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Fort Bragg 36. Historic Skunk Train, Fort Bragg Depot ...................... 30 37. Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf and Fun Center .............................. 30 38. Gloriana Musical Theater ............. 30 39. Horseback Riding at Ricochet Ridge Ranch ............................ 31 40. Abalone Diving in Mendocino County .................... 31 41. Old Haul Road (Ten Mile Trail) ....... 32 42. Paciﬁc Star Winery .................... 32 43. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens 33

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Top: Catch-A-Canoe & Bicycles Too photo by Rick Hemmings catchacanoe.com, see page 23 Bottom: Point Arena photo by Scott Simpson westofone.com, see pages 15-17 44. Paciﬁc Glassworks, Demonstrations, Classes .................................. 34 45. World Famous Triangle Tattoo & Museum .............................. 34 46. Fort Bragg’s Family-Friendly City Parks ............................... 34 47. Mendocino Chocolate Company ..... 35 48. C.V. Starr Community Center Pool and More ................................ 35 49. Glass Beach Treasures ................ 36 50. Jackson Demonstration State Forest 36 51. Surﬁng the Mendocino Coast ......... 36 52. Bird-Watching with the Audubon Society ....................... 36 53. MacKerricher State Park .............. 36 Wineries and Breweries 54. Breweries of Mendocino County .... 38 Anderson Valley 55. Anderson Valley Wineries ............ 46 56. Yorkville Highlands Appellation ..... 46 57. Anderson Valley Brewing Company . 47 58. Disc Golf Courses ...................... 47 59. Anderson Valley Museum ............. 48 60. Navarro River Redwoods State Park 48 61. Hendy Woods State Park .............. 48 Hopland 62. Hopland’s Wineries .................... 48 63. Schoolhouse Plaza, Brutocao Cellars 48 64. Olives in Hopland ...................... 50 65. Real Goods Solar Living Center ...... 50 Ukiah 66. Redwood Valley Wineries ............ 51 67. Sundays in the Park Free Concert Series ................... 54 68. Grace Hudson Museum................ 54 69. Ukiah Valley Conference and Visitor Center .......................... 54 70. Vichy Springs Mineral Hot Springs Resort .................... 56 71. Ukiah Speedway ....................... 56

72. Great Breweries in Ukiah............. 58 73. Low Gap Regional Park .............. 58 74. Parducci Wine Cellars & Acoustic Café .......................... 59 75. Ukiah Municipal Golf Course ......... 59 76. Montgomery Woods State Reserve .. 60 77. Hunting in Mendocino County........ 60 78. Lake Mendocino ....................... 60 79. Cow Mountain Recreation Area ...... 60 Clear Lake 80. Clear Lake State Park ................. 62 Willits 81. Historic Skunk Train ................... 64 82. Roots of Motive Power ................ 64 83. Mendocino County Museum .......... 65 84. Willits KOA Camping Resort .......... 65 85. Willits Skate Park ...................... 66 86. Family Friendly Willits’ City Parks . 66 87. Home of Seabiscuit .................... 66 88. Willits Frontier Days................... 67 89. Willits Center for the Arts ............ 67 90. Willits Community Theater........... 67 Covelo 91. Scenic Drive to Covelo ............... 68 92. The Blackberry Festival .............. 68 93. Black Butte River Ranch .............. 70 Laytonville 94. Laytonville Farmers’ Market ......... 70 95. Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival.. 70 96. Laytonville Rodeo ..................... 71 Leggett & Piercy 97. Thunderbird Mountain Trading Company ...................... 72 98. The Peg House ......................... 73 99. Confusion Hill ......................... 73 100. Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area ...................... 73 101. Smithe Redwoods State Reserve ... 73 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

All Around the Area

Pacific Star Winery north of Fort Bragg, PacificStarWinery.com

Mendocino County Weddings

Beautiful vistas, spectacular sunsets and miles of gracefully chiseled coastline make Mendocino and Northern Sonoma Counties a wonderful place to hold a wedding reception or even say, “I do.” Mendocino’s relaxed atmosphere can make you and your loved one feel like you are the only two on the planet. Find a stunningly gorgeous location, drink some locally grown wine and make that special day unforgettable. • Picture your wedding on top of the world with Annapolis Winery. This destination wedding site offers space for up to 200 guests with breathtaking panoramic views, redwood forests, vineyards and apple orchards. 707-886-5460, AnnapolisWinery.com

• Beautifully crafted and spacious, the BARRA of Mendocino tasting room creates a memorable backdrop for weddings and bridal showers, with a trained staff to accommodate your needs. 707-485-0322, BarraOfMendocino.com • At the Glendeven Inn casual elegance, comfort and warmth describe the experience you will have with a wedding in this sophisticated farmhouse setting. 800-822-4536, Glendeven.com • Gualala Arts Center, situated on 11 acres of beautiful redwood forestland is an ideal location for all types weddings and parties. The Gualala Arts Center has the right size rooms, amenities and aesthetics to fit your needs. 707-884-1138, GualalaArts.org • Hill House Inn in Mendocino offers expansive Victorian gardens with bluffs overlooking the ocean, an intimate private Chapel, a reception and dinner area in the Bay View Lounge with spectacular panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. 800-422-0554, HillHouseInn.com • The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek & Spa is the ideal Mendocino wedding venue. The spectacular ocean views and beautiful gardens create a stunning, intimate atmosphere for your special day. 707-937-5525, SchoolhouseCreek.com • At the Little River Inn you can get not only get married and hold your reception there with a spectacular ocean view, but it’s also a great place to spend your honeymoon. 707-937-5942, LittleRiverInn.com • The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens could be one of the most beautiful places to get married. The array of color and incredible views will make it easy for even an amateur photographer to capture a picture-perfect wedding. 707-964-4352, GardenByTheSea.org • At Pacific Star Winery rent the beautiful bluffs overlooking the ocean, custom-make your own wedding and the winery will provide some of the best wine in California. 707-964-1155, PacificStarWinery.com • At the Stanford Inn by the Sea select a spot indoors near the fireplace or outside in a garden and the staff will design the perfect wedding, just the way you want it. 800-331-8884, StanfordInn.com • At Vichy Springs Mineral Springs Resort and Country Inn the waterfall is the perfect background for any occasion, especially a wedding. 707-462-9515, VichySprings.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do

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For many, a California vacation would not be complete without a relaxing visit to a spa. From facials and massages to a hot cup of tea, Mendocino County’s wide selection of spas offer havens from stress. • Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa in Willits is proud to offer some of the ﬁnest in organic skin and body care. Services include massage, body treatments and facials. 800-459-9911, BaechtelCreekInn.com • Coast Inn and Spa in Fort Bragg — Experience the serenity of the coast while practitioners release the stress and tension from your body. Offering various types of massage, far-infrared sauna and natural healing services. 707-964-2852, CoastInnAndSpa.com • Inn at Schoolhouse Creek & Spa — All their spa treatments use only the ﬁnest natural oils, herbal extracts and natural ingredients. Massage and spa services include complimentary use of their 24-hour hot tub and sauna. 707-937-5525, SchoolhouseCreek.com • Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites Doll House Spa Services offers an array of services elevating relaxation to an art form. Spa services may be provided in your room or the spa which is situated in two acres of lush Victorian gardens. 800-548-0513, MendocinoHotel.com • Have a “massage in the forest” at Stanford Inn just south of Mendocino Village. Choose from Thai, hot stone, neuromuscular or Botanical Aromatherapy massages. Also available: facials, Ayurvedic treatment and Yoga. 800-331-8884, StanfordInn.com • Third Court Salon and Day Spa in Little River Inn — This family-owned destination resort is located on the coast, two miles south of Mendocino Village. They offer professional hair care, facials, massage, body treatment and more. 707-937-5942, LittleRiverInn.com • Vichy Springs Resort and Country Inn in Ukiah — Relax in a hot spring or be treated to a number of unique massages and full body treatments. 707-462-9515, VichySprings.com

