneo Creek Horse Camp is on Mattole Rd., about 8 miles east HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK of the junction with the 17119 State Route 254, Ave. of the Giants, Weott, CA Avenue of the Giants. courtesy of Bureau of Land Management MORE INFO: (800) 444-7275 (707) 946-2263 • www.humboldtredwoods.org

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Originally a 1945 White Fire Engine, this truck was modified in 2007 into the “Hollow Log Truck.” The log is approximately 1000 years old.

The “Hollow Log Truck” can be seen Memorial Day through Labor Day at the “Burl n’ Drift” novelty and gift shop.

The Immortal Tree is a 950 to 1000 year old redwood. This tree has survived fire, flood and the logger’s axe. In 1908, Holmes Eureka Timber Company harvested about 5000 acres of ancient redwoods.

During this harvest an undercut was chopped into this tree with the intention of falling it. It is unclear why the loggers did not finish the back cut.

The wound eventually healed but is still visible on the Immortal Tree. After falling the nearby acreage, the loggers lit a fire to remove brush and slash before bucking the timber to length. The forest fire scar and charring is still visible but did not kill this tree. Sometime before 1952, lightning removed the top of the Immortal Tree. In December 1964 a huge flood inundated Holmes Flat and Humboldt County. The high water mark is approximately 17 feet above the base of the tree and is still visible.

The next generation, believed to be the fifth, is growing in front of the Immortal Tree.

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In 1967 Janice and Edward Lewis opened the “Burl n’ Drift” novelty and gift shop, specializing in locally manufactured redwood souvenirs and gifts. Over the years the family-operated shop has increased their own production of redwood products insuring a larger choice and higher quality of redwood gifts. We consider it a pleasure to provide area information and service to the touring public. We also provide clean, ADA restrooms and complimentary picnic area.

No trees are harvested to provide our resource material. Shipping is available.

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Avenue of the Giants ~ Redcrest The Eternal Tree House

When visiting the Avenue of the Giants, a fascinating stop is the Eternal Tree House. This one-time giant of nature endured over 2,500 years before being reduced to a surviving stump. The still-living stump contains a huge cavern caused by fire centuries ago. It had been used first by Indians and later trappers, hunters, travelers and their livestock for shelter. In the early 1900s, Harry McLeod, an expert wood splitter hewed out the interior with an ax and adz. The 20-foot room was refined in 1950 and a gift shop was established inside the stump. The walls still bear the marks of the work and are mementos of an all but lost art. The tree itself is said to have parented many surrounding trees from its burl. A burl is a hard conglomerate of many dormant buds; the original single bud grew, but failed to develop into a branch. The irregular growth proceeds to divide and redivide until a lump (burl) has formed. Some of the overgrowth is actually a form of scar tissue, resulting from a past injury to the tree. The Eternal Tree House offers free admission, a cafe and a gift shop with a large selection of locally crafted redwood products. There is parking for RVs and buses.

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California Federation of Women’s Clubs Hearthstone

Early in the 20th century, women’s civic groups around California organized a statewide campaign to protect the redwoods in Humboldt County. In response, the California Federation of Women’s Clubs purchased a grove of giant redwoods next to the South Fork of the Eel River. In 1931, renowned San Francisco architect Julia Morgan, designer of the Hearst Castle, fashioned a monument to celebrate saving the grove from the loggers’ saw. Morgan’s monument stands today in the Federation’s grove, a peculiar four-sided hearth that features fireplaces facing each direction. Officially called the California Federation of Women’s Clubs Hearthstone, it was built of native stone and redwood timber. Morgan’s biographer wrote that the Hearthstone is a symbol for “the untouched nature of the forest and the Federation’s scrupulous protection of this heritage.” The California Federation of Women’s Clubs Grove is easy to reach by car, and is a popular picnic place including two picnic tables built of solid redwood big enough to accommodate a family reunion. This is also a popular spot for weddings.

WHERE: Take Avenue of the Giants about 3 miles north from the Visitor Center. A sign marks a narrow road that runs to the west several hundred yards into the forest, to a parking lot. The hearthstone sits under several tall trees, a few feet back from a bank that overlooks the Eel River.

A Wonderful Vacation Destination for Everyone - Adults, Children and Pets Too! A Great Place for a Family Reunion.

While enjoying your stay with us, visit our large gift shop for the perfect souvenir. We offer many locally handcrafted redwood items.

707-722-4208 www.redcrestresort.com 26459 Ave. of the Giants

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National, State & County Parks & Campgrounds Informational Numbers

All phone numbers area code (707) unless otherwise noted.

 Campground Reservations

National Parks & Forests - (877) 444-6777 or www.Recreation.gov State Parks - (800) 444-7275 or www.ReserveAmerica.com  Del Norte County Sheriff - 464-4191  Hoopa-Willow Creek Ambulance (530) 625-4180  Humboldt County Sheriff - 445-7251  Poison Control Center - (800) 876-4766  Road Conditions - (800) 427-7623  Southern Trinity Health Service - 574-6616, Emergencies: 574-6421  Trinity County Sheriff - (530) 623-2611

 Weather Recording - 443-7062

National forest Campgrounds Most National Forest campgrounds are on a first come, first served basis. Maps of locations are issued at the district offices for a small fee. Call for group site reservations, open seasons, fees and availability.

Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters 1330 Bayshore Way Eureka, CA 95501 • 442-1721 www.fs.fed.us/r5/SixRivers Lower Trinity Ranger District Willow Creek, CA 95573 • (530) 629-2118  Boise Creek Campground 2 mi. W of Willow Creek, Hwy. 299  East Fork Campground 7 mi. W of Willow Creek, Hwy. 299 Mad River Ranger District 25 mi. E of Bridgeville, Hwy. 36 Mad River, CA 95552 • 574-6233  Mad River Campground 6-1/2 mi. SE of Mad River Ranger Station on Hwy. 36 via Ruth Rd., 574-6233  Bailey Canyon Campground 13 mi. SE of Mad River off Hwy. 36 on Lower Mad River Rd.  Fir Cove Campground - single and group campsites, 3 mi. S of Ruth Dam on Ruth Lake Orleans Ranger District 38 mi. NW of Willow Creek off SR 96 P.O. Box 410, Orleans, CA 95556 (530) 627-3291  Aikens Creek West 5 mi. NE of Weitchpec off SR 96  Crystal Springs - group campground  E-Ne-Nuck Campground 9 mi. SW of Orleans  Fish Lake Campground 17 mi. SW of Orleans off SR 96  Pearch Creek Campground - 1 mi. NE of Orleans, Hwy. 96 on the Klamath River Shasta-Trinity National Forest Headquarters 2400 Washington Ave. Redding, CA 96001, (530) 226-2500 Big Bar Ranger District Big Bar, CA 96010 (530) 623-6106  Big Bar Campground 30 mi. E of Willow Creek, Hwy. 299  Burnt Ranch Campground 15 mi. E of Willow Creek, Hwy. 299  Hayden Flat Campground 10 mi. W of Big Bar, Hwy. 299  Hobo Gulch Campground 35 mi. N of Helena on Hobo Gulch Rd. off East Fork Rd. off Hwy. 299  Pigeon Point Campground 15 mi. W of Weaverville, Hwy. 299  Skunk Point Group Camp 2 mi. E of Big Bar, Hwy. 299 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Weaverville Ranger District 210 Main St., Weaverville, CA 96093 (530) 623-2121 Concessionaire 286-2666  Ackerman, Cooper Gulch, Mary Smith, Tunnel Rock - 22 mi. E of Weaverville, 8 mi. N of Lewiston on Lewiston Lake  Alpine View, Clark Springs, Hayward Flat, Minersville, Stoney Creek Stoney Point and Tannery Gulch Campgrounds - Hwy. 3, on Trinity Lake  Bushytail, Fawn, Stoney Creek - group campgrounds, Hwy. 3, on Trinity Lake  Captains Point, Mariners Roost, Ridgeville, Ridgeville Island - boat access campgrounds, Hwy. 3, on Trinity Lake  Jackass Springs - 54 miles from Weaverville, E of Trinity Lake  Preacher Meadow - 29 mi. N of Weaverville on Hwy. 3, 2 mi. S of Trinity Center near Trinity Lake.

Bureau of Land Management Parks & Campgrounds US Dept. of the Interior 1695 Heindon Rd., Arcata CA 95521 • 825-2300 Call for facilities, availability and fees.

King Range Natl. Conservation Area - Off Hwy. 101, 16.5 mi. W of Garberville on Briceland/ Shelter Cove Rd. Several campgrounds and day-use only parks.

 Black Sands Beach - in Shelter Cove, access to Lost Coast Trailhead

 Honeydew Campground - 2 mi. from Honeydew on Wilder Ridge Rd.

 Horse Mountain & Tolkan campgrounds - 28

mi. from Redway on Kings Peak (Horse Mountain)  Mal Coombs Park - in Shelter Cove, picnic facilities, beach access.  Mattole Campground - off Lighthouse Rd. in Petrolia  Nadelos & Wailaki campgrounds - 23 mi. from Redway on Chemise Mountain Rd., group camping available at Nadelos LOST COAST HEADLANDS - 4 mi. W of Ferndale on Centerville Rd., day use, no fees.

SAMOA DUNES RECREATION AREA - On southernmost end of Humboldt Bay’s north spit, Hwy. 101 to Samoa Bridge (Hwy. 255), 4.5 mi. S on New Navy Base Rd. Day use, no fees. Popular off-highway vehicle use area.

Redding Field Office 355 Hemsted Dr., Redding, CA 96002 (530) 224-2100

 Douglas City Campground - 7 mi. SE of Weaverville on Hwy. 3, 1/4 mi. off Hwy. 299

 Junction City Campground -

7 mi. W of Weaverville, Hwy. 299

 Steelbridge Campground -

10 mi. SE of Weaverville, Hwy. 299

 Steiner Flat Campground - along Trinity

River on Steiner Flat Rd., past Douglas City campground

Redwood National and State Parks 1111 2nd St., Crescent City, CA 95531 464-6101 • www.NPS.gov/redw/  Freshwater Lagoon Spit Overnight Use Area 1 mi. S of Orick, along W side of Hwy. 101 and adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, no reservations  Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park - 50 mi.

N of Eureka, Norton B. Drury Parkway off Hwy. 101 • 465-7354  Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center - talks and walks during summer, exhibits, gift shop, picnic area, along Hwy 101 just south of Orick • 465-7765

California state parks Parks & Recreation Dept.

North Coast Redwoods District 3431 Fort Ave., Eureka 95503 445-6547 • www.Parks.ca.gov Unless otherwise noted, state parks offer camping and a variety of recreation.

Campgrounds can be reserved by calling (800) 444-7275. www.ReserveAmerica.com

 Azalea State Reserve -

day use, 2 mi. N of Arcata off Hwy. 101 on North Bank Rd., 445-6547  Benbow Lake State Recreation Area 2 mi. S of Garberville on Hwy. 101, 923-3238 (summer) or 247-3318 (winter)  Fort Humboldt State Historic Park 3431 Fort St., E on Highland Ave. 1 block off Hwy. 101, Eureka, 445-6567  Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area 32 mi. N of Eureka on Hwy. 101, adjacent to Humboldt Lagoons SP, 488-2169  Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park 18 mi. SE of Fortuna on Hwy. 36, 777-3683

 Humboldt Lagoons State Park -

environmental camping is first come, first served, contact the park information, 40 miles N of Eureka on Hwy. 101, 488-2169  Humboldt Redwoods State Park - Avenue of the Giants, 20 mi. N of Garberville, 946-2409  Little River State Beach - 5 mi. N of McKinleyville on Hwy. 101, 488-2041  Patrick’s Point State Park 6 mi. N of Trinidad off Hwy. 101, 677-3570  Richardson Grove State Park 7 mi. S of Garberville on Hwy. 101, 247-3318  Sinkyone Wilderness State Park 36 mi. SW of Redway on Briceland Rd. off Hwy. 101, 986-7711  Trinidad State Beach in Trinidad, day use, 677-3570

Humboldt County Parks County Parks Division - Public Works 445-7651 • www.co.Humboldt.ca.us Campgrounds are on a first come, first served basis, some are day-use only. Call for fees.  A.W. Way County Park - near Honeydew, Mattole Rd., 22 mi. N of Garberville  Big Lagoon County Park 7 mi. N of Trinidad. Camp grounds, boating.  Centerville Beach County Park 5 mi. W of Ferndale, day use  Clam Beach County Park 7 mi. N of Arcata near McKinleyville  Fields Landing Boat Ramp County Park 5 mi. S of Eureka, exit Hwy. 101 at Fields Landing, day use  Freshwater County Park 7 mi. E of Eureka on Freshwater Rd., day use  Luffenholtz County Park 2 mi. S of Trinidad on Scenic Dr., day use  Mad River County Park & Boat Ramp - 5 mi.

NW of Arcata, Giuntoli exit off Hwy. 101  Samoa Boat Ramp County Park 6 mi. W of Eureka on Hwy. 255  Swimmers Delight & Pamplin Grove - on the Van Duzen River 12 mi. E of Hwy. 101 on Hwy. 36.  Tooby County Park - 2 mi. SW of Garberville on Sprowel Creek Rd. Picnic areas, 9-hole disc golf course.

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This beautiful town is located on a striking wooded hillside overlooking a giant bend in the Eel River about 30 miles south of Eureka. The 270 picturesque cottages built between the 1920s and 1950s with manicured yards and white picket fences evoke memories of an earlier time. Driving through the town, it is easy to envision Scotia as it was at its founding in 1863 as Forestville, eventually to be renamed “Scotia” 25 years later. Unlike many other company towns, Scotia did not close down during the Great Depression — it survived that period and now has lasted through the environmental battles and financial hardships of today. Excellent opportunities for owning property or doing business in Scotia are materializing as the transition from company town to thriving independent community take place. Amenities in Scotia include a grocery store with a very popular deli, a pharmacy, bank, hardware store, community recreation center, a picnic area, baseball field and soccer field as well as many other businesses.

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The Scotia Inn — Arguably one of the most distinctive buildings in Humboldt is the Scotia Inn. The inn was first constructed in 1888 to serve local needs and eventually became a stagecoach stop between the Bay Area and Eureka. This structure burned down in the early 1900s and was replaced in 1923. The Inn has recently undergone renovation and now offers modern amenities with its many Victorian era antiques and old-fashioned clawfoot tubs. The bridal suite has a full-size hot tub. The Pub is open for lunch and dinner with selections that range from delicious steaks and salads to sweet potato fries and hamburgers.

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uch like neighboring Scotia, Rio Dell also grew from the lumber industry and thrives now as part of the visitor industry. Located 25 miles south of Eureka, the town is a rural community with a city population of about 3,300. Nicknamed “The Warm-Hearted City,” Rio Dell sits in a beautiful valley surrounded by wooded mountains and the Eel River. Rio Dell has an excellent park, with picnicing area and playground, a baseball diamond and recreational equipment. There is a municipal tennis court, community library and several churches. There is also a gas station, automotive repair shops, a motel, several dining facilities and other assorted businesses.

Redwood Mini Golf and The Old General Store provide a place to have fun with the family and grab a bite to eat. Located in the heart of Rio Dell, their 18-hole miniature golf course is based on the history of Humboldt County’s logging industry, and includes many local landmarks. The General Store has a market and deli which provides pre-made as well as freshly made food to enjoy. The store also serves as a visitor information center for the area.

