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Contents Humboldt County California

Special Sections

Volume 27, No. 13, 2013-14 2383 Myrtle Ave. Eureka, California 95501 (707) 443-1234 FAX (707) 443-5309 Email: info@101things.com

Bed & Breakfasts ......................... 19 Events & Festivals ................... 10-11 Health Care ............................... 13 National, State & County Parks ......... 9 Performing Arts ........................... 17 Relocation to Humboldt ................. 12 Welcome/How to Use .................. 6-8 Wineries in Humboldt County ...... 14-15

City & Area Sections

All Around Humboldt ................ 14-20 Arcata.................................. 72-79 Avenue of the Giants ................ 27-37 Eureka ................................. 50-71

On the Cover:

Humboldt Bay Harbor, Eureka, pages 50-71 photo by Mario Vaden, aka M.D. Vaden Arborist & Photographer,VadenPhotography.com

Cover Inset photos:

Left: Trinity River, pages 88-90 photo by Stave Hammons Middle: Trinidad, pages 82-85 photo by Deborah Ketelsen, DKCreativeMedia.com Right: Avenue of the Giants, pages 27-37 photo by Stave Hammons

Eureka Dining ......................... 54-55 Ferndale ............................... 40-41 Fortuna ................................ 42-46 Garberville and Benbow ............ 21-23 Humboldt Bay ........................ 62-64 Hwy 36 ~ Ruth Lake ..................... 39 Hwy 96 ~ Bigfoot Scenic Region ....... 90 Hwy 299 & Trinity County ........... 88-89 Loleta ...................................... 47 McKinleyville .......................... 80-81 Miranda .................................... 31 Myers Flat ............................. 32-34 Orick ................................... 86-87 Phillipsville ................................ 30 Redcrest ............................... 35-37 Redway .................................... 23 Scotia and Rio Dell ....................... 38 Shelter Cove & The Lost Coast ..... 24-26 Trinidad ................................ 82-85 Weott ...................................... 35

Outside The County

Del Norte County, CA ................ 92-94 Mendocino County, CA............... 91-92 Oregon ................................. 92-94 Piercy, Leggett (Mendocino Co.) ..... 20-21 Shasta Cascade Region, CA ............. 91

Maps

Arcata.................................. 74-75 Arcata Plaza .............................. 77 Avenue of the Giants ................ 28-29 Eureka ................................. 52-53 Eureka Hwy 101 Corridor ............... 61 Eureka’s Old Town ....................... 59 Ferndale ................................... 41 Fortuna .................................... 43 Fortuna Riverwalk ....................... 44 Garberville ................................ 23 Humboldt County ......................... 4 Hwy 36, Ruth Lake, ..................... 39 Hwy 96 Bigfoot Scenic Byway .......... 90 Hwy 299 Trinity County ................. 89 Loleta ...................................... 47 McKinleyville .............................. 81 Orick ....................................... 86 Patriot Gasoline Stations ........... 48-49 Redway .................................... 23 Scotia ...................................... 38 Shelter Cove .............................. 25 Trinidad .................................... 83 Wineries in Humboldt County .......... 15

Gregg Gardiner Publisher Carlton Nielsen General Manager

All Around the Area

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1 Humboldt County Wines .................. 14 2 Humboldt County Breweries .............. 14 3 Casinos in Humboldt........................ 16 4 Getting Creative with Beads .............. 16 5 Farmers’ Markets ........................... 16 6 Guided Nature Adventures ................ 16 7 Disc Golf ..................................... 16 8 Redwood Adventures ....................... 18 9 Six Rivers National Forest ................. 18 10 Humboldt’s Motorcycle Scene ........... 19 11 Bicycling and Running .................... 19

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12 Campbell Bros. World Famous Confusion Hill .............................. 20 13 One-Log House ............................. 20 14 Richardson Grove State Park ............ 20 15 Thunderbird Mountain Trading Company .......................... 21 Garberville, Redway

16 Benbow Valley Golf Course .............. 22 17 Southern Humboldt Community Park ... 22 Shelter Cove

18 Shelter Cove’s Abundant Wildlife ....... 25 19 Paciﬁc Ocean Fishing ..................... 25 20 Cape Mendocino Lighthouse ............ 26 21 King Range and Lost Coast Trail ......... 26 22 Punta Gorda Lighthouse .................. 26

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23 The Riverwood Inn ........................ 30 24 Humboldt Redwoods State Park ......... 32 25 The Myers Country Inn ................... 32 26 Shrine Drive Thru Tree ................... 32 27 Redwood Hiking Trails .................... 34 28 Eel River Swimming Holes ................ 34 29 The Immortal Tree ........................ 35 30 Redwood Visitor Center’s Travel Log ... 35 31 Cuneo Creek Horse Camp ................ 35 32 California Federation of Women’s Clubs Hearthstone ............. 36 33 The Eternal Tree House .................. 36

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34 Scenic Highway 36 and Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park .................... 39 Ferndale

35 Historic Victorian Village of Ferndale .. 40 36 Centerville County Park and Beach ..... 41 37 Historic Ferndale Cemetery ............. 41 Fortuna

38 Korobi Stables.............................. 44 39 Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop and Museum ..................................... 46 40 Rohner Park ................................ 46 41 Fortuna Depot Museum ................... 46 42 Salmon Pass Trail .......................... 46 Loleta

43 Loleta Cheese Factory .................... 47 Eureka

44 Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides ............. 58 45 Eureka’s Historic Buildings .............. 60 46 M.V. Madaket Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise ....................................... 63 47 Humboldt Coastal Nature Center ....... 63 48 Kayaking and Paddleboarding on Humboldt Bay.............................. 63 49 Woodley Island ............................. 64 50 Samoa Cookhouse and Logging Museum 64 51 Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum ........ 64 52 Humboldt Botanical Gardens ............ 65 53 Blue Ox Millworks and Historic Park .... 65 54 Parasol Arts Pottery Painting ............ 66 55 Morris Graves Museum of Art ............ 66 56 Clarke Historical Museum ................ 66 57 Sculptures in Old Town and Downtown 67 58 Eureka’s Murals ............................ 67 59 Humboldt Roller Derby ................... 68 60 Fort Humboldt State Historic Park ...... 68 61 Sequoia Park Zoo ......................... 69 62 Headwaters Forest Reserve .............. 70 63 Samoa Dunes Recreation Area .......... 70 64 Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge 71 65 Auto Races and Motorcycle Races....... 71

Arcata

66 Public Activities at HSU .................. 73 67 Arcata Community Forest ................ 73 68 Humboldt Crabs Baseball................. 73 69 Arcata’s Historic Landmarks ............. 76 70 Holly Yashi Handcrafted Jewelry ........ 76 71 Laurel Skye’s House of Mosaics .......... 77 72 The Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary 78 73 Godwit Days Bird Migration Festival .... 78 74 Mad River County Park .................... 78 75 The Arcata Skatepark ..................... 79 76 Arcata Community Pool ................... 79 77 Freshwater Park ........................... 79 McKinleyville

78 Hammond Coastal Trail ................... 80 79 Moonstone Beach and Clam Beach ...... 81 80 Hiller Park and Sports Complex / Mad River Bluffs .......................... 81 81 Azalea State Nature Reserve............. 81 Trinidad

82 Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse ........... 82 83 Tide-Pooling ................................ 82 84 Kayaking Trinidad Bay .................... 83 85 Trinidad State Beach ...................... 83 86 Luffenholz Beach .......................... 84 87 Big Lagoon County Park .................. 84 88 Patrick’s Point State Park ............... 85 89 Agate Beach at Patrick’s Point State Park .................................. 85 90 Sumeg Village .............................. 85 Orick

91 Redwood National and State Parks ..... 86 92 Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park ..... 86 93 Amazing Fern Canyon ..................... 86 94 Humboldt Lagoons State Park ........... 87 95 Kayak Trips ................................ 87 96 Klamath River Jet Boat Tours ............ 87 97 Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area .. 87 Hwy 299, Blue Lake, Willow Creek, Trinity County

98 River Rafting and Fishing ................. 89 99 Mad River Fish Hatchery.................. 89 Hwy 96 Hoopa, Weitchpec, Happy Camp

100 Whitewater Rafting on the Klamath River ........................... 90 101 Hoopa Tribal Museum .................... 90

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Welcome to Humboldt County

Trinidad, photo by Steve Hammons

Top right, Avenue of the Giants, photo by Steve Hammons

umboldt County is a haven for travelers and residents alike. It features 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. They can 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 redwoods, 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

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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. After leaving the Avenue of the Giants, travelers 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 continued on page 8

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as the jewel of the Eel River Valley. Friendly Fortuna has developed tremendous accommodations for visitors in recent years, including several hotels along the Eel River and an attractive conference 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 was designated a State Historical Landmark because of its strong preservation policies of commercial buildings and residences. Eureka contains more fine examples for 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 also 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, commercial fishing,

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sport ﬁshing, oyster farming 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 wastewater 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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he goal of 101 Things To Do® Humboldt County magazine is to serve as your guide while you explore this beautiful region. We have organized the magazine in a logical, orderly fashion to make it easy to use. Our full color map on page 4 shows the major roads and towns in the area. The table of contents is listed in alphabetical order to make it easy to find a particular town or topic. Inside the magazine, you’ll find maps of the county and most cities and regions. An added benefit are the popular 101 Things To Do® sections. These 101 individual articles explain exciting and often educational pastimes that will entertain the entire family. Divided by activity and geographical area, they are a great way to enjoy this magnificent part of California. As you near the end of the publication, you’ll see that we’ve included information about adjacent counties to Humboldt County for those continuing their travels: Del Norte, Mendocino and the Shasta Cascade Region in California, plus Southern Oregon. There are more 101 Things To Do® magazines for counties in California and Oregon, plus Phoenix, Arizona, the Hawaiian Islands, and Hilton Head and Outer Banks, South Carolina. Enjoy patronizing the many fine advertisers who make this publication possible. It is through their generous support that we are able to share the beauty of Humboldt County with you. Please mention you found them in the 101 Things To Do® magazine. Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

National, State & County Parks & Campgrounds INFORMATIONAL NUMBERS

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

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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 Hoopa - (530) 625-4180 Willow Creek - (530) 629-1171 Humboldt County Sheriff - 445-7251 Poison Control Center - (800) 876-4766 Road Conditions - (800) 427-7623 or (800) 222-1222 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.USDA.gov/srnf 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 ■ Big Bar River Access 7 mi. SW of Orleans 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 3644 Avtech Parkway, Redding, CA 96002 (530) 226-2500 • www.FS.USDA.gov/stnf BIG BAR RANGER DISTRICT Big Bar, CA 96010 (530) 623-6106 ■ Big Bar Campground 30 mi. E of Willow Creek, Hwy. 299 ■ Big Flat Campground 4 mi. E of Big Bar, Hwy. 299 ■ Burnt Ranch Campground 15 mi. E of Willow Creek, Hwy. 299 ■ Hayden Flat Campground 10 mi. W of Big Bar, Hwy. 299 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Big Lagoon County Park, Trinidad, photo by Marna Powell, KayakZak.com

■ 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 Campground 2 mi. E of Big Bar, Hwy. 299 WEAVERVILLE RANGER DISTRICT 210 Main St., Weaverville, CA 96093 (530) 623-2121 Concessionaire (530) 275-8113 ■ Ackerman, Cooper Gulch, Mary Smith, Tunnel Rock - 22 mi. E of Weaverville, 8 mi. N of Lewiston on Lewiston Lake ■ Alpine View, Bridge Camp, 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 ■ East Weaver Campground - 2 mi. N of Weaverville on Hwy. 3, then 1.5 mi. W on Road 228 ■ 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. 986-5400

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

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6 mi. down Elk River Rd. off Hwy. 101 just S of Eureka to parking area. Salmon Pass Trail (Old Growth): by reservation May 15 - Nov. 15, 825-2300 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. Day use only, no fee. 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 Steiner Flat Rd., 1/2 mi. off Hwy. 299 ■ Junction City Campground 10 mi. W of Weaverville, Hwy. 299 ■ Steel Bridge Campground 10 mi. SE of Weaverville, Hwy. 299 ■ Steiner Flat Campground - along Trinity River on Steiner Flat Rd., past Douglas City campground. Primitive camping area, no fee.

REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS 1111 2nd St., Crescent City, CA 95531 464-6101 • NPS.gov/redw/ ■ Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park - 9 mi. N of Orick, Norton B. Drury Parkway off Hwy. 101 • 465-7335 ■ 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 P.O. Box 2006 • Eureka, CA 95502 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, 5 mi. N of Arcata on Hwy 101, then 2 mi. E 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 -

Day use only, hiking trails, picnicking, contact the park information, 40 miles N of Eureka on Hwy. 101, 677-3570 ■ Humboldt Redwoods State Park - Avenue of the Giants, 20 mi. N of Garberville or 45 miles S of Eureka on Hwy. 101, 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 • Co.Humboldt.CA.US/portal/ living/county_parks 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 445-7651 ■ 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. ■ Table Bluff County Park - 10 mi. S of Eureka on Hwy. 101, then 4 mi. W on Hookton Rd. ■ Tooby County Park - 2 mi. SW of Garberville on Sprowl Creek Rd. Picnic areas, 9-hole disc golf course.

US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE ■ Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge -

8 mi. S of Eureka on Hwy. 101 at Hookton exit. 733-5406, FWS.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay/

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ART WALKS: Arts! Arcata; second Friday each month  ArtsArcata.com First Saturday Night Arts Alive! Eureka  EurekaMainStreet.org Fortuna First Friday  email: fortunadowntown@sbcglobal.net McKinleyville Arts Night third Friday night each month  MckinleyvilleArtsNight.com

Humboldt International Film Festival Arcata • 826-3566  Humboldt.edu/theatrefilmanddance Rhododendron Festival & Parade Eureka • 442-3738  EurekaChamber.com

Northern California Indian Development Council Gathering, November, photo by Deborah Ketelsen, DKCreativeMedia.com

GRANGE BREAKFASTS:

• Bayside, 4th Sunday of Jan., April, July, Oct. • Freshwater, 1st Sunday of the month • Fieldbrook, Super Bowl Sunday • Dows Prairie, 3rd Saturday of the month • Humboldt, 4th Saturday of the month (Jan. - Sept.) • Mad River, 2nd Sunday of the month • Mattole, 3rd Sunday of the month • Rohner, 2nd Saturday of the month • Van Duzen, 2nd Sunday of the month (Sept. - June) For more information:  BaysideGrange.org/humboldt

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JANUARY

Calif. State High School Rodeo, Dist. 2 Ferndale • 786-9511  VictorianFerndale.com

FEBRUARY

Ferndale Firemen’s Games Ferndale • 786-4477  VictorianFerndale.com Trinidad to Clam Beach Run Trinidad • 677-1610  TrinidadToClamBeach.com

MARCH

A Taste of Main Street Eureka • 442-9054  EurekaMainStreet.org Aleutian Goose Fly-off Weekend Loleta • 733-5406  FWS.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay Foggy Bottom Milk Run and Walk Ferndale • 822-1861  FoggyBottomMilkRun.com Humboldt Roller Derby Eureka • March through October  HumboldtRollerDerby.com Random Peoples Monologues Project Redway • 923-3368  Mateel.org Redwood Coast Jazz Festival Eureka • 445-3378  RedwoodJazz.org Spring Egg Hunt Manila • 444-3803  ManilaCSD.com Spring Seed & Plant Exchange Manila • 444-3803  ManilaCSD.com

APRIL

10 Minute Play Fest Arcata • 826-3566,  Humboldt.edu/theatrefilmanddance Daffodil Dazzle! Fortuna • 725-2281 Dolbeer Steam Donkey Days Eureka • 445-6547 Ferndale Easter Egg Hunt Ferndale • 786-4477  VictorianFerndale.org Godwit Days Bird Festival Arcata • 826-7050  GodwitDays.org 10 Humboldt County • 101things.com

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Avenue of the Giants Marathon Avenue of the Giants • 822-1861  TheAve.org Cinco de Mayo Folklorico Fest Ferndale • 786-9668 Ferndale Memorial Day Parade Ferndale • 786-4477  VictorianFerndale.org Kinetic Grand Championship Arcata-Ferndale • 733-3841  KineticGrandChampionship.com May Day Celebration Eureka • 444-3437  BlueOxMill.com Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration Ferndale • 786-4477  VictorianFerndale.com

MAY-JUNE

Pony Express Days McKinleyville • 839-2449  McKinleyvilleChamber.com

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST

Humboldt Crabs Baseball Arcata • 826-2333  HumboldtCrabs.com Summer Concert Series Eureka • 442-9054  EurekaMainStreet.org

JUNE

Arcata Bay Oyster Festival Arcata • 822-4500  OysterFestival.net Dell’Arte Mad River Festival Blue Lake • 668-5663  DellArte.com Garberville Rodeo Garberville • 223-1046  Garberville.org Manila Sand Sculpture Contest Manila • 444-1397  FriendsOfTheDunes.org North Coast Open Studios Arcata • 834-6460  NorthCoastOpenStudios.com