Farmers’ markets are one of Mendocino’s best kept secrets. They are where the locals go to socialize and connect. The markets are mostly made up of mom and popscale farms, ranches, creameries and more, most of which you will not find in larger metropolitan markets. Visit any of them and you will get a feeling for the communities. Meet the people who run the farm and do the work, and sample and stock up on great organic produce, humanely-raised meat, tasty honey, artisan cheeses, flowers and nursery stock, baked goods, prepared foods and more. MORE INFO: MCFarm.org for a listing of vendors, special events and other information. Check there also for current times and dates, which change periodically. The following Certified Farmers’ Markets (CFM) are part of the Mendocino County Farmers’ Market Association: • Boonville, Saturdays, May-Oct., 10am–12:30pm at Boonville Hotel • Fort Bragg, Wednesdays, May-Oct., 3-6pm at Franklin & Laurel Streets • Laytonville, Mondays, 2:30-5:30pm, June-Oct. at Good Food Store; 2:30-4:30pm, Nov.-May at the Grange Hall • Mendocino, Fridays, May-Oct., noon-2pm at Howard and Main Streets • Redwood Valley, Sundays, 9:30am-12:30pm, May-Oct. at Lion’s Park • Ukiah, Saturdays, May-Oct., 8:30am-noon; Nov. Apr., 9:30am-noon at School and Clay Streets • Willits, Thursdays, May-Oct., 3-6pm at Willits City Park; Nov.-Apr. at Little Lake Grange

Do you have a hankering for non-stop fun? Try your luck at one of the many casinos in Mendocino County. The casinos are known for their many slot machines, a plethora of high and low stakes table games and that perennial favorite, Bingo. You can also enjoy live music with any of the many famous entertainers from around the world who frequent the casinos in the area. Additionally, there are restaurants in the casinos that serve some of the best food around in the most pleasant settings. When you manage to pull yourself away from all that fun, make sure you stay a night to rest for a whole new day of excitement.

• Coyote Valley Casino, 5 miles north of Ukiah, 707-485-0700, CoyoteValleyCasino.com • Garcia River Casino in Point Arena, 707-467-5300, TheGarciaRiverCasino.com • Hidden Oaks Casino in Covelo, 707-983-6896, HiddenOaksCasino.com • Red Fox Casino in Laytonville, 888-473-3369, RedFoxCasino.net • Sherwood Valley Rancheria Casino in Willits, 707-459-7978, SVRCasino.com 101Things.com • Mendocino County 7

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Belgian Chocolate Shoppe, 45050 Main St., Mendocino • 397-1402 Blue Canoe Coffee, 35501 S. Hwy 1, Anchor Bay Cirino’s, 131 East Laurel St., Ft. Bragg, 964-5493 Cowlick’s Ice Cream, 250-B N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 962-9271 David’s Deli, 163 Boatyard Dr., Ft. Bragg, 964-1946 Dolphin Isle Marina Deli, 32399 Basin St., Ft. Bragg, 964-4113 Jenny’s Giant Burger, 940 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-2235 Laurel Deli & Desserts, 401 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-7812 Mendo Burgers, 10483 Lansing St., Mendocino • 937-1111 Mendocino Chocolate Co. 232 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg and in Mendocino Village • 800-722-1107 Mendocino Cookie Co., 301 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-0282 Mendocino Market, 45051 Ukiah St. Mendocino, 937-3474 Relish, 260 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 962-0633 Subway, 141-B Boatyard Dr., Ft. Bragg, 964-2882 Trink’s Cafe, 39140 S Hwy 1, Gualala, 884-1713

Bones Roadhouse, 39080 S. Hwy 1, Gualala • 884-1188 Bridget Dolan’s Cafe, 5910 S Hwy 1, Elk, 877-1820 Cliff House, 1011 S. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 961-0255 David’s Deli, 163 Boatyard Dr., Ft. Bragg, 964-1946 Denny’s, 901 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-8287 Flats Café, 34500 Hwy 1, Albion, 937-0606 Flow Restaurant, 45040 Main St., Mendocino, 937-3569 Greenwood Pier Cafe, 5928 Hwy 1, Elk • 877-3400 Home Style Cafe, 790 S. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-6106 Little River Inn Restaurant, 7901 N. Hwy 1, Little River • 937-5942 Maria’s Kitchen, 120 S. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-8674 Mendo Bistro, 301 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-4974 Mendo Burgers, 10483 Lansing St., Mendocino • 937-1111 Mendocino Café, 10451 Lansing St., Mendocino, 937-6141 Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main St., Mendocino • 937-0511 Moosse Café, 390 Kasten St., Mendocino, 937-4323 North Coast Brewing, 444 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-3400 Old Abalone Pub, 38921 Hwy 1, Westport • 964-3688 Perko’s, 898 South Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-6420 Phoenix Restaurant, 250 Main St., Point Arena, 882-1619 Pier Chowder House, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena • 882-3400 Queenie’s Roadhouse Cafe, 6061 S Hwy 1, Elk, 877-3285 Relish, 260 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 962-0633 Rollerville Cafe, 33900 Hwy 1, Point Arena, 882-2077 The Q BBQ, 1064 S. Main St., Fort Bragg • 961-0100 The Restaurant, 418 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-9800 TW’s Grill and Bar, 400 So. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-4761

955 Ukiah St. Restaurant, 955 Ukiah St., Mendocino, 937-1955 Albion River Inn, 3790 N. Hwy 1, Albion, 937-1919 Cap’n Flints, 32250 N. Harbor Dr., Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg, 964-9447 Carine’s Fish Grotto, 32430 N. Harbor Dr., Ft. Bragg, 964-2429 Cliff House, 1011 S. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 961-0255 Cove Azul Bar & Grill, 39102 Ocean Dr., Gualala, 884-1835 Greenwood Pier Cafe, 5928 Hwy 1, Elk • 877-3400 Heron’s by the Sea, 32100 N. Harbor Dr., Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg, 962-0680 Pier Chowder House, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena • 882-3400 Silver’s at the Wharf, 32260 N. Harbor Dr., Ft. Bragg • 964-4283 Wild Fish Restaurant, 7750 N. Hwy 1, Little River, 754 7555

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Wild Boar Burger Sandwiches / Ribs / Brisket Pulled Pork & Chicken Sausage / Blackened Fish BBQ Oysters Shrimp on the Barbie Vegetable Skewer Salads / Kid’s Menu and Awesome Sides Smokin’ Seven Days a Week 11am ‘till at least 9pm

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Bernillo’s Pizzeria, 220 E. Redwood Ave., Ft. Bragg • 964-9314 Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Ft. Bragg, 964-6844 Frankie’s Pizza & Ice Cream, 44951 Ukiah St., Mendocino, 937-2436 Gualala Pizza & Ice Cream, 39225 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, 884-4055 Piaci Pizzeria, 120 W. Redwood Ave., Ft. Bragg, 961-1133 Pizza Factory, 111 Boatyard St., Ft. Bragg, 961-0580 R D’Aurelio’s, 438 S. Franklin St., Ft. Bragg, 964-4227 Round Table Pizza, 740 S. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-4987 Simona’s Italian Restaurant, 131 E. Mill St., Ukiah, 462-2141 Slam Dunk Pizza, 720 N. State St., Ukiah, 463-1000 Upper Crust Pizza, 39331 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, 884-1324 V’Canto Italian, 124 E. Laurel St., Ft. Bragg, 964-6844