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Starting from Hwy 101 near Fortuna, Hwy 36 passes through the towns of Hydesville, Carlotta, Bridgeville, Dinsmore and Mad River. In Mad River you’ll find the Mad River Burger Bar, a landmark in the area for locals as well as visitors.

ACE Hardware East of Mad River you will find Ruth Lake, At an elevation of 2,650 feet and bordered byComplete ponderosasGrocery and firs,Store Ruth Lake was formed in 1962 by the damming of the Mad River.

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So much amazing natural beauty abounds in Humboldt County, you may never be able to see it all. With idyllic hiking and biking trails, breathtaking mountains, redwoods, rivers and wildlife the views are practically endless.

To see a representative selection of Humboldt’s tremendous scenery from the comfortable seat of your own vehicle, head straight for Hwy 36. This beautiful stretch of California roadway is full of the pastures, forests, rivers and rolling hills and mountains for which Northern California is famous. The road was never leveled out by the original road crew and includes 10-foot ups and downs and swinging twists and curves around hills.

The spectacular 142-mile ride begins in the town of Red Bluff just off of I-5 and ends near the Pacific Coast in Fortuna. The road takes you around a winding mountain, which some motorcyclists have declared to be the ultimate ride. Jagged mountain cliffs border one side with steep drop-offs down the other. The pavement is nearly perfect these days and provides a smooth ride whether you’re cruising on two wheels or four. Look out over vivid evergreen forests while descending the mountains until you arrive at sea level. Few roads in the world rival this superbly scenic highway. Hop in your car or on your bike and hit the road.

Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park is only a few acres in size, but it’s enough to give the feeling of being remote and secluded. The site and its redwood groves are what inspired Owen R. Cheatham, the founder of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, to preserve the site in perpetuity. Cheatham Grove, located just up the road from the main park entrance, is an exceptional stand of ancient coastal redwoods with an otherworldly quality. This was the place used in the filming scenes in the Star Wars film Return of the Jedi.

Fish or swim in the clear Van Duzen River, which lazily flows through the park. For more adventure, hop in a canoe or kayak and paddle your way downriver. A picnic on the shore is an excellent way to spend a quiet afternoon. Or sleep in your tent overnight alongshore one of 30 comfortable campsites. The park boasts 4.5 miles of great hiking trails. Explore a short self-guided nature trail. You and a friend could even play a few rounds at the horseshoe pit. Stop in at the Visitor Center to see some exhibits on the local plant life and to visit the informative bookstore. Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park is open all year. Campsite reservations are recommended in the warmer months.

WHERE: on Hwy 36, 17 miles east of Hwy 101 exit at Alton, south of Fortuna MORE INFO: (707) 777-3683, Parks.ca.gov/?page_id=421 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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armers, merchants and lumbermen from northern Humboldt County established the town of Fortuna around 1875. The town was named Fortuna—because the town’s citizens felt fortunate to live there.

It was not just the loggers and lumber barons that first settled in the area, many Eel River Valley settlers were originally drawn to California by the prospects of gold. They soon returned to the farming life they had known in the East, settling the rich lands of the valley to raise livestock, grains and a variety of fruits, especially apples. The valley’s lush ground yielded large crops of fruits and vegetables and the dairy industry became the area’s premier farming occupation.

The warm weather and friendly atmosphere make Fortuna a particularly good setting for a number of annual events: the Daffodil Show in March, Art and Wine in the Park in June, Fortuna Redwood Xpo in July, and Hops in Humboldt in September. The Fortuna Rodeo in July is the oldest rodeo in California. See pages 10 and 11 for events and festivals in the all of Humboldt County.

MORE INFO: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce, (800) 426-8166, DiscovertheRedwoods.com

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Treat yourself and your family to a day in the park. Fortuna’s Rohner Park has a long history of memory-making for local folks and visitors alike. Nestled in a sunny spot, bounded by natural creeks and surrounded by old growth redwoods, photo by Mackenzie Kincaid, RedRoanStudios.com it’s perfect for short hikes, picnics and hours of play. The park features a playground, tot lot, horseshoe pits, basketball court and immaculate baseball fields — even free wifi access. There are many beautiful trails on the hillside where you can get lost in the ferns and see some of the oldest redwoods in the area, all within blocks of a small town main street.

The park is a favorite celebration spot and offers an updated cook shack, deep pit barbecue pits and a large picnic area with an outdoor fireplace. Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, community breakfasts and hundreds of family reunions have taken place at the long tables in this wonderful outdoor party room.

Rohner Park’s famous rodeo grounds have been the training grounds for most of the area’s cowgirls and cowboys, and each summer hosts the Fortuna Rodeo. Fortuna’s beloved Depot Museum, which holds many of the city’s historical records, artifacts and treasures, is located at the park’s entrance. The Firemen’s Pavilion has hosted weekend roller-skating for several generations and is also a favorite dance and party venue.

WHERE: 5 Park St., just off Main St., Fortuna MORE INFO: (707) 725-7620, FriendlyFortuna.com/index.aspx?nid=233 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Man has attempted for thousands of years to replicate the beauty created in nature. A collection of stunning gems and minerals, found deep below the earth’s surface, can be seen at Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop and Museum just outside of Fortuna.

The shop and museum feature strikingly lovely stones from around the world for you to view at your leisure. Not only will you see gems in a huge range of color, shape and size in this impressively large collection, but also a petrified palm display, precious stones, Native American and pre-Columbian artifacts, fossilized animal and plant life and a display of meteorite samples. An ultraviolet room offers the chance to view stones in a unique way.

To get a full understanding of the collection, take the museum’s informal tour. This is a great experience for the geologist at heart. In the shop, purchase everything from stones, minerals, crystals and fossils to jewelry, books, carvings and shells. To purchase or just view some of the most beautiful stones in the world, Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop and Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

WHERE: 4 miles south of Fortuna off Hwy 101.

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ortuna’s Riverwalk is a two-mile path along the Eel River, which offers bikers and hikers an intimate look at one of the North Coast’s wild rivers. In summer and early fall, the river is usually a tiny ribbon meandering through a huge channel of sand and gravel created by its awesome winter flows. During winter, after a heavy rain, the river can rise to within a few yards of the levee. The air is fresh and sweet and views are spectacular.

The Riverwalk area has become a perfect stop for travelers along Hwy 101 with several hotels, restaurants and conveniences all within walking distance. There is an RV Park and also tent and cabin sites. It makes an excellent base from which to tour the Eel River Valley, with many amenities for residents and travelers alike.

The River Lodge Conference Center is located on the Riverwalk. A beautifully designed rustic-looking yet modern structure, the venue has become a part of the natural landscape with modern amenities including wireless internet access. It features meeting and banquet space in a variety of beautifully appointed rooms and can host groups from 10 to 500. Local artists have provided their interpretations of the natural environment that surrounds Fortuna, and their works are displayed in the lobby gallery. There is also a gift shop featuring locally produced products. On the grounds you will see Northern California’s largest and most diverse heather garden featuring more than 400 different varieties of heaths and heathers.

WHERE: 1800 Riverwalk Dr., Fortuna MORE INFO: River Lodge Conference Center, (707) 725-7572, FriendlyFortuna.com

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A great way to enjoy the northcoast from a different perspective is to ride on horseback. While horseback riding anywhere can be an adventure, taking a ride in Humboldt County is the opportunity to enjoy a uniquely special experience.

Surrounded in the natural beauty of the beaches, the rivers, the forest and the plains while riding atop these wonderful animals gives you a connection to nature you can rarely find.

Korobi Stables of Fortuna specializes in giving you a chance to appreciate the wonders of this paradise on horseback. Take a guided trail ride with one of their professional, experienced cowgirls and savor beautiful views of the Eel River in sunny Fortuna.

Or gaze up at giant old growth redwoods as you adventure through Humboldt Redwood State Park. Riding a horse allows you access to trails you cannot take by vehicle, so chances are you will get to see places you have never seen. Korobi also offers riding lessons for both children and adults of all experience levels. Lessons are aimed at building balance, body alignment and communication skills between the rider and the horse. Proper horsemanship and safety is their top priority. Other services they offer include pony parties, horse training and boarding.

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Set out on a hike through the Headwaters Forest Reserve with a knowledgeable guide. Meet up with the Park Ranger who will be your guide at Newburg Park located at 2700 Newburg Rd. in Fortuna, and explore the wonder of old growth redwoods and beautiful forests.

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The trail’s first half-mile passes through a young to middle-aged forest with views of restored watershed areas. The next two miles ascend through the old-growth forest with a view across Salmon Creek to the largest stand of Douglas fir and Redwood trees within the Reserve. The trail loops back as it descends through the old-growth. The hike is 2.6 miles round trip and takes about three hours to complete; it is a moderately strenuous hike.

Guided hikes are offered May through November and are available by reservation only.

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visit to the Victorian Village of Ferndale is like strolling through the past. The entire Main Street has been designated a National Register Historic District due to its finely preserved commercial and residential buildings. Explore the fascinating array of old-fashioned mercantiles, antique stores, art galleries, and specialty shops, hear the ringing of the blacksmith’s hammer, and talk with the friendly people. Watch fresh candy being dipped by hand to whet your appetite for a fine dinner and an evening of theatre.

Many visitors are surprised to discover that the tiny town of Ferndale has a year-round theater season. The Ferndale Repertory Theatre has pleased area audiences for 30 years in its intimate downtown venue, where it features quality live entertainment that engages, educates and excites.

Ferndale’s Russ Park is 105 acres of lush coastal habitat. Sitka spruce, Douglas fir and grand fir are the dominant conifers; deciduous trees include red alder and maple.

Dozens of bird species inhabit the park, including the varied thrush, winter wren, gray jay, golden crowned kinglet and the red-shafted flicker. To reach the park, turn east from Main St. on Ocean Ave. Trails wind through the park, but wheeled vehicles are not allowed.

Centerville Beach can be reached by turning west on Ocean Ave. The remote Lost Coast can be reached via Mattole Rd. The twisting route leads south and west to Cape Mendocino, the westernmost point on the coast of California.

Ferndale is a popular film location and is featured in movies such as “The Majestic” with Jim Carrey, and “Outbreak,” starring Dustin Hoffman.

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Activities in the Area • Strolling the Victorian Village of Ferndale • Ferndale Museum, corner of Shaw and Third Sts. • Centerville County Park and Beach

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Painting • Photography • Quilting Needlecraft • Wood • Ceramics Glass • Jewelry • Greeting Cards 580 Main Street at Shaw Ave, Ferndale Open DAily 10 A.M. - 5 p.M.

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Take a step back in time in the historic village of Ferndale. Ferndale was settled in 1852, and by the 1880s it became a bustling agricultural, dairy and transportation center. Immigrants from Scandinavia, Italy and Portugal gravitated to this thriving community. Today, the entire one-square-mile village is a California Historical Landmark, with its Main Street listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is considered the best-preserved Victorian village in California.

This pastoral town of 1,400 people has in many ways remained unchanged since the 1890s. By taking a tour down Main Street you encounter the photographic beauty of delightful shops and ornate buildings. Stroll past charming churches dating back to the 1800s, and carefully restored Victorian homes with stunning gardens. While on Main Street, enjoy the fine restaurants, art galleries, antique stores and specialty shops. You may also recognize parts of the town from famous movies such as “The Majestic” and “Outbreak.”

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Art have long been an important piece of the Ferndale community, and no place to view and purchase art has been around longer than Ferndale Arts Gallery.

The gallery is unique not only for its longevity, but also for the variety and quality of the work on display. From paintings, photographs, pottery and jewelry to fine woodwork, fabric art, kinetic wire sculpture, stained glass, origami and poetry. Many of the pieces are utilitarian — scarves, cutting boards, coffee mugs and vests — as well as objects of beauty, and because the gallery is a cooperative, prices are reasonable and affordable.

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: 580 Main St., Ferndale MORE INFO: (707) 786-9634, FerndaleArtGallery.com

Just outside Ferndale, discover a pristine beach on the Pacific Ocean, which stretches for nine miles with dairy farms to the north and steep cliffs to the south. At Centerville County Park and Beach, have an exciting afternoon filled with hiking, picnicking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing. Sandpipers dance on the water’s edge and cormorants, pelicans and gulls soar over the water in search of a meal in the depths below.

Between the middle of November and the beginning of March, Eel River Bottoms, visible from the beach, has one of the largest coastal congregations for tundra swans. A cross overlooking the sandy shore memorializes travelers who died in an 1860 shipwreck when a steamer sank offshore. You can spot harbor seals sunbathing on the breakers a short way from the shore. Gray whales can be seen from the beach, migrating south during the winter months and heading north from January through May. You may even see mother whales and their babies coming close to shore in April and May. One of the best lookouts is just south of the beach on Centerville Rd. ATVs, 4-wheel drive vehicles and even horses are welcome to travel the sand. At night, build a small fire and gather around with friends and family while roasting marshmallows and gazing at the bright stars. You can even acquire a special permit and go fishing for night smelt. There is no camping on the beach, but it can be enjoyed from 5 a.m. to midnight.

WHERE: 5 miles west of Ferndale on Centerville Rd. MORE INFO: (707) 445-7651

A stroll through Ferndale’s Cemetery is a trip through the history of the town and the people who founded it. Some of the headstones date back to the 1800s, and many of the town’s first pioneers and most venerable citizens have been laid to rest here.

The graves are carefully tended and you’ll often find fresh flowers on even the oldest of gravestones. Take a walk among the tombstones and mausoleums, and enjoy the lofty vantage point: the cemetery sits on a hill overlooking the town, which affords visitors with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the town of Ferndale, and the Eel River Valley.

WHERE: on Bluff St., just a block away from downtown Ferndale.

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Loleta sits on the gentle rolling foothills of the Eel River Valley with a spectacular view of the valley, river, dairy ranches and the Pacific Ocean beyond. It is well known for its cheese, ranch products and antiques.

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• Eureka Old Town and the Boardwalk • R.V. Madaket boat ride, kayaking • Sequoia Park Zoo • Woodley Island Marina • Samoa Dunes Recreation Area, Samoa Cookhouse and Logging Museum, Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum • Fort Humboldt State Historic Park in south Eureka • Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, just south of Eureka and the College of the Redwoods, off the Hookton Rd. exit of Hwy 101 • Morris Grave Museum of Art and many Art Galleries in Old Town and Downtown Eureka • Clarke Muesum, exhibits housed in a 1912 bank building featuring the history of Humboldt County, with emphasis on the late 1800s.

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Proud of its history, the city has hundreds of beautifully restored houses and commercial buildings, such as those in the Old Town area. Eureka also has hotels, inns, restaurants and galleries that rival those in much larger cities. Rivers, ocean, marshes, mountains and forests are all in close proximity. A turn toward Humboldt Bay off Hwy 101 (4th or 5th St. in the heart of Eureka) between C and M Sts. will bring the visitor to Eureka’s Old Town district. At the foot of F St. is the Eureka Boardwalk, which runs for five blocks along the waterfront area. Lined with benches, signal flags and other nautical touches, the boardwalk affords views of the Woodley Island Marina, Humboldt Bay and local wildlife. The city continues to work on waterfront development and enhancement. An easy stroll behind the Carson Mansion at the top of 2nd St. leads to the lovely, massive Humboldt County Library. Comfortable chairs and great views encourage patrons to curl up with a good book.

A short drive over the Samoa Bridge leads to Woodley Island Marina. The marina was dedicated in 1981 and has berths for 350 vessels. It is probably the best spot to view the waterfront and much of the local fishing fleet. A sculpture by local artist Dick Crane stands at the end of the marina. It is dedicated to the memory of fishermen who have been lost at sea.