Kinetic Grand Championship, Day 2 in Eureka, Memorial Day Weekend, Tina Kerrigan Photography

Annual Bridgefest & Flying Saucer Contest Bridgeville • 777-1775 Campfire Storytelling Trinidad • 677-3840  NorthCoastStorytellers.InkPeople.org 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 Humboldt Makers Street Fair Eureka • 497-6237  EurekaMainStreet.org

Redwood Acres Humboldt Made Fair Eureka • 445-3037  RedwoodAcres.com Summer Arts and Music Fest Redway • 923-3368  Mateel.org

JULY

Campfire Storytelling Trinidad • 677-3840  NorthCoastStorytellers.InkPeople.org Ferndale 4th of July Celebration Ferndale • 786-4477  VictorianFerndale.org Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo Fortuna • 725-3916  RedwoodAutoXpo.com Fortuna Rodeo Fortuna • 725-3959  FortunaRodeo.com Fortuna Rotary’s Art and Wine in the Park Rohner Park, second Sunday June 725-9261 FortunaRotary.org Fourth of July Celebration and Parade Ferndale • 786-4477  VictorianFerndale.org Fourth of July Humboldt Bay Festival Eureka • 442-9054  EurekaMainStreet.org Fourth of July Jubilee and Fireworks Arcata • 822-3619  ArcataChamber.com Humboldt Folklife Festival Blue Lake • 822-5394  HumboldtFolkLife.org Orick Rodeo Orick • 488-2885 Picnics on the Plaza Arcata • 822-4500  ArcataMainStreet.com Redwood Empire Quilters Guild Heart of the Redwoods Quilt Show Eureka  REQG.com

Picnics on the Plaza Arcata • 822-4500  ArcataMainStreet.com Reggae on the River Redway • 923-3368  Mateel.org Ruth Lake Summer Festival Ruth Lake Recreational Campground 672-3365  RuthLakeCSD.org Sumeg Village Day Trinidad • 677-3840 or 677-3570 Wildwood Days Rio Dell • 764-3436  WildwoodDays.org Woofstock Eureka • 442-1782  Woofstock.org

SEPTEMBER

Cruz ‘N’ Eureka Car Show Eureka • 839-1192  CruzNEureka.com Excalibur Medieval Tournament Arcata • 668-1861  ExcaliburFaire.org Henderson Center Street Fair & Craft Show Eureka • 443-4811 Humboldt Hills Hoedown Redway • 923-3368  Mateel.org Natural Fiber Fair Arcata • 599-2729  NaturalFiberFair.com North Country Fair Arcata • 822-5320  SameOldPeople.org Storytelling Festival by the Sea Trinidad • 677-3840  NorthCoastStorytellers.InkPeople.org 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 & Dinner Ferndale • 786-5300 Halloween Chili Feed & Scary Walk Manila • 444-3803  ManilaCSD.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Halloween Harvest Festival 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 Arcata • 822-4500  ArcataMainStreet.com

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Humboldt County Fair, August, Ferndale, photo by Steve Hammons

NOVEMBER

Blue Ox Craftsman’s Days Eureka • 444-3437  BlueOxMill.com Hempfest Redway • 923-3368  Mateel.org Holiday Open House Henderson Center, Eureka • 443-4811 Northern California Indian Development Council Gathering Eureka • 445-8451  NCIDC.org Thanksgiving Day Marsh Walk Arcata • 826-2359  ArcataMarshFriends.org Turkey Trot Eureka • 442-9054  EurekaMainStreet.org

Community Holiday Party Manila • 444-3803  ManilaCSD.com Eureka’s Christmas Truckers’ Parade Eureka • 442-5744 Fortuna Christmas Music Fest Fortuna • 725-3959  FortunaChamber.com Lighting of America’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree Ferndale • 786-4477  VictorianFerndale.org Recycled Youth Annual Show Redway • 923-3368  Mateel.org Season of Wonder & Light Arcata • 822-4500  ArcataMainStreet.com Winter Arts Faire Redway • 923-3368  Mateel.org

DECEMBER

Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade Ferndale • 786-4477  VictorianFerndale.org

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here is no doubt that the lifestyle is different here when compared to other California locales. Humboldt County continues to be a popular relocation choice; people seem to visit for a couple of days and end up coming back to live permanently. Whether for retirement, recreation opportunities or just a different environment, most people settle here for a better quality of life. The county offers abundant natural beauty, mild weather, friendly towns and a minimum of traffic, crime and pollution. Due to its varied terrain, finding the right spot to settle in Humboldt County can take some study. Local real estate agents divide the county into six regions: South County, Mid County, South Bay, North Bay, Northwest County and Northeast County. Each has its own distinct personality and attributes. Southern Humboldt, also referred to as South County, is a rural, mountainous area blessed with clean air, a warm, sunny climate, towering redwoods, lush state parks, wilderness areas and rugged coastline. Most of its small communities are along Hwy 101 and the Avenue of the Giants, a scenic drive in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. To the north is Mid County. The area is still mostly rural, but also includes the vibrant community of Fortuna and the nearby Victorian Village of Ferndale. Fortuna is generally sunnier than nearby Eureka or Ferndale, both of which experience coastal fog. The entire town of Ferndale is a National Historic Landmark and will appeal to those who love Victorian buildings, pastoral countryside and small village ambiance. The South Bay section of the county is named for its proximity to Humboldt Bay and includes the most populous city, Eureka. With a population of over 28,000, Eureka has a wide spectrum of housing choices from modest bungalows to ornate refurbished Victorian mansions. Local real estate agents can describe the dozens of individual neighborhoods, school districts and microclimates of Eureka. The college town of Arcata is in the North Bay region of the county along with McKinleyville, the county’s fastest growing community. Arcata has historically had consistently higher real estate prices than the rest of the county due primarily to Humboldt State University; however, in recent years McKinleyville’s home values have been on par with Arcata’s. With HSU’s enrollment of about 8,000 students, rental properties are rarely vacant. Furthermore, geographical restrictions leave little room for new housing in the attractive city. Arcata has a unique wildlife sanctuary on the bay as well as a central plaza that hosts numerous annual celebrations. McKinleyville, just seven miles north of Arcata, does have room to expand and it is here that one finds the largest numbers of new homes in the county. Just east of McKinleyville is Fieldbrook, where most homes are on large lots or acreage. Blue Lake is a small hamlet along the Mad River just out of the coastal fog belt east of Arcata that is gaining popularity among home buyers. The North West County area is unique for the tiny harbor village of Trinidad. Despite being one of California’s smallest incorporated cities with a population under 400, some of the county’s most expensive properties are found here in stunning custom coastal homes. Adding to the value of homes here is the close proximity to many parks and beaches. North East County is a vast rural region that includes the Trinity and Klamath rivers, the Trinity Alps and the Hoopa Indian Reservation. It is a great area for fishermen, boaters and nature enthusiasts. Summer temperatures can reach the low 100s, and winter usually brings rainstorms with heavy snow at the higher elevations. The town of Willow Creek is situated along Hwy 299 and the town of Orleans is along Hwy 96. The most active months for home sales are July through September. Humboldt County has always given consumers more bang for their buck compared to Southern California or the San Francisco Bay Area. For those who prefer to rent, the rental market is relatively tight, and nice properties are not on the market long. Generally, more rural, country homes tend to command a higher price here. Commercial real estate is an attractive option for some due to the area’s lower prices. Some people interested in a lifestyle change move to the area and rather than look for a job, consider buying an existing business.

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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 Blue Lake, 111 Greenwood ..................................................668-5239 Eureka, 35 West 3rd Street .................................................442-5239 Loleta, 700 Loleta Drive .......................................................733-5239 Rio Dell, 95 Center Street ....................................................764-5239 Willow Creek, 38883 Hwy. 299 ....................................530-629-3141

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

Heart Institute at St. Joseph Hospital 2700 Dolbeer Street, Eureka Information 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

North Coast Pain Center 2705 Harris Street, Eureka...................................................269-3694

Outpatient Imaging Center 2330 Buhne, Eureka .............................................................269-4240

Outpatient Laboratory Services, GH campus 2200 Harrison Avenue, Eureka ............................................441-4420

Rehabilitation Services Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Centers 2024 Harrison Avenue, Eureka ............................................441-4454 3300 Renner Drive, Fortuna .................................................725-7352

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Humboldt County Wines

Humboldt County is becoming a destination for tasting unique, handcrafted wines. There is a 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.

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2 Doors Down… wine sipping & sales. Located just 2 doors down from big sister Brick & Fire Bistro, this quaint wine bar has a charming list of over 80 wines, as well as small plates, desserts, espresso and a spirited ambiance. Open at 4:30 p.m. everyday except Wednesday. WHERE: 1626 F St., Eureka MORE INFO: 707-268-8989, 2DoorsDownWineBar.com

In 2007 Bergeron Winery was born, a small familyowned boutique premium winery producing limited quantities of single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay wines, with more varietals on the way. The grapes they use are grown in high elevation vineyards located in the Red Hills and Pine Mountain Appellations within the Mayacamas mountain range. Their wine-making philosophy is driven by passion and a desire to express a pure transition of grape to bottle. They believe that “Wine is bottled poetry.” WHERE: 359 Main Street, Trinidad MORE INFO: BergeronWinery.com

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Elk Prairie Vineyards is located on Fruitland Ridge just four miles up the hill from the Avenue of the Giants. The 10 acre estate vineyard and winery is located at a 1200 ft. elevation above the ancient redwoods. The wine making process does not include pesticides or artificial fertilizers, and they have sheep that graze the vineyard to keep weeds under control. Their hours vary so call ahead. WHERE: 11544 Dyerville Loop Rd., Myers Flat MORE INFO: 707-943-3498, ElkPrairieVineyard.com

Moonstone Crossing Winery has a tasting room in the beautiful coastal town of Trinidad. Enjoy its award winning wines while taking in the local art and historic photographs that adorn the walls. Wines are also available local stores and restaurants. Open in the Winter: Fri, Sat, Sun (noon-6 p.m.), in the Summer: WedSun (noon-6 p.m.), or by appointment. WHERE: 529 Trinity St., Trinidad MORE INFO: 707-845-5492, MoonstoneCrossing.com

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Riverbend Cellars & More — Riverbend Cellars along with Monument Mountain Vineyards and Rocky’s Ridge Vineyard, has opened up the only winery tasting room in Old Town Eureka. Come in and join us to taste some of our best locally made wines in Humboldt County. Take home a bottle or a case. WHERE: 434 Second St., Eureka MORE INFO: 707-441-9141

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 its handcrafted wines. The grapes come from different growing regions around California and 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

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The Wine Spot, located in the heart of Old Town Eureka, is a place “where old friends go to meet new ones.” It offer local and international wines as well as microbrews. Enjoy its art gallery as you taste wine, or jump on the internet with free Wi-Fi. WHERE: 234 F St. at the corner of 3rd, Old Town Eureka MORE INFO: 707-497-6236 The Wine Spot

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Riverbend Cellars — 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 sampling at its tasting room, which is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Riverbend Cellars also offers a selection of specialty foods, picnic items, local art and much more. WHERE: 12990 Ave. of the Giants, Myers Flat (at Hwy 101 and Myers Flat exit) MORE INFO: 707-943-9907, RiverbendCellars.com

Humboldt County Breweries

Humboldt County is known for its excellent craft beers and small breweries. Tours and 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 Alamar Way, Fortuna 707-725-2739, EelRiverBrewing.com • Mad River Brewing Co. (tasting room) 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake 707-668-4151 Ext. 106, 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 its beers. Visit local breweries for a true taste of Humboldt County.

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Welcome to the wineries and vineyards of Humboldt County — an artisan community 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 scattered amongst the redwoods, winding rivers, forest canyons and Pacific Ocean landscape. Vintners open by appointment are happy to welcome guests and a few are open daily. 1. ALTA CALIFORNIA WINERY 707-445-0100, Eureka Owners: Mishael Tanski, Likhi Tanski _________________________________ 2. BERGERON WINERY Tasting noon-9pm summer, 3-9pm winter, closed Tuesdays 707-677-5177, 359 Main St., Trinidad BergeronWinery.com _________________________________ 3. BRICELAND VINEYARDS Tasting/Tours by appt. 707-923-2429 5959 Briceland Rd, Redway Owners: Joe Collins & Maggie Carey BricelandVineyards.com _________________________________ 4. ELK PRAIRIE VINEYARD Call ahead, 707-943-3498, 845-7381 11544 Dyerville Loop Rd, Myers Flat Owners: Alan & Sandra Estrada ElkPrairieVineyard.com _________________________________ 5. FIELDBROOK WINERY Tasting by Appt., 707-839-4140 4241 Fieldbrook Rd, Fieldbrook Owners: Bob & Judy Hodgson FieldbrookWinery.com _________________________________

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17. ROSINA VINEYARD 707-722-4331 751 Sorenson Rd, Redcrest Owners: Ed & Rosina Lewis RosinaVineyard.com _________________________________

8. LOST COAST VINEYARDS Tasting by Appt., 707-629-3671 795 Conklin Creek Rd, Petrolia Owners: Dick Cogswell and Ester A. Saunoras LostCoastVineyards.com

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9. MONUMENT MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS Tours by Appt., 707-764-3752 2330 Monument Rd, Rio Dell Owner: Carol Fritz Hoopes Facebook.com/MonumentMountainVineyards _________________________________ 10. 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 MoonstoneCrossing.com _________________________________ 11. MYRTLEWOOD LIQUORS & JOHN’S CIGARS Open Daily, 707-444-8869 1648 Myrtle Ave, Eureka Owner: John Baddeley Wine Tasting Room, Premium Wines _________________________________ 12. OLD GROWTH CELLARS 707-444-2333, Eureka Owners: Matt Garrett and Jim Pastori OldGrowthCellars.com _________________________________ 13. PERSIMMONS GARDEN GALLERY / WINE BAR 707-923-2748 Call or check website for hours 1055 Redway Dr, Redway Persimmons.net/persimmons _ garden _ gallery.html _________________________________ 14. RIVERBEND CELLARS Tasting Daily, 11am–5pm 707-943-9907 12990 Ave of the Giants, Myers Flat Owner: Thomas Meagher Tours by Appt, RiverbendCellars.com _________________________________ 15. RIVERBEND CELLARS & MORE 434 2nd St, Eureka 707-441-9141 Joint Tasting Room: Riverbend Cellars, Monument Mountain Vineyards, Rocky’s Ridge Vineyards Facebook.com/RiverbendAndMore

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Taste Humboldt County at its finest.... Riverbend Cellars & More, a Wine Tasting Experience

434 Second St., Old Town Eureka (707) 441-9141

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All Around the Area

Casinos in Humboldt

Going to a casino can be lots of fun and incredibly rewarding. There are several places to try your luck in Humboldt County. At Bear River Casino in Loleta, check out the generous slot machines, or great table games such as Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Blackjack, Spanish 21 and live action Craps and Roulette. Or visit their new Poker Den. There are two places to grab a bite or a drink, plus an elegant restaurant. MORE INFO: 707-733-9644, 800-761-BEAR [2327], BearRiverCasino.com At Blue Lake Casino and Hotel, on Casino Way in Blue Lake, you can play exciting casino games including Blackjack, Spanish 21 and live Poker games, or try your hand at some 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: 707-668-9770, 877-BLC-2WIN [252-2946], BlueLakeCasino.com At Cher-Ae Heights Casino in Trinidad enjoy their more than 300 slot machines or play Single Deck 21, Texas Hold’em, or other exciting table games. This is also a great place for bingo fanatics. When you get hungry, there are three restaurants on site to serve you. MORE INFO: 707-677-3611, 800-684-2464, CherAeHeightsCasino.com

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.

4 Getting 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 find what you need to 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: • Chapman’s Gem and Mineral, Hwy 101, 4 mi. south of Fortuna, 707-725-2714

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• Garden of Beadin’, 752 Redwood Dr., Garberville, 800-232-3588, GardenOfBeadin.com • Heartbead, 830 G St., Arcata Plaza, 707-826-9577, Heartbead.com • Talisman, 214 F St., Old Town Eureka, 707-443-1509, TalismanBeadsEureka.com

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.

Weekly Schedule of Local Farmers’ Markets All numbers (707)

Tuesdays

Arcata Farmers’ Market

Jun to Oct - 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wildberries, 441-9999, HumFarm.org

Arcata Tuesday Potawot Farmers’ Market

May to Oct - Noon to 2 p.m. 1600 Weott Wy

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

Disc golf is a wildly popular and fun pastime in Humboldt County. It’s so easy to play that just about anyone of any age can enjoy it, including many specially-abled and disabled participants, yet at the same time it is very challenging to master.