Organic / Natural & More Cafe 1, 753 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-3309 Corners of the Mouth, 45015 Ukiah St., Mendocino, 937-5345 Down Home Foods, 115 S. Franklin St., Ft. Bragg, 964-4661 Flow Restaurant, 45040 Main St., Mendocino, 937-3569 Living Light Cafe, 301-B N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-2420 Mendocino Café, 10451 Lansing St., Mendocino, 937-6141 Ravens’ Restaurant at Stanford Inn, Hwy 1 & Comptche, Mendocino • 937-5615 Stevenswood, 8211 N. Hwy 1, Little River, 937-2810

Fine Dining Albion River Inn, 3790 N. Hwy 1, Albion, 937-1919 Café Beaujolais, 961 Ukiah St., Mendocino • 937-5614 Cliff House, 1011 S. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 961-0255 Flow Restaurant, 45040 Main St., Mendocino, 937-3569 Glendeven Inn Farmhouse Host-Table Dinners, 24-hour advance reservations, 8205 N. Hwy 1, Little River • 937-0083 Greenwood Pier Cafe, 5928 Hwy 1, Elk • 877-3400 Ledford House, 3000 N. Hwy 1, Albion, 937-0282 Little River Inn Restaurant, 7901 N. Hwy 1, Little River • 937-5942 McCallum House, 45020 Albion St., Mendocino, 937-0289 Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main St., Mendocino • 937-0511 Ravens’ Restaurant at Stanford Inn, Hwy 1 & Comptche, Mendocino • 937-5615 Silver’s at the Wharf, 32260 N. Harbor Dr., Ft. Bragg • 964-4283 St. Orres Restaurant, 36601 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, 884-3335 Stevenswood, 8211 N. Hwy 1, Little River, 937-2810 Trillium, 10390 Kasten St., Mendocino, 937-4323

Breakfast, Coffee & More Blue Canoe Coffee & Tea, 35501 S. Hwy 1, Anchor Bay, 884-1800 Bones Roadhouse, 39080 S. Hwy 1, Gualala • 884-1188 Cafe 1, 753 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 964-3309 Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Ft. Bragg, 964-6844 Denny’s, 901 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-8287 Eggheads Restaurant, 326 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-5005 Flats Café, 34500 Hwy 1, Albion, 937-0606 Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Ft. Bragg • 964-1987 Homestyle Café, 790 S. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-6106 Laurel Deli & Desserts, 401 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-7812 Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main St., Mendocino • 937-0511 Moody’s Coffee Bar, 10450 Lansing St., Mendocino, 937-4843 Perko’s, 898 South Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-6420 Ravens’ Restaurant at Stanford Inn, Hwy 1 & Comptche, Mendocino • 937-5615 Trillium, 10390 Kasten St., Mendocino, 937-4323

Asian Asian Buffet, 450 S. Franklin St., Ft. Bragg, 964-8938 Lee’s Chinese, 154 E. Redwood Ave., Ft. Bragg • 964-6843 Nit’s Cafe, 322 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-7187 Off the Hook Sushi, 118 Redwood Ave., Ft. Bragg, 964-3188 Taka’s Grill, 250-A N. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 964-5204

Mexican Antonio’s Tacos, 38820 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, 884-1789 LaPlaya Restaurant, 542 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-4074 Los Gallitos, 130 S. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-4519 Maria’s Kitchen, 120 S. Main St., Ft. Bragg, 964-8674 Mariachi’s, 35501 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, 884-1735 Restaurant El Mexicano, 701 N. Harbor Dr., Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg, 964-7164 The Purple Rose, 24300 N. Hwy 1, Ft. Bragg, 964-6507

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Dining Guide

Boonville, Covelo, Hopland, Laytonville, Leggett, Navarro, Philo, Ukiah, Willits We strive to make this listing as accurate as possible. Please send changes to info@101things.com

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Recommended Restaurants in Bold

All Area Codes are (707) unless otherwise noted.

American

Sandwiches, Burgers, Sweets

Breakfast, Coffee & More

Adam’s Restaurant, 50 S. Main St., Willits • 456-9226 Al’s Redwood Room, 207 S. Main St., Willits • 459-2444 Anderson Valley Brewpub, 17700 Hwy 253, Boonville • 895-2337 Angelina’s Café at Coyote Valley Casino, 7751 N. State St., Redwood Valley • 485-0700 Applebee’s Bar & Grill, 1201 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah, 462-7010 Bluebird Cafe, 13340 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, 744-1633 Boomer’s Saloon, 45020 N. Hwy 101, Laytonville • 984-6534 Boonville Hotel, 14050 Hwy 128, Boonville, 895-2210 Broiler Steak House, 8400 Uva Dr., Redwood Valley, 485-7301 Caminiti’s Restaurant & Lounge at Brooktrails Lodge, 24860 Birch St., Willits, 459-1596 Chief’s Smokehouse, 44400 N. Hwy 101, Laytonville, 984-6770 Club Calpella, 6175 N. State St., Calpella, 485-8630 Crush Italian Steakhouse, 1180 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah, 463-0700 Denny’s, 105 Pomeroy St., Ukiah, 462-2332 Ellie’s Mutt Hut & Cafe, 732 S. State St., Ukiah, 468-5376 Fox Den Café at Red Fox Casino, 200 Cahto Dr., Laytonville • 984-6800 Gribaldo’s, 1551 S. Main St., Willits, 459-2256 Henny Penny, 697 S. Orchard St., Ukiah, 468-8323 Hopland Tap House, 13351 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, 744-1255 Jensen’s Restaurant, 1550 Lover’s Ln., Ukiah, 462-0757 Kilkenny Kitchen, 1093 S. Dora St., Ukiah, 462-2814 Lauren’s, 14211 Hwy 128, Boonville, 895-3869 Lumberjack’s Restaurant, 1740 S. Main St., Willits, 456-0300 MY Cafe, 75950 Commercial St., Covelo, 983-8006 North Fork Cafe, 76365 Covelo Rd.,Covelo • 983-8014 North State Cafe, 263 N. State St., Ukiah, 462-3726 Patrona, 130 W. Standley St., Ukiah • 462-9181 Pepperwood Steakhouse at Sho-Ka-Wa Casino, 13101 Nokomis Rd., Hopland, 744-1395 Romi’s Brew & BBQ, 225 E. Perkins St., Ukiah, 468-9222 Rio’s Fish & Chips, 1661-D S. Main St., Willits, 459-3105 Sho Ka Wa Casino, 13101 Nokomis Rd., Hopland, 744-1395 Stan’s Maple Café, 295 S. State St., Ukiah, 462-5221 Star’s Restaurant, 115 S. Orchard Ave., Ukiah, 462-1622 Stone and Embers, 9000 Hwy 128, Philo, 895-3471 Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah • 468-5898 Ukiah Garden Cafe, 1090 S. State St., Ukiah, 462-1221 Walter Café, Steak & Sushi, 920 N. State St., Ukiah • 462-2080 Wheels Cafe and Pub, 44930 Hwy 101, Laytonville, 984-8811 Zinful Chef Cafe at Schoolhouse Plaza, 13500 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, 744-2020