Another great way to see this wildlife as well as other pleasing sights is aboard the M.V. Madaket, a tour boat that offers several daily excursions on the bay. Built on Humboldt Bay in 1910, the Madaket is the oldest continuously operating passenger boat on the Pacific Coast, and is operated by the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum, which is located next to the Samoa Cookhouse. The Madaket also houses California’s smallest licensed bar.

About 8 miles south on Hwy 101, travelers can visit the picturesque campus of the College of the Redwoods, one of California’s 107 community colleges. CR, as it is known locally, offers courses for students who wish to obtain associate degrees or to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, and transfer to a four-year institution, such as Humboldt State University.

There is so much to do in Eureka that it will take days to explore everything. A good first stop is the Chamber of Commerce office at 2112 Broadway (Hwy 101) where knowledgeable staff can offer any needed advice.

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ld Town is a living tribute to Eureka’s respect for its roots and historic past. By the l950s and 1960s, the fine old 19th century commercial buildings and Victorian houses of this several-block stretch near the waterfront were showing their age. Community groups, as well as historical organizations in other parts of California, launched the Century III Project, which secured low-interest loans from the federal government to restore the oldest part of town to its original state, with a few embellishments to boot. While not quite original—there are no livery stables in this new incarnation, no shipfitters or sawmills—the area is true to its historic roots.

First, 2nd and 3rd Sts. make up the heart of Old Town. It is a mix of shops, restaurants, small businesses, galleries and watering holes. Some of the best restaurants in Eureka are in Old Town.

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hose who love large-scale art openings will enjoy First Saturday Night Arts Alive! when Eureka galleries, in Downtown and Old Town, coordinate art openings on the first Saturday each month from 6 to 9 p.m. Most businesses keep later hours for these events, and the result is a lively mix of artists, art lovers, family fun and shoppers.

MORE INFO: Eureka Main Street, (707) 442-9054, EurekaMainStreet.org

in Historic Old Town 434 2nd St, Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 443-7272 www.shorelinesgalleryeureka.com Antiques Art Galleries & Museums Automotive Beauty Salons & Spas Clothing Accessories Second Hand Shops Shoes Bakeries Candy Shops Coffee Houses Delis Ice Cream Grocery Stores Restaurants Health Aids Jewelers Lodging Music Books Gift Shops Live Theater Bay Cruises Festivals Events Wonderful Architecture Carriage Rides

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Easily the most famous structure in Old Town is the Carson Mansion, which rises above Old Town at the head of 2nd St. This elaborately ornamented Victorian was built in the 1880s for lumber baron William Carson and is an incredible mixture of towers and turrets. While it can be enjoyed from the outside, it is now a private club, not open to the public. Across the street from the Carson Mansion stands another large Victorian structure. Affectionately called “The Pink Lady,” it was also built for the Carson family. Directly behind the Carson Mansion is the wonderful Humboldt County Library.

Another architectural attraction is the Carter House Inn on the corner of 3rd and L Sts. This beautiful Victorian is actually a re-creation finished in 1982 from 1884 blueprints of a San Francisco mansion that was destroyed in the earthquake of 1906.

The brick crosswalks, iron benches and planters bright with flowers make 2nd St. the heart of Old Town but there are great things to see on cross streets too.

The Clarke Memorial Museum, located in a columned former bank building at 3rd and E Sts., has an extensive collection of baskets and dance regalia of the Yurok, Hupa and Karuk tribes. These were the indigenous peoples who lived in redwood or cedar plank houses and hunted the forests, mud flats and ocean waters of Humboldt

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Bay before the loggers and gold-seekers arrived. The American Indian Art and Gift Shop, located on F St. between 2nd and 3rd, features a wide selection of contemporary and traditional items from Indian artists and craftspeople of these tribes and many others from around the nation.

The Humboldt Arts Council spearheaded the restoration of Eureka’s Carnegie Free Library into the Morris Graves Museum of Art. Only a few blocks from Old Town, it is located at 7th and F Sts. In 1999, the building underwent renovation and improvements, and now houses the Humboldt Arts Council’s permanent art collection and provides exhibit space for North Coast artisans.

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Eureka’s Adorni Recreation Center, a handsome building, is used for public functions as well as providing basketball courts, aerobics classes and a weight room.

The restoration of Old Town is an ongoing process. Eureka continues to redevelop more of the waterfront and open it to the public. A beautiful waterside boardwalk at the foot of F St. affords views of Humboldt Bay and the Woodley Island Marina. The newest addition is the “C” Street Market Plaza.

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They also have the largest collection of estate jewelry on the North Coast, where you can find vintage and antique pieces as well as custom one-of-a-kind jewelry from all eras. The walls are adorned with turn-of-the-century photographs of Eureka and the surrounding area. The photos give you a great idea of what life was like in Old Town Eureka and a historical appreciation for the first pioneers of the region. Discover a true treasure to be cherished at Ten Window Williams.

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Old Town Eureka

Old Town Eureka has the delightful charm of a European village or Victorian seaport. Established in 1850, the town was and still is Humboldt County’s major port.

The lumber, dairy and shipping industries supported those who called the area home.

Today, you can stroll along the bustling downtown streets, past beautifully restored buildings of varied architectural styles. With the setting of a picturesque boardwalk and marina on its waterfront, Old Town Eureka has maintained both its history and spirit.

For those interested in Victorian architecture, Eureka boasts numerous gems. Foremost of these is the Carson Mansion, a lumber baron’s castle constructed of redwood, and touted as the most photographed Victorian building in the country.

There are also four museums, the Woodley Island Marina and horse-drawn carriage rides. At the right time of year, you’ll see festivals, parades and farmers markets. The town boasts dozens of fine restaurants and coffee houses. Whether you like the atmosphere of a casual internet café or the elegant ambiance of French cuisine, Eureka has a perfect eatery for you. When you feel like doing a little shopping, you’ll find numerous art galleries, boutiques and bead shops, as well as excellent bookstores selling rare, outof-print, collectible and used books. Look for the brochure listing all the shops by type published by Eureka Main Street. It also includes a self-guided walking tour.

MORE INFO: Eureka Main Street, (707) 442-9054, EurekaMainStreet.org

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In the Victorian style of architecture, more is better: more decorative flourishes; more ornate carvings, turrets and gables; more craftsmen and more embellishment. Take a walk through time with a self-guided tour of Eureka’s grand old Victorian “Queens.” Eureka is well-known for its Victorian architecture, and the city’s streets are a treasure trove of elaborate and lovingly restored buildings. The Carson Mansion — perhaps the most-photographed Victorian in America — is said to have employed more than 100 craftsmen at one time for the carving, finishing and installing of its intricate decorative flourishes. There are over 1600 historically-designated and noteworthy examples of Victorian homes all over Eureka proper. If you are a Victorian buff, take a meander through the easy-to-navigate streets of Eureka and see a town whose history is still proudly standing.

Almost every street in Eureka’s Old Town boasts at least one Victorian.

In addition to its famous Victorians, Eureka also boasts an impressive collection of historic buildings in other architectural styles, including French Second Empire, Greek Revival, Italianate, Eastlake and Queen Anne. Many are on the National Register of Historic Places.

MORE INFO: Eureka Main Street, (707) 442-9054, EurekaMainStreet.org

Paint your own pottery: choose from over 100 different ceramic items—from dinnerware, cookie jars and pitchers to holiday ornaments, tiles, toy banks and treasure boxes. Leave your mark with a handprint or footprint, or paint your masterpiece on a kitchen backsplash.

Mosaic supplies are also now available Create your mosaic in the store or take courtesy of Parasol Arts supplies home. No scheduled classes; walk-ins are welcome. Parasol staff give each visitor individual attention, instruction and inspiration. The paints are lead-free and non-toxic, and your finished piece will be food-safe. This is a great family activity where everyone can get involved and create something of their very own. The price of the pottery includes paints, firing, and all the studio time you need. For larger groups, Parasol Arts also does birthday parties, private parties and fund-raisers. Discounts are available for non-profit organizations and schools, including humboldt counties homeschool network. Call the store for group discounts.

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• China Buffet (443-8191): A local favorite in Eureka since 2003. Select from more than 80 items made fresh daily.

• Denny’s Restaurant (445-0521): Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dennys.com • Eureka Natural Foods (442-6325): Natural foods grocery store with full service deli, juice bar, espresso. EurekaNaturalFoods.com • Los Bagels (442-8525): Great atmosphere, fresh baked bagels, challah & knish, soups, gourmet coffee, espresso. LosBagels.com

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• McDonald’s (442-8821): Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, salads. McDonalds.com • North Coast Co-op (443-6027): Full service natural foods grocery store with full deli, free wi-fi, bakery and espresso. NorthCoastCo-op.com

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• Pacific Grill and R.J. Grin’s Lounge in the Red Lion Hotel (445-0844): Serving Northwestern cuisine with full a bar in the sport lounge. RedLion.com

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• Avalon Restaurant & Bar (445-0500): Acclaimed by Sunset Magazine. San Francisco style. Wine Spectacular Award of Excellence multiple years. AvalonEureka.com

• Chapala Café (443-9514): Authentic Mexican cuisine with fresh salsa and homemade chips. ChapalaCafe.com

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• Carter House Inn’s Restaurant 301 (444-8062): Fine dining with an extensive wine list—over 3,800 wines. CarterHouse.com

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• Philly Cheese Steak Shoppe (442-7400): Sandwiches with key ingredients imported from Philadelphia to ensure authenticity. PhillyCheeseSteakShoppe.com

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• Porter Street BBQ (443-1700): Locally famous for their tri-tip sandwiches.

• Ramone’s Bakery & Café (442-1336): Freshly roasted coffee, espresso, cakes, pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads. RamonesBakery.com

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umboldt Bay, the second largest natural bay in California, remains an undiscovered gem that can best be appreciated by those who take the time to turn off the main highway and delve deeper into what proves to be a fascinating past, and a colorful and unique present.

The hourglass-shaped bay and its surrounding territory were well-known to the Native Americans who called it home — the Wiyot people considered the bay the center of their world. But the bay proved to be illusive to 15th-18th century explorers who sailed along the coast as they sought a mythical cross-continental passage. Humboldt Bay was finally “discovered” in 1806 by a reconnaissance party from the O’Cain, a sailing vessel jointly commissioned by the Winship Brothers from Boston and the Russian-American Fur Company. Unfortunately no one on board the O’Cain bothered to document the bay’s location on a courtesy of Humboats Kayak Adventures; Humboats.com chart, and so the bay was once again lost, its entrance hidden among rocky cliffs and sand dunes. It was not until the early days of county’s business scene for decades. Today there are many exciting, and often overthe California Gold Rush that companies supplying mining camps in mountains east of looked aspects to what Humboldt Bay offers for visitors and residents alike — careful Humboldt Bay began looking for coastal supply ports as an alternative to the slow and preservation of the waterfront and its colorful history, a pristine environment that is the very expensive overland Sacramento Valley route. In December, 1849, Dr. Josiah Gregg, home to year-round and seasonal wildlife, and many recreational opportunities: a supply company merchant, rediscovered the bay as his exploration party traveled Historic waterfront, Old Town Eureka, Arcata and Samoa. Extensive historic preswestward on foot from the Trinity River mines. ervation efforts by dedicated volunteersindicated have ensuredand that much of thesend past has been Email, fax or postal mail with changes we will a revised proo On April 9, 1850, the Laura Virginia, captained by Douglas Ottinger, found the enlovingly retained and maintained. The historic districts of Old Town Eureka, Arcata and Reply if approved: sign andaspects return or just reply to this “ad is trance to the bay, and a small boat was launched and sailed into the bay

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that it is an inviting home or resting spot for many species of wildlife. The bay’s waters are so clean that its shellfish may be eaten raw, straight from the bay.

Humboldt Bay is a major resting point along the Pacific Flyway utilized by migrating birds. More than 250 species of birds can be found in Humboldt Bay, and birdwatching is a year-round activity. Popular birdwatching areas include the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, the Humboldt Bay national Wildlife Refuge in southern Humboldt Bay, Faye Slough Wildlife Area north of Eureka, Mad River Slough Wildlife Area west of Arcata, Elk River Wildlife Area and PALCO Marsh in southern Eureka. Interpretive centers that are the starting points for frequentlyscheduled wildlife walks are located at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary and the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Sports fishing and clamming are popular and productive in Humboldt Bay. Anglers in Humboldt Bay favor several species of fish, including perch, leopard sharks, jacksmelt, California halibut, bay rays and salmon. Improved boat launching facilities are located through Humboldt Bay, including Fields Landing, Samoa Peninsula near the Coast Guard Station, at the Eureka Public Marina, under the southern end of the Samoa Bridge, at Hookton Sough on the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

For those who do not have access to a boat, Humboldt Bay offers several options for fishing from shore, including the Del Norte St. Pier in Eureka, Elk River spit, Elk River below the railroad bridge, Buhne Point in King Salmon, the mouth of Mad River slough, and the north and south jetties.

Clammers find very productive habitat for littleneck, gaper, Martha Washington and other species of clams. Popular clamming territory can be found at the foot of Del Norte and Truesdale Sts. in Eureka, Clam photo by Mackenzie Kincaid, RedRoanStudios.com Island across the channel from the Fields Landing Boat Ramp, and several locations in Arcata. Seasonally Dungeness and red rock crabs are caught in the bay. Recreational fishing and clamming is regulated by the California Department of Fish and Game. Before going fishing, clamming or crabbing, be sure you have consulted current Fish and Game regulations for seasons, size limits, bag limits and legal fishing gear.

Boating. Recreational boating opportunities abound in Humboldt Bay, whether it involves canoes and kayaks to large sailboats and mega-yachts. Canoes and kayaks are very popular for exploring the salt marshes and ring the bay, and tours are regularly offered to these areas. Canoe and kayak rentals, sales and lessons are available at Woodley Island.

Marinas are located at Woodley Island, King Salmon and in Old Town Eureka.

Woodley Island. One of three natural islands in Humboldt Bay, Woodley Island offers natural history, the taste of a Victorian seaport, and an intimate look into today’s commercial and sport fishing industry. It even boasts a 25-acre wildlife sanctuary with two freshwater ponds that host many birds, mammals and a diversity of plant life, as well as interpretive displays.

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Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum

Humboldt Bay was settled in the early 19th century and has had a rich seafaring history filled with adventure, passion, and especially, disaster. From 1850 to 1914, the best way to carry passengers and goods to and from this area was by sea. Between the 1850s and 1940s, more than 40 ships, and more if you count fishing boats, met their demise in and around the treacherous harbor entrance.

Many aspects of maritime life of the North Coast and Humboldt Bay come alive as soon as you step through the door of the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum. It is filled with artifacts that will show you about the shipwrecks, shipbuilding, lumber schooners, fishing boats, ferries, tugs and the lighthouses that lit the way for all boats to pass safely into the harbor. They even have a lighthouse lens from the middle of the 19th century. The M.V. Madaket, a 1910 passenger ferry located at the foot of F St., offers cruises around Humboldt Bay and is also operated by the museum.

WHERE: next to the Samoa Cookhouse, open Wednesday through Sunday from 11.a.m. to 4 p.m.

MORE INFO: (707) 444-9440, HumboldtBayMaritimeMuseum.com

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Eureka ~ Humboldt Bay Samoa Cookhouse and Logging Museum

For the experience of friends and family sitting down for a casual dinner, talking over the day’s events and catching up on life, head to the Samoa Cookhouse, which has been serving “family-style” breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1894. This dining experience is unique. For instance, there are no menus. Delicious meals are prepared every day by the skillful chefs, and when you sit down in the old style dining rooms, you can have what they made for the day.