Jun to Oct - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. F St., between Henderson and Russ 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

Saturdays

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market

Apr to Nov - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec to May - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Brio 441-9999, HumFarm.org

Fortuna Farmers’ Market May to Oct - 3 to 6 p.m. 10th & Main St., 764-2161

Fridays

Shelter Cove Farmers’ Market

Garberville Farmers’ Market

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Eureka Farmers’ Market - Henderson Center

Arcata Friday Potawot Farmers’ Market

May to Oct - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Machi Rd., motel parking lot, 986-7229

The Friends of the Arcata Marsh offers 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. MORE INFO: Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center, 707-826-2359, ArcataMarshFriends.org The Redwood Region Audubon Society offers birding and other natural history trips to virtually every 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.

Thursdays

Miranda Farmers’ Market

May to Oct - 2 to 5 p.m., Avenue Café 6743 Ave. of the Giants, 943-3025

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Jun to Oct - Noon to 2 p.m. 1600 Weott Wy

May to Oct - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Church St. in Town Square, 786-9460

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In principal, the game is structured almost identically to golf. Players try to get from the throwing pad to the target, generally an elevated metal basket, using the fewest attempts. As in golf, throws are referred to as drives, shots and putts, and there are tees, fairways and greens. The obvious difference is the equipment: special throwing discs made of heavy plastic are used in order to maximize distance and control. You just need one for basic play, and they only cost about $15 — compare that to the cost of a set of golf clubs! Throw in another disc or two and a carrying bag, and you still won’t break the bank. As an added bonus there are no greens fees or country club dues, either. Humboldt County is home to 10 disc golf courses. Arcata features two of them, Mad River Pump Station #4 on Warren Creek Road, just off West End Road, and Redwood Curtain in the Community Forest. There is Area 74, an idyllic 27-hole redwoods course located in Fieldbrook just outside McKinleyville. The Manila Bay 9-hole course is located on the peninsula with vistas encompassing the bay from Arcata to Eureka. In Eureka you can ﬁnd courses at the Cooper Gulch Sports Complex and College of the Redwoods. Willow Creek is home to the Ammon Ranch Course and the Steelhead Course at Creekside Park. And in Southern Humboldt, enjoy playing The Canopy and Birds of Paradise courses. Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Humboldt County Performing Arts 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: 707-445-4310, HLOC.org

The Mateel Community Center

is a nonproﬁt arts center in Redway who 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 Redwood Coast Jazz Festival, photo by Steve Hammons Performance by HSU Department of Theatre, Film & Dance photo by Humboldt State University

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.

Arcata Playhouse

Since 2006 the Arcata Playhouse and Playhouse Arts have established themselves as vital contributors to the cultural livelihood of Arcata and Humboldt County. By presenting exciting high quality music and theater in an intimate setting for young and old alike, the Playhouse has garnered a stellar reputation as one of our community’s ﬁnest cultural gems. WHERE: in the historic Old Creamery building, 9th and L Sts., Arcata MORE INFO: 707-822-1575, ArcataPlayhouse.org

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, theater and dance. Presented on the HSU campus, CenterArts will be offering such diverse world-class entertainers as Willie Nelson, Dweezil Zappa and the Venice Baroque Orchestra in the 2013/14 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 theater through an ensemble process, and has performed at international festivals. Dell’Arte’s Mad River Festival brings together performers and audience members for productions of theater, music, comedy, storytelling, clown, puppetry and more, and is hosted in Dell’Arte’s two theaters in Blue Lake and other venues in the area. WHERE: 131 H St., Blue Lake MORE INFO: 707-668-5663 (Box Ofﬁce: Ext. 5), DellArte.com

is “Where Dance Lives!” The mission of North Coast Dance is to provide quality training, education and performance in dance for the North Coast. It is a nonproﬁt organization. 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 children’s dance camp — Passport to Dance — is held every summer. Its annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” has become a much-loved Humboldt County institution. WHERE: North Coast Dance, 426 F St., Eureka MORE INFO: North Coast Dance, 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 theater workshop. WHERE: 300 Fifth St., Eureka MORE INFO: 707-442-NCRT (6278), NCRT.net

Redwood Curtain Theatre

presents a season of performances focused on contemporary theatre, as well as bold new interpretations of the classics, with a consistent drive towards quality and the fresh exploration of the human condition. They are committed to demonstrating leadership and advancing art as a vehicle for bringing communities together. WHERE: 220 1st St., Eureka MORE INFO: 707-443-7688, RedwoodCurtain.com

Formerly Redwood Coast Jazz Festival

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR CONFIRMED BAND UPDATES Of Music & Dancing Jazz, Swing, Zydeco, Blues & more

The Eureka Symphony

For the past 20 years, a talented and enthusiastic group of local musicians have gathered together to create the Eureka Symphony. 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. MORE INFO: 707-441-3818, EurekaSymphony.com

Ferndale Repertory Theatre

offers a year-round schedule of live performances. Located on Main Street in the Victorian Village of Ferndale in the historic Hart Building (built in 1920), Ferndale Rep is the longest-running live theater on California’s North Coast. WHERE: 447 Main St., Ferndale MORE INFO: 707-786-5483, 800-838-3006, FerndaleRep.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 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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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 to Redwood National and State Parks. It is conveniently located in the heart of Redwood National Park, Fern Canyon, Prairie Creek State Park, beaches, and photo by Mackenzie Kincaid, BrightStrangeThings.com 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 looking 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

Six Rivers National Forest

Six Rivers National Forest is enormous, offering a wide variety of activities for people of every age. It 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 big chunk of it in Humboldt County. Visiting Six Rivers is awe-inspiring. You’ll 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 the area is also known as the home of the legendary Bigfoot. There are many 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. See pages 88-90. MORE INFO: 707-442-1721, FS.USDA.gov/srnf

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40630 Hwy 299 in Willow Creek

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and 31221 Hwy 299 in Big Flat

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All Around the Area Humboldt’s Motorcycle Scene

Humboldt County is a favorite of motorcycle 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. The Humboldt chapter of United Bikers of Northern California hosts 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 707-442-4469, UBNCHumboldt.com The Redwood Run is held 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 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

Riverwood Inn in Phillipsville, photo by Steve Hammons

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 Pacific Outfitters, 737 G St., Arcata, 707-822-0321, and 1600 5th St., Eureka, 707-443-6328 PacificOutfitters.com photo by Jack Hopkins; courtesy of Humboldt County CVB, Redwoods.info

Bed & Breakfasts

Arcata

The Lady Ann Inn 902 14th St, Arcata • 707-822-2797 LadyAnneInn.com • Restored 1888 Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion on hill overlooking Humboldt Bay, $115 and up. Gardens, bay and town views, full cooked-to-order breakfast.

Myers Flat

Myers Country Inn 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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Myers Country Inn, pg 33

Arcata

Ferndale

Arcata Stay 707-822-0935, 877-822-0935 ArcataStay.com • Network offering a variety of vacation lodgings including Rose Court Cottage Bed and Breakfast. Fireplace, kitchenette, and English garden. $169/night, double occupancy. Gourmet breakfast tailored to your dietary preferences. Arcata Stay, pg 75

Eureka

Carter House Inns

301 L St, Eureka • 800-404-1390 CarterHouse.com • Four magniﬁcent Victorian hotels perched alongside Humboldt Bay in Old Town, Eureka, with unparalleled accommodations and service. $159-$385. Complimentary wine and hors d’oevres around the ﬁre and a full breakfast each morning. Carter House Inns, pg 50

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Victorian Inn

400 Ocean Ave, Ferndale 888-589-1808, 707-786-4949 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. Victorian Inn, pg 40

Eureka

Cornelius Daly Inn, 1125 H St, Eureka • 800-321-9656 Hydrangea Inn, 2419 F St., Eureka • 707-442-0415 Ship’s Inn Bed and Breakfast, 821 D St, Eureka • 877-443-7583

Ferndale

Gingerbread Mansion, 400 Berding St, Ferndale • 855-786-4001 Shaw House Inn, 703 Main St, Ferndale • 800-557-7429

Trinidad

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 Point Dr, Trinidad • 707-677-3707 101things.com • Humboldt County 19

Southern Entrance to Humboldt County

Campbell Bros. World Famous Confusion Hill

One of the very best roadside attractions in northern Mendocino County, just south of Garberville, 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. When you step into the Gravity House, your body will seem to defy the laws of nature. You will experience contradictory optical and physical sensations that will make you ask yourself, IS SEEING BELIEVING? There are no right or wrong answers at Confusion Hill.

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Be sure to check out the Redwood Shoe House. 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, and has been listed in Ripley’s Believe It or Not. While at Confusion Hill, take a few minutes to pay your respects at the Twin Towers Memorial Trees. There is also a gift shop, snack bar and playground for the kids. Please note that the Train Ride and Snack Bar are seasonal and are open Memorial Day to Labor Day only. WHERE: along Hwy 101, 15 miles south of Garberville (exit left) and 7 miles north of Leggett (exit right) MORE INFO: 707-925-6456, ConfusionHill.com

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Famous Totem Pole!

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One-Log House

Richardson Grove State Park

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 time line for this tree starts around the same time as the birth of Christ, its modern time line starts with its cutting in 1946. The log for the One-Log 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 ﬁvebedroom home. The One-Log House has traveled the western United States and stayed OneLogHouse.com at various places in Humboldt and Mendocino Counties for the past 53 years. For more than 11 years now, One-Log House Espresso & Gifts has sat 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 great 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. WHERE: Hwy 101, 9 miles south of Garberville by Richardson Grove. MORE INFO: 707-247-3717, OneLogHouse.com

Heading north on Hwy 101 from Mendocino into Humboldt County, you will encounter signiﬁcant old-growth redwood forests at Richardson Grove State Park. Established in 1922 and named after California’s 25th governor, Friend W. Richardson, this beautiful park is not only a popular family camping spot, but also a wonderful place to learn about the coastal redwood forests. There is a walk-through tree, as well as the ninth tallest redwood and a fallen tree

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ring study which was conducted in 1933. The park, which is bisected by the Eel River, also contains 9 miles of hiking trails that will take you past towering trees, thriving wildlife, and along the South Fork of the Eel River. Along the banks of the river are excellent sites for fishing for salmon and steelhead in the winter or swimming in the summer. There is a delightful picnic grove with ample parking. If you’d like to spend more than one day in the park, you’ll find 159 campsites in which to pitch a tent or park your motor home. Several cabins are available for rent. The Visitor Center and Nature Store are located in the historic 1930s-era Richardson Grove Lodge. See exhibits and get more information on summer nature programs such as evening campfires, Junior Rangers and guided nature walks. WHERE: On Hwy 101, 7 miles north of Garberville and only 2 miles south of Benbow Lake. There is a day use fee per car, and reservations are recommended for camping during the summer season. MORE INFO: 707-247-3318, www.Parks.CA.gov/?page_id=422 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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he ﬁrst postmaster of Garberville, Jacob Garber, named the town after himself in the late 1800s. Earlier names for the settlement were Dogtown, believed to refer to how dog-tired the early settlers were after erecting the town’s wooden structures, and South Fork, after the South Fork of the nearby Eel River. When a road connecting San Francisco to Eureka was established in the 1920s, it became a favorite stop for motorists. Today, the town is known for its friendly residents, beautiful scenery and is both a stopping-off point and a destination for travelers. Garberville is well placed on Hwy 101, 200 miles north of San Francisco and 52 miles south of Eureka. It is a place to stay while playing in the Avenue of the Giants and the Eel River nearby. There are a number of RV, private, and public campsite spaces in the area. With a vibrant array of shops, motels, services, restaurants, small airport and hospital, the town caters to travelers along Hwy 101, and serves the residents of the surrounding countryside.

Activities in the Area • The Garberville “Rodeo in the Redwoods” is held in June, 707-223-1046, GarbervilleRodeo.org • Avenue of the Giants to the north and Richardson Grove State Park to the south. • The historic Benbow Hotel and Resort is a 5-minute drive south of Garberville and surrounded by lovely Humboldt County views. • The nine-hole, par-35 Benbow Valley Golf Course is one of Northern California’s most challenging golf courses. • Camping, hiking, horseback riding, biking, swimming, rafting, kayaking, ﬁshing.

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Thunderbird Mountain Trading Company

The World-Famous Thunderbird Mountain Trading Company is nestled in the Heart of the Redwood Forest on Scenic Hwy 101, just before Richardson Grove Redwoods State Park. Captain Shon has worked with Native American Indians since the 1970s. His original store, Happy Hunting Ground, was built in 1972 in the old western town of Pinnacle Pass in Scotts Valley, California, in the Santa Cruz mountains.

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Thunderbird Mountain Trading has the largest collection of American Indian jewelry in Northern California. In addition, it has a large selection of handmade Navajo kachina dolls or dancers, sand paintings, dream catchers, carved Navajo fetishes and peace pipes, and handmade textiles from Peru such as Alpaca rugs, hats, ponchos, teddy bears, scarves and shoulder bags. They carry handcrafted moccasins and boots made by the Huron-Wendat Indians of Eastern Canada, and a large variety of furs, fur rugs, blankets and pillow cases from around the world. And if that is not enough, don’t pass up their homemade jams, jellies, marmalades, fruit butters and smoked Salmon. Yes, smoked Salmon. Captain Shon has been in the Smoked Salmon business since the early 1980s. His former location, the Klamath Trading Post, was where he mastered the Cold Smoking Method, where the Salmon is cured by the smoke, not cooked by heat. He uses both Wild Alaskan King or Chinook Salmon as well as Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, ocean-caught off the Kenai River in Alaska — the coldest, cleanest waters in the world. WHERE: 705 Hwy 101 #3, Garberville, South of Richardson’s Grove MORE INFO: 888-537-5999 or 707-247-3100, ThunderbirdMountainTrading.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do

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With meticulously tended greens and glorious Humboldt County views, the Benbow Valley Golf Course near Garberville is not only the lone public golf course in southern Humboldt County, but also one of Northern California’s most challenging. This nine-hole, par-35 course boasts two sets of tees, allowing golfers to play 18 holes. Described by many as “unforgiving,” players are often surprised to discover just how challenging it is. There is an additional set of tees for the junior or beginning golfer, making this a perfect family activity. Guests of the Benbow Inn historic hotel or RV resort have a special green fee that allows for unlimited play for the entire day. In addition to its golf course and well-stocked pro shop, the Benbow Valley Golf Course offers a putting green and driving cage. The manicured putting green, flanked with Benbow Inn, left lower side of photo, BenbowInn.com sand bunkers, allows players to practice their putting and improve their chipping skills. They can warm up their swing and narrow their aim by hitting a bucket of balls in the golf course’s driving cage. It’s fun for serious golfers and beginners alike. WHERE: Take the Benbow exit (#636) 2.5 miles south of Garberville on Hwy 101. Turn left onto Lake Benbow Dr., then left again on Benbow Dr. and left again into the • Outdoor Camping Supplies Benbow Valley Golf Course. • Hunting & Fishing Gear MORE INFO: 707-923-2777, 866-236-2697, BenbowRV.com

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Southern Humboldt Community Park

Let nature be your playground at the Southern Humboldt Community Park. You can explore 431 acres of grasslands, farmland, upland forests, and native redwoods. This park offers attractions for visitors of all ages and interests. Walkers, bikers and horseback riders will enjoy 3.5 miles of trails which wind around meadows and through forests. All park trails are multi-use and can be used by hikers, dog walkers, joggers, bike riders and horses. Visitors can pick up a self-guided plant walk brochure, bring along binoculars for bird-watching, 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. These include educational and interpretive programs, weddings, receptions, retreats and club meetings. Southern Humboldt Community Park is located on Sprowl Creek Rd., one mile from the Hwy 101 Garberville exit. The park is open from sunup to sundown year-round. WHERE: 934 Sprowl Creek Rd., Garberville MORE INFO: 707-923-2287, SoHumPark.org

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orth of Garberville travelers will come across Redway, one of the North Coast’s most unique towns. For such a tiny place, with only a population of around 1,200, Redway offers a great diversion on the way up the Avenue of the Giants or Hwy 101. With access from the Garberville Airport, Redway has accommodations, great food and charming shops, along with all the necessities one might ﬁnd in a much larger town. 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 Dean Creek Resort camping, photo by Gregg Gardiner 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 programming. Redway 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. MORE INFO: Garberville/Redway Chamber of Commerce, 707-923-2613, Garberville.org

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Shelter Cove & The Lost Coast

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or the traveler looking to “get away from it all,” Shelter Cove, in the heart of California’s Lost Coast, is an ideal choice. Back in the 1920s, when engineers decided that the coastline from northern Mendocino County through the King Range in Humboldt County was too rugged for even a two-lane highway, road builders bypassed the entire area. This left it the most remote and undeveloped part of the California coast, making it perfect for those seeking peace and seclusion in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty. A relatively ﬂat point set amid a long stretch of sheer ocean cliffs, Shelter Cove gets its name from a gulf formed by Point Delgada to the south. It can only be accessed by boat, by driving for 23 miles along a winding mountain road from Redway, or by ﬂying into the tiny Shelter Cove Airport. Shelter Cove features amenities for the traveler that include lodgings, restaurants, a cocktail lounge, a coffeehouse and markets. Besides rest and relaxation, the village and surrounding environs also offer those who

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prefer more vigorous activities opportunities to ﬁsh, crab, dive for abalone, watch for whales, hike, and take stunning photographs of the scenery and wildlife. 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 is home to some of the world’s richest tide pools. There are picnic areas that offer access to the beach or to the rocks below the bluffs. Black Sands Beach to the north is deserted and picturesque, with spectacular views of the King Range. Although popular lore has it that the black sands are volcanic in origin, in fact they come from dark colored sandstone and older compressed shale. 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 25-mile long Lost Coast Trail can start their journey here.