101 Drive-In, 100 N. Main St., Willits, 459-1010 A Taste of Paradise, 349 S. Main St., Willits, 456-0155 The Alley Grill, 1245 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah, 462-2110 Ardella’s Downtown Diner, 77 S. Main St., Willits, 459-6577 Bebops Diner, 1200 S. State St., Ukiah, 462-1750 Boonville General Store, 14077-A Hwy 128, Boonville, 895-9477 Boont Berry Farm Store, 3981 Hwy 128, Boonville, 895-3576 Brooktrails Golf Shop, 24860 Birch St., Willits, 459-6761 Burger King 1355 S. Main St., Willits, 459-9134 Burger My Way, 13600 Mountain House Rd, Hopland, 744-8762 Busters Burgers & Brews, 150 S. Main St., Willits, 459-3233 Country Skillet, 708 S. Main St., Willits, 456-9916 Creekside Café at Sherwood Valley Rancheria Casino, 100 Kawi Pl., Willits • 459-7330 Ellie’s Mutt Hut Cafe, 732 S. State St., Ukiah, 468-5376 Fox Den Café at Red Fox Casino, 200 Cahto Dr., Laytonville • 984-6800 Hopland Tap House, 13351 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, 744-1255 Jack In The Box, 1115 Airport Park Blvd, Ukiah, 462-5296 Jack In The Box, 788 S. Main St., Willits, 459-4129 J.D. Redhouse, 212 S. Main St., Willits, 459-1214 Lauren’s, (summer lunch) 14211 Hwy 128, Boonville, 895-3869 Loose Caboose Cafe, 10 Wood St., Willits, 459-1434 Mama’s Café and Bakery, 210 S. State St., Ukiah, 463-0312 McDonalds, 115 N. Orchard Ave., Ukiah, 462-0008 McDonalds, 1310 N. State St., Ukiah, 463-8205 McDonalds, 1488 S. Main St., Willits, 459-2120 Mina Burgers, 23990 Covelo Rd., Covelo • 489-6462 Mosswood Market, 14111 Hwy 128, Boonville, 895-3635 Navarro General Store, 231 Wendling Ln., Navarro, 895-9445 Paysanne Real Sweet Things, 1411 Hwy 128, Boonville, 895-2210 Peg House, 69501 N. Hwy 101, Leggett • 925-6444 Pour Girls Coffee, 44950 Hwy 101, Laytonville, 984-8500 Quizno’s, 113 S. State St., Ukiah, 462-1140 Ray’s Food Place Deli, 1718 S. Main St., Willits, 459-5139 Redwood Drive-In, 13980 Hwy 128, Boonville, 895-3441 Safeway Deli, 845 S. Main St., Willits, 459-5862 Schat’s Bakery Cafe, 113 W. Perkins St., Ukiah, 462-1670 Schat’s Bakery Cafe, inside Friedman Brothers, Ukiah, 468-5850 The Shady Nook Snack Bar, 44974 Hwy 101, Laytonville Scoops Frozen Yogurt & Deli, 110 N. Main St., Willits, 272-2396 Subway, 13456 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, 744-1084 Subway, 130 North Orchard Ave., Ukiah, 462-5748 Subway, 1307 N. State St., Ukiah, 462-0227 Subway, 1704 S. Main St., Willits, 456-0668 Taste Buds, 405 S. State St., Ukiah, 463-2253 Taste of Paradise, 349 S. Main St., Willits, 456-0155 Windmills Cafe, 749-A S. State St., Ukiah, 462-4667

A Taste of Paradise, 349 S. Main St., Willits, 456-0155 Ardella’s Downtown Diner, 77 S. Main St., Willits, 459-6577 Black Oak Coffee Roasters, 476 N. State St., Ukiah, 462-6333 Bluebird Cafe, 13340 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, 744-1633 Boonville General Store, 14077-A Hwy 128, Boonville, 895-9477 Brewed Awakening, 1437 S. Main St., Willits, 459-7055 Country Skillet, 708 S. Main St., Willits, 456-9916 Creekside Café at Sherwood Valley Rancheria Casino, 100 Kawi Pl., Willits • 459-7330 Ellie’s Mutt Hut Cafe, 732 S. State St., Ukiah, 468-5376 Fox Den Café at Red Fox Casino, 200 Cahto Dr., Laytonville • 984-6800 Henny Penny, 697 S. Orchard St., Ukiah, 468-8323 J.D. Redhouse, 212 S. Main St., Willits, 459-1214 Lumberjack’s Restaurant, 1740 S. Main St., Willits, 456-0300 Mama’s Café and Bakery, 210 S. State St., Ukiah, 463-0312 Mosswood Market, 14111 Hwy 128, Boonville, 895-3635 MY Cafe, 75950 Commercial St., Covelo, 983-8006 Pepperwood Steakhouse at Sho-Ka-Wa Casino, 13101 Nokomis Rd., Hopland, 744-1395 Pour Girls Coffee, 44950 Hwy 101, Laytonville, 984-8500 Schat’s Bakery Cafe, 113 W. Perkins St., Ukiah, 462-1670 Schat’s Bakery Cafe, inside Friedman Brothers, Ukiah, 468-5850 Scoops Frozen Yogurt & Deli, 110 N. Main St., Willits, 272-2396 Stan’s Maple Café, 295 S. State St., Ukiah, 462-5221 Taste of Paradise, 349 S. Main St., Willits, 456-0155 Zaza’s Bakery Bistro & Gallery, 35 W. Commercial St., Willits, 459-2233 Zinful Chef Cafe at Schoolhouse Plaza, 13500 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, 744-2020

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Asian Al’s Redwood Room, 207 S. Main St., Willits • 459-2444 Anna’s Asian House, 47 E. Mendocino Ave., Willits, 459-6086 Asian Palace, 45020 N. Hwy 101, Laytonville, 984-6198 Asia Grand Buffet, 251 S. Orchard Ave., Ukiah, 468-9888 China Chef, 255 N. State St., Ukiah, 468-0860 China Diner, 510 E. Perkins St., Ukiah, 462-0611 Himalayan Cafe, 1639 S. State St., Ukiah, 467-9900 Lotus, 403 S. State St., Ukiah, 463-2288 O Haru, 570 N. State St., Ukiah, 462-4762 OCO Time, 111 W. Church St., Ukiah • 462-2422 Ruen Tong Thai, 801 N. State St., Ukiah • 462-0238 Walter Cafe Steak & Sushi, 920 N. State St., Ukiah • 462-2080 Yum Yum Tree Restaurant, 379 S Main St., Willits, 459-6688

Organic / Natural & More Ellie’s Mutt Hut & Cafe, 732 S. State St., Ukiah, 468-5376 Mariposa Market, 500 S. Main St., Willits, 459-9630 Patrona, 130 W. Standley, Ukiah • 462-9181 Taste Buds, 405 S. State St., Ukiah, 463-2253 Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah • 468-5898

Mexican Eddie’s Cocina, 109 S. School St., Ukiah, 462-2516 El Azteca, 1631 S. State St., Ukiah, 463-1330 El Mexicano Restaurant, 166 S. Main St., Willits, 459-5702 Fiesta Mexicana, 16580 N. Hwy 101, Willits, 459-4047 Jalo’s Taco Truck, junction of Hwys 175 & 101, Hopland Jara’s Mexican Market, 1661-C S. Main St., Willits, 459-3900 La Casona Del Cielo, 44901 Hwy 101, Laytonville, 984-8226 Libby’s Restaurant, 8651 Hwy 128, Philo, 895-2646 Mi Pueblito, 1252 Airport Blvd., Ukiah • 462-5102 Redwood Drive-In, 13980 Hwy 128, Boonville, 895-3441 Super Taco, 1726 S Main St., Willits, 459-1282 Taco Bell, 1201 N. State St., Ukiah, 462-1722 Taco Bell, 1500 S. Main St., Willits, 459-3292 Taco Loco, 187 Orchard Plaza, Ukiah, 462-3101 Taqueria Bravo, 235 S. Main St., Willits, 459-0905 Taqueria Jalos, 1130 S. State St., 462-1152

Italian / Pizza House of Pizza, 1611 S. Main St., Willits, 459-2017 Marino’s Pizza, 142 Talmage Rd., Ukiah, 468-9386 North Fork Café, 76365 Covelo Rd., Covelo • 983-8014 Old Mission Pizza, 1708 S. Main St., Willits, 459-6811 Piazza de Campovida, 13441 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, 744-1977 Pizza To Go, 31 W. Commercial St., Willits, 459-1813 Round Table Pizza, 292 S. State St., Ukiah, 462-8866 Saucy, 108 W. Standley St., Ukiah, 462-7007 Simona’s Italian Restaurant, 131 E. Mill St., Ukiah, 462-2141 Vassar’s Family Pizza, 144 N. Main St., Willits, 459-3690

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MENDOCINO COAST ELK

B&Bs and Intimate Inns

Little River Inn

Greenwood Pier Inn 877-3800 5928 Hwy 1, Elk GreenwoodPierInn.com

Known for having unsurpassed ocean views, the accommodations at Greenwood Pier Inn have fireplaces, private baths, private decks and complimentary full breakfast at your door each morning.