The food comes piping hot to the table in large bowls and platters for your family to share and pass around. A waiter will come by later to see if anyone would like seconds. Some would call this “family style,” but at the Cookhouse they refer to it as “lumber camp style.” This is because the Samoa Cookhouse photo by Eric Willingham was founded for mill and dockworkers in the 1890s, and it is the last logging camp-type cookhouse in the western United States. When you’re done with your meal, visit the on-site museum. It is full of relics, photos, historic logging and lumber camp cookhouse artifacts. The Samoa Cookhouse is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner year-round.

WHERE: Take the Samoa Bridge off Hwy 101 and turning left onto Samoa Boulevard. Take your first left.

MORE INFO: (707) 442-1659, SamoaCookhouse.net

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M.V. Madaket Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise

Climb aboard the Madaket to enjoy a relaxing 75-minute voyage along the shores of Humboldt Bay. The M.V. Madaket was built in 1910 and is the last survivor of seven original ferries, which transported families and mill workers around Humboldt Bay for decades. When the Samoa Bridge was completed in the 1970s, the Madaket was no longer needed. It is now known as one of the oldest passenger motor vessels in continuous service in the entire United States. Between May and October, hop on board and learn about local history, industries, activities, points of interests and wildlife.

There are a number of trips to choose from.

The 75-minute narrated cruise takes you along the shores of the bay and Eureka’s waterfront while you learn a bit more about the area you’re visiting. A onehour cocktail cruise will photo by Doug Noble show you the sights and sounds of the bay while you enjoy a drink from the smallest licensed bar in California. You can privately charter the boat for up to 44 of your friends for a birthday, anniversary or other special events.

The M.V. Madaket is run by the friendly people at Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum, which is located over the Samoa Bridge in Samoa. The museum focuses on the boating history of the bay.

WHERE: departs from the foot of F St. in Old Town Eureka.

MORE INFO: (707) 445-1910, HumboldtBayMaritimeMuseum.com/madaketcruises.html

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Kayak on Humboldt Bay

Set out on Humboldt Bay by kayak for an intimate and eco-friendly nature experience. Kayakers will find much to do on the waters of the Bay, all in a pristine and protected waterway that’s perfect for beginning paddlers. Explore wildlife and waterfowl refuges, beautiful Victorian architecture on the waterfront, a colorful commercial fishing fleet at Woodley Island Marina, historic Native American sites on Indian Island, a heritage logging town and oyster aquaculture. The Bay offers excellent paddling adventures for everyone, from the novice to the expert.

Several companies offer kayaking on the Bay, with guided tours available and equipment for rent; they will also be able to provide you with information on tides and areas of interest. For more experienced kayakers, Pro Sport Center and the Outdoor Store rent kayaks and canoes.

MORE INFO: (707) 822-0321, Arcata or (707) 443-6328, Eureka, PacificOutfitters.com Humboldt State University’s Center Activities program offers guided tours around the Bay, with wildlife-watching in the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, tours of Eureka’s waterfront and Woodley Island, and an Arcata to Eureka tour in the northern end of the Bay. MORE INFO: (707) 826-3357, Humboldt.edu/centeractivities Humboats offers eco-tours of Humboldt Bay; their experienced guides will lead you in an exploration of the Bay’s rich ecology and history. Discover wildlife, watch bird migrations, and learn about the fascinating heritage of Humboldt Bay, its native Indian populations, the Eureka waterfront, and the Bay of today. Humboats is both ACA- and BCU-certified with all lessons and tours provided by internationally-experienced professional guides. Humboats also offers fishing, whale-watching, and river trips by kayak throughout Humboldt County.

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75-minute narrated and one hour cocktail cruises aboard the oldest passenger vessel in continuous service in the U.S. Cocktails served aboard every cruise from the smallest licensed bar in the state. Cruises offered May - Oct. (Daily June - Sept.)

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Explore the maritime heritage of California’s North Coast.

Hands-on activities and docent led tours.

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Museum located in the little town of Samoa, next to the historic Samoa Cookhouse.

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Eureka’s Murals

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Abstract Sculpture in Old Town and Downtown

One of the great things about Eureka is the amazing support the town gives to local artists. Public, outdoor art manifests itself in the form of murals on the walls of buildings all over the Old Town and Downtown centers of Eureka. One of the best ways to appreciate this amazing outdoor art is to take the self-guided walking tour, which will lead you to all the murals. You will get a short explanation of the significance of each mural and find out which artist created the display of art in front of you. You will see amazing pieces like “Indian Island,” “Alley Cats” and “Busy Dogs,” just to name a few.

Artist Duane Flatmo is renowned in the area for his unique cubist murals.

The tremendous colors and inspiring scenes add so much to Eureka, and the thriving artistic community is both nationally known and embraced by local residents. This fabulous little tour gives you a chance to breathe the fresh coastal air and feel the sunshine on your face while you enjoy the brilliant artwork sprawled across the cityscape. After the walking tour, you can take a short drive, included on your map, to see the rest of Eureka’s murals.

To get the self-guided map of the town, stop by the Chamber of Commerce at 2112 Broadway and ask for the Eureka Murals Walking Tour Guide.

MORE INFO: (707) 442-3738, EurekaChamber.com

The city of Eureka installed an array of abstract sculptures in the Old Town and Downtown areas, to form an art walk between the Morris Graves Museum and Old Town, linking up with art that is already present in public areas.

The sculptures were donated by Janis Milstead of the San Francisco Bay Area, and are the work of several of the founding members of the Pacific Rim Sculpture Group, an organization intended to bring Bay Area sculptors together to share their love of art and show their work.

Also recently, sculptures have been added to the newly opened C Street Market Square. The market is a project of the Eureka Redevelopment Agency and is located at the foot of C St. along Eureka’s waterfront.

Humboldt County is known for its commitment to the arts and its large population of artists. Public photo by Denise Comiskey arts installations like these help further cement that reputation. There are plans to add more sculpture installations throughout the downtown area in the coming years.

MORE INFO: Eureka Main Street at (707) 442-9054, EurekaMainStreet.org

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Great works of art can bring you to another time and place entirely. In the heart of Humboldt County, experience stirring works of art at the Morris Graves Museum of Art in downtown Eureka.

View some of the enthralling art pieces of local painters, potters, sculptors and photographers. There are wooden, clay and metallic sculptures, alongside uniquely decorated T-shirts. Striking photographs of local scenery and people are displayed along with illustrations from popular children’s books. There are oil paintings, prints, etchings and drawings highlighting the landscapes of the coast and around the world. See stained glass and fiber works that will inspire you. Your heart will be touched by art from local schools. When you visit the Morris Graves Museum of Art, your imagination will come alive. The museum also hosts art classes for children ages five to teens. Morris Graves Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

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The Humboldt Botanical Garden is a place where family members of all ages can relax and experience the wonders of nature. The 44.5 acre garden features five major gardens and many hiking trails available to the visitor for exploration. The Garden is a place to explore and learn in an atmosphere where plants, nature and the environment truly come alive.

Whether you just need a break from a hectic day, want to picnic with your family or need a place to hike, the Humboldt Botanical Garden is a must see destination. The Garden is also a great place to get information on plants that grow in the local climate and to inspire you with new ideas to take home to your own garden.

Humboldt Botanical Gardens is a member of the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program. The Garden is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and during the week by appointment (extended hours are being considered.) Admission is $5 for nonmembers over the age of 12. Members and children are free.

WHERE: next to College of the Redwoods just south of Eureka. From Hwy 101 take exit 698 to the north College of the Redwoods entrance where you will see signs leading you to the garden.

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each year during the last full week in June.

In addition to the annual fair, Redwood Acres is home to an array of scheduled activities and events throughout the year. Meeting rooms are available for groups.

RV camping with full hookups and amenities are also available.

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Eureka Sequoia Park Zoo

Sequoia Park Zoo is five acres of fun, adventure, and education for children and adults alike. The 104-year old AZA-accredited Zoo sits adjacent to a magnificent redwood forest and is perfect for a half-day visit with the kids.

Take a trip to South America with the Chilean flamingos, Southern screamers, Patagonian cavies, Rheas and Chacoan peccaries. Then it’s off to the Himalayas with the enchanting Red panda brothers Sumo and Shifu. Take a break for lunch at the Zoo’s popular indoor/outdoor café, and then visit the primates — White-handed gibbons, Spider monkeys, and the tiny, fascinating Cotton-top tamarins. Stop by the free-fly, walk-through aviary with stunning Scarlet ibises, chattering Guira cuckoos, dazzling Golden pheasant, and a dozen other feathered friends. After that, take a trip through the Barnyard, where kids can visit with the llamas, alpacas, and donkeys, and interact directly with sheep, goats and chickens in the Contact Corral. Round out your visit in The Secrets of the Forest indoor exhibit, where you’ll discover there’s a lot more going on in the redwood forests than just the trees. The Zoo also has a delightful gift shop with locally and sustainably made items that will bring back memories of your visit for many years to come. Wrap up the day with a hike through the redwoods in Sequoia Park. A perfect family day on the Redwood Coast begins with Sequoia Park Zoo. The Zoo is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and closed Mondays (except holidays) in the winter. Visit the Zoo’s website before you come — activities take place year round, and many are included with the price of admission.

WHERE: 3414 W Street, Eureka MORE INFO: (707) 441-4263, SequoiaParkZoo.net

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Humboldt Roller Derby

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Combine athletic women, hot pants, a great announcer, food, beer, a live band, a family filled crowd and what do you get? Humboldt Roller Derby of course.

Roller derby is one of the fastest growing sports in America according to the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). When you attend a Humboldt Roller Derby event it is easy to understand why. This is definitely a family filled good time. There are fans of all ages with signs, custom t-shirts and painted faces filling the Francheschi Hall at Redwood Acres. A live band, “The Blow Hards” plays during each intermission and a DJ keeps the groove going playing songs during each match. This is all on top of a wonderful halftime performance by the Derby Darlings.

The match itself, or bout as its called is also very entertaining. The action is fast paced and something is constantly happening. Unlike what you might expect there is very little aggressive play on the floor. Much more there is just a lot of solid competition in a fun-minded manner. All the players work very hard to fulfill their set roles on each team. For newcomers to the sport, the announcer also offers a clear explanation of rules and strategy throughout each bout.

So if you are looking for a fun sporting event to enjoy with the family it does not get much more entertaining than Humboldt Roller Derby. The 2011 season runs from March to September. Visit their website for specific bout dates or to get more information on the team in general.

WHERE: home matches are held at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds MORE INFO: HumboldtRollerDerby.com

The rich and diverse history of Humboldt County and California’s northern coast are delightfully depicted at the Clarke Historical Museum in Eureka. Housed in a 1912 bank building, the museum is devoted to the preservation and presentation of many facets of the area’s past, especially Native American culture. You will be taken on a historical journey, beginning with the culture of the land’s original Native American inhabitants, and continuing to the present day. The museum has a strong focus on Native American basketry and ceremonial regalia. There is also an extensive collection of antique weapons and photographs. View ceramics, costumes, ethnic and tribal art, Victorian decorative art, furniture, paintings and prints. The museum has a fascinating display of items from the Victorian period. The museum also offers hands-on workshops for more in-depth studies of the lives of the people who made Humboldt County what it is today. Admission is free, and it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Docent-led tours can be provided by special request.

WHERE: located at the corner of 3rd and E Sts. MORE INFO: (707) 443-1947, ClarkeMuseum.org

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Blue Ox Millworks and Historic Park

Blue Ox Millworks is a manufacturer of authentic architectural millwork. Antique equipment ranging from the mid 1800s to the early 1900s is used for making custom doors, windows, turnings and Victorian gingerbread that is shipped nationwide. Tooling also includes the world’s largest collection of operating Barnes Brothers Equipment Company human-powered tools. Over the past 38 years the craftsmen at Blue Ox have produced woodwork for the renovation of many historic buildings including governor’s mansions, national park visitor centers, saloons, historic cathedrals and hundreds of private historic homes as well as new homes.

The Millworks offers guided tours or you can tour at your own pace and observe not only the woodworkers in action, but also enjoy learning about America’s frontier past by visiting the historic logging camp, the blacksmith shop, ceramics studio, letterpress print shop, apothecary and boatworks. Learn how to use local clays to create experimental glazes utilizing formulas from as far back as the 1400s and how to make stains and varnishes from natural elements. A gift store is available featuring items made by the high school students of Blue Ox Community School, an alternative school that operates on the premises.

Self-guided tours can be taken Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the winter the Millworks is closed on Saturdays. Guided group tours and workshops are also available.

WHERE: corner of 1st and X Sts. in Eureka MORE INFO: (800) 248-4259, BlueOxMill.com

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Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, located just outside of Eureka, is a must-see for history buffs. Situated on a bluff overlooking Humboldt Bay, Fort Humboldt was established in 1853 when the gold rush resulted in hostilities between Native Americans and gold-seekers. At its operational peak, the fort had 14 buildings. A young Ulysses S. Grant was a captain here for five months after the Mexican-American War. Later, it became the headquarters for the Humboldt Military District, which includes Fort Bragg and Wright in Mendocino County, Fort Ter-Wer in Klamath and Camp Lincoln near Crescent City. The fort was auctioned to farmers in 1870 and soon fell into decay.

In 1955, Fort Humboldt State Historic Park was established and repairs began on the fort. So far, only the hospital and surgeon’s quarters have been restored. They are used as museums with exhibits that show the history of the area and how the fort operated.

A historic garden has been planted with herbs and vegetables that were available in the 1850s. You can also see 19th and mid-20th century logging equipment, such as “Lucy,” a Dolbeer-type steam donkey, and two locomotives. Guided tours can be arranged. The park is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, and there is no entrance fee.

WHERE: 3431 Fort Ave., in south Eureka, one block east of Hwy 101 on Highland Ave. near the Bayshore Mall.

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Auto Races at Samoa Drag Strip

Redwood Acres Raceway at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds in Eureka is a semibanked oval, 3/8-mile asphalt racetrack. It has a vintage covered grandstand with a snack bar for refreshments. The track is lighted for nighttime racing and has ample parking adjacent to the facility. One can see exciting racing consisting of a wide variety of events, ranging from Sportsman’s, Real Stocks, Limited Street and Mini Stocks. Special events may include the All Star Race Truck Series, BCRA Midgets and the North State Challenge Series, as well as BCRA Vintage Midgets. Monster Truck events feature some of the top-name performers in the country.

MORE INFO: (707) 445-3037, RedwoodAcres.com Samoa Drag Strip, located south of the Samoa Cookhouse near the end of the Samoa Peninsula, is a 1/4-mile NHRA Sanctioned Drag strip. From Eureka, go across the Samoa Bridge, turn left and head south to access the drag strip. Witness awesome power and explosive acceleration from 0 to unbelievable speeds in the quarter mile. Racecars in these events range from ordinary family cars out to see what they can do, to fire-breathing dragsters. Motorcycle races are also a regular at the racetrack. Most racing events occur on weekends with some races on Thursday nights.

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More than 200 bird species, including 80 kinds of water birds and four endangered species, regularly feed, rest or nest in the Refuge. photo by Steve Hammons The Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Federal holidays) and has dioramas and an observation room equipped with spotting scopes. There are exciting things to see and do year-round, with peak wildlife viewing from November through March, including hunting and fishing in designated seasons, and the popular Aleutian Geese Fly-Off in early spring. Enjoy a solitary stroll over the various trails or take a guided walk on the first and third Wednesdays, or second Sunday of the month. All walks leave the Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Sorry, no dogs allowed.