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Shelter Cove’s Abundant Wildlife

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 ShelterCoveTidesInn.com 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. • Bird-Watching – 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. MORE INFO: 707-986-5400, BLM.gov/ca/st/en/prog/wildlife/watchable/areas/shelter.html

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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. The Tides Inn, 707-986,7900, 888-99-TIDES, ShelterCoveTidesInn.com The Shelter Cove Oceanfront Inn, 800-824-1614, ShelterCoveOceanfrontInn.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Shelter Cove & The Lost Coast

Cape Mendocino Lighthouse

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 restored 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

King Range and Lost Coast Trail

The King Range National Conservation Area is unlike any other place in the continental United States. Here, in this 35-mile 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.

Backpacking the Lost Coast, photo by Bob Wick; BLM.com

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. Campers are required to carry and use approved hard-sided bear canisters to store all food and scented items, or face being ﬁned. The BLM maintains miles of trails in the King Range National Conservation Area, most of which intersect the legendary Lost Coast Trail. The trail runs 25 miles along the 26 Humboldt County • 101Things.com

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Shelter Cove RV Park, Campgrounds & Deli and Cape Mendocino Lighthouse, photo by Steve Hammons

shore at the base of the mountains from the mouth of the Mattole to Shelter Cove. There is a wide selection of automobile and backcountry campgrounds in and around the Conservation Area. 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. 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. 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. MORE INFO: Maps and bear canisters are available at 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

Punta Gorda Lighthouse

If there had been an Alcatraz of lighthouses in the early 1900s, the Punta Gorda light station would have been it. It was as isolated and lonely as a frontier settlement. The lighthouse keeper spent the winter months there virtually in solitary confinement, when flooded streams and harsh, windy conditions kept the site cut off from civilization. Even during the pleasant summer months, he had to travel 11 miles on horseback to shop for fresh supplies in the small town of Petrolia. Originally sanctioned as a fog station in 1888, it was not until 1912 that the Punta Gorda (Spanish for “fat point”) Lighthouse was approved by Congress, and then only after 10 ships and countless seamen had met their fate near the point. The flashing light in the small 27-foot-tall tower was in Bureau of Land Management, BLM.gov service until 1951, when the Coast Guard decided the remote site was too expensive to maintain, and replaced it with a flashing buoy. Now controlled by the Bureau of Land Management, the only structures remaining are the concrete lighthouse and the oil 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 tide pools. 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 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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he Avenue of the Giants offers more than the majesty of towering redwoods. This 31-mile route along the South Fork of the Eel River meanders through several small hamlets that give a glimpse into the history of Humboldt County, and also provide opportunities for travelers to get out of their cars and stretch and refresh themselves. The towns along the Avenue, once closely tied to the timber industry, now rely more on the tourists who come to experience the old-growth redwood habitat, swim in the Eel River and visit Humboldt Redwoods State Park. At the south end of the Avenue of the Giants is Phillipsville, with restaurants, a grocery store, a variety of visitor attractions and several river access points. Further north is the town of Miranda, surrounded by redwoods and home to a growing community of artists. Myers Flat, north of Miranda and in the heart of the redwoods, has a wine tasting room as well as a family oriented campground. The town of Weott no longer sits on its original site, having been relocated after the devastating flood of 1964, which washed it and several other local towns away. Look for the tall post marking the depth of the floodwater. The Visitor’s Center at Humboldt Redwoods State Park is close by. The town of Redcrest, situated on higher ground, was protected from the devastating flood that wiped out the lower-lying towns. An abundance of redwood attractions make it a popular destination. The northernmost community on the Avenue is Pepperwood, close to the Avenue of the Giants Information Center and easily accessible hiking trails. Numerous sights beckon to the streams of visitors who travel the Avenue of the Giants. Rockefeller Grove is widely regarded as perhaps the most impressive stand of redwoods found anywhere in the world. To get there, drive a mile and a half west on Mattole Rd. from Avenue of the Giants mile marker 20.6, just south of Redcrest, to the Rockefeller Loop Trail, or another three miles farther west on Mattole Rd. to the Big Trees Parking Area. Other stunning yet easy hikes easily accessed from the Avenue of the Giants include Founder’s Grove Nature Loop Trail, Gould Grove Nature Trail, Drury-Chaney Loop Trail and Stephen’s Grove Loop Trail. There are also nearby picnic areas, campgrounds and swimming holes to enjoy.

Phillipsville The Riverwood Inn

Although it may have died out elsewhere, 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, and usually found on an old highway or rural route, far beyond any city limits or bright lights. When 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, believed 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 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. WHERE: 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville MORE INFO: 707-943-1766 or the restaurant at 707-943-1930, RiverwoodInn.info Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Avenue of the Giants - Miranda

Miranda Market & GAS STATION

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he rustic town of Miranda, which in Latin means “worthy 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 and is one of a few almost-forgotten towns worth exploring at your leisure along Avenue of the Giants. 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, is home to a growing community of artists. The town also offers lodging, dining and shopping amenities not available inside the park. The Miranda Market is one of the few places to buy groceries and the only place to buy gasoline on this end of the Avenue of the Giants. Close to the market 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 the sky above. Across the street is the Avenue Café featuring hand-tossed pizzas and a surprisingly eclectic menu of homemade and healthy dishes that all members of the family will enjoy. 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 woodworking. 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. Art of the Burl features unique redwood, buckeye and maple gifts crafted by local artists and ﬁne woodworkers Ed and Cheryl Stone, plus brass and copper sculptures, hand-cut gemstones, and exotic turnings such as bowls, vases, platters and vessels.

Large selection of slabs, bases, carvings, turnings, boxes, chests, furniture, tables, clocks and gifts. www.korblywoodproducts.com 6868 Avenue of the Giants • Miranda, CA • 707.943.3615

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5251 Avenue of the Giants Miranda, CA 95553

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Sandwiches, Calzones, Pasta, Dinner Specials Hearty Breakfasts, Omelets, Eggs Benedict Local Micro Brews On Tap Friendly Atmosphere 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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Avenue of the Giants ~ Myers Flat

Humboldt Redwoods State Park

The Myers Country Inn

Shrine Drive Thru Tree

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The natural crown jewel of the county is Humboldt Redwoods State Park. This is the 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. MORE INFO: Park Office 707-946-2409, Visitor Center 707-946-2263, www.Parks.CA.gov/?page_id=425, HumboldtRedwoods.org

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 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 revels in its history with old news clippings and photos hanging 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 winery and tasting room (Riverbend Cellars) 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 collectibles shops, a coin-operated laundry and Myers Flat’s own Drive-Through Tree. Stay for an extended visit in perhaps the world’s most sublime forest, plan an eightday 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

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, walk-through trees and even step-thru stumps. Three trees with open trunks remain, one of them 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 for locally made items. WHERE: off Hwy 101, Exit #656 on the Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat MORE INFO: DriveThruTree.com 32 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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Myers Flat 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 28 and 29 to see the location of different trailheads along the Avenue of the Giants. Listed here 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 a small fee 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. 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 which is 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 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 will enjoy stunning views of the entire park from the lookout. There is a backcountry campground just below the peak. This trail is also open to horses and bicycles. Access the trail from the Johnson Camp trailhead.

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

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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. 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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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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Avenue of the Giants ~ Weott, Redcrest

The Immortal Tree

Redwood Visitor Center’s Travel Log

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. This landmark makes for a wonderful photo opportunity and is a perfect spot for a picnic. From Memorial Day through Labor Day the site is also home to the “Hollow Log Truck.” Visitors can climb inside and photograph a hollowed-out section from a 1000-year-old redwood tree mounted on the bed of a 1945 White open-cab fire engine. You’ll find it parked by the spacious Burl n’ Drift Redwood Souvenir gift shop. Family owned and operated since 1967, it offers high quality, locally produced redwood items. They also added a new 49-space, state-of-theart RV Park in 2007. WHERE: 1 mile north of Redcrest on the Avenue of the Giants MORE INFO: 707-722-4396, AncientRedwoods.net

Inside the Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Visitor Center resides a 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 more than 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 The Immortal Tree, photo by Gregg Gardiner into the wood. Kellogg first toured the United States in his Travel Log AD PROOF to sell liberty bonds for This is a PDF copy of your ad for the 2008 of the war effort. After the 101 Things To Do® in HUMBOLDT magazine. war, Kellogg, also known for his surreal ability Please check this proof carefully and let us know how you would like us to proceed. ads@101thing Visitor Center, photo Dave Stockton, 101byThings To Doto imitate bird calls, A reply is needed in order to move forward. The client assumes full responsibility HumboldtRedwoods.org traveled the states to Fax: (707) 443 ✦ Humboldt County for accuracy and completeness of information in the ad. promote preserving California’s giant trees. He crossed the country four times in his ✦ PleaseGuests sign and fax, mail or reply to this email, any changes or if the PROOF IS APPROV lumbering motor home. Today, the Travel Log is in beautifully restored condition. at the Visitor Center may get close to the Reply log, butto areThis not allowed inside it. The exhibit The publisher will not be responsible for any errors if proof is not returned. email also features information about Kellogg’s life and teachings. This ancient truck is very approved” sign and delicate, and consequently is roped off to“ad keep it preserved.orHowever, if you want to Proof APPROVED ______________________________________________________ Date ______________________ have a similar experience, you can visit the Immortal Tree in Redcrest on the Avenue of fax back if OK to print. the Giants, and climb aboard their lovingly restored log truck. WHERE: on the Avenue of the Giants, State Rte. 254, between Weott and Myers Flat. Make these corrections ____________________________________________________ Date_ _____________________ MORE INFO: 707-946-2263, HumboldtRedwoods.org/visitor_center

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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

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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 that includes two solid redwood picnic tables big enough to accommodate a family reunion. There is also a popular swimming hole by the grove. 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.

The Eternal Tree House

The Eternal Tree House is a fascinating stop on the Avenue of the Giants, a one-time natural colossus that stood for more than 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

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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; an original single bud grew, but failed to develop into a branch. The irregular growth then divided and redivided until a lump (burl) formed. Sometimes 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. WHERE: 26510 Avenue of the Giants in Redcrest MORE INFO: 707-722-4262 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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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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Main St., visitors can stroll through the life cycles of salmon, trout, pike, stickleback and sculpin living in an environment very much like their natural habitat. Admission is free, and the Center is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer, and Monday through Friday the rest of the year. 707-764-5446.

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One of the most beautiful stretches of road in Humboldt County, Hwy 36 winds its way up, down, around, along, over and through some of the prettiest meadows, forests, rivers, rolling hills and rugged mountains in northern California. Starting just south of Fortuna and running roughly 140 miles to Red Bluff on Hwy I-5, this is a superbly scenic route. Rather than level the road, the original crew followed the lay of the land when they built it, producing swinging twists and turns that make this route particularly fun on two wheels. There is even a section that winds around a mountain with jagged cliffs and steep drop-offs. The pavement is nearly perfect; motorcyclists give this ride rave reviews, but it’s also a gorgeous, fun drive if you’re in a car. Be sure to bring a camera. Less than half an hour out from your starting point on US Hwy 101 you’ll ﬁnd Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park. Located on the tranquil Van Duzen River, this 400 acre stand of redwoods with 28 campsites is a gem. Reservations are recommended if you plan on spending the night. WHERE: 3 miles south of Fortuna on Hwy 101 take Hwy 36 east at Alton. It is 17 miles to Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park and another 120 miles or so to Red Bluff. MORE INFO: 707-777-3683, photo by Steve Hammons www.Parks.CA.gov/?page_id=421

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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 theater.

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Many visitors are surprised to discover that the tiny town of Ferndale has a year-round theater season. The Ferndale Repertory Theatre has pleased • Strolling the Victorian area audiences for 30 years in its intimate downtown Village of Ferndale venue, where it features quality live entertainment • Ferndale Museum, corner of that engages, educates and excites. Shaw and Third Sts. Ferndale’s Russ Park is 105 acres of lush coastal • Centerville County Park and habitat. Sitka spruce, Douglas fir and grand fir are Beach the dominant conifers; deciduous trees include red alder and maple. Dozens of bird species inhabit the • Russ Park, 105 acres of park, including the varied thrush, winter wren, gray closed-canopy forest bird jay, golden crowned kinglet and the red-shafted sanctuary 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. The Kinetic Grand Championship is a three-day race from Arcata to Ferndale starring human-powered, amphibious, all-terrain works of art. Held every Memorial Day Weekend, on the last day the kinetic racers cross the finish line on Ferndale’s historic Main Street. Ferndale is one of Humboldt County’s premier shopping and dining destinations. MORE INFO: Chamber of Commerce, 707-786-4477, VictorianFerndale.org

Historic Victorian Village of Ferndale

Ferndale was settled in 1852, and by the 1880s it had become 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 idyllic town of 1,400 people has in many ways remained unchanged since the 1890s. By taking a tour down Main Street you will encounter the photogenic 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 the motion pictures “The Majestic” and “Outbreak.” MORE INFO: 707-786-4477, VictorianFerndale.org/chamber

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Established in 1979 by Joe Koches, the Blacksmith Shop’s goal is to offer to the general public the ﬁnest collection of master blacksmithing in the United States. The Blacksmith Shop is located at 455 Main St. in Ferndale, and the 1888 building is listed as a contributing structure of the Historic District. The Blacksmith Shop’s Gallery is located at 491 Main St. The unique selections from over 150 artist blacksmiths remind the public of the importance of traditional handcrafted functional art. MORE INFO: 707-786-4216, FerndaleBlacksmith.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Over 20 Years of Art Art has 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, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: 580 Main St., Ferndale MORE INFO: 707-786-9634, FerndaleArtGallery.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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armers, merchants and lumbermen from northern Humboldt County • Fortuna Riverwalk established the town of Fortuna around • Rohner Park, Newburg Park 1875. The town was named Fortuna • Horseback riding with Korobi Stables because the town’s citizens felt fortunate to live there. • Camping, hiking, biking It was not just loggers and lumber barons who 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 AutoXpo 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 all of Humboldt County. MORE INFO: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce, 800-426-8166, FortunaChamber.org

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ortuna’s Riverwalk is a two-mile path along the Eel River that offers bikers and hikers an intimate look at one of the North Coast’s most captivating rivers. In summer and early fall, the river is usually a tiny ribbon meandering through a huge channel of sand and gravel deposited during its winter ﬂ ows. 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 the views are intoxicating. The Riverwalk area has become a perfect stop for travelers along Hwy 101, with several hotels, restaurants and conveniences all within walking distance. There are an RV park and also tent and cabin sites. The Riverwalk 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 conveniences 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. MORE INFO: River Lodge Conference Center, 707-725-7572, FriendlyFortuna.com

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Korobi Stables

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 by 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 fi nd. 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. 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. MORE INFO: 707-496-6004 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Fresh Seafood • Pasta Steaks • Salads • Appetizers Hamburgers • Fish & Chips DAILY SPECIALS

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2189 Riverwalk Drive • Fortuna CA 95540

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• Over 200 hotel rooms within walking distance • RV Park, Cabins and Tent Camping nearby • In the heart of the redwoods • Overlooking the Eel River • 13,000 sq ft of meeting and banquet rooms • Groups from 10 to 500 • Kitchen Rental • Audio visual and sound system • 4 rooms to choose from or entire facility

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Fortuna 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 fi replace. 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., off Main St., Fortuna MORE INFO: 707-725-7620, FriendlyFortuna.com

photo by Steve Hammons

Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop and Museum

Man has been awed for thousands of years by the beauty created in nature, such as the stunning gems and minerals found deep below the earth’s surface. A wonderful collection of these rocks 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 petrifi ed 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 ﬂ uorescent mineral specimens in vivid splendor. 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. MORE INFO: 707-725-2714

Rohner Park

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, 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 fi elds — even free Wi-Fi. 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.