FORT BRAGG Coast Inn & Spa

964-2852 18661 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg CoastInnAndSpa.com

937-5942 or 888-INN-LOVE (466-5683) 7751 N. Hwy 1, Little River LittleRiverInn.com

and breakfast, plus restaurant, bar, lounge, terrace and large spaces for events.

Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites 937-0511 or 800-548-0513 45080 Main St., Mendocino MendocinoHotel.com

The Little River Inn is a hillside property featuring dramatic ocean views from every room. This destination hotel and spa offers incomparable hospitality and promises a stay you will never forget. Play golf and tennis on the grounds with breathtaking views of a constantly changing sea. Treat yourself to a massage at the Third Court Salon and Day Spa.

MENDOCINO Glendeven Inn

937-0083 or 800-822-4536 8205 N. Hwy 1, Mendocino Glendeven.com

Mendocino Hotel is a full service hotel with deluxe rooms and suites offering dramatic ocean and garden views, some with fireplaces and balconies. Also enjoy their elegant Victorian Dining Room with award winning wine list, bistro-style menu and cocktails in the Lobby Lounge. Breakfast and lunch in the Garden Room.

Stanford Inn by the Sea

937-5615 or 800-331-8884 44850 Comptche Ukiah Rd., Mendocino StanfordInn.com

Today it’s a peaceful Bed and Breakfast Inn featuring rooms with fireplaces and two private cottages with fireplaces and whirlpool spas for two. All of the rooms are designed with simple elegance and surrounded by quiet solitude.

Wharf Master’s Inn

800-932-4031 or 707-882-3171 785 Iversen Ave., Point Arena WharfMasters.com

The sheltered location of the Wharf Master’s Inn makes it an ideal destination any time of the year. The luxurious rooms feature fireplaces, jacuzzis, four post feather beds, private balconies with ocean or garden views, satellite television and more, making this luxurious destination a very romantic and peaceful getaway!

WESTPORT Howard Creek Ranch Inn 964-6725 40501 N. Hwy 1, Westport HowardCreekRanch.com

Amenities include Jacuzzi suites w/ fireplace, eco-friendly rooms, pet friendly rooms, kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, local calls, outdoor hot tub, in-room massage, copy/fax service, organic cafe, Natural Healing Spa, in-room coffee, cable, fridge, microwave, Cleaning Station for Fishing and Diving, BBQ area. *Massage, Cafe, Natural Healing, Spa Packages & Vacation Packages. *Special Discounts for 3rd Night Stay for 50% OFF Sunday through Thursday, holidays excluded.

LITTLE RIVER Inn at Schoolhouse Creek 937-5525 or 800-731-5525 7051 N. Hwy 1, Little River SchoolhouseCreek.com

Glendeven Inn, with its blend of fine antiques and contemporary art, offers wood burning fireplaces, ocean views, full in-room gourmet breakfasts and private baths. Enjoy secluded patios and decks, featherbeds, plush robes, a wine and hors d’eouvres hour and free Wi-Fi. Glendeven Inn is also home of The Wine Bar[n], Mendocino’s only MendocinoCounty-only Wine Bar.

Hill House Inn

937-0554 or 800-422-0554 10701 Palette Dr., Mendocino HillHouseInn.com

The Stanford Inn sits atop a meadow overlooking Mendocino Bay. Embodying the best of the rugged Mendocino Coast, the Inn is a peaceful haven for guests. Every detail is attended to, from woodburning fireplaces set and ready to light, to sumptuous organic breakfasts inspired by the inn’s certified organic gardens. The onsite Ravens’ Restaurant is outstanding and nationally acclaimed for its vegetarian cuisine. Indulge at the Inn’s Massage in the Forest and private yoga sessions.

POINT ARENA Coast Guard House Historic Inn

Howard Creek Ranch Inn is a historic 60 acre oceanfront farm. Accommodations include cabins, suites and rooms furnished with antiques, large comfortable beds and handmade quilts with views of the ocean, mountains, creek or gardens.

Westport Hotel

964-3688 Hwy 1 at Seaview, Westport WestportHotel.us

882-2442 or 800-524-9320 695 Arena Cove, Point Arena CoastGuardHouse.com

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek offers uniquely appointed rooms and cottages to take advantage of their ocean side scenic location. All rooms and cottages have private decks, romantic propane fireplaces, free high speed wireless internet, with most having Pacific Ocean or relaxing garden views with private entrances to escape the everyday.

Hill House Inn is a premier Mendocino inn with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, situated in lush Victorian gardens, open fields with native vegetation, rustic redwood water towers and magnificent cypress trees. Spacious, recently renovated ocean and garden suites maintain warmth of a cozy bed

The Coast Guard House Historic Inn was once home to brave sea rescuers.

Six rooms with private baths and ocean views. Have dinner at The Old Abalone Pub which also serves beer and wine, and is open for Sunday Brunch and Saturday afternoon tea.

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County and State Parks and Campgrounds INFORMATIONAL NUMBERS - Area Code is 707 unless otherwise noted Road Conditions – 800-427-7623

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Ukiah Field Office 2550 N. State St., Ukiah CA 95485 468-4000 • CA.BLM.gov/ukiah Access roads into the following areas are narrow and winding. Travel trailers and large RVs not recommended. Before you go, obtain a free map at the BLM office in Ukiah. Campsites first-come, first-served; no potable water at most campsites. North Cow Mountain Recreation Area – 17 mi. of foot trails, off-highway vehicles (OHVs) prohibited. Mayacamas Campground – 9 units, tables, BBQs, pit toilets. Goat Rock – 2 units, tables, fire grates/BBQ, water for animals. South Cow Mountain OHV Recreation Area 125 mi. of OHV trails and roads. Area subject to closure during periods of wet weather. For current conditions call 24-hours a day, 468-4000. Red Mountain Campground – 10 units, toilets, BBQs, tables. Buckhorn – 4 units, tables, fire grates/BBQs, toilets. Sheldon Creek – 6 units, toilets, tables, fire grates/ BBQs.

MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST

Covelo Ranger Station 78150 Covelo Rd., Covelo CA 95428, 983-6118 Campsites are first-come, first-served. Get directions and map from Ranger Station. Call for current camping fees and dates campgrounds are open.

Developed Camps

Eel River – Tables, stoves, toilets, water, river access, no hookups. Hammerhorn Lake – Tables, fire rings, stoves, water, toilets, boat ramp, no hookups, no trash. Little Doe – Tables, fire rings, stoves, toilets. No water, no hookups, no trash.

Dispersed Camps

“Dispersed” campsites are not as developed as regular campgrounds; unimproved roads, no parking areas or water. Atchison – 3 campsites, a pit toilet, fire rings. Howard Lake – Vault toilet, no other facilities. Road unimproved, 4WD recommended. Surveyor – 3 campsites, restrooms, tables, no fee. Green Springs – 4 campsites, tables, restrooms, spring water, no fee. Rock Cabin – 3 campsites, no fee. Georges Valley and Soldier Ridge – No facilities.