WHERE: 1020 Ranch Rd., off the Hwy 101 Hookton Rd. Exit in Loleta.

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Northern California Indian Development Council Gathering

There is a romanticized perception of American Indians based upon stereotypes that portrays all Tribes as a single culture. Despite this misconception not all Tribes share the same ceremonies, language or traditions. The Northwest Intertribal Gathering and Elders Dinner is one way to learn about the uniqueness of a variety of Tribes.

The Intertribal Gathering allows non-native people a glimpse at the depth and beauty of Native cultures while providing American Indians a chance to share and embrace their traditions. With November being Native American Heritage Month the event is a way for the community to learn from one another in the spirit of Thanksgiving. The gathering is a wonderful celebration of our Elders, Native cultures, Veterans and the friendship of all peoples.

Each November the Northern California Indian Development Council (NCIDC) hosts Work & Outdoor Outfitters the annual Gathering at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. Entrance into the event is free for everyone. It is a day of celebration that includes a salmon and turkey dinner (Elders • Carhartt, Dickies & Ben Davis 55+ eat free), a gift giving ceremony for all Elders, and a veterans honoring ceremony.

Groups representing the American Indian Tribes from throughout California provide song, • Military Surplus dance and drum demonstrations.

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Headwaters Forest Reserve

Imagine standing under a towering forest canopy, streams of light coming through the leaves and the gentle twitter of birds echoing from the woods surrounding you. This is a beautifully tranquil experience, which everyone should have at least once in their life. The Headwaters Forest Reserve, just south of Eureka, offers an ideal setting for this experience. The reserve serves as a habitat for threatened animals, such as the marbled murrelet and the coho salmon.

There are two different sections to this 7,500-acre forest. The northern section is open from dawn to dusk for anyone wanting a pleasurable hike through the redwoods. The Elk River Trail is an 11-mile hike past streams, the south fork of the Elk River and several magnificent oldgrowth stands. The Elk River Trail is a wilderness area, and wild animals such as bear and mountain lion do inhabit the region.

One mile into the Elk River Trail hike you will find the remains of what was once a mill town called Falk, named after its founder Noah Falk, who migrated here in the late 1800s during the gold rush. Upon arrival Falk was enamored with the redwoods and came to see them as photo by Steve Hammons his own form of gold. Falk built a sawmill on the site, and a town with a population of nearly 400 sprung up around it.

The mill and the town operated for nearly 30 years until the Great Depression in 1937, when the mill shut down and the town followed shortly after. Through the mid 1900s Falk became a ghost town and in 1979 the buildings were finally taken down due to liability factors. Today, hikers along the Elk River Trail can see where this town once stood.

Interpretative signs along the trail point out the sight where the mill and the town’s buildings once stood. Where now all that remain are haunting foundations, ghostly relics of metal machinery left behind, and the giant stumps of age-old trees who fell in the mill’s path.

The other portion of the reserve, the southern end, can only be accessed on a BLMled guided hike, beginning at Newburg Park in Fortuna. The guided hikes are conducted between mid-May and mid-November, Thursdays through Sundays.

WHERE: six miles southeast of Eureka along Elk River County Rd. MORE INFO: Bureau of Land Management at (707) 825-2300. blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata/headwaters.html

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Samoa Dunes Recreation Area

If you love to ride your ATV or have been itching to try the sport, head to the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area. This is a great place to go for an afternoon of launching up and over sand dunes, making sharp turns and triggering sand to shoot into the

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air. With more than 140 acres of trails and beach, there is plenty of space to play. There is also a 75-acre riding area known as Eureka Dunes, which is now open to off-highway vehicles. It extends about one mile north of the park. Take a break from all the fun to cook some food on one of the grills. If you are not an ATV enthusiast, you’ll still enjoy the many other activities the park provides, such as strolling down the jetty, hiking, surfing, fishing, seeing the starfish clinging to the jetty rocks, beachcombing or bird-watching. A variety of sea- and shore-birds can be seen nesting and resting in the cypress tree groves throughout the 300-acre park. The northeast 40 acres are dedicated to the protection of the Humboldt Bay wallflower, which is now an endangered plant. While walking around, you may even encounter heaps of shells, which were discarded by the Wiyot Indians who used this land long ago as a seasonal gathering site for shellfish.

The Samoa Dunes Recreation Area provides fun opportunities for every member of the family, but ATVs are not available to rent.

WHERE: take Hwy 255 off Hwy 101 in Eureka. Go across the Samoa Bridge and turn left (south) onto New Navy Base Rd. Drive about four miles down the road to the end.

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The arts are alive and well and audience participation is encouraged. The vibrant local arts scene encompasses everything from music and theater to paintings and poetry, but the artists here defy definitions, and creativity is the order of the day. On the second Friday of each month, businesses stay open late for Arts! Arcata, featuring local artists working in nearly every conceivable media. For an updated listing, visit ArtsArcata.com, (707) 822-4500

Welcome to Arcata The Arcata Chamber of Commerce hosts hundreds of publications and maps on what to do and see locally and throughout the State. We can assist you with travel plans and current road conditions.

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any diverse elements contribute to the mix that is the city of Arcata. Founded in 1850 as Union Town, Arcata originally served as a depot and base camp for the gold fields in the Trinity Alps to the east and lumber camps all around. At present, Arcata has an economy that includes tourism, education, manufacturing, a healthy retail base and various service industries. The resident population is an intriguing combination of students, senior citizens, artists and all manner of working folk.

With a population of around 17,000, Arcata is a wonderful place to spend a few days. Close to beaches, the forest, and home to a marsh bird sanctuary there are outdoor opportunities evLady Anne Victorian Inn, photo by Steve Hammons erywhere. For those who want to enjoy some nightlife there is theater, live music, dancing, numerous taverns and restaurants in town. Events like Arts! Arcata, held on the second Friday of each month, is an open house for local businesses and artists featuring musical performances, dance, demonstrations and fine arts by Humboldt County artisans.

The city center is Arcata Plaza, around which the community turns. Once home to grazing cows and pack animals, today the Plaza serves as the central focus of commercial and festive activities. Several historic buildings around Arcata have been restored.

Jacoby’s Storehouse, located on the south side of the plaza is one example. It was built

by Augustus Jacoby, a prominent local merchant, who saw how quickly wooden buildings turned to tinder. In 1857, he completed his “fireproof storehouse.” Built of locally quarried stone and bricks, with decorative stonework and iron shutters, the building quickly became a source of pride to the whole community. The storehouse, designated a Historical Landmark, is one of the most beautiful restorations on the North Coast. Across the plaza is the statuesque Hotel Arcata. The hotel was completely renovated several years ago and is a remarkable example of early hotel design. Arcata is home to the Minor Theatre, the oldest continuously run theater in the country.

One of the oldest colleges in the California State University system, Humboldt State University, is also located in Arcata.

A great way to spend a summer evening is to watch the Humboldt Crabs semi-pro baseball team at the Arcata ballpark at 8th and F Sts. The Crabs are one of the toprated teams in the country and the ballpark is small and intimate. The Fourth of July celebrations should not be missed in Arcata as the whole town comes out to party with barbecues, music, food, baseball and other old-fashioned, small-town pleasures.

The California Welcome Center in north Arcata provides information on Humboldt County. Take Hwy 101 two miles north of downtown Arcata to the Giuntoli exit. The Welcome Center is on the west side of the highway on Heindon Rd.

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See Arcata’s Historic Beauty

The scenic beauty of Humboldt County is apparent everywhere you look, and Arcata is a great spot to experience some remarkable historic places. The town was settled under the name of Union, around 1850. The area has undergone several different periods as it developed. After what was known as the settlement era, Arcata went through a period of heavy Victorian influence. Many Victorian houses and structures stand to this day and are popular sites for tourists and photographers. The William Nixon House is a great example of architecture from this period. Located on 10th St., this amazing home was originally bought for 500 sacks of potatoes. On 14th St. are mirrorimage mansions, which sit across the street from one another. Designated historic landmarks include: the Hotel Arcata, 9th and G Sts., built in 1915; Jacoby’s Storehouse, 8th and H Sts., built in 1857, now used for numerous restaurants, shops and offices; and one of the oldest continuously operated theaters in the country, the Minor Theatre at 10th and H Sts., which was built in 1914. All of these structures have undergone restoration in recent years and feature quality workmanship in the exterior and interior of the buildings. Along with the historical landmarks, visit The Railroad Museum on the ground floor of the Jacoby Storehouse Building on the Plaza at 8th and H Sts. The Arcata Main Street office is also located in the Jacoby Storehouse.

MORE INFO: Historical Sites Society of Arcata at (707) 822-4722. For a self-guided Victorian homes walking tour map call the Arcata Chamber of Commerce at (707) 822-3619, ArcataChamber.com

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The majestic redwoods were featured as the cover story in the October 2009 issue of National Geographic magazine, along with a remarkable pull-out photograph of a photo by Peggy Pryor, JoyInTheMorningPhotography.com giant redwood tree from top to bottom. Now you can experience that view up close and personal with North Coast Adventure Centers’ Redwood Canopy Tour. With 2 coastal locations in Arcata and Crescent City NCAC’s naturalists and guides will help you step out of your comfort zone and into the canopy. The tour begins with an orientation where you learn terms and techniques that you and your partner need to safely climb, zip, and transfer from tree to tree in the canopy. From there, the tour moves up... and up... and up, 70 feet into a tree called “Trinidad.” You’ll gain a whole new appreciation for the power and beauty of these ancient trees by climbing, zipping and rappelling from their heights. New Arcata tour options for 2012 includes a 100 foot tree climb and a Giant Swing.

The Redwood Canopy Tour takes 2-3 hours and is not for the faint of heart. Adventurers should be in good physical condition and be willing to “hang out” in the canopy of a Redwood forest, 70 feet up. There is also a 30-foot tree climb and zip traverse for junior climbers and clients who choose not to ascend all the way to the top.

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Offering a quality education in a distinctive setting, Humboldt State University is ideal for college-bound students who are looking for small classes and individual attention from faculty. Typically, the 7,000-7,500 students who attend Humboldt State are from the upper one-third of their high school graduating classes.

Humboldt State University is also regarded as one of the most beautiful college campuses in California with its more than 140 acres sitting atop a hill overlooking Humboldt Bay. Culturally, Humboldt State is a hub on the North Coast, sponsoring art exhibits, symphony concerts, dance performances, live theater and lectures. The campus boasts the largest library facility in California north of San Francisco, a marine laboratory, fish hatchery, greenhouse and more.

Humboldt State University also hosts a variety of annual meetings and conferences for professional organizations and clubs from across the country. The modern conference facilities, attractive campus and reasonable rates make Humboldt State University the ideal location for groups of 20 to 1,000.

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n 1850, when the Union Wharf and Plank Company laid out the town of Union, now Arcata, it had the foresight to designate block 167 as a park or common area. It is possible that some of the hardy types who were on the North Coast after a headlong rush to the gold fields remembered the commons of their New England homes or the squares of sleepy Southern towns. Whatever the reason, this precious block, now the Arcata Plaza, was saved for posterity. Not that it was treated all that reverently at first. Early arrivals camped on the square in tents, huts or whatever shelter they could contrive while making arrangements to get to the diggings on the Klamath, Trinity or Salmon Rivers. Some people who settled on one of the properties in town thought that the open space in the middle was a fine spot to graze their cows and goats.

A bandstand in the center of the plaza was completed in 1901 and citizens planted rosebushes and boxwood around the rich, green lawn in the following years, as well as the first palm trees. The bandstand has since been replaced with a statue of William McKinley, and local businesses have adopted the flower beds.

Today, people gather on the plaza to visit, to take a lunch break or just to relax and enjoy the sun. It is a place where craft fairs, sidewalk sales, rallies, demonstrations and just about any other kind of gathering takes place. See pages 10 and 11 for more Arcata Plaza events.

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Indulge in ice cream with some history at Bon Boniere. This old-fashioned ice cream parlor first opened in 1898 and offers handcrafted, paddle-style ice cream in small batches. Signature flavors include Black Raspberry, Cheesecake, Cotton Candy Confetti, Bubble Gum and Yellow Cake Batter.

They also make handmade fudge.

Bon Boniere serve a great lunch menu as well featuring both gourmet and old-fashioned sandwiches and they offer a soup/ sandwich/salad combo. They’re open Sun.Thurs. 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on Fri. and Sat. until 10:30 p.m.

WHERE: 215 F St., Eureka and at 791 8th St., Arcata MORE INFO: (707) 268-0122, BonBoniere.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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The Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary

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Go hiking and birding in the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, a remarkable natural habitat and recreation area built around a cost-effective and environmentally sound wastewater treatment facility.

This well-known 255-acre wildlife refuge is along the Pacific Flyway, making it a popular destination for birders from all over the world. It is home or rest stop to over 300 species of birds or mammals, as well as over 100 species of plants and six species of fish.

The Sanctuary offers 4.66 miles of trails for recreational use for jogging, bicycling, hiking, bird watching and leashed dog walking.

The marsh received the Innovations in Government Award from the Ford Foundation/ Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. Despite being a wastewater disposal system, the open-air lakes do not produce any smell and are a popular destination for birdwatching, cycling, walking and jogging. It is an incredibly beautiful natural recreation area and is popular with local wildlife and landscape artists.

Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) provide educational tours of the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary free of charge. Guided tours are given every Saturday at 2 p.m. starting at the Interpretive Center. The Redwood Regional Audubon Society offers birdwatching tours every Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. from the Klopp Lake parking lot at the end of South I St. WHERE: located on South G St. in Arcata.

MORE INFO: (707) 826-2359, CityofArcata.com

Humboldt County is a birdwatcher’s dream. Many different species either permanently reside here or migrate through the area on their way to warmer or colder climates. Discover a great way to view natural bird habitats at the Godwit Days Bird Migration Festival held at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Area in April. Join kindred spirits as you observe these graceful waterfowl on their northbound journey. This area is perfect for birding because of the amazing amount of natural diversity. Within minutes, move from towering redwood forests to lush river valleys, over sticky mud flats to rugged ocean coastlines. All these different areas support a tremendously diverse bird population. photo by Leslie Scopes Anderson The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Area is world-renowned for excellent bird-watching opportunities. At the peak of migration season, during the April festival, go out on the “Humboldt Big Day” and see as many as 110 species on a single outing. This is only one of hundreds of field trips, lectures, workshops and boating excursions that take place throughout the festival. Experienced birdwatchers or anyone interested in learning about birds will find few events better suited for this activity than the Godwit Days Bird Migration Festival.

MORE INFO: (707) 826-7050, GodwitDays.com

Freshwater Park is only a couple of miles east of the beautiful little community of Freshwater but steps decades back in time — back to the days of old-fashioned picnics and family gatherings, where a cool, clear freshwater swimming hole was the epitome of summer indulgence.

Humboldt County Parks dams Freshwater Creek each year from mid-June to the weekend after Labor Day for the kind of summer swim experience that harkens back generations. In addition, the park offers dayuse picnic tables, fire rings, public facilities and a 400-percourtesy of Humboldt County Public Works son group event area with Gazebo for country weddings or other outdoor celebrations.

The park is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial through Labor Day and during the rest of the year when the park host is in attendance.