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In 1889 the Eel River and Eureka Railroad constructed a depot at the foot of 7th Street. It remained in service through 1965, and in 1974 the City of Fortuna purchased it and moved it to Rohner Park. The depot building opened as a museum on July 4, 1976 amid Bicentennial celebrations. Featured displays include railroad and logging artifacts, a collection of local Native American basketry, a general store display, a fi shing collection, a Rohner family history exhibit in the old ticket offi ce, and the Fortuna and Scotia Volunteer Fire Department exhibit. In the museum’s Reference Room visitors can research genealogy and local history. Reference Room resources include 35 Fortuna Union High School scrapbooks of newspaper clippings dating from the 1920s through the present, compiled by the FUHS librarians and students. There is also a complete collection of the high school’s Megaphone yearbook, from 1906 to the present. Admission is free. Open June through August daily, noon to 4:30 p.m.; September through May, Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: 3 Park St., Fortuna (Rohner Park) MORE INFO: 707-725-7645, FriendlyFortuna.com

Here is your chance to explore Headwaters Forest Reserve with a knowledgeable guide, a Park Ranger who will introduce you to the wonders of this magical old-growth forestland. The fi rst half mile of the trail passes through a young to mid-aged forest with views of restored watershed areas. The next 2 miles ascend through the old-growth redwood forest with a stunning view across the Salmon Creek watershed before looping back as it descends through the old growth. This hike is considered moderately strenuous, and is diffi cult for children under 10. The round trip is about 2.7 miles long and takes 3 to 4 hours. Guided hikes are offered May through November, and are available by reservation only. MORE INFO: BLM.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata/headwaters/recreation/salmon_crk_trail.html 707-825-2300

Local Fossils Geodes • Agates Stone Carvings Petrified Wood Thunder Eggs Amethyst Minerals Crystals Jewelry Books Shells Beads and MORE!

Hwy. 101 4 miles South of Fortuna

707-725-2714

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erndale’s neighbor, Loleta, is a small, picturesque dairy community about 12 miles south of Eureka. Its original name was Swauger’s Station, but in 1897 a faction of the community who objected to that name were successful in changing it to the Wiyot name for the area, Lo-le-tah, meaning “pleasant place at the end of the water.” 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 factory, bakery, ranch products and antiques, as well as for being a good place for casino fun at Bear River Casino & Hotel. Bear River Casino photo by Steve Hammons

Activities in the Area • Bear River Casino, BearRiverCasino.com • Tour Loleta Cheese Factory

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Loleta Cheese Factory

The processes used to make some of the most delectable dairy foods in the world involve the ﬁnest ingredients, lots of labor and, most importantly, love. In Loleta you can learn about the process involved in producing awardwinning cheeses and sample a mouth-watering variety of these savory treats. Every step of the cheese-making process takes place before your eyes behind large windows. The family-run Loleta Cheese Factory has been open since 1982. This quaint factory produces an amazing two million pounds of cheese each year. Several organic varieties are produced, with 34 cheeses in all, including Monterey Jack, Havarti, Fontina, Colby Jack, Humboldt Garden Cheddar and Real Humboldt Gold. Cheese and food lovers will enjoy a trip to this delightful factory and its extensive gift shop. The Loleta Cheese Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: 252 Loleta Dr. off Hwy 101, 12 miles south of Eureka MORE INFO: 707-733-5470, LoletaCheese.com

Cheese Tasting ❖ Viewing Area ❖ Outdoor Garden Visitors are always welcome – the factory is accessed by the Loleta Drive exit, No.694, just a few minutes away from Highway 101 between Fortuna and Eureka. A tasting room is available so visitors can sample any of the award-winning cheeses, watch the manufacturing process through large viewing windows, and then take a stroll through the beautiful garden area.

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Open Daily from 9am – 5pm 252 Loleta Dr. • Loleta CA

707-733-5470

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Eureka - Patriot Gas and Go 1711 Fourth Street

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Eureka - Henderson Center Patriot Harris & E Streets

diesel, propane, air/water, market, restrooms

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Ferndale - Tipple Motors 524 Main St.

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Fortuna - Rohnerville Patriot 3663 Rohnerville Rd.

Eureka - Wabash and Broadway Patriot 1723 Broadway

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Eureka

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 the waterfront 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 in the United States 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.

ike many of the towns in Humboldt County, the city of Eureka got its start as a Gold Rush transport center and later a logging and milling town—full of bars, brothels and card rooms patronized by hundreds of loggers and sailors. With a population of more than 28,000 today, Eureka is the cultural, political and economic hub of Humboldt County. While logging is still a principal part of the local economy, Eureka also caters to an increasingly diversiﬁed local population.

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2002 Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard “A perfect wine” –Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301 707.444.8062 | 301 L St., Eureka www.CarterHouse.com

Humboldt Bay Boardwalk, photo by Steve Hammons

Carter House Inns A Northern California premier inn,The Carter House Inns is an enclave of four Victorians perched alongside Humboldt Bay in Old Town Eureka. Luxurious accommodations at Carter House and sumptuous dining at its Restaurant 301 set an indulgent tone for a marvelous visit to the giant redwood forests, rugged Pacific beaches, and all the other wonders of the Redwood Coast in Northern California.

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Restaurant 301 Featured in Bon Appétit and Art Culinaire magazines

Serving Dinner Nightly 6 to 9 pm Bar open 4 to 10 pm Reservations recommended but not required

At Restaurant 301, considered one of the best restaurants in Northern California, enjoy award-winning cuisine prepared with local organic products and fresh herbs, greens, and vegetables harvested daily from the Inn’s extensive gardens.

Happy Hour Daily 4 to 6 pm Cozy Bar with a full selection of artisanal spirits

301 L St., Eureka, CA 95501 800.404.1390 | 707.444.8062 © Carter House Inns www.carterhouse.com | reserve@carterhouse.com 50 Humboldt County • 101Things.com

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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 an associate degree or 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 takes 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. MORE INFO: EurekaChamber.com

Activities in the Area • • • • •

Eureka Old Town and the Boardwalk R.V. Madaket boat ride, kayaking Sequoia Park Zoo Woodley Island Marina Morris Grave Museum of Art and many art galleries in Old Town and Downtown Eureka

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• Clarke Museum housed in a 1912 bank building with a focus on Humboldt County during the late 1800s. • Samoa Dunes Recreation Area, Samoa Cookhouse Logging Museum, Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum • Fort Humboldt State Historic Park in south Eureka • Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, just south of Eureka, exit Hwy 101 at Hookton Rd.

The History of the Eureka Inn

With the completion of the Redwood Highway in the early 1920s, a new influx of visitors made its way into Humboldt County to enjoy some of the finest hunting, fishing and scenery in the state. This influx included businessmen, industrialists and pleasure travelers who sought refined lodging. Simultaneously, the growing sophistication of social functions in Eureka underscored the need for an elegant hotel. Through a massive community-wide effort, the Eureka Inn was built to fill that need and serve not only as a gracious host to visitors, but as a resplendent social center as well. The 100-room hotel, constructed in a distinctive style blending English Tudor and contemporary design, made generous use of the plentiful local redwood. Its interior reflected an Old World charm with a vast, high-ceilinged lobby, polished redwood beams, crystal chandeliers, and a massive brick fireplace. Such was the Inn’s popularity that more than 50 rooms were added in 1925, and by the end of the year the hotel had expanded to cover the entire city block. Subsequent owners through the present have added extensive improvements. The unique beauty of the Eureka Inn has been praised and cherished by travelers since its founding. It therefore seemed only fitting when the Inn received the formal recognition of the U.S. Government, which in 1982 added the famous hotel to the National Registry of Historic Places. WHERE: 518 7th St., Eureka MORE INFO: 707-497-6093 Reservations: 877-552-3985 • EurekaInn.com

a Registered Historical Landmark Hotel

with a History of Hospitality Locally owned. Serving the community and local businesses since 1922

National Register of Historic Places

518 7th Street in Eureka EurekaInn.com Reservations 877-552-3985

The perfect place to stay when visiting the Eureka area

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❖ Deluxe continental breakfast with biscuits & gravy ❖ Three handicapped rooms with out-the-door parking ❖ Guests are welcome to use laundry facilities ❖ Direct dial phones... unlimited free local calls

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❖ A short walk from Eureka’s Victorian Old Town

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CLONEY’S PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY 2515 Harrison Ave., Eureka 443-7086 • Fax 443-0302 Across from St. Joseph Hospital

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Newly Remodeled Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Spa & Recreation Area Complimentary Dinner Limousine Free High Speed Internet

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Fresh Local Seafood at The Sea Grill

since 1988

The WIDE VARIETY of fresh seafood on our menu is prepared to your liking. Sautéed, grilled, charbroiled, broiled, poached, pan and deep fried, and complemented by delicate sauces.

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PLUS Black Angus aged charbroiled Filet Mignon, New York Steaks and Prime Rib; Roast Duck and Chicken.

HISTORIC BAR ~ BANQUET FACILITIES Extensive Salad Bar ~ Famous Seafood Chowder Daily Specials ~ Served in a Lovely Victorian Setting Voted Best Seafood Restaurant in Humboldt County for 17 Years

316 E STREET, OLD TOWN EUREKA 707.443.7187 ~ CLOSED SUNDAY

Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, photo by Denise Comiskey

• Brick & Fire Wood-ﬁred modern Mediterranean fare, artisan breads, 25 plus wines by the glass. 268-8959, BrickAndFireBistro.com • Café Marina and Woodley’s Bar Featuring the ﬁnest in local seafood, deck seating overlooking the marina and docks of Humboldt Bay. 443-2233

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• Café Waterfront Oyster Bar & Grill Full bar, fresh seafood, steaks and pasta in a casual atmosphere, plus Sunday Brunch with live jazz. 443-9190 • Carter House Inn’s Ramone’s on Harrison, RamonesBakery.com Restaurant 301 Fine dining with an extensive wine list of over 3,800 wines. 444-8062, CarterHouse.com • Chapala Café Authentic Mexican cuisine with fresh salsa and homemade chips. 443-9514, ChapalaCafe.com • China Buffet A local favorite in Eureka since 2003. Select from more than 80 items made fresh daily. 443-8191

Real Pit Barbeque Oak Fired Grill & Full Bar Family Friendly ~ Great Atmosphere Full Bar with 10 Beers on Tap in a Lively Atmosphere Happy Hour 4 - 6pm Mon - Fri OPEN DAILY for LUNCH and DINNER 1911 Truesdale St., Eureka ~ 707-407-3550

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• Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant Offers delicious prepared-from-scratch cuisine and their famous ﬁsh & chips. 442-1177, Gallaghers-IrishPub.com • Los Bagels Great atmosphere, fresh baked bagels, challah & knish, soups, gourmet coffee, espresso. 442-8525, LosBagels.com • North Coast Co-op Full service natural foods grocery store with full deli, free Wi-Fi, bakery and espresso. 443-6027, NorthCoastCo-op.com • Philly Cheese Steak Shoppe Sandwiches with key ingredients imported from Philadelphia to ensure authenticity. 442-7400, PhillyCheeseSteakShoppe.com • Ramone’s Bakery & Café Freshly roasted coffee, espresso, cakes, pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads. 442-1336, RamonesBakery.com • Red Lion Hotel, R.J. Grin’s Bar & Grill Sports bar with a full dinner menu. 445-0844, RedLion.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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• Rita’s Café Fresh Mexican food and premium margaritas. Dine in or take out. 443-5458, RitasOnline.com • Samoa Cookhouse The last surviving cookhouse in the West continues the tradition of serving lots of good food — lumber camp style. 442-1659, SamoaCookhouse.net • Sequoia Park Zoo Café Located at the zoo, specializing in great American food. Gourmet specials. 442-6552, SequoiaParkZoo.net • Shamus T Bones Behind Best Western Bayshore Mall, real pit BBQ, oak fired grill and full bar, great family atmosphere. 407-3550

Ramone’s Bakery &Cafe

Freshly Roasted Coffee Espresso • Cakes Breakfast Pastries Sandwiches, Soups & Salads Cookies • Truffles Bread • Pizza Desserts • Catering Wedding Cakes Cheesecakes & Tarts

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Chapala Restaurant

IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE

“Serving the area’s finest Margaritas”

Live Music Friday & Saturday nights 6 - 8p.m.

139 2nd Street Old Town, Eureka

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Old Town Eureka 100% Local Woodworking

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Locally Made Locally Sourced Gifts Furniture and Decor Antiques Art Galleries & Museums Automotive Beauty Salons & Spas Clothing Accessories Second Hand Shops Shoes Bakeries Candy Shops Coffee Houses Delis Ice Cream Grocery Stores Restaruants Health Aids Jewelers Lodging Music Books Gift Shops Live Theater Bay Cruises Festivals Events Wonderful Architecture Carriage Rides

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Across from Old Town Gazebo, photo by Denise Comiskey

ld Town is a living tribute to Eureka’s respect for its roots and historic past. By the 1950s 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. 1st, 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. 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

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Come visit & enjoy shopping, dining, art, carriage rides, Humboldt Bay cruises & more! A to I Streets, Waterfront to Eighth

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Experience the Historic Eagle House ~ Beautifully Restored Rooms ~

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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. 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 artists and craftspeople of these tribes and many others from around the nation. The Humboldt Arts Council spearheaded the transformation 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. Renovated in 1999, the building now houses the Humboldt Arts Council’s permanent art collection and provides exhibit space for North Coast artists. Eureka’s Adorni Recreation Center on the waterfront is used for public functions and provides basketball courts, aerobics classes and a weight room. Near the Adorni Center each year, wildly imaginative “kinetic sculptures” traverse a section of Humboldt Bay. These amphibious sculptures are all-terrain, human-powered works of art engineered to race over road, water, mud and sand. The event, called the Kinetic Grand Championship, is a 3-day race “for the glory” from Arcata to Ferndale that takes place every Memorial Day weekend. The restoration of Old Town is an ongoing process. Eureka continues to renovate 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. MORE INFO: Eureka Chamber of Commerce at 707-442.3738, EurekaChamber.com; or Eureka Main Street at 707-442-9054, EurekaMainStreet.org

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Map Key 1 a. Humboats Kayak Adventures b. Café Marina

2 M.V. Madaket Bay Cruises 3 Steve & Dave’s Bar 4 - Eagle House Victorian Inn - Gallagher’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Perhaps the most delightful way to experience the Victorian seaport of Old Town Eureka is by horse-drawn carriage. Fortunately, that’s easily enough done. Brendan Fearon, who hails from the Victorian seaport of Liverpool, England, will happily take you on a tour of Old Town in his gloriously restored vis-à-vis (French for the “face-to-face” seats) carriage, pulled by either Barney or Buster, his Percheron draft horses. Brendan has been driving carriages for three decades, and is as much a part of the experience as the horse, the carriage and Old Town itself. Witty and articulate, he is a veritable living guidebook. As you travel in and around the waterfront and past delightful old Victorians with ornate fronts at speeds of up to three miles per hour, Brendan will point out landmarks and relate tales of the history and culture of the area. This is sightseeing at its best, and an experience you won’t want to miss. Carriage rides are also available outside of Eureka. Thanks to his trailer, Brendan can transport horse and carriage to special events from Trinidad to Garberville. WHERE: 2nd and F Streets at Old Town Square, Old Town Eureka MORE INFO: 646-591-2058

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Work from over 75 local artisans Souvenirs Fair trade items from around the globe Open‘till 9pm in the Heart of Old Town Eureka Corner of 2nd & F St. • 707-445-0455 www.manyhandsgallery.net

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Kinetic Grand Championship Humboldt County’s Kinetic Grand Championship is a 3-day, 42-mile race along California’s North Coast from Arcata to Ferndale. Racers compete for glory, pedaling along roads, over dunes, and even through Humboldt Bay. Their vehicles, called kinetic sculptures, are all-terrain, human-powered works of art engineered to race over road, water, mud and sand. Many are animated, with moving parts such as blinking eyes, flapping wings or fins, and heads that look around. The Kinetic Grand Championship is held annually every Memorial Day weekend. Entire families come out to enjoy the spectacle and cheer their favorite entries. The Eureka leg of the race occurs on the second day of the event, and includes an amphibious passage in Humboldt Bay near the Adorni Center.

Kinetic sculptures on the beach in Samoa, Tina Kerrigan Photography

Eureka’s Historic Buildings

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 mostphotographed 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-tonavigate 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

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Eureka ~ Humboldt Bay

The Fisherman, photo by Denise Comiskey

ith a surface area of about 16,000 acres at high tide, Humboldt Bay is one of the largest estuaries in California, second only to San Francisco Bay. Despite its size and prominent location, however, it remains a largely undiscovered gem. Only those who’ve taken the time to turn off the main highway to explore it can appreciate its many hidden facets. Much of what we see today is a reﬂection of the early commercial development of the bay and the surrounding territory. Among the many exciting and often overlooked attractions Humboldt Bay offers visitors and residents alike are the carefully preserved waterfront reﬂecting its colorful history, a pristine environment that is the home to year-round and seasonal wildlife, and a variety of recreational opportunities. Historic waterfront, Old Town Eureka. Extensive historical preservation efforts by dedicated volunteers have ensured that much of the past has been lovingly retained and restored. The historic waterfront district of Old Town preserves buildings dating back to

See Humboldt Bay By Water! M.V. MADAKET BAY CRUISES

Launched in 1910 and lovingly restored, the M.V. Madaket is the oldest passenger vessel in continuous service in the United States.