LAKE MENDOCINO

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1160 Lake Mendocino Dr., Ukiah CA 95482 462-7581 Facilities on Lake Mendocino include visitor center with weekend campfire programs, group and individual campsites, day use areas, boat ramps, fishing, wid life viewing and equestrian access. Fees vary. Golden Age and Golden Access discounts accepted. Annual passes. Ky-en & Bu-shay Campgrounds – take Hwy 20 E from Hwy 101, 5 mi. N. of Ukiah. Marina Dr. exit will take you to boat ramp, marina and Ky-en Campground. For Bu-shay Campground, continue past Marina Dr. and turn left after bridge. Continue along inlet river, campground is at top of hill. Open April-Sept. Che-ka-ka Campground – 2 mi. N. of Ukiah off Hwy 101, take Lake Mendocino exit and follow signs. Boat ramp, camping, dam overlook and day use area. Open year-round.

STATE PARKS

Mendocino Sector/Russian Gulch State Park Hwy 1, Mendocino CA 95460 www.parks.ca.gov, Reservations, call (800) 444-7275 or ReserveAmerica.com Admiral William Standley – 14 mi. W. of Laytonville on Branscomb Rd., 247-3318. 45 acres of redwoods, salmon & steelhead fishing, hiking, picnicking. Big River State Park – just S. of Mendocino, Big River estuary, watershed and hiking trails 937-5804. Caspar Headlands State Beach – 2 mi. N. of Russian Gulch on Point Cabrillo Dr., 937-5804. Beach access, whale-watching, fishing. Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Greenwood State Beach – 15 mi. N. of Point Arena on Hwy 1, 937-5804. Beach access. Visitor Center open March-Oct., 11am-1pm. Hendy Woods – 1/2 mi. S. of Hwy 128 on PhiloGreenwood Rd., 895-3141. Virgin redwood groves, Navarro River, hiking, picnicking, camping, swimming canoeing and kayaking. Jug Handle State Reserve –1 mi. N. of Caspar on Hwy 1, 937-5804. 2.5-mi. nature trail, pygmy forest. MacKerricher – 3 mi. N. of Fort Bragg on Hwy 1, 964-9112. Beach access, hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, wildlife and whale watching, wheelchairaccessible nature trail, Ten Mile Coastal Trail. Mailliard Redwoods State Reserve – East of Yorkville/Hwy. 128 on Fish Rock Rd. Picnic area, along Garcia River in redwood forest. Manchester – At Manchester on Hwy 1, 882-2463. Camping (first come, first served), beach access, wildlife watching , salmon and steelhead fishing; San Andreas Fault runs into the sea at the park. Mendocino Headlands – Surrounds town of Mendocino off Hwy 1, 937-5804. Day use area, whale watching, trails, beach access. Ford House Museum has interpretive displays, seasonal exhibits, guided walks, visitor information; call for hours. Montgomery Woods State Reserve – 15 mi. E. of Comptche off Orr Springs Rd., 937-5804. Redwood groves, trails, picnic area and day use. Navarro River Redwoods – Hwy 128, 2 mi. E. of Hwy. 1 Junction, 937-5804. Redwoods, picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking; camping is first come, first served. Point Cabrillo Light Station – Pt. Cabrillo Dr. N. of Mendocino, 937-6122, www.pointcabrillo.org. Lighthouse, gift shop and museum, guided walks Sundays, 11 a.m. from May-Sept. Reynolds Wayside Campground – 4 mi. N. of Leggett on Hwy 101, 445-6547. Camping, river access in old-growth redwood and Douglas fir forest. Russian Gulch – 2 mi. N. of Mendocino on Hwy 1, 937-5804. Beach access, swimming, tidepooling, skin diving, rock fishing, hiking trails, paved bike trail, “Devil’s Punch Bowl” sea cave. Schooner Gulch State Beach – 3 mi. S. of Point Area on Hwy 1, 937-5804. Beach and headlands, fishing, picnicking, surfing, Bowling Ball Beach. Sinkyone Wilderness State Park – 36 mi. SW. of Garberville (Humboldt Co.) on Briceland Rd. (last 9 mi. unpaved, may be impassable in wet weather). Rugged, remote wilderness known as “Lost Coast,” first-come first-served camping & backpacking. 986-7711 Smithe Redwoods State Reserve – 4 mi. N. of Leggett on Hwy 101, 247-3318. Picnic area, fishing and swimming in South Fork of the Eel River. Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area – 1.5 mi. N. of Leggett on Hwy 101, 925-6482. Redwood groves, picnicking, hiking, fishing, swimming on S. Fork of the Eel River, year-round camping. Van Damme – 3 mi. S. of Mendocino on Hwy. 1, 937-5804. Fern Canyon scenic trail, Pygmy Forest, “Cabbage Patch” bog, camping, beach access, paved bike path, kayak tours. Westport-Union Landing – 19 mi. N. of Fort Bragg on Hwy 1, 937-5804. First-come, first-served camping, beach access and smelt fishing.

COUNTY/REGIONAL PARKS 463-4291 GUALALA Bower Regional Park – 884-1136, Picnic area, BBQ, horseshoe pits, little league baseball field, basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, outdoor stage, community room. Gualala Point County Park (Sonoma Co.) 785-2377, 1 mi. S. of Gualala on Hwy 1, Visitors Center, picnic tables, BBQs, campground, showers, dump station, but no RV hook ups. PHILO / BOONVILLE Indian Creek County Park – Hwy 128, 1 mi. E. of Philo, 5 mi. W. of Boonville, on Indian Creek. UKIAH VICINITY Low Gap Park – Near Ukiah High School, on Low Gap Rd. Mill Creek County Park – E. of Ukiah in Mayacamas Mountains, take Talmage Rd. E. to Eastside Rd., turn R. and go to Mill Creek Rd. McKee County Parkway – Located along the road connecting Potter Valley with Hwy 20, hiking, swimming and fishing.

Campgrounds

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Albion River Campground 34500 Hwy 1, Albion 937-0606, AlbionRiverCampground.com Anchor Bay Campground 35400 Hwy 1, Gualala 884-4222, ABCamp.com

MENDOCINO COUNTY Jug Handle Creek Farm & Nature Center 15501 N. Hwy 1, Caspar 964-4630, JugHandleCreekFarm.com Leisure Time Campground 30801 Hwy 20, Fort Bragg 964-5994, FortBraggLTRVPark.com

Manchester KOA Kampground

44300 Kinney Rd., Manchester 882-2375, ManchesterBeachKOA.com

Caspar RV Park and Campground 14441 Pt. Cabrillo Dr., Mendocino 964-3306, CasparBeachRVPark.com

Ocean View RV 32955 Old Hwy 20, Fort Bragg 964-2202

Cleone Campground 24400 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg 964-4589, CleoneCampground.com

Pomo RV Park and Campground

Coast Vacation Trailers 23811 Quail Ln., Fort Bragg 962-9294, CoastVacationTrailers.com Creekside Cabins and RV Resort 29801 N. Hwy 101, Willits 459-2521

17999 Tregoning Ln., Fort Bragg 964-3373, PomoRV.com

Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, RV Park 1055 N. State St., Ukiah 462-3884, RedwoodEmpireFair.com Redwoods River Resort & Campground 75000 Hwy 101, Leggett 925-6249, RedwoodRiverResort.com

Dolphin Isle Marina & RV Park 32399 Basin St., Fort Bragg 964-4113, DolphinIsle.com

Schooner’s Landing RV Park & Marina 33621 N. River Rd., Albion 937-5707

Golden Rule RV Park 16100 N. Hwy 101, Willits 459-2958, GoldenRuleRVPark.com

Sportsman’s RV Park

32094 N. Harbor Dr., Fort Bragg 964-2612, SportsmansRVPark.com

Green Acres Campground 23600 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg 964-1435

Westport Beach RV Park & Campground 37700 N. Hwy 1, Westport 964-2964, WestportBeachRVPark.com