WHERE: Take Hwy 101 to Indianola Rd.; turn right toward Eureka; take a left at Three Corners to Freshwater/Kneeland and head right through Freshwater. The park is about 1/8 mile past Steele Ln. MORE INFO: (707) 445-7651, Co.Humboldt.ca.us/portal/living/county_parks/

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Skateboarders will find that the Arcata Skatepark a great spot to ride. If you’re not a skater, you’ll still love watching experienced riders hit the concrete and bust some big moves. The park boasts a nice eight-foot bowl, which is perfect for working on vertical moves. Two smaller bowls are connected to a snake run that lets you hit smaller air. Less experienced skaters will find that these little bowls and the surrounding ledges offer a chance to work up to the bigger one. A small street course and a fun box beg you Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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to try to connect some of your tricks and work up a little run of your own.

At about 10,000 square ft. this park is neither too big nor too small, and is usually not terribly crowded. Better yet, there is no fee to use this public skatepark. If you get that urge to hit the park with your board, head to the Arcata Skatepark. You will definitely enjoy the ride!

WHERE: 900 Sunset Ave., one block west of Hwy 101 MORE INFO: (707) 822-7091

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For a magnificent, memorable beach and riverside experience, head straight to Mad River County Park. See wildlife in its natural habitat along the shores of the Mad River, which spills into the Pacific Ocean.

Spanning many miles, the Mad River starts in Trinity County and winds through Six Rivers National Forest. Matthews Dam, approximately one-third of the way along the river, forms Ruth Lake. The Mad River finally empties into the Pacific Ocean along the mile-long shore of a picturesque beach at the mouth, just north of Arcata. Harbor seals and sea lions can be seen sunbathing near the mouth of the river. Numerous birds scurry along the water’s edge or in the sky in search of a meal.

A boat launch is available to fish or explore the waters of the beautiful Humboldt coast.

You can build a fire at night on the sand, roast hot dogs and marshmallows or just keep warm at the beach while hanging out with good friends.

MORE INFO: (707) 445-7651, Co.Humboldt.ca.us/portal/living/county_parks/ courtesy of Humboldt County Public Works

Known as America’s favorite pastime, watching baseball is one of the best ways to spend a summer afternoon. Just because there aren’t any Big League teams in Humboldt County, doesn’t mean you can’t have the fun that comes from watching America’s game.

The Humboldt Crabs give an ideal opportunity to watch summer collegiate baseball.

They provide all the fun of a major league game without the expense, and with all the small-town charm. The Crabs play three or four games a week, and tickets are reasonable for adults and kids. The price and the fun can’t be beat. An exciting baseball game could be just what your family needs. The Humboldt Crabs are a very kid-friendly team.

The Crabs offer two different baseball camps for youngsters. The locals enjoy cheering the Crabs on, and you will love the opportunity to join in the fun. You won’t forget your trip to this charming little ballpark.

WHERE: corner of 9th and F St., Arcata MORE INFO: (707) 826-2333, HumboldtCrabs.com

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During certain times of the year, the weather in Humboldt County won’t cooperate when you want to experience the wonderful outdoor activities the area has to offer. If the weather has put a damper on your plans but you still want to be active, head to the Arcata Community Pool and enjoy a day of swimming and sliding. The Arcata Community Pool is completely indoors, so the weather won’t interfere with your enjoyment.

No matter what type of swimming activities you enjoy, you’ll have fun at the Arcata Community Pool. There are dedicated lap lanes in the 25-yard-long pool. The pool’s deep end is perfect for jumping and diving. The pool also boasts a one-meter diving board, as well as a poolside basketball hoop. You can enjoy all the great pool sports and activities you love. The shallow end is only between two to four feet deep, so little ones can always have their feet firmly planted on the pool’s bottom. The Arcata Swimming Pool even has a waterslide, more than 120 feet long, which boasts two full 360-degree turns.

Once you’ve worked out in the pool, hit the sauna or hot tub to relax. It’s a perfect finish to a great day of fun. Have a blast enjoying vacation-time thrills.

WHERE: 1150 16th St., Arcata MORE INFO: (707) 822-6801, ArcataPool.com

If you’re looking for attractions in the rugged outdoors close to all the comforts of town, the Arcata Community Forest is perfect. This incredible redwood forest boasts more than 600 acres, all of which lie inside Arcata’s city limits. Head out into the lush, green forest, and within a few seconds, you’ll forget that you are still inside a bustling little town. Take a leisurely walk to clear your mind or a more rigorous hike. Hop on your mountain bike and hit the trails. What’s even better is the fact that the forest is managed in order to preserve it along with the many other great parks that dot Arcata.

You’ll love the time away from life’s stresses, exploring the Arcata Community Forest.

WHERE: access the east end of the forest through Redwood Park at the east end of 11th St., 14th St. and California Ave. MORE INFO: Arcata Dept of Environmental Services at (707) 822-8184, CityOfArcata.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Holly Yashi Handcrafted Jewelry

In 1981, two young and talented entrepreneurs began a jewelry business in their single car garage. Thirty years later, in 2011, co-founders Holly Hosterman and Paul Lubitz, opened a Holly Yashi retail store which is built inside their current Humboldt County jewelry design factory.

In addition to showcasing Holly Yashi’s award winning jewelry and offering other gift items, the store allows visitors the rare experience to see Holly Yashi jewelry being made. While the studio currently spans more than 15,000 sq. ft., Holly Yashi continues to honor and preserve the art of jewelry making by crafting each item by hand in small batches. Customers are served free cappuccinos while they shop.

It is the perfect place to bring out-of-town guests on a fun filled field trip.

WHERE: 1300 Ninth St., Arcata just minutes from Hwy 101.

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skulls, bottles, fruit, musical instruments and more.

Classes and workshops for those interested in exploring this very tactile medium are taught by Laurel and held at the house. They range from beginner to advanced and are adapted for all ages. The Skyehouse has supplies and a huge collection of mosaic tiles for sale and is open to the public for shopping. Or just drop by and explore the unusual mosaic environment.

WHERE: 948 11th St., Arcata MORE INFO: (707) 822-6677, LaurelSkye@sbcglobal.net, web.me.com/laurelskye

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Laurel Skye’s House of Mosaics

Visit Laurel Skye’s house of mosaics in Arcata, and take a trip into a magical realm. Within your first steps onto the small bridge that leads to the house you see a mosaic heron to your left, poised majestically as it stands sentry over the koi pond.

In front of you, sitting next to the front door is a mannequin with her left leg colorfully tiled and sitting on a beautifully tiled porch bench. This is all before entering the house.

SkyeHouse is a mosaic art showcase as well as a visual feast and a unique destination.

Laurel Skye and her house of mosaics have been featured on HGTV’s Offbeat America, as well as several TV News spotlights, youtube videos, magazines and newspapers. The house is home to over 200 mosaics, including tiled floors, dishwasher, bathtub, walls,

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he town of McKinleyville sits on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean between the Mad and Little Rivers, with tree-covered mountains as a backdrop. The surrounding rural beauty only enhances what lies within. McKinleyville is fast growing with a thriving business community, offering a variety of lifestyles, from affordable apartments to ocean-view homes. The town’s motto “Where the horses have the right-of-way,” gives a hint of the leisurely attitude and outdoor enthusiasm of McKinleyville residents. During World War II, the Eureka-Arcata Airport, actually located in northern McKinleyville, was an important training facility for the study of fog dispersal methods. Today, the modern facility serves as the air gateway to Humboldt County as well as home base for the Coast Guard’s Air Rescue Team. Holiday Inn Express is adjacent to the airport and offers everything the business or leisure traveler might need. Downtown, businesses line Central Avenue, offering dining and commercial services. The McKinleyville Shopping Center includes a variety of shops and also features what is said to be the world’s largest totem pole made from a single tree. The pole 160-foot tall pole, built in 1962, was carved from a coast redwood.

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is one of the most popular surfing spots in Humboldt County, and for good reason. In the summer, the ocean produces three- to five-foot swells, The trail lies along what was originally a • Free airport shuttle often going to 20 feet in railroad track built in the early 1900s SIZEfor AD:___________page ANNUAL FEE: $______c • Conference room Reply needed if approved: the winter. A wide beach transporting redwood logs from the Little facilities, catering break provides ample River area to the Hammond Lumber Mill sign and return, or just 3107 Concorde Dr., McKinleyville room for a wide range of on Samoa Spit. As a result of the railroad, (707) 840-9305 • (888) 465-4329 surfers to ride, and this reply to this email the asphalt and crushed stone trail is quite Moonstone Beach, photo by Denise Comiskey www.arcata-eurekahiexpress.com stretch of ocean is great level, which makes it an excellent place “ad is approved.” for several exercise options. There are two for beginners and seasoned surfers alike. But Moonstone Beach isn’t just for surfers; a wide, pristine beach, tow- distinct sections of the trail. The southern ering redwoods, sheer 100-foot cliffs and waves crashing against dozens of sea stacks part is a 3-mile-long paved path stretching Full service sites on 27 acres of beautifully make this a beautiful scenic spot for visitors. You may see dolphins, seals, from Adwhales, proofs not returned bythe Mad River Bridge to Widow White landscaped and park-like facilities... cormorants, pelicans and ospreys. Comb the beach for treasures, go fishing, climb the Creek in McKinleyville, featuring amazing deadline beit assumed rocks, explore caves, ride a horse along the surf or play in the Little Riverwill where en- views of the Pacific Ocean and the Mad ters the ocean. The view at this beach is considered one of the county’s most scenic. River. After traversing the historic Mad Rivas shown.

WHERE: north of McKinleyville off Hwy 101 at the Westhaven correct exit. er Bridge and ascending a short but fairly Clam Beach offers something for everyone. Keep your eyes open for a spectacular steep hill, stop by Roger’s Market which serves as a refreshment center for trail array of wildlife, or comb the shoreline for lovely stones, shells and driftwood strewn The publisher will not be along the fine gray-sand beach. There are excellent clamming opportunities, and the on- travelers, complete with deli and Wi-Fi. responsible for any errors, the shore fishing is exceptional too; come out and cast a line to see for yourself. When the The northern section of the trail is mostly paved and leads from North Letz Ave. to wind picks up, the broad, flat beach is perfect for kite flying.client assumes full responsibility WHERE: 7.5 miles north of Arcata off Hwy 101 at the Clam Beach Park off-ramp. for accuracy and completenessClam of Beach County Park. See spectacular vistas of the ocean and Trinidad Head, information, and for payment from of sea level or the high bluffs. There are Hiller Park and Sports Complex advertisement. Color represented Tent sites available ~ laundry facilities ~ hot showers also on plenty of places to access the beach.

Free Wi-Fi ~ RV storage ~ Service Station & Mini Mart WHERE: take the Hwy 101 Giuntoli Ln. this proof may differ slightly from Whether you’re 2 nearby creeks for fishing, wading or exploring exit two miles north of Arcata, then head the actual printed ad. a parent with kids, a naturewest on Janes Rd. to Mad River Beach. Or, 1085 Murray Road, McKinleyville loving dog owner or just someon the McKinleyville end, take the Murray 6 mi north of Arcata, right off Hwy 101 one who enjoys a scenic walk, or School Rd. exits.

McKinleyville’s Hiller Park and call for MORE INFO: (707) 445-7651, reservations Sports Complex is worth a visit.

Redwoods.info/showrecord.asp?id=1600 The 58-acre regional park has much to offer. The Sports Complex has two nicely maintained Little League fields, one Babe Ruth field and a softball field, so grab your mitt and toss a few with the kids. Or recruit a team and join the Coed Wood Bat Softball League. The league is held from early August through September. The park also has Trail at Hiller Park, photo by Rob Sall two youth soccer fields, and is soon to have two collegiate size soccer fields for match play at all levels. Then head over to the playground area, which consists of two separate age-specific areas. The tot lot is great for the littlest of park-goers, and older kids love to climb and slide on the bigger equipment. Adjacent to the park are plenty of tables, so bring a picnic and munch on sandwiches while the kids play.

Dogs are not permitted in the play area, but are welcome on the network of loop Proof APPROVED __________________________________________________________ Date __________________________ trails that crisscross the recreation area. The trails lead to the beach, the Mad River, and Signature or email approval also authorizes size and annual fee of ad. the Hammond Trail which runs through the regional park. Signs along the trails help the nature walker choose a course.

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Visit the Mirador Glass studio to watch these talented artists literally breathe life into their creations. Browse the gallery and enjoy the many beautiful creations that Mirador has to offer, or order a custom piece of your own. These one-of-a-kind lampshades are in demand from the designer galleries of New York to the specialty shops of California, but they’re created among the towering redwoods of Humboldt County.

The glassblowers augment their art with decorative swirls, stripes and spots that turn glass into landscapes of desert sunsets, foggy seashores, gas giants and distant galaxies. A formula unique to Mirador Glass allows the MiradorGlass.com artisans to create these warm tones and delicate patterns. These unique features and beautiful results have created a desire for Mirador Glass shades in residential and commercial structures around the world.

WHERE: 1590 Nursery Way in McKinleyville MORE INFO: (707) 839-0909, MiradorGlass.com

If gardens are your interest, you’ll love Azalea State Nature Reserve, particularly in the spring when this 30-acre park is in full bloom. The beauty and scent of these multi-colored trumpet-shaped blossoms is intoxicating. Azaleas, a type of rhododendron, are often referred to as “the royalty of the garden.” The Western azalea, Rhododendron occidentale, thrives in Northern California. Azalea State Reserve offers hiking trails, as well as a picnic area. A short self-guided nature trail will teach you about azaleas and other plants of the North Coast area. To fully enjoy the beautiful Western azaleas, plan to visit in April or May when the blooms are at their peak. There is no entrance fee, and the reserve is open from sunrise to sunset daily, year-round.

WHERE: 5 miles north of Arcata off Hwy 101. Take the McKinleyville Central Ave. exit and drive two miles east on North Bank Rd. (Hwy 200) to a left turn into the reserve.

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Trinidad Activities in the Area: • Patricks Point State Park • Trinidad State Beach • Beachcombing, Agate Hunting • Kayaking, Boating • Fishing, Whalewatching • Hiking, Rock Climbing

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by Trinidad Head, the bay is the focal point for the small village of Trinidad.

A peaceful hideaway, perfect for fishing, beachcombing, hiking, kayaking or just relaxing, Trinidad has a population of approximately 400 in its incorporated city.

There are dozens of private campgrounds, RV parks, cabins, bed and breakfast inns and vacation rentals in the area, as well as some of California’s most beautiful state parks.

The harbor is home to a small fleet of commercial fishermen, and there are smokehouses that sell the locally-caught salmon and albacore. Charter boats are also available at the Trinidad Pier for whale watching or fishing. Anglers can drop a line right off the pier. For those who bring their own boats, a marine railway is available to launch your vessels for a fee.

Small crafts such as kayaks and motorboats can be launched right from the beach. Trinidad Cove, with its sheltered waters and stunning natural scenery, is a favorite among kayakers. The rocky coast is home to seals, sea lions, dozens of bird species and the occasional gray whale.

North of Trinidad, Hwy 101 presents the traveler with some of the most spectacular scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Among the sights are three lagoons: Big Lagoon, Stone Lagoon and Freshwater Lagoon. All are stocked annually with trout, salmon and steelhead. These lagoons are great places to explore by kayak, canoe or rowboat, or stroll along the water’s edge.

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Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse

Many people love to see the historical lighthouses that dot the coast of Northern California. The Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse is a shining example of these.