Cocktails served aboard every cruise from the smallest licensed bar in the state. Cruises offered May - Oct. (Daily June - Sept.) Departing from Foot of C St. on the “Eureka Boardwalk.”

the 19th century. A stroll through the area reveals not only classic examples of past architectural styles, but innovative uses of the old structures that ensure their survival as they house today’s shops, museums, restaurants and other businesses. Walking and horse-drawn carriage tours provide unique insights into the colorful past and its legacy. Pristine environment for wildlife. Humboldt Bay has been preserved by the efforts of many dedicated agencies, organizations and individuals who have united to ensure 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. Because Humboldt Bay is an estuary, freshwater influence from the streams and sloughs that run into it increases during the winter rainy season. Incoming tides, however, continually bring in fish and many invertebrates such as jellyfish, crabs and shrimp. Dolphins, porpoises (yes, they’re different from each other), seals and sea lions follow the fish and invertebrates into the bay. The sea lions are semi-permanent residents, while the others tend to be temporary visitors. 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 bird-watching is a year-round activity. Popular bird-watching areas include the Humboldt Bay National The Madaket. photo by Doug Noble Wildlife Refuge in southern Humboldt Bay, Fay Slough Wildlife Area [FSWA] north of Eureka, Elk River Wildlife Area and PALCO Marsh in southern Eureka, the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Mad River Slough Wildlife Area west of Arcata. Interpretive centers that are the starting points for frequently-scheduled wildlife walks are located at the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. Sport fishing, clamming and crabbing. Humboldt Bay supports over 100 species of marine and estuarine fish, including green sturgeon, coho salmon, Chinook salmon, steelhead and cutthroat trout, which spawn and rear in the watershed of the tributaries which feed the bay. Green sturgeon, coho salmon, and a number of other species are protected. Anglers in Humboldt Bay usually favor California halibut, surf perch, jacksmelt, Chinook (“King”) salmon and leopard sharks. Bat rays, although not good eating fish, are popular for “catch and release.” Humboldt Bay offers numerous opportunities for fishing by boat and from shore. Clammers find very productive habitat for a number of different species of clam including littleneck, gaper and Martha Washington. (The bay is also an ideal habitat for oysters, supporting the largest commercial oyster-producing area in California.) Seasonally, Dungeness and red rock crabs are caught in the bay. Recreational fishing, clamming and crabbing are regulated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Before undertaking these activities, be sure to consult current Fish and Wildlife regulations for seasons, size limits, bag limits and legal fishing gear. Boating. Although Humboldt Bay is a deep water port with harbor facilities including large industrial docks at Fairhaven, Samoa and Fields Landing, opportunities for recreational boating abound in it as well. Sailboats and yachts are plentiful. There are numerous launching facilities all around the bay, and marinas for berthing a wide array of pleasure craft. Woodley Island is home to Humboldt Bay Harbor District’s Marina, and the City of Eureka’s Public Marina at Old Town is another excellent place to moor your boat temporarily or on a year-round basis. Canoes and kayaks are also very popular, and are often used for exploring the salt marshes that ring the bay. Tours to these areas are regularly offered.

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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. Today it sits as the oldest passenger motor vessels in continuous service in the entire United States. Between May and October, you can hop on board for a tour and learn about local history, industries, activities, points of interest 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 about the area you’re visiting. A one-hour cocktail cruise will 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 event. The M.V. Madaket is run by the friendly people at Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum, which is located in Samoa. The museum focuses on the boating history of the bay. WHERE: departs from the foot of C St. in Old Town Eureka. MORE INFO: 707-445-1910, HumboldtBayMaritimeMuseum.com

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center

The growing, green-roofed Humboldt Coastal Nature Center in Manila, founded by Friends of the Dunes, is unique in our region. It is the public gateway to over 1000 acres of coastal lands including the dunes near Arcata and Eureka, possibly Humboldt’s best-kept secret. From the Nature Center you can explore on your own or enjoy guided hikes highlighting bird-watching, mushrooms, dune movement, even observation of hive-less solitary bees that live in the sand. On one ten-minute trail alone, you can start at a marsh, walk through a pigmy forest, pick huckleberries, count birds, run (or roll) down massive sand dunes, and dip your toes in the ocean!

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Humboldt Bay offers excellent paddling adventures for everyone from the novice to the expert. Several companies offer kayaking and paddleboarding on the bay, with guided tours available and equipment for rent. They will also provide you with information on tides, safety, touring without leaving a trace, and other related topics. 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. From late May through mid-October they also hold Family Fun Day on Sunday afternoons, with a remarkably affordable family package that includes kayak rental. MORE INFO: 707 826-3357, 443-4222 Humboldt.edu/centeractivities Pacific Outfitters rents kayaks and canoes, and has everything needed to get out on the water or in the wilderness. MORE INFO: Arcata 707-822-0321, Eureka 443-6328, PacificOutfitters.com MORE INFO: 707-616-0532, AllOutSUP.com Canoes Humboats offers eco-tours of Humboldt Bay. Discover wildlife, watch bird Stand Up Paddle migrations, and learn about the fascinatBoards ing heritage of Humboldt Bay, its native Kayaks Indian populations, the Eureka waterfront, Private Trips and the Bay of today. Humboats is both ACA and BCU-certified with all lessons and tours and More! provided by internationally experienced 921 Waterfront Drive professional guides. Humboats also offers Eureka fishing, whale-watching, and river trips by 707-443-4222 kayak throughout Humboldt County. Call for current rental hours MORE INFO: 707-443-5157, Humboats.com

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Thanks to decades of restoration work by Friends of the Dunes, these coastal dunes may be the most biologically diverse habitat in Humboldt County, and are among the most pristine dunes of their kind on the planet. The wind and sand dance with the Pacific, creating both turbulence and serenity. Saltwater marshes give way to lichendraped forests, with foxes, tree frogs, wildflowers and the endangered Humboldt Bay wallflower found along the trail. The Nature Center’s facilities and programming make it the only center on California’s North Coast where people of all ages and abilities experience and learn about all the diverse habitats of the Humboldt Bay area. The Humboldt Coastal Nature Center’s exhibits, trails and programs combine experiential education, conservation-minded recreational access, and hands-on restoration activities to increase public understanding of local coastal environments and to inspire community-driven stewardship of these fragile resources. Trails and restrooms are free and open during daylight hours. The interpretive center, also free, is open to the public 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturdays, and during weekdays when staff is present (generally Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.). WHERE: Take Hwy 255 north from Eureka or south from Arcata to Manila. Turn west on Stamps Lane and follow the signs to 220 Stamps Lane. You’ll find self-guided tour brochures in the sign-in box next to the trailhead. MORE INFO: 707-444-1397, FriendsOfTheDunes.org/HCNC/

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CAFÉ MARINA and Woodley’s Bar

Eureka ~ Humboldt Bay Woodley Island

One of three natural islands in Humboldt Bay, Woodley Island offers sightseeing with a nautical flavor. Its marina is the largest in Humboldt Bay, with 217 slips for commercial and recreational vessels as well as guest docking facilities. It offers sailors a laundry, restrooms and showers, hoists, and other support services. You can watch fishing boats come and go, and buy fresh fish and crab right off the boats. For a real treat, relax and enjoy the Café Marina and Woodley Bar. The island also has its own National Weather Service station, and is the headquarters for the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District.

Featuring the Finest in Local Seafood Deck Seating Overlooking the Marina

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On Woodley Island, Two Minutes across the First Samoa Bridge In Eureka

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

oday the Samoa Cookhouse, the last surviving cookhouse in the West, continues the tradition of serving lots of good food – lumber camp style. Three private rooms are available for large or small gatherings. The museum and dining rooms feature culinary items in addition to historical mementos from the early years of the lumber and logging industries.

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Cafe Marina, photo by Steve Hammons

Woodley Island is home to “The Fisherman,” a memorial statue created by artist Dick Crane. It commemorates the mariners who have lost their lives at sea, and can be easily spotted from Old Town Eureka. Woodley Island is also the relocated home of the old Table Bluff Lighthouse tower, which was moved there in 1987. Roughly half the island’s area is a protected wildlife sanctuary. There are two freshwater ponds. Bird-watchers come to catch glimpses of godwits, pelicans, grebes, loons and egrets. The egrets, which are frequently spotted, come from a rookery on nearby Indian Island. WHERE: Besides being accessible by water, Woodley Island can also be reached by car. Take Hwy 255 west for .6 mile from its intersection with Hwy 101 at the northern end of Eureka. MORE INFO: 707-443-0801, HumboldtBay.org/woodley-island-marina Café Marina 707-443-2233

Samoa Cookhouse and Logging Museum

Humboldt Bay Maritime 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 skillful chefs and when you sit down in the old style dining rooms, you are served the food they have made for the day. The food comes piping hot to the table in large bowls and SamoaCookhouse.net platters for your family to share and pass around. Some would call this “family style,” but at the Cookhouse they refer to it as “lumber camp style.” This is because the Samoa Cookhouse 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, as well as 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

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 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Humboldt Botanical Gardens

In the Humboldt Botanical Garden family members of all ages can relax and experience the wonders of nature. This 44.5 acre garden features ﬁve major gardens and many hiking trails, all beckoning the visitor to come and explore them. The Humboldt Botanical Garden is a place 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 Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. MORE INFO: 707-442-5139, HBGF.org or HumBot.Blogspot.com

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Humboldt Botanical Gardens, photo by Denise Comiskey

Blue Ox Millworks and Historic Park

Blue Ox Millworks is a manufacturer of authentic Victorianstyle 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 governors’ mansions, national park visitor centers, saloons, historic cathedrals and hundreds of private historic homes as well as new homes. The Millworks offers guided tours, but you can also tour at your own pace and observe the woodworkers in action, as well as enjoy learning about America’s frontier past by visiting the historic logging camp, the blacksmith BlueOxMill.com shop, ceramics studio, letterpress print shop, apothecary and boatworks. Learn how to use local clays, how 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 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays from 9 am until 4 pm, or until 1 pm on Saturdays in winter. Workshops and guided group tours are also available. WHERE: corner of 1st and X Streets, Eureka MORE INFO: 707-444-3437, BlueOxMill.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Parasol Arts Pottery Painting

Morris Graves Museum of Art

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 supplies home. No scheduled classes; walk-ins are welcome. Parasol staff members give each visitor individual attention, instruction and inspiration. The paints are leadfree and nontoxic, and your finished piece will be food-safe. This is a great activity for the entire family. 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 fundraisers. courtesy of Parasol Arts Discounts are available for nonprofit organizations and schools, including Humboldt County’s homeschool network. Call the store for group discounts. WHERE: 211 G St., Eureka, and on Facebook MORE INFO: 707-268-8888

The Morris Graves Museum of Art in downtown Eureka is dedicated to the arts and artists of the Paciﬁc Northwest, including the works of its patron artist, Morris Graves. It is housed in the refurbished old Eureka Carnegie Library building, a grand structure originally completed in 1904. The museum is home to the Humboldt Arts Council, whose Permanent Art Collection was created with the purpose of publicly displaying original works of art in Humboldt County schools to give children the opportunity to “live with art.” The artists’ visions

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and styles and the media they employed vary across a remarkable range, and the quality of the work is consistently top-notch. The exhibits will in turn surprise, delight, awe, and inspire you, and ﬁre your imagination. The Morris Graves Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. WHERE: 636 F St., Eureka MORE INFO: HumboldtArts.org

Clarke Historical Museum

The rich and diverse history of Humboldt County and California’s northern coast come alive 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. 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 Shafers Ace Hardware Willow Creek Ace Hardware Fortuna Ace Hardware & Garden art, furniture, paintings and prints. The museum has a fascinating display of items 2760 E St 39168 Highway 299 140 South Fortuna Boulevard Eureka, CA 95501 Creek, CA Hardware 95573 Fortuna, CA 95540 Shafers Ace Hardware WillowWillow Creek Ace Fortuna AceAce Hardware & Garden the Victorian period. The museum also offers hands-on workshops for more hafers Ace Hardware Willow Creek Ace Hardware Fortuna Hardware & Garden Shafers Shafers Ace Hardware Ace Shafers Hardware Ace Hardware Willow Willow CreekCreek Ace Willow Hardware Ace629-2425 Creek Hardware Ace Hardware Fortuna Fortuna Ace Hardware Ace Fortuna Hardware &Ace Garden Hardware & Garden & from Garden (707) 442-5734 (530) (707) 725-8647 2760 E St 39168 Highway 299 140 South Fortuna Boulevard in-depth studies of the lives of the people who made Humboldt County what it is 2760 E E 2760 St 3916839168 Highway 299 39168 Highway 299140 South 140 South 140 Fortuna South Boulevard Fortuna Boulevard E St Highway 299 Fortuna Boulevard 2760 St E St 2760 39168 Highway 299 140 South Fortuna Boulevard Store Hours: Store Hours: Store Hours: Eureka, CA 95501 Willow Creek, CA 95573 Fortuna, CA 95540 Mon-Sat CA 8-7, Sun 9-6 Mon-Sat Sun 9-5 Mon-Sat 8-6:30, Sun 9-5:30 CA Eureka, Eureka, CA 95501 CA 95501 WillowWillow Creek, CA Willow 95573 Creek, 95573 Fortuna, Fortuna, CA Fortuna, 95540 95540 Eureka, 95501 Creek, CA8-6, 95573 CA 95540 Eureka, CA 95501 Willow Creek, CA CA 95573 Fortuna, CAtoday. 95540Admission is free, and it is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to (707) (707) 442-5734 (530) 629-2425 (530) 629-2425 (707) 725-8647 (707) (707) 442-5734 (530) 629-2425 (707) 725-8647 (707)442-5734 442-5734 (530) 629-2425 (707)725-8647 725-8647 www.acehardware.com 4 p.m., and during First Saturday Night Arts Alive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 (707) 442-5734 (530) 629-2425 (707) 725-8647 Store Hours: Store Hours:Store Hours: Store Hours: Store Hours: Store Hours: Store Hours: Store Hours:Store Hours: Store Hours: Store Hours: Store Hours: p.m. Docent-led tours can be provided by special request. Don’t forget to ask about the Mon-Sat Mon-Sat 8-7, Sun 8-7, Mon-Sat 9-6 Sun 9-68-7, Sun 9-6 Mon-Sat Mon-Sat 8-6, Sun 8-6, Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 9-58-6, Sun 9-5 Mon-Sat Mon-Sat 8-6:30,8-6:30, Sun Mon-Sat 9-5:30 Sun 8-6:30, 9-5:30 SunHours: 9-5:30 Store Hours: Store Hours: Store Mon-Sat 8-7, Sun 9-6 Mon-Sat 8-6, Sun 9-5 Mon-Sat 8-6:30, Sun 9-5:30 “ghost”! resident www.acehardware.com www.acehardware.com www.acehardware.com Mon-Sat 8-7, Sun 9-6 Mon-Sat 8-6, Sun 9-5 Mon-Sat 8-6:30,WHERE: Sun 9-5:30 located at the corner of 3rd and E Sts. www.acehardware.com MORE INFO: 707 443-1947, ClarkeMuseum.org www.acehardware.com 66 Humboldt County • 101Things.com

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One of the great things about Eureka is the amazing support the town gives to local artists. A particularly enjoyable result of that is the public outdoor art that appears in the form of murals on the walls of buildings all over Eureka, especially in Old Town and Downtown. One of the best ways to appreciate this amazing outdoor art is to take the self-guided walking tour, which will lead you to many of the murals. You will get a short explanation of the significance of each mural, and learn who painted the work of art in front of you. You will see amazing pieces like “Indian Island,” “Alley Cats” and “Busy Dogs,” among many others. Artist Duane Flatmo, who Mural by Randy Spicer, 4th St. between H & G Sts., photo by Steve Hammons painted many of these murals, has garnered significant attention for his whimsical, neo-cubist style. The tremendous colors and inspiring scenes depicted in its murals add so much to Eureka. 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, shown on your map, to see more 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

Eureka’s Murals

The City of Eureka has installed an array of abstract sculptures in the Old Town and Downtown areas, which 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 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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Sculpture by Jack Sewell, located at foot of C Street along Eureka’s waterfront, photo by Barry Evans

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Humboldt Roller Derby

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 a lot of fun. 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 it’s 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. Mostly there is just photo by Terrence McNally/Arcata Photo Studios 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. If you are looking for a fun sporting event to enjoy with the family, it doesn’t get much more entertaining than Humboldt Roller Derby. The 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

Eureka 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.