Gualala River Redwood Park 46001 Gualala Rd., Gualala 884-3533, GualalaPark.com

Willits KOA

Harbor RV Park 1021 S. Main St., Fort Bragg 961-1511

1600 Hwy 20, Willits 459-6179, 800-562-8542 WillitsKOA.com

Hidden Pines Campground 18701 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg 961-5451, HiddenPinesRVCampground.com

Woodside RV Park & Campground 17900 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg 964-3684, Wildwoodside.com

Manchester Beach KOA manchesterbeachkoa.com • RV Sites • Lodges • Tent Sites • Limited • Free Wi-Fi

• Kabins & Kottages • Recreation Hall w/ Kitchen • Gift & Convenience Store • Swimming Pool & Hot Tub • Bocce, Disc Golf, Volleyball, Hay Rides

707-882-2375 for availability & reservations

44300 Kinney Road (P.O. Box 266), Manchester, CA 95459

POMO RV PARK & CAMPGROUND www.pomorv.com

“Where the squirrels play and the quail have the right of way” Large secluded sites. Each site offers a special setting with rhododendron, pines and other native plants. Full or partial hook-ups, cable TV and wireless internet. Tenting areas, 17 acres of parkland, reservations recommended. One mile south of Hwy 20, on east side of Hwy 1, south of Botanical Gardens.

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ualala sits at the dramatic convergence of coastal hills, the Paciﬁc Ocean and the Gualala River. The southern coastal gateway to Mendocino County, Gualala is a delightful resort area and a favorite whale-watching spot. Its name comes from the Pomo Indian name for the river, “ah kha wa la lee,” which means “where the water ﬂows down.” People from out of town usually call it gwa-LA-la, but locals pronounce it wa-LA-la. Once a logging town, Gualala’s primary economic activity is now tourism. It also serves as a commercial center for the surrounding area.

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Gualala Arts Also Visit

The Dolphin Gallery — Next to the Post Office —

39225 Highway One Gualala, CA 95445 (707) 884-3896

Exhibits Festivals Workshops Theater Classes Lectures & Much More!

46501 Gualala Road • Gualala, CA 95445 • (707) 884-1138 for up to date schedules & info, visit GualalaArts.org

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South Coast’s “Banana Belt” Mendocino’s “banana belt” stretches south from Anchor Bay through Gualala and down to Sea Ranch, just over the county line in Sonoma County. Visitors to this area can often enjoy warm and sunny weather while the rest of the coast is shrouded in chilly fog. The warmer weather and more frequent sunshine can be attributed to Point Arena: the protrusion of land there into the ocean provides both fog-break and protective shelter for the coastline to the south.

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Authentic Wood-ﬁred Texas BBQ DINE IN • TAKE OUT • BACKDOOR CATERING Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Ocean View Dining • Full Bar • Live Music 39080 S. Highway One in Gualala (707) 884-1188 • www.BonesRoadhouse.com

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April — Whale and Jazz Festival May — Fine Arts Fair July — Gualala Arts Auto Show August — Art in the Redwoods Festival

• September — Labor Day Weekend: Studio Discovery Tour • November — Gualala Arts Festival of the Trees MORE INFO: GualalaArts.com

Bones Roadhouse

Whether you’re traveling up Coastal Hwy 1 to Mendocino Village, returning from a restful weekend, or making Gualala your destination, set some time aside to visit Bones Roadhouse. This unique watering hole offers authentic, wood-ﬁred Texas-style barbecue, incredible views, ice cold brews on tap, and down home blues. There’s even a big screen TV in their sports bar. All of their specialty meats are slow smoked for up to 12 hours with native oak & alder in a huge J&R closed-pit smoker that was custom built for them in the great state of Texas. Don’t get no better that. Their eclectic décor, mixing a Barbary Coast pirate theme with ’50s icons and even the front end of a Chevy Impala coming through the wall, will leave you with plenty to goggle at, should you ever tire of the view. Bones Roadhouse offers an exciting experience you won’t soon forget! WHERE: 39080 S. Hwy 1, Gualala MORE INFO: 707-884-1188, BonesRoadhouse.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Gualala Arts Center

Art in the Redwoods, GualalaArts.org

The Gualala Arts Center is the “heart of the arts” for the Sonoma-Mendocino coast. With several galleries showcasing both local and visiting artist, exhibits feature a wide and ever-changing range of artistic styles, from oils and watercolors to sculptures and textiles. There’s always a full schedule of events going on at the Center, including monthly art exhibit openings, live theater, lectures, concerts, auto shows and youth programs. It also offers excellent workshops and classes, with instructors brought in from around the world. The Center hosts a number of festivals each year, including the Sonoma-Mendocino Coast Whale & Jazz Festival in April, the Fine Arts Fair in May and the Art in the Redwoods Festival in August. For a current list of events check their website. The Center is also available for weddings, memorials or business conferences. When visiting call ahead to see what exhibits and classes are available, and be sure to tour the grounds when you visit. Admission is free. WHERE: 46501 Gualala Rd., Gualala MORE INFO: 707-884-1138, GualalaArts.org

Gualala Point Regional Park

Open daily from dawn till dusk, Gualala Point Regional Park is popular with day hikers, picnickers and even offers a beautiful setting for small weddings. This lovely park encompasses almost 200 acres of peaceful meadows, dramatic coastal forests and delightful sandy beaches. The Gualala River runs lazily through it, and offers limited seasonal fishing (check the local regulations). The park also has a fantastic campground situated among the majestic redwood trees and adjacent to the river. Gualala Point Regional Park offers 2.9 miles of coastal trail along bluffs, through meadows, and above the Gualala River. Gualala Point Beach is easily reached via a dirt trail or ADA accessible paved path, and in general the trails throughout the park are relatively flat. Dogs are permitted on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length, and must be licensed. There are picnic areas scattered throughout the park, some with barbecues, and restrooms with flush toilets. The park has a great Visitors Center featuring exhibits that showcase the history of Northern California, turn of the century logging, and Native American information. WHERE: 1 mile south of Gualala on Hwy 1 MORE INFO: 707-785-2377, camping reservations 565-2267, Sonoma-County.org/parks/pk_glala.htm

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A very unique shop with Fabric, Fine Yarns, Craft & Art Supplies, Beads & Handmade Gifts

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...traditional and natural medicines, plus vintage clothes, antique goods, books, sun glasses, jewelry, frames, toys, fudge, school supplies, essentials, zany stuff, free laughs, and a music store that jams... 39351 S. HIGHWAY 1 GUALALA 707-884-4107

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Tibetan Eastern Imports Magical Gifts • Meditation Tools New Age Music Nurturing Spirits For Over 30 Years Open Daily 10-5 pm • Sun 11-5 pm

38640 S. Hwy. 1 Gualala, CA 95445

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Anchor Bay

Anchor Bay, photo by Scott Simpson, WestOfOne.com

s you travel north from Gualala, you’ll ﬁnd the beautiful and secluded village of Anchor Bay. It has a rich and colorful history. Prior to 1850, the Pomo Indians were the only inhabitants of the area. Settlers began trickling in after 1844, when the Mexican government made a large land grant to a man by the name of Rafael Garcia. Garcia brought in cattle and the area became used for ranching. Loggers came to the Eat, Drink & Play in area in 1870, and a wharf was constructed and used for lumber products, ﬁshing and occasionally rum-running during the Prohibition days. Today, visitors enjoy Anchor Bay for Rated in the Top 10 its privacy and pristine beaches. Services California Beaches by available in Anchor Bay include a small Condé Nast Magazine shopping village, restaurants, lodging and a campground nestled amid redwoods and ferns. Anchor Bay offers relaxation, natural beauty and a peaceful, tranquil environment for spending vacation time along Mendocino’s South Coast.