This lighthouse is a replica of the original Trinidad Head Lighthouse still in use today.

Both the original big fog bell and Fresnel lens stand on the site of the current park. They make a perfect addition to the little park overlooking the rocky coast below the town of Trinidad. The lighthouse memorial now stands as an everlasting monument to those lost at sea. After the memorial was established, the list of names of all the people lost at sea soon outgrew the small plaques. More plaques have since been affixed to the retaining walls.

Perhaps the best part of this lovely park and monument is the view. The rocks crop out of the foamy ocean, overlooking the many small fishing boats swaying in the breeze.

Standing atop the beautiful cliffs with the salty sea breeze in your hair, you’re sure to remember this spectacular scene. The town is nearly as picturesque as the view from the memorial. If you’re there at noon, you’ll be privileged to hear the fog bell toll in memory of lost sailors.

WHERE: off of Main St. on Trinity Ave., Trinidad

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The Trinidad Bay Eatery & Gallery has been a favorite of locals, visitors and fishermen since 1975.

Come join us at our cozy café and experience hometown hospitality, along with a hearty array of bountiful breakfasts, scrumptious lunches and specialty dinner dishes.

• World Famous Clam Chowder • Great Fresh Fish Specials • Fresh Fudge, Blackberry Cobbler • Gallery of Fine Gifts

Just Steps to the Memorial Lighthouse & Trinidad Bay Corner of Parker & Trinity Streets • Trinidad, CA • 707.677.3777

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Today, members of the Yurok Tribe live in modern houses and have modernday lifestyles. Many of the nearly 5,000 enrolled members of California’s largest Indian Tribe also work to preserve the traditions of their heritage. Sumeg Village is one place where local Yuroks share their culture with the public.

“Sumeg” is the place name of an old Yurok seasonal fishing camp, which was located at Abalone Point on the ocean within what is now Patrick’s Point State Park. The Yurok came here during the summer to fish and harvest mussels, as well as catch sea lions and other game. The reconstructed Sumeg Village is a living example of a centuries-old Yurok village. Built by Yurok people using traditional materials, the village consists of traditional family style plank houses made of split redwood, an underground sweat courtesy of Patrick’s Point State Park house—much like a modern-day sauna—two redwood dug-out canoes and a brush dance pit where ceremonial dances are performed.

Adjacent to the village is a native plant garden, which has plants used by the Yuroks for medicinal and ceremonial purposes, as well as for weaving baskets and for food.

You can tour the village for free daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Stop at the park’s Visitor Center for a schedule of special Yurok events, such as day-long dance ceremonies and the annual Sumeg Village Day, which celebrates the Yurok culture through traditional arts, crafts and storytelling.

WHERE: At Patrick’s Point State Park, six miles north of Trinidad MORE INFO: (707) 677-3570, Parks.Ca.gov/?page_id=23577

At Patrick’s Point State Park there are great trails, great views and Agate Beach, a wonderfully pebbly beach, made for agate hunting. This beach is covered with the wave-polished semi-precious stones.

While not as valuable as precious stones, agates are used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles. If new to the hunt, the first characteristic to look for is translucence. The quartz quality of agate allows light to penetrate a short distance into the surface producing a soft glow. Along with shades of red, brown and orange, the translucent optical quality gives the agate its distinctive appearance. The feature people look for most in identifying an agate is a lined pattern, called banding. Fortunately most beach agates have been weathered enough to expose these bands. While agate hunting draws many beachcombers to the North Coast, chasing surf and skipping rocks seem to be an irresistible pleasure for kids playing at this beach. Always be cautious when near the surf, for those beautiful waves can be dangerous, with sudden wave surges or “sneaker waves.”

An alternative to walking down the path from Patrick’s Point State Park is to gain access to the beach by going to Big Lagoon where one can access the upper end of Agate Beach without walking down a steep path. It is a straight walk from the parking lot to the beach. For best results in hunting agates, look for them where the waves have washed away much of the fine sand, exposing mostly pebbles. In a few hours, one can usually find a handful of beautiful agates in many (top), photo by Tracy McCormack varieties. Again, be conscious of the waves, and (bottom) photo by Marna Powell, KayakZak.com for best results, time your activity to low tide.

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NCAC’s tour runs 2-3 hours and is designed to be flexible in respect to your interest and skill level.

NCAC is also offering the new sport of Canyoning, a first of its kind on the North Coast. Canyoning mixes hiking, jumping, bouldering, and rappelling in river canyons. If you are rock climbing, rappelling, or trying out Canyoning - North Coast Adventure Centers is the company to take you outdoors.

Their tours surround Redwood State and National Parks.

OUTDOORS: Trinidad, CA (Moonstone Beach and Patricks Point State Park) INDOORS: Far North Climbing Gym, 1065 K St # C Arcata MORE INFO: (800) 808-2836, NorthCoastAdventureCenters.com

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ing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, agate hunting, bird watching, and of course elk viewing, are all available at, or five minutes from the Resort. You can also access numerous hiking trails right from the Resort and it’s only 1 mile to an awe-inspiring ocean beach.

WHERE: 265 Idlewood Drive, Trinidad MORE INFO: (707) 488-2181, RedwoodLakeResort.com

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Trinidad Bay

Trinidad’s coastline is impressive from the beach, but it’s even more beautiful from the water, paddling among seastacks and out into Trinidad Bay. The Trinidad Headland shelters the bay from incoming swells and waves, creating safe harbor for kayakers and recreational boaters, as well as some truly dramatic scenery.

There are miles of gorgeous coastline to investigate in Trinidad Bay, along with plenty of wildlife. Gray whales, orcas and the occasional blue whale all migrate through this

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Elk Viewing and Redwood Lake Resort

The Roosevelt elk are the largest subspecies of elk in North America, and rivals the moose as the largest species of deer in the world. Elk bulls generally weigh between 700 and 1,100 lbs, females (cows) 380-640 lbs. Mature males boast large multibranched antlers, while females do not have antlers.

A good place to view these majestic animals is in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park at Elk Prairie and Elk Meadow. These areas have been designed to provide excellent and safe viewing of the Roosevelt elk.

Another great “elk hotspot” is at Redwood Lake Resort located between Orick and Trinidad. The largest herd of Roosevelt elk in the world make their home here and are seen in large numbers nearly every day in the meadows and fields at the resort. Although still very wild, these elk are accustomed to humans and allow for very close viewing. Still always be careful, elk are wild and unpredictable animals. They can be particularly dangerous during calving and the fall rut. So observe them at a safe, comfortable distance.

The resort is centrally located at the south entrance to Redwood National Park on Hwy 101. Near the entrance to the park there is a little red schoolhouse sitting in a field where elk graze and rest. For the best viewing remember elk are more active in the cooler hours of the day, and do most of their feeding in the mornings and evenings. Drive in, cross the bridge, and you will see the entrance of Redwood Lake Resort, between the Country Store and the Registration Booth. The resort has its own private lake, waterfalls and creek, and is set in a beautiful park-like setting full of large old-growth trees. Hik-

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Trinidad area, and a resident pod of humpback whales calls the Bay home; you may also see sea lions, seals, otters and an abundance of shorebirds. Several local outfitters lead expeditions into Trinidad Bay, and can provide you with expert guides, instruction and equipment. First-timers and seasoned veterans alike will enjoy an expedition into these waters in search of wildlife and adventure.

• Humboats offers a fascinating 3-hour tour through the bay. Your trip will begin on the beach, where Humboats’ professional instructors will give you a first-rate kayaking lesson. Wetsuits and splashwear are provided, Humboats guides have over 15 years of experience guiding whale-watching trips in the bay. For more information, call (707) 443-5157, Humboats.com.

Wedding Rock at • North Coast Adventures offers sea kayaking tours, instruction and rentals on the Humboldt Coast. For information, call (707) 825-0266, KayakNorcal.com

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• Kayak Zak’s offers tours of Trinidad Bay and Big Lagoon, whale and bird migration trips, kayak and equipment rentals, instruction and clinics. For information, (707) 498-1130, KayakZak.com

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Tucked down below Trinidad in a sheltered cove is Trinidad State Beach. It is just a short hike through stands of alder trees, along open bluffs with impressive views, and through meadows full of wildflowers. Stand on the shore and gaze out upon the panorama of rugged rock formations, often shrouded in mist, jutting out of the Pacific Ocean. You might spot sea lions sunbathing on the rocks, or at the right time of year, migrating whales. The one-mile expanse of clean sand extends to the high cliffs of Trinidad Head. Tidepool viewing is a safe and fun source of entertainment for the young ones. Small caves, a natural arch and rock promontories entice the adventurous explorer. A low-tide walk out to the rocks reveals a strange-looking, flowering plant called the sea fig. There are miles of nearby hiking and horseback riding trails. If you enjoy fishing, this area is well known for its bountiful waters. This beautiful spot may become one of your favorites. When you catch something, head over to the picnic area and cook it up on the outdoor grills. The beach is for day-use only, and is open from sunrise to sunset. Trinidad State Beach is located 19 miles north of Eureka off Hwy 101 in Trinidad.

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Patrick’s Point State Park is located in the heart of Redwood Country. If seeing spectacular panoramas, rocky cliffs, hiking trails and sandy beaches is always part of your agenda, do not pass up this wonderful experience.

Six miles of hiking trails thread through the park with acres of dense forest stretching over an ocean headland.

Stroll under a canopy of spruce, hemlock, pine, fir and red alder trees. Wildflower meadows offer spectacular vistas.

The Rim Trail, which follows an old Indian path over the park’s rocky promontories, provides views of the coast and serves as a great lookout for whale watching.

Hike along the broad beaches and explore tidepools, cast a fishing rod, search for driftwood, spot sea lions and gaze at magnificent sunsets. Short, steep hikes will take you to the tops of Ceremonial Rock and Lookout Rock, while coastal hikes take you to Wedding Rock and Patrick’s Point offering breathtaking ocean vistas. History buffs will enjoy the re-created Yurok Village that includes traditional Native American family houses, a sweat house, changing houses, a redwood canoe and a dance house. There is also a native plant garden with species of local flora to explore.

If you can’t bear to leave the park and want to spend one more day, pitch a tent at one of the many campsites. There are also three group picnic areas.

WHERE: 25 miles north of Eureka off Hwy 101. Reservations are recommended for camping.

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orth of Trinidad lies the town of Orick, located on the banks of Redwood Creek near where it flows into the Pacific Ocean. Driving on Hwy 101 from the south you are likely to see a herd of Roosevelt Elk in the meadow in front of the little red schoolhouse between Big Lagoon and Stone Lagoon. The meadow is one of their favorite grazing spots and the site of the mating rituals in September. Sitting virtually in the middle of the Redwood National and Prairie Creek State Parks, Orick is a great place to access the natural wilderness. Use a variety of trails to see wildlife, explore some of the world’s tallest trees, and hike the dramatic coast. Camping facilities are available, from primitive to well-appointed. In addition there is food and drink available from local businesses, as well as about a half a dozen artisan burl outlets lining Hwy 101 as it passes through town.

Activities in the Area • Shopping for Burl Gifts • Kayaking, Boating • Camping, Hiking, Biking • Windsurfing • Wildlife viewing Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center at Orick, photo by Gregg Gardiner

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Modern life can be stressful, with deadlines to meet, meals to prepare and dozens of things to do with no time to do them. Visit Redwood National and State Parks and all that worry will be washed away. Take your time and enjoy all that these lovely parks have to offer, with so much to do for every member of the family. Enjoy more than 50 miles of paved and unpaved biking trails of varying difficulty. If you have a horse, ride along the 41 miles of equestrian paths. There are also more than 160 miles of excellent hiking trails for adventurous backpackers. All of these paths will take you among the colorful wildflowers, grassy hills, wild oak woodlands and soaring redwoods that grow to 350 feet tall and live more than 2,000 years.

Along the stretches of rugged coastline, see pounding surf, sea stacks and thrilling cliffs. Worldclass rivers can be found right outside the parks, which are perfect for rafting, kayaking and even fishing. If you visit in the spring, summer or fall, find out about the environmental education programs that take place at the two outdoor schools. Ranger-guided programs are also available. Learn about the photo by Steve Hammons animals that call this place home.

Some of these include the red-tailed hawk, kestrel, great horned owl, gopher, meadow mice, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, fox, elk, black-tailed deer, goldfinch junco, quail and raven.

WHERE: off Hwy 101, stretching from Trinidad in the south to Klamath Glen in the north. Several Visitor Centers are located throughout the parks near Crescent City, Hiouchi, Orick and along Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy.

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Fishing from shore with the wind in your hair, sand under your feet and the sound of crashing waves in the background can be a relaxing, tranquil experience. Set up a folding chair, a cooler with cold drinks and bait, and cast your line out into the beautiful Pacific Ocean for a truly enjoyable time. Reel in silver salmon, kelp bass, snapper, lingcod, perch, halibut and much more. At Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area, enjoy a stroll through the 830 acres of striking natural surroundings, viewing wildlife while partaking in great fishing. The waters are also great for windsurfing. The park is adjacent to Humboldt Lagoons State Park, 32 miles north of Eureka on Hwy 101.

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Located 50 minutes north of Eureka and 45 minutes south of Crescent City, Orick serves as a gateway to Redwood National and State Parks and to Humboldt Lagoons State Park. When conditions are right, it is hard to decide which body of water to paddle. With a driving time of five minutes to one hour, you can reach three piccourtesy of Kayak Zak’s, KayakZak.com turesque lagoons, several great surf beaches, the open ocean, protected harbors, mellow river runs and unbelievable whitewater.

For those interested in kayaking, Kayak Zak’s based in Orick, offers affordable and exciting rentals, tours and instruction. Kayaking is a wonderful sport because it allows anyone the chance to have fun on water. In a kayak paddlers can use all muscle groups without the threat of high-impact activity. Paddlers can take it easy or make it as aerobic and adrenaline-filled as they want. Kayak Zak’s staff is specially trained and experienced to take anyone kayaking. They also offer Adaptive Paddling, which is all about adapting kayaks, paddles, gear and techniques for persons with disabilities, sports injuries, preexisting conditions, or joint pain.

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The Klamath River is known around the world as a beautiful, pristine river that runs from Altamont in Klamath County of Southern Oregon, dips into Humboldt County, and continues all the way to the Pacific Ocean near the town of Klamath in southern Del Norte County. Take pleasure in this picturesque river from the comfortable seat of a jet boat. Set out on a two-hour trip from Klamath’s estuary called “Rekwoi,” which will take you up the river, powered by twin jets. The round-trip tour is more than 45 miles. The captain and narrator will tell you all about the Klamath River’s history, Native American culture and the area’s wildlife. From the boat, you may even get the chance to see some of these creatures, such as bears feasting on berries and fish from the shore, ospreys, hawks and eagles nesting, or black-tail deer and elk wandering through the trees. People of all ages will enjoy the sights. Every once in a while, you’ll have the opportunity to take some pictures. Tours are given between May and September, three times daily. Reservations are recommended, but drop-ins are welcome. Personalized and special group tours can be accommodated.

WHERE: The Jet Boat Tour office is located on Hwy 101, five miles south of Trees of Mystery, just over the border into Del Norte County.

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Agate hunting, bird-watching, beachcombing, boating and whale watching are all popular outdoor activities for families along the West Coast. One of the best places to do all of these and more is at the Humboldt Lagoons State Park. In the early 1900s, Dry Lagoon was drained to make way for crops and dairy ranches. The effort proved uneconomical and, eventually, Mother Nature reclaimed this natural marshland habitat, which supports a huge variety of bird and animal life. Today, both Dry Lagoon and Stone Lagoon make up the state park, which includes six miles of beach, a hiking trail, boat ramp, picnic area and campsites. Many people come to the park to wander the beach, combing for agates and other treasures, as well as to watch migrating whales.