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Later, it became the headquarters for the Humboldt Military District, which included 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 showing 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 am 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. MORE INFO: 707-445-6567, Parks.Ca.gov/?page_id=665

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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 AZA-accredited zoo and adjacent Sequoia Park, crisscrossed by trails through the magnificent old-growth redwoods, together make an ideal countryside-in-town day out for the whole family. Take a trip to South America with the Chilean flamingos, Orinoco geese, southern screamers, Patagonian cavies, rheas, and Chacoan peccaries. Then it’s off to the Himalayas to visit with the enchanting family of red pandas and shaggy yaks. Stroll over to the Barnyard to meet the llamas, alpacas, rabbits, and donkeys, and interact directly with sheep, goats and chickens in the Contact Corral. Take a break for lunch at the Zoo’s popular Funky Monkey Café, and then visit with the primates — white-handed gibbons and some of the longest-lived spider monkeys in the country. Take a walk on the wild side with the new African bush dog brothers, then duck into the walk-through aviary with stunning scarlet ibises, chattering Guira cuckoos, dazzling golden pheasants, stunning Nicobar pigeons, and a dozen other feathered friends. Finish up 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. In fact, there’s a whole ecosystem in the canopy of those oldgrowth redwoods 300 feet above your head — something to think about when you take a stroll through Sequoia Park after leaving the zoo. Before you leave, be sure to visit the Zoo Gift Shop and browse the diverse selection of local and sustainably made items that will keep the memories of your visit alive for many years to come. 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. WHERE: 3414 W Street, Eureka MORE INFO: SequoiaParkZoo.net, 707-441-4263

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Watershed Heroes — Opening in Summer 2014! The River otters are returning to Sequoia Park Zoo in 2014, accompanied by salmon and bald eagles, in a stunning new exhibit that reﬂects the environment these animals call home. Walk along a realistic stream bed with otters and salmon swimming at eye level on either side of you. Kids can even crawl through an acrylic tube right inside the otter habitat!

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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 old-growth 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 his own form of gold. He 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 was a ghost town, and in 1979 the buildings BLM.com were finally taken down due to liability factors. Today, hikers along the Elk River Trail can see traces of the town. Interpretative signs along the trail point out the sites where the mill and the town’s buildings once stood. Now all that remain are haunting foundations, ghostly relics of metal machinery left behind, and the giant stumps of age-old trees. The other portion of the reserve, the southern end, can only be accessed on a BLM-led guided hike, beginning at Newburg Park in Fortuna. See Salmon Pass Trail 101 Thing To Do (#40) on page 46 to learn more. 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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Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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Pristine and unique, the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge just south of Eureka is a world-class destination for bird-watchers and other nature enthusiasts. It was established in 1971 primarily because of its importance as wintering and stopover habitat for tens of thousands of migratory birds, but it is home to a great diversity of mammals, fish, amphibians, invertebrates and plants as well. Another important function of the wildlife refuge is to provide the public with highquality opportunities to observe and photograph wildlife. A universally accessible deck and short boardwalk attached to the Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center provide a wildlife observation area for all visitors, including those with severe mobility challenges. The Shorebird Loop Trail (1.7 miles round trip) adjacent to the visitor center is level, and made up of gravel and packed dirt. It features an observation kiosk and interpretive panels, and is open daily during visitor center hours. It is one of many hiking trails. Those who would rather explore the refuge by water can launch canoes and kayaks at Hookton Slough. Peak wildlife-viewing season at the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge is November through April. The climax is from photos by Steve Hammons mid-March through mid-April when upwards of 60,000 Aleutian cackling geese (also known as “Canadian honkers” and formerly called Aleutian Canada geese) stage their annual “fly-off.” The population of these birds has made one of the most astounding recoveries in the history of wildlife management, soaring from fewer than 800 individual birds in 1974 to more than 120,000 today. The Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm (except federal holidays) and has dioramas and an observation room equipped with telescopes. Binoculars and a “Discover Pack” that includes identification guides and magnifying glasses are available for checkout. Enjoy a solitary stroll over the various trails, or take one of the guided walks offered on the first Wednesday and second Sunday of every month. These walks leave the visitor center at 9 am. Sorry, no dogs allowed in HBNWR. WHERE: Begin at the Richard Guadagno Visitor Center, 1020 Ranch Rd., off the Hwy 101 Hookton Rd. Exit in Loleta. MORE INFO: FWS.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay 707-733-5406.

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. Spectators 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. Race cars in these events range from ordinary family cars out to see what they can do, to ﬁrebreathing dragsters. Motorcycle races are also a regular at the racetrack. Most racing events occur on weekends with some races on Thursday nights. MORE INFO: SamoaDragStrip.com

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Arcata

Activities in the Area

• Arcata Plaza shopping and browsing • Arcata Skatepark • Arcata Crabs Baseball • Arcata Community Pool • Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary • Mad River Community Park • Arcata Community Forest • Hiking, biking, birding

Arcata Plaza, photo by Denise Comiskey

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 everywhere. For those who want to enjoy some nightlife there is theater, live music, dancing, numerous taverns and restaurants in town. There are events happening year-round like Arts! Arcata held on the second Friday of each month. This 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 iconic 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 movie 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 on 8th and F Sts. The Crabs are perennially one of the top-rated teams in their league, 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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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 medium. For an updated listing, visit ArtsArcata.com, 707-822-4500.

Humboldt State University

rcata is the home of Humboldt State University, one of 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system. The university was founded in 1913 as a teachers college and was called Humboldt Normal School. Today the university boasts curricula in environmental education, business, liberal and creative arts that are nationally known and imitated, making it a great place to visit and an extraordinary place to learn. 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 students who attend Humboldt State are from the upper one-third of their high school graduating classes. Humboldt State University is also regarded photo by Erik Willingham 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. It is also known for an excellent student athletic program, and is home to the renowned Marching Lumberjacks band. Humboldt State University also hosts a variety of annual meetings and conferences for professional organizations and clubs from across the country, bringing thousands of visitors to Humboldt County every year. WHERE: 1 Harpst Street in Arcata. MORE INFO: Call 707-826-3011, Humboldt.edu Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Public Activities at HSU

Performing Arts — Humboldt State brings big acts to campus and everyone from the HSU Symphonic Band to Willie Nelson has performed in the campus’s three main performance halls: The Kate Buchanan Room, the Fulkerson Recital Hall and the Van Duzer Theatre. Catch a show or concert from the Department of Music, the Department of Theatre, Film & Dance, Center Arts and Associated Students Presents. MORE INFO: Performing Arts Ticket Ofﬁce: 707-826-3928 Visual Arts — The Campus is home to the Reese Bullen Gallery. Located within the Art Building, the gallery houses the University’s permanent collection of art and sponsors exhibitions of works by professional artists. The gallery is located in the Humboldt State University Art Building at the intersection of B Street and Laurel in Arcata. Admission is free. MORE INFO: 707-826-5814, email rbg@humboldt.edu Sports — Redwood Bowl hosts Humboldt State University, Humboldt.edu the Lumberjacks football squad, which plays home games September through November. Lumberjack Arena is home to men’s and women’s Basketball from October through March. MORE INFO: HSU Lumberjacks Tickets 707-826-3666, HSUJacks.com Environmental Sustainability at HSU — The Campus Center for Appropriate Technology, known as CCAT on campus, is one of America’s oldest student-run sustainabilitydemonstration houses. Volunteers are welcome to participate in volunteer Fridays and the center’s directors give community tours on a regular basis. MORE INFO: 707-826-3551

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 covers more than 600 acres, all of them 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.

Arcata Community Forest, photo by Eric Wellingham

Take a leisurely walk to clear your mind, or go on a more rigorous hike. Hop on your mountain bike and hit the trails. An added bonus 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 forest through Redwood Park at the east end of 11th St., 14th St. and California Ave. MORE INFO: Arcata Department of Environmental Services at 707-822-8184, CityOfArcata.com

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Get Outdoors — HSU offers everything you need for outdoor adventure through the campus’s Center Activities program. Offerings range from wilderness ﬁrst responder training to kayak instruction. Don’t have your own gear? Center Activities rents everything you’ll need to get ready for your next outdoor adventure. MORE INFO: Humboldt.edu/centeractivities

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Humboldt Crabs Baseball

Known as America’s national pastime, going to a baseball game is hands-down one of the best ways to spend a summer afternoon. And just because there aren’t any big league teams in Humboldt County doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy baseball here. The Humboldt Crabs provide an ideal opportunity to watch summer semi-pro baseball. photo by Tracy McCormack They provide all the fun of a major league game but without the expense, and it comes with a big scoop of of small-town charm on top. The Crabs play three or four games a week, and tickets for adults and kids are very reasonably priced. The low cost 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. They also 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 this rare bit of living, vintage Americana. WHERE: corner of 9th and F St., Arcata MORE INFO: 707-826-2333, HumboldtCrabs.com

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Arcata Plaza

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n 1850, when the Union Wharf and Plank Company laid out the town of Union, now called Arcata, it had the foresight to designate block 167 as a park or common area. It is likely 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. photo by Deborah Ketelsen, DKCreativeMedia.com 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. One such noteworthy gathering occurs every year on the Saturday before Memorial Day, when the Plaza become the staging area and starting line for the Kinetic Grand Championship. The Championship is a three-day race of people-powered “kinetic sculptures” from Arcata to Ferndale. See pages 10 and 11 for more Arcata Plaza events.

Arcata’s Historic Landmarks

Holly Yashi Handcrafted Jewelry

The visual beauty of Humboldt County is apparent everywhere you look, and Arcata is a great spot to experience it in the form of some remarkable historic architecture. The town was settled around 1850 under the name of Union, and underwent 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 one from this period. Located on 10th St., this amazing home was originally bought for 500 sacks of potatoes. On 14th St. are mirror-image mansions, which sit across the street from one another. Designated historic landmarks include the Hotel Arcata, 9th and G Sts., built Lady Anne Victorian Inn, 14th St., photo by Steve Hammons 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, 707-822-4722. For a self-guided Victorian homes walking tour map call the Arcata Chamber of Commerce, 707-822-3619, ArcataChamber.com

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 located 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. MORE INFO: 707-822-5132, HollyYashi.com 76 Humboldt County • 101Things.com

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Take a trip into a magical realm at Laurel Skye’s house of mosaics in Arcata. 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, 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 photo by Anthony Welch 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, 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 LaurelSkye.com

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The Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary

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.

Arcata Godwit Days Bird Migration Festival

Humboldt County is a bird-watcher’s dream. Many different species of birds 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.

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This well-known 154-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 visitors. 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

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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 almost a hundred ﬁeld trips, lectures, workshops and boating excursions that take place throughout the festival. Experienced bird-watchers 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.org

Mad River County Park

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.

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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/ Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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The Arcata Skatepark

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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 photo by Erik Willingham 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 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

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-yardlong 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. courtesy of Humboldt County Public Works 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 water slide, more than 120 feet long, with 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

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 oldfashioned picnics and family gatherings, when 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 courtesy of Humboldt County Public Works for the kind of summer swim experience that harkens back generations. In addition, the park offers day-use picnic tables, ﬁre rings, public facilities and a 400-person 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. Dogs are not permitted, and there is a $5 day use fee. 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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McKinleyville

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. The town’s motto “Where the horses have the right of way,” gives a hint of McKinleyville residents’ leisurely attitude and enthusiasm for the outdoors. Dwellings vary from affordable apartments to stately ocean-view homes. The Eureka-Arcata Airport, which in fact is located in northern McKinleyville, serves as the air gateway to Humboldt County and home base for the Coast Guard’s Air Rescue Team. Downtown, thriving businesses line Central Avenue offering dining and commercial services. The McKinleyville Shopping Center includes a nice selection of shops and also features a 160-ft. tall totem pole carved from a single coastal redwood, the second tallest in the world, and the tallest made from one tree. In late May and early June the entire community turns out for Pony Express Days, a ﬁve-day celebration that includes parades, picnics, cook-offs, dancing and more. It’s been going strong for more than 45 years. On the third Friday of each month, McKinleyville Arts Night features the arts, music, food and fun. The view across from Six Rivers Brewery. The Hammond Trail Bridge crosses the Mad River. photo by Denise Comiskey

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Once a month on the third Friday of each month, local businesses open their doors to art lovers and artists alike. Residents and visitors can browse among ﬁne arts, crafts, jewelry and more made by local artists. McKinleyvilleArtsNight.com

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The trail lies along what was originally a railroad track built in the early 1900s for transporting redwood logs from the Little River area to the Hammond Lumber Mill on Samoa Spit. As a result of the railroad, the asphalt and crushed stone trail is quite level, which makes it an excellent place for several exercise options. There are two distinct sections of the trail. The southern part is a 3-mile-long paved path stretching from the Mad River Bridge, through Hiller Park to Widow White Creek in McKinleyville, featuring amazing views of the Paciﬁc Ocean and the Mad River. The northern section of the trail is mostly paved and leads from North Letz Ave. to Clam Beach County Park. See spectacular vistas of the ocean and Trinidad Head from sea level or the high bluffs. There are also plenty of places to access the beach. WHERE: take the Hwy 101 Giuntoli Ln. exit two miles north of Arcata, then head west on Janes Rd. to Mad River Beach. Or, from the McKinleyville end, take the Murray or School Rd. exit. MORE INFO: 707-445-7651 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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held from early August through September. The park also has two youth soccer fields, and 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 for picnicking. Dogs are not permitted in the play area, but are welcome on the network of loop trails that crisscross the recreation area. Connect to the Hammond Trail, or take a walk through Mad River Bluffs natural area where there are four overlooks above the Mad River and a staircase down to the river bank. Signs along the trails help the nature walker choose a course. WHERE: 795 Hiller Rd., McKinleyville MORE INFO: 707-839-9003, MckinleyvilleCSD.com

Azalea State Nature Reserve

If gardens are your interest, you’ll love Azalea State Nature Reserve, particularly in the spring when this 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. MORE INFO: Parks.Ca.gov/?page_id=25202 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Whether you’re a parent with kids, a nature-loving dog owner or just someone who enjoys a scenic walk, 48-acre McKinleyville’s Hiller Park and Sports Complex, next to the 75-acre McKinleyville Land Trust’s Mad River Bluffs, is well worth a visit. The regional park and 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

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Clam Beach offers something for everyone. Keep your eyes open for a spectacular array of wildlife, or comb the shoreline for lovely stones, shells and driftwood strewn along the fine gray-sand beach. There are excellent clamming opportunities, and the on-shore fishing is exceptional too; come out and cast a line to see for yourself. When the wind picks up, the broad, flat beach is perfect for kite flying. WHERE: 7.5 miles north of Arcata off Hwy 101 at the Clam Beach Park off-ramp.

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But Moonstone Beach is not just for surfers. A wide, pristine beach, towering redwoods, sheer 100-foot cliffs and waves crashing against dozens of sea stacks make this a beautiful scenic spot for all visitors. You may see whales, dolphins, seals, cormorants, pelicans and ospreys. Comb the beach for treasures, go fishing, climb the rocks, explore caves, ride a horse along the surf or play in the Little River where it enters the ocean. The view at this beach is considered one of the county’s most scenic. WHERE: north of McKinleyville off Hwy 101 at the Westhaven exit.

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hether shrouded in mist or dazzling in sunshine, Trinidad is the crown jewel of the California North Coast. Its cool waters and rugged shoreline make the small village of Trinidad a favorite of visitors and locals alike. A peaceful hideaway perfect for fishing, beachcombing, hiking, kayaking, visiting art galleries, dining or just relaxing, Trinidad has a population of less than 400 in its incorporated city. The village is a noted artists’ colony. Its harbor is home to a small fleet of commercial fishermen, and charter boats are available at the Trinidad Pier for whale-watching or fishing. Also, anglers can drop a line right off the pier.

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Trinidad Cove, with its sheltered waters and awe-inspiring 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. Trinidad is graced by several prominent marine landmarks, most notably the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse, Humboldt State University’s Fred Telonicher Marine Laboratory, and the historic Trinidad Head Light. Just north of the dramatic promontory of Trinidad Head stretches the mile-long sandy expanse of Trinidad State Beach. A little further north, just off Hwy 101, visitors will ﬁnd Patrick’s Point State Park. In fact, the spectacular Trinidad coast is home to ten public beaches altogether.

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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 actual Trinidad Head Lighthouse, which is still in use today. In fact, many visitors believe it to be the original Trinidad Head Lighthouse. Both the original big fog bell and Fresnel lens are part of the memorial. 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. Rocks crop out of the foamy ocean, and many small fishing boats float among them. Standing atop the beautiful cliffs with the salty sea breeze in your hair, you’re sure to remember this spectacular scene. If you’re there at noon, you’ll be privileged to hear the fog bell toll in memory of the lost sailors. WHERE: off of Main St. on Trinity Ave., Trinidad

The best time for tide-pooling is during spring tides (“spring” in the sense of “jump,” not the season), those that happen every two weeks when there is a full moon or a new moon and the gravitational effects of the moon and the sun complement each other. These have the highest high tides and the lowest low tides. Plan your trip to the tide pools for half an hour to an hour before the lowest tides. The best tide pools are found near the water during “minus” tides, those that are lower than the yearly average low tide. Tide tables can be purchased at local stores that stock fishing supplies, or checked online (a quick search will turn up dozens of online charts for any location). The intertidal zone, where tide pools occur, is often divided into the splash, high, mid and low zones. The best tide pools, by far, with the richest diversity of sea life, are found in the last of these. In the low zones, which are uncovered only during the lowest tides of the month, you may find any of hundreds or even thousands of different species including sea stars, small crabs, urchins and occasionally an octopus. Cautions: Wear long pants and shoes with soles that grip on wet rocks. Don’t let the incoming tide flood your return route to shore. Don’t turn your back to the ocean. Watch the waves, and don’t let a big one sneak up and sweep you off the rocks. Collect only memories — leave everything where you find it. Even the smallest shells will be used by young hermit crabs. Don’t collect tide-pool organisms. Respect their habitat and don’t carelessly flip over rocks in the pools. Tide pool flora and fauna are protected by strictly enforced laws to conserve them. Many are becoming rare. WHERE: In northern Humboldt excellent tide pools can be found on Trinidad State Beach just below College Cove, at Luffenholz Beach two miles south of Trinidad, and at Patrick’s Point State Park.