You can bring your own boat to explore the lagoons or go fishing.

There are also plenty of trails for the hiker, including three miles of Coastal Trail. Bring a picnic or pitch a tent at Big Lagoon, photo by Steve Hammons one of the 12 available campsites. The Humboldt Lagoons Visitor Center and bookstore are open daily from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. between June and September. Day-use hours are sunrise to sunset year-round. There is no fee. Camping is available for a fee on a first-come, first-served basis year-round.

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Prairie Creek is a small drainage entering the Pacific Ocean near Orick. This unassuming waterway is the namesake of the 23-square-mile Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, a sanctuary of old-growth redwoods set aside in the early 1920s by the State of California and the Save-the-Redwoods League. With more than 280 Save-the-Redwoods League memorial groves, the park has been designated as a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. The Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy. is the only paved route into the park. The busy Visitor Center, located at the southern end of the parkway and built next to Elk Prairie, is the starting point for several hiking trails, some of which follow Prairie Creek, with others traveling over hilly land to the ocean just three miles away. Find self-guided nature trails, as well as more than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails suitable for all-day hikes or short, leisurely strolls. While on a hike, you’ll come across many different kinds of trees, such as Douglas fir, Sitka spruce and red alder, along with western azaleas and rhododendrons. You may also spot wildlife like Roosevelt elk, deer, coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats and foxes. More than 260 species of birds have been sighted within the park, making this one of the most popular bird-watching areas in the region. At Fern Canyon, walk along a small stream at the bottom of this narrow box canyon, where the walls are coated in vines and ferns. There are nearly 10 miles of beach for you to stroll along. The park hosts campgrounds, as well as numerous picnic areas among the redwoods and on the beach. The Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park’s Visitor Center has many exhibits and a nature store, which can provide you with more information about the plants and animals that call this area home.

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Fern Canyon is a spot in Humboldt County where you can take a leisurely stroll, leave everything else behind and enter a magical world. As its name suggests, this beautiful, natural wonder is a one-mile long box canyon, complete with a small stone-bottom creek, where the walls, completely covered in ferns, tower 50 to 80 feet above. Over the ages, five different varieties of ferns have grown on the canyon walls. Huge over-hanging trees grow at the top of the ridge, allowing streams of light to peak through the branches. Fallen trees along the bottom of the canyon can be climbed upon. When the filtered light combines with the iridescently green vegetation, the canyon takes on an unearthly hue.

An easy hike back into the canyon will lead you to where the walls become less steep. Here, make your way up a trail that will take you to a ridge. From this vantage point, the green canyon below takes on a beauty rarely seen.

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Although the locals are used to it, many visitors to Blue Lake are surprised to find no lake. In the 1860s, the lake, for which the town is named, was created by receding floodwaters of the Mad River, and for 50 years gave the place a resort atmosphere. A hotel was built on the shore by an early Blue Lake settler. People from the foggy coast made the trek to Blue Lake to enjoy the lake, the river fishing and warmer temperatures of summer.

Changes in the course of the river in the 1920s caused the lake to disappear, but fishing, sunshine and the rural charm still draw people to Blue Lake to live and play.

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Between the Central Valley of California and the Pacific Coast are some of the most magnificent roads you could ever hope to drive. One such road is the Trinity River Scenic Byway, also known as Hwy 299.

This roadway crosses an amazing selection of diverse terrain. The Forest Service has called this stretch of highway, “From the Valley Oaks to the Redwood Coast” in an attempt to display all that you will see in the way of habitats and terrain on this breathtaking drive.

If you start on the inland side, you will see the dry manzanita that covers the interior valleys of Northern California. Afterwards you will cruise past sheer granite cliffs as you pass over and through the mountains that separate the Pacific Coast and the redwood forests from the interior of the state. In the springtime, you will see a variety of magnificent wildflowers that bloom on either side of the road. The drive winds its way through two national forests, and driving maps are located at the ranger stations as well as at the ends of the 140-mile route.

Along the way, there are plenty of opportunities for fun outdoors activities. You can stop off and enjoy a night of camping or put in your raft to run some Class 4 rapids. You can take a tour of a ghost town or try your hand at the age-old practice of gold panning. Fishermen can also find some great little spots along the way to catch some delicious salmon and steelhead that inhabit the rivers and streams nearby. The Trinity River Scenic Byway runs from just off of Hwy 101 near Arcata and ends near Redding, and in total it takes nearly four hours to drive.

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icturesque Hwy 96 is home to the secluded towns of Hoopa, Orleans, Somes Bar and Happy Camp. The highway meanders north from Willow Creek and passes through the Hoopa Valley Reservation, the largest Indian reservation in California. Attractions at the reservation include the Hoopa Tribal Museum, Lucky Bear Casino and ancient Indian villages that date back 10,000 years.

The first section of the highway follows along the Trinity River, and travelers pass the popular swimming area at Tish Tang.

Approximately 20 minutes from Willow Creek is Hoopa Valley, the current and ancestral home of the Hoopa people. In the valley, travelers will find lodging, restaurants, groceries and many other amenities they might require.

Further along Hwy 96 is the pleasant community of Orleans. Orleans is situated along the Klamath River and borders the Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests. The Orleans Ranger Station has information on the nearby Marble Mountains, Trinity Alps and Siskiyou Wilderness areas. The region has scores of high country lakes and miles of remote trails. Wildlife is abundant and it’s not unusual to see otters, geese, ospreys, bears and, if you’re lucky, a bald eagle. More than 300 species of birds inhabit the area.

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Rafting trips can take place on the upper and lower portions of the river for a wider range of difficulty. The upper portion, known for its long rapids, is classified 3 and 4, based on the International Rating Scale of 1-6. Class 1 is very relaxing and easygoing and 6 is sometimes considered impossible to raft. This section is one of the nationally protected Wild and Scenic rivers and generally the only “big water” river that can be found in the area from late June through October. Lower Klamath is more easy-going, providing mild to moderate trips. There are many businesses in the area that can take you down either section of the river. Trips vary from an afternoon to several days, where you will camp along the shore under the stars.

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About 10 miles north of Orleans is the hamlet of Somes Bar, where the astonishingly clean and beautiful Salmon River — often called the Cal-Salmon to distinguish it from the Salmon River in Idaho — meets the Klamath. Somes Bar is just over the line into Siskiyou County. Oak Bottom Campground offers services in the area along a calm stretch of the river. A narrow, curvy road leads up river to class 4 and 5 rapids, which should be run only by experts.

Somes Bar has groceries, propane, gasoline and a post office available.

Further north is Happy Camp, so named by a party of gold-seekers who camped on the beach at Indian Creek in 1851. Of course, before the miners arrived, Karuk tribe members were the principal inhabitants. Today the tribe continues its culture and lifestyle in the area.

the redwood dugout canoes that are half sides of redwood trees, To Klamath River, which have been hollowed out to create naturally constructed Yreka, Hwy. 5 canoes. Also, be sure to see all the hand tools that were used by the tribesmen to create the many artifacts on exhibit.

What is even more special about this museum is the fact that the Tribal Museum is a “living museum.” Nearly all the artifacts that are housed in the museum are on loan from Native Americans that use them for many unique rituals and ceremonies that are still a part of their lives.

WHERE: on Hwy 96 in the Hoopa shopping center.

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There are few drives more beautiful in Humboldt County than the one along the Bigfoot Scenic Byway, also known as Hwy 96. The road begins in Willow Creek, which is also known as the Gateway to Bigfoot Country, and ends 89 miles later in Happy Camp. Along the way, you will go through a region that boasts the most sightings of Sasquatch anywhere in the nation.

Impressive mountain ranges on either side, wild rushing rivers and plenty of opportunities for recreation await you on your journey.

There are many quaint towns where you can stretch your legs, grab a bite to eat, learn more about the local culture and maybe even partake in a Bigfoot-related festival.

Wildlife viewing is also excellent along the striking byway. You might have the chance to spot elk, deer, river otters, minks, bald eagles, peregrine falcons and maybe Bigfoot himself. Whitewater rafting, mountain biking and hiking are great in this area. You will go past several wilderness areas. Backpackers love the easy access to Marble Mountain Wilderness, where you can hop onto the epic Pacific Crest Trail or relax by the side of one of the 89 glacial lakes. With the local myths, wild beauty and abundant activities, you may want to make the trip last longer than just a couple of hours, and the ride is well worth it.

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endocino County, Humboldt County’s neighbor to the south, is a mix of dramatic coastline, colorful vineyards and rolling hills. Two main arteries, coastal Hwy 1 and Hwy 101 inland, serve the county.

The three northernmost towns in Mendocino County — Laytonville, Leggett and — are strung along Hwy 101 as it folom Piercy c . s g lows the Eel River into Humboldt County. n i h 101t Laytonville is situated 150 miles north of San Francisco. It was founded by a blacksmith named Layton and was a stagecoach stop on the route from San Francisco to Eureka. Two forks of the Eel River are close to Laytonville and provide excellent salmon, steelhead and trout fishing.

Visitors may see such varied wildlife as deer, quails, raccoons and boars. Laytonville is set in the beautiful Long Valley, a level shelf 12-miles long and three-miles wide surrounded by wooded hills. The town has most of the services required by travelers, including restaurants, gas and motels.

Approximately 25 miles north of Laytonville is the town of Leggett, located at the junction of Hwy 101 and Hwy 1. The former logging town attracts campers and travelers during the summer months and hordes of fishermen in the late fall when salmon swim upstream to spawn. Leggett’s Drive-Thru Tree Park features the Chandelier Tree as the centerpiece of 200 acres of preserved virgin redwood forest.

Nearby Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area offers camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing and swimming in the south fork of the Eel River. The park is one mile north of Leggett. The park’s three campgrounds contain a total of 162 campsites. Amenities include wheelchair accessible restrooms with hot showers. There are also hiking and biking campsites.

Also in Leggett is The Peg House, the perfect pit-stop on the Hwy 101 journey.

Here you will find a full service deli, espresso drinks, treats, groceries, gas and diesel. Or you can pick up travel books and maps at the area info booth. There is plenty of parking for autos and RVs as well. For more information, (707) 925-6444.

Piercy is the northernmost community in Mendocino County, and is situated right at the entrance to Richardson Grove State Park, one of the most popular of the area’s redwood parks. The park contains 1,500 acres and is next to the Eel River.

On the Hwy 101 drive through northern Mendocino and into Humboldt County, be sure to stop at Confusion Hill, where seeing is believing—or not. And don’t miss the One Log House, or the Grandfather Tree, all worth some R&R time away from the car.

Willits, the third largest town in Mendocino County, is located on Hwy 101 approximately 22 miles north of Ukiah. The town was called Willitsville in 1865 and the primary industry was lumber. Today, wood products are still important to the local economy. However, many other industries — such as tourism, wineries and service industries — are also expanding. Willits features excellent retail stores, restaurants, lodging and business, service establishments and the Skunk Train Depot. Most of the businesses line Hwy 101, but a few can be found on quiet side streets.

Nestled in the fertile Yokayo Valley between the Coast Range and Lake Mendocino along Hwy 101, Ukiah is the Mendocino County seat and its largest city. First settled in 1856, Ukiah began to grow in 1889 with the arrival of the railroad. Now the city’s population is approximately 15,500, and the greater Ukiah area has about 35,300 residents. Ukiah has grown to become the financial, business, medical and Email or fax changes service center for Mendocino, Lake, northern Sonoma andwith southern Humboldt counties. Part of Ukiah’s historical traditionindicated are the descendants of the and we willPomo Indians, who still live and work in the area. In many Ukiah neighborhoods, beautifully restored Victorian homes are plentiful. send a revised proof.

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length. Its attractions include a brew pub, a Victorian inn, an old-fashioned roadside café, several wineries, a fine gift shop, a cheesecake factory and a fresh bread bakery. There are six winery tasting rooms in town, and a few more just outside of town.

Coastal Mendocino is cool, breezy and dotted with picturesque villages. In southern Mendocino are the towns of Gualala and Point Arena. Both towns have exceptional accommodations and restaurants for relaxed vacationing. The Point Arena Lighthouse is a favorite stop for southern Mendocino travelers.

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Further north, after passing through the tiny hamlets of Elk and Manchester, is the most populous and popular section of the Mendocino coast, from the town of Albion and including the towns of Little River, Mendocino and Fort Bragg.

The town of Mendocino is a New England-style community perched on headlands above the Pacific Ocean. The area is rich with hiking, diving and many other recreational possibilities.

Fort Bragg, to the north of Mendocino, is a great base for recreational activities. It is just south of MacKerricher State Park, a favorite spot for bicycling, hiking, horseback riding and bird-watching. It is the home of the famous Skunk Train, an historical logging railroad that now takes travelers on a redwood-lined route from Fort Bragg to Willits.

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Along Hwy 101, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area spans three counties. Beginning near North Bend and extending more than 40 miles north to Florence, this area of gigantic sand dunes extends as far as three miles inland in some places. A series of inland freshwater lakes, created when the dunes dammed up small streams provide excellent places to fish, sail or swim. There are national, state, county and private campgrounds throughout the area.

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umboldt County’s coastal setting is an exceptional western backdrop to a rugged and beautiful playground—the Shasta-Cascade Region. The eight northernmost California inland counties are a land of mountains, lakes, fields, streams, and some of the most amazingly beautiful cities, small towns and quaint, yet trendy communities in the world. Whether your plans include water skiing, fishing, houseboating, hiking, playing in the snow or just relaxing away from it all, Shasta-Cascade has something for everyone.

The Shasta Cascade region is a summertime playground with pristine warmwater lakes and a wintertime wonderland of alpine magnitude. Within an area the size of Ohio are seven national forests and eight national and state parks. It is an expanse full of natural wonders.

The Shasta Cascade region is served from north to south by I-5. Smaller routes traverse the area from west to east and include Hwys 299, 96, 36, 44 and 70, among others. The roads are mostly two-lane and offer incredible scenic views.

Major rivers in the area include the Sacramento, Klamath, Trinity, Feather and McCloud. These waterways provide excitement for anglers, whitewater rafters and kayakers, as do the region’s lakes and reservoirs. The dominant body of water in the region is Shasta Lake, a reservoir with 365 miles of shoreline created by the Shasta Dam. Even as large as it is, the size of Shasta Lake pales when compared with Mt. Shasta.

The mountain seems impossibly massive. At 14,162 feet, its peak almost appears too lofty to be of this world. The mountain attracts hikers, skiers and campers who cavort on its slopes, and serious mountaineers who strive to conquer its summit.

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Southeast of Mt. Shasta is Lassen Volcanic National Park, with 106,000 acres of volcanic terrain. Features such as boiling mud pots, steaming ground, roaring fumaroles, and sulfurous gases are viewable throughout the area. Nowhere else in the Cascade Range of volcanoes can such an array of hydrothermal features be seen. The park also features thick forests, clear streams and wildflower-matted meadows.

Just south is Lava Beds National Monument where visitors can view miles of hardened molten rock flow, lava tubes and caves created by sudden cooling. Cave enthusiasts will also enjoy Lake Shasta Caverns which is 19 miles north of Redding featuring a two-hour guided tour after a boat ride across the lake. The attractions mentioned are only a fraction of what’s available in the Shasta Cascade region.

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