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Trinidad’s coastline is impressive from the beach, but it’s even more beautiful from the water as you paddle 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.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 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. Kayak Zak’s is a local outfitter that offers tours of Trinidad Bay and Big Lagoon with expert guides. They host whale and bird migration trips, and provide kayak and equipment rentals, instruction and clinics. First-timers and seasoned veterans alike will enjoy their expeditions into these waters in search of wildlife and adventure. MORE INFO: 707-498-1130, KayakZak.com

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One of the most popular and spectacularly beautiful beaches in Humboldt County is Trinidad State Beach, a rock-strewn, mile long expanse of sandy beach that stretches from Trinidad Head north to Elk Head. The southern portion of the beach is easily accessible from the parking lot located at the beach’s edge by Bay St. and Lighthouse Rd., just off Edwards St. Kid-friendly and dog-friendly, this section is perfect for building sand castles and splashing in the surf, or just plain relaxing.

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More adventurous visitors, meanwhile, will find the hike down from Elk Head Trail to College Cove at the beach’s northern end particularly rewarding, with dramatic views of the cove and Pewetole Island. The northern end of Trinidad State Beach is also home to small caves, a natural arch, and fantastic tide pools during low tide. At negative tides, visitors can walk out to Pewetole Island for a unique and rewarding experience. A third trail leads down to the middle of the beach from State Park Rd., off Stagecoach Rd. At the trailhead to that access point, visitors will find restrooms, parking, and a small picnic area with tables and stoves. WHERE: Trinidad State Beach is a no-fee day use area and located 19 miles north of Eureka off Hwy 101. MORE INFO: 707-677-3570, www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?

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One of Humboldt County’s most spectacular secret spots, Luffenholz Beach is a rocky cove with some of the best tide pools anywhere. It also offers a sandy beach, huge boulders, a year-round creek and stunning views of Trinidad Bay. Glorious on sunny days, dramatic when it storms, and hauntingly mysterious the rest of the time, it provides a unique experience each time you visit. Located on Scenic Drive between Trinidad and Westhaven-Moonstone, look for the small pull-off area where visitors can park. Nearby is a picnic table. About 200 feet to the north is a steep staircase that goes down to the beach near Luffenholz Creek. Have fun exploring the shore, but keep an eye on the tide to avoid getting stranded if you venture too far out at low tide. West of the parking area is another set of stairs and a narrow footpath with strategically-placed handrails. They will take you to a wonderful vantage point above the beach with panoramic views that sweep from Trinidad Head in the north to Houda Point and Camel Rock in the south. WHERE: 2 miles south of Trinidad, just off Scenic Drive MORE INFO: Humboldt County Parks, 707-445-7651

Big Lagoon is formed by a long sand spit that separates it from the Paciﬁc Ocean. The spit is really a continuation of Agate Beach, and is a premier beachcombing location. Here the determined walker can ﬁnd a profound solitude amid the elements, not to mention agates, jades, jaspers, agate “moonstones” and occasionally, though rarely, a real moonstone.

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Big Lagoon County Park is located at the south end of Big Lagoon. It offers 25 campsites, picnic tables, fire rings and flush toilets. Several of the campsites are right on the lagoon, offering increased privacy and great views. Camping is $20 a night, first come, first served, and dogs are permitted for an extra two dollars each. Firewood is usually available to be purchased from the camp host, and campers are permitted to gather driftwood to burn. For the daytime visitor there is a day use fee of two dollars. Big Lagoon is popular with kayakers and wind-surfers, and is a favorite fishing spot for cutthroat trout. The shore is easily accessible for small boat launching. WHERE: 7 miles north of Trinidad. Take Hwy. 101 to Big Lagoon Park Road and follow the signs. MORE INFO: Humboldt County Parks, 707-445-7651 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Patrick’s Point State Park

Patrick’s Point State Park is located in the heart of Redwood Country. If experiencing spectacular panoramas, rocky cliffs, hiking trails and sandy beaches are always on your list of things to, do not pass up this wonderful opportunity. 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 tide pools, cast a fishing rod, search for driftwood, spot sea lions and gaze at magnificent sunsets. Short, Wedding Rock at Patrick’s Point State Park, photo by Steve Hammons 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 with its traditional Native American family houses, sweat house, changing houses, redwood canoe and dance house. There is also a native plant garden with species of local flora including seasonal flowers and berries 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. MORE INFO: 707-677-3570, Parks.Ca.gov/?page_id=417

Agate Beach at Patrick’s Point State Park

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 can still be used to make jewelry as well as projectile points, carvings, and various other items. If new to the hunt, the first characteristic to look for is translucence. The quartz nature 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. What most people particularly look for in agates are their patterns, such as the parallel or concentric lines called banding. Fortunately most beach agates have become wavetumbled enough to expose their patterns. While agate hunting draws many beachcombers to Agate Beach, photo by Pam Reeder the North Coast, chasing surf and skipping rocks seem to be irresistible pleasures 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 the long walk down to Agate Beach from the Patrick’s Point bluffs is to get there by going to Big Lagoon, from which one can access the lower end of Agate Beach by walking along the water’s edge from the parking lot. 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 varieties. Again, be conscious of the waves, and for best results, time your activity to low tide.

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Today, members of the Yurok Tribe live in modern houses and have modern-day 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 house — much like a modern-day sauna — two redwood dugout 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 courtesy of Patrick’s Point State Park 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 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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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 the elk’s favorite grazing spots and the site of their 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 wellappointed. In addition there are 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.

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Redwood National and State Parks

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. These paths will take you among colorful wildflowers, grassy hills, wild oak woodlands and soaring redwoods that grow to 350 feet tall and live for more than 2,000 years. Along the stretches of rugged coastline, see pounding surf, sea stacks and thrilling cliffs. World-class rivers can be found right outside the parks, and are perfect for rafting, kayaking and even fishing. Ranger-guided programs are also available. Learn about the animals that call this place home. Some of these include the red-tailed hawk, kestrel, great horned owl, gopher, meadow mouse, 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. MORE INFO: 707-464-6101, NPS.gov/redw

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Prairie Creek, an unassuming waterway that enters the Paciﬁc Ocean near Orick, is also the namesake of the 23-squaremile 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. The park has been designated a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. The busy Visitor Center, located at the southern end of the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway and built next to Elk Prairie, is the starting point for several hiking trails suitable for all-day hikes or short, leisurely strolls. During your visit you’ll come across many different kinds of trees. You will almost certainly also spot some of the abundant wildlife, especially Roosevelt elk. Other resident species include 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. There are also nearly 10 miles of beach to stroll along, as well as the amazing Fern Canyon to explore. The park hosts campgrounds and numerous picnic areas among the redwoods and on the beach. WHERE: 50 miles north of Eureka off Hwy 101 on Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. MORE INFO: 707-464-6101, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=415

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Amazing Fern Canyon

Fern Canyon lets you take a leisurely stroll, leave everything else behind and enter a magical world. This beautiful natural wonder is a 1-mile-long box canyon, complete with the creek that carved it. Its walls, completely covered in ﬁve different varieties of ferns, tower up to 80 feet above. Huge overhanging trees grow at the top of the ridge, allowing streams of light to peek through the branches. When the ﬁltered light combines with the iridescently green vegetation, the canyon glows, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. WHERE: Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is 50 miles north of Eureka off Hwy 101 on Davison Road. Drive through Elk Meadow and onto a scenic 6-mile dirt road to Gold Bluffs Beach. Follow the beach for 3 miles to a parking lot. MORE INFO: 707 464-6101, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=415 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Humboldt Lagoons State Park

Agate hunting, bird-watching, beachcombing, boating and whale-watching are all popular outdoor activities for families along the North 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, hiking trails, a boat ramp and picnic areas. 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. Enjoy the picnic areas and many trails for the hiker, including three miles of Coastal Trail. Day use hours are sunrise to sunset year-round. There is no fee. WHERE: 40 miles north of Eureka on Hwy 101, 55 miles south of Crescent City. MORE INFO: 707-677-3570, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=416

Kayak Trips

Located 50 minutes north of Eureka and 45 minutes south of Crescent City, Orick serves as a gateway to Humboldt Lagoons State Park and the rivers of Redwood National and State Parks. 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 picturesque 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 photo by Marna Powell, KayakZak.com 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 involves adapting kayaks, paddles, gear and techniques for persons with disabilities, sports injuries, preexisting conditions, or joint pain. MORE INFO: 707-498-1130, KayakZak.com

Klamath River Jet Boat Tours

Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area

The Klamath River is known around the world. It is a beautiful, pristine river that runs from Altamont in Klamath County of Southern Oregon, dips down into Humboldt County, and continues all the way to the Pacific Ocean near the town of Klamath in southern Del Norte County. You can enjoy this picturesque river from the comfortable seat of a jet boat. Set out on a two-hour trip from Klamath’s estuary called “Rekwoi” and travel 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. You will have the opportunity to take incredible 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. MORE INFO: 800-887-JETS (5387), JetBoatTours.com

Fishing from shore with the wind in your hair, sand under your feet and the sound of crashing waves in the background just might be as good as it gets. 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, ling cod, perch, halibut and much more. At Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area, enjoy strolling through the 830 acres of striking natural surroundings and viewing wildlife as well as experiencing 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. MORE INFO: 707-488-2169, Parks.Ca.gov/?page_id=431 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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1. Best elk viewing, Elk Meadow (Hwy. 101 at Davison Rd.) 2. Cafes and picnics to go 3. Vacation rental homes and other lodging 4. Miles of world-class hiking trails 5. Ocean, river, creek and lagoons — ﬁshing, kayaking, guided tours, bird-watching and picnicking 6. Shop for redwood gifts & furniture 7. Daily group horse rides through redwoods, reservations (866) 733-9637 8. Bring your own horse, camp at rodeo grounds, call (707) 488-2885 9. See our annual rodeo, 2nd weekend of July

Stop at Redwood National and State Park Visitor Center, Hwy. 101, just south of town for maps and information.

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he inland mountain region of Humboldt County is rugged terrain dissected by wild rivers such as the Klamath, Trinity and Salmon. Access to the region is via Hwy 299 and Hwy 96. Traveling east from Arcata, travelers pass the hamlet of Blue Lake followed by the town of Willow Creek some 40 miles further. From Willow Creek Hwy 96 runs north into rugged wilderness, while 299 continues east past craggy granite peaks as you pass over and through the mountains that separate the Paciﬁc Coast and the redwood forests from the interior of the state. Much of the way Hwy 299 runs right Trinity County Chamber of Commerce on Facebook next to the Trinity River, while Hwy 96 follows the Klamath. Both routes afford spectacular views and memorable rest stops, as well as opportunities for exhilarating outdoor activities.

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to ﬁnd quality entertainment. Enjoy live music, slots and gaming tables as well as gourmet and family dining. You can also stay at their luxury hotel. Since 1975 Blue Lake has been home to the internationally known Dell’Arte Players Company and the Dell’Arte School of Physical Theatre. Dell’Arte performs locally, nationally and abroad, and theater students from all over the world train at the school.

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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 ADVENTURE early Blue Lake settler. People from EVERY the foggy coast made the AROUND TURN 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. Blue Lake Casino and Hotel, operated by the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe, is a great place

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Trinity County: Junction City, Weaverville

Trinity County was established in 1850. The Trinity River Basin has evolved from its early Gold Rush days to a new and vibrant arts and recreation area. Camping, kayaking, rafting, fishing and hiking are among the favorite activities of the area. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities by driving along Hwy 299 and checking out several campgrounds and turnouts along the way. Opportunities for satisfying fresh air vacations and activities in the area are limited only by your imagination. Junction City is the gateway of the majestic Trinity Alps; this scenic roadside community reflects the flavor of the Old West. There are no stop lights or parking meters. However, for travelers, there is a road stop with a gas station, several shops and beautiful water views along the winding Hwy 299. Weaverville, in Trinity county, is nestled at the base of the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, a 500,000 acre protected area that is host to many a backpacker, equestrian, bear and mountain lion. Weaverville is particularly suited for those who wish to explore the Trinity Alps. The town’s historic downtown, with its old buildings, quaint shops and charming atmosphere as well as a lively arts scene, keeps locals and visitors busy with socializing, shopping and more.

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Sunshine, mountains, rivers and outdoor activities draw people to Willow Creek. Formerly a center for mining and logging operations, Willow Creek is now a center for summer recreation, retail business, and is a thriving retirement community. The Trinity River is clear, clean and beautiful. It’s perfect for swimming, rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing and ﬁshing. There are stretches with calm swimming holes and others with raging whitewater rapids. Local rafting companies offer guided whitewater trips for safe but thrilling rides, and the U.S. Forest Service can advise on quieter areas for wading and inner-tubing.

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Rushing rapids, calm and peaceful waters, and fantastic sights are just a few of the things that await you on the Trinity River. You can enjoy exciting whitewater rafting adventures that will satisfy even the most experienced thrill seekers. Portions of the river are rated a 4 and 5 based on the International Rating Scale of 1-6. Class 1 rapids are very relaxing and easy-going and class 6 is sometimes considered impossible to raft. Boulders strewn through the water make the trip seem like an obstacle course at times. Along the way, you might be able to spot a deer or bear feeding from the shoreline, or a bald eagle soaring effortlessly overhead. If you would rather take it easy, you can enjoy the peace and quiet the river has to offer by having a picnic or just soaking up the natural beauty from shore. Fishing is also the name of the game on the Trinity River. Along with its feeder streams, the Trinity River provides more than 1,500 miles of fishable waters that start high in the mountains of the Trinity Alps. Fly-fishing is at its best on the banks and in the streams of the Trinity River. Trout, salmon, steelhead and bass are all there for the catching. Plenty of fun can be had by every member of the family. MORE INFO: WillowCreekChamber.com/fishing-report/

Steelhead are raised at the Mad River Fish Hatchery for about a year, and released in March or April into the Mad River. For adults coming back to spawn, there is a fish ladder that provides a series of pools for them to jump up on their way back to the hatchery during spawning season (generally January to March). Free 30-minute hatchery tours are offered during this time, rain or shine. There is no fishing for 250 feet upstream or downstream of the fish ladder. The hatchery property also offers opportunities for bird-watching, fishing, picnicking and river viewing. Restrooms are available and the property is handicapped-accessible. WHERE: 1660 Hatchery Road, Blue Lake MORE INFO: For directions or to schedule a tour, call 707 822-0592

Del Loma

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Most Beautiful Park on the Trinity River Centered in the Trinity Alps Wilderness!

18 Hole Miniature Golf • Swimming Pool Salmon, Steelhead, Trout Fishing Deer Hunting Licenses Available • WiFi Access Gold Panning • Pull Thru Sites • Sites on the River • Grassy & Shady Sites • Padded Sites Store & Laundry • Satellite TV Cabins Group Facilities • Rafting & Kayaking

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Bigfoot Rafting Co.

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Action-packed, guided whitewater adventures for ﬁrst-timers and seasoned veterans. Huge raft and kayak rental department.

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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. Orleans has a surprising amount of services for its size, including restaurants, motels, a museum, gas station, deli, laundromat, grocery store, RV parks and more. About 10 miles north of Orleans is the hamlet of Somes Bar, where the astonishingly clean and beautiful Salmon River — sometimes 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 photo by Steve Hammons 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.

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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, Hwy 1 along the coast and Hwy 101 inland, serve the county. Laytonville, Leggett and Piercy are strung along Hwy 101 as it follows the Eel River into Humboldt County. Laytonville is set in the beautiful Long Valley, a level shelf 12 miles long and three-miles wide surrounded by wooded hills. Two forks of the Eel River are close to Laytonville and provide excellent salmon, steelhead and trout fishing. The town has most of the services required by travelers, including restaurants, gas and motels and the Red Fox Casino. Leggett is located at the junction of Hwy 101 and Hwy 1. The former logging town attracts campers m and travelers during the summer months and 101Things.co 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. Also in Leggett is The Peg House, the perfect pit-stop where you will find a full service deli, espresso drinks, treats, groceries, gas and diesel. Piercy is the northernmost community in Mendocino County, and is situated right at the entrance to Richardson Grove State Park. On the Hwy 101 drive through northern Mendocino and into Humboldt County, be sure to stop at the One Log House, Thunderbird Mountain Trading Company, and Confusion Hill — where seeing is believing — or not. continued next page

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