Anchor Bay Massage Anchor Bay Store & Deli Blue Canoe Coffee & Tea The Sea Sprite Taqueria Mexican Restaurant

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Anchor Bay & Fish Rock Beach

When Sunset magazine ran a feature called “Top 10 Beaches of the West” a few years ago, Anchor Bay came in at number 3, just behind Aliomanu Bay in Kauai, Hawaii. Located in the heart of the Mendocino “banana belt,” the coastal village of Anchor Bay is warmer, with less fog and wind, than the surrounding areas. The seclusion of the bay, which is edged by the white sands of Fish Rock Beach, makes it popular with visitors and locals. Protected from the wind, the bay is a delightful place to ﬁsh, scuba dive, ocean kayak, surf, and boogie and skim board. It is also a great place for sea lion- and whalewatching, as well as beach combing and tide-pooling. In the town of Anchor Bay, visitors will ﬁnd an old-fashioned village market that specializes in natural foods, a complete wine and beer emporium, restaurants and other businesses. Accommodations in Anchor Bay include individual vacation rental cottages and homes, pristine housekeeping cabins, and two bed and breakfast inns as well as a campground. WHERE: Between Gualala and Point Arena MORE INFO: 800-778-5252, RedwoodCoastChamber.com/anchorbay

Elk

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he Village of Elk, previously known as Greenwood, is a charming stop along the Northern California Coast. In this little town you’ll encounter stunning views of the shoreline and Pacific Ocean, a mesmerizing meeting of land, sea and sky, punctuated by waves breaking against picturesque rock formations known as “sea stacks.” On a coast celebrated for its scenic beauty, Elk is truly exceptional. In the 1800s trappers and hunters found their way to the region in search of game. Britton Greenwood, the son of the famed tracker-explorer Caleb Greenwood, was the first to establish a ranch here, which he named the Elk Ranch. Britton was a rather heroic figure. Sent in at the tender age of 22, Britton rescued the children of the illfated Donner Party, packing the 14 children out one by one that fateful winter of 1846. A community grew around the ranches and dairy farms, and soon small mills were established to mill the spectacular oldgrowth redwood. In 1883, local businessman Lorenzo White purchased most of the land around Elk, establishing a large mill and building a railroad to support it. At one point, Elk supported a population of almost 1,000. At the turn of the century, Elk was alive with hotels, dance halls, saloons and general stores. Probably because of its vibrancy, Jack London found Elk a perfect place to write. In February of 1902 he wrote his masterpiece, The Call of the Wild, while staying in the old White boarding house, today known as the Hospital House, across from Li Foo Gulch.

Cuffy’s Cove north of Elk, photo by Scott Simpson, WestOfOne.com

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Just south of the small town of Elk you’ll find picturesque Greenwood Creek State Beach. Here you can soak up the sun, go swimming or have a picnic lunch on the coast. It’s also a fantastic place to go for a stroll and watch the sunset any time of year. Greenwood, the old name for Elk, was a lumber town in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today the Greenwood State Beach Visitor Center, which used to be the Elk post office, houses a museum that includes artifacts from the lumber camps and period furniture that includes turn-of-the-century household appliances. There is also a magnificent mural of the old Greenwood wharf, and books and postcards for sale that cover a wide range of coastal subjects including Pomo Indian culture and local history. The Visitors Center is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. WHERE: just south of Elk, about 15 miles north of Point Arena. MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=447

10 Manchester State Park

Manchester State Park, with nearly 18,000 feet of ocean shoreline, offers a beach with an abundance of driftwood, sand dunes and rich grasslands. A beautiful sandy beach runs southward for about 5 miles towards Point Arena. One of the park’s many attractions is the excellent steelhead ﬁshing in its two streams, Brush Creek and Alder Creek. Please check with the Department of Fish and Wildlife at 888-773-8450 for seasonal closures and restrictions. The park comprises some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world. It is home to a wide variety of gorgeous coastal wildﬂowers, as well as tundra swans and other wildlife. The park takes its name from the village of Manchester, located on Coast Hwy 1 about 7 miles north of Point Arena. Much of the area is used for grazing sheep and cattle, lending a pastoral note to the local scenery. WHERE: The main park entrance is located at 44500 Kinney Ln. (off Hwy 1), 1/2 mile north of the town of Manchester. MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=437 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Point Arena

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ocated on the coast of southern Mendocino County about 130 miles north of San Francisco, Point Arena is one of the smallest incorporated cities in the state of California, with a population under 500, and one of the most beautiful. Listed at number 3 in the New York Times list of 52 places to see in 2014, Point Arena edged out runners-up that included Scotland and Nepal. Surrounded by the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands (a newly designated unit of the California National Coastal Monument), the Point Arena Lighthouse (tallest on the West Coast of the United States), and the Point Arena Public Fishing Pier in Point Arena Cove, the city and its surrounding area offer incredible natural beauty, a wide range of recreational activities. These include fishing, surfing, tide-pooling, whale-watching, sightseeing opportunities, fine dining and lodging, music, film and visiting wellpreserved historical structures. The Point itself is a land mass jutting out into the ocean, and the spot closest to Hawaii in the contiguous 48 states. Arena Cove, see map next page, photo by Scott Simpson, WestOfOne.com

Wharf Master’s Inn Ocean Views Private Balconies Deluxe Continental Breakfast Fireplaces In-Room Spas Satellite TV

Built in 1865, the historic Wharf Master’s Inn sits atop a secluded cliff overlooking a natural harbor of the Pacific Ocean. Its sheltered location makes it an ideal destination any time of the year. Featuring Victorian charm and modern amenities in every room, and set amid acres of unspoiled nature and world-class views, Wharf Master’s Inn is an unparalleled peaceful, romantic getaway.

785 Iversen Avenue, Point Arena, California 95436 Local 707-882-3171 • Toll-Free 800-932-4031 www.wharfmasters.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Go on safari in Mendocino County at the B. Bryan Preserve! Established by Dr. Frank and Judy Mello in Point Arena in 2004, the preserve was designed to aid in the conservation of rare and endangered African antelopes, zebras and giraffes. The preserve has three species of antelope, two of zebra and one species of giraffe roaming on over 110 acres of land. All are endangered to critically endangered. Visits are available by reservation only at 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (3:30 p.m. November to February). On these one-and-a-half hour tours you will have the chance to see the preserve’s animals in a natural habitat, much like the land in their native Africa. This is a unique opportunity to observe and learn about the different species’ personalities and watch them interact. The B. Bryan Preserve is a great vacation destination with fully furnished eco-friendly cottages that are available for lodging. Learn more about the preserve online, where you can read about the animals and the mission of the preserve. An educated public is one of the many steps needed to ensure the survival of these wonderful animals. WHERE: 130 Riverside Dr., Point Arena MORE INFO: 707-882-2297, BBryanPreserve.com

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Local lore has it that Schooner Gulch got its name from a mysterious schooner that ran aground on the beach there at dusk one evening, yet by the following morning had vanished without a trace. Today, Schooner Gulch State Beach offers its visitors not only great fun and exciting activities, but also some of the most magnificent views anywhere. Spend the day hiking, picnicking, fishing, sunbathing, surfing or windsurfing here, or at nearby Bowling Ball Beach, with its prehistoric spherical boulders (visible at low tide only), and on the surrounding headlands. WHERE: south of Point Arena, mile marker 11.41 (Schooner Gulch) offers the closest parking area, look for a sign that says, “Park Facing South Only.” Each of two trailheads, 100 feet apart, will take you to a beach. The southern trailhead takes you through a dense forest for a short quarter-mile hike to Schooner Gulch Beach. The northern trail, which has had erosion problems and may not be accessible, leads you over the headlands and down to Bowling Ball Beach. Be sure to check the tides schedule before trekking to the beach. MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=446 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Set in some of the most spectacular and peaceful surroundings on the northern California coast, and right next to the newly designated Point Arena-Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument, stands the Point Arena Lighthouse. It is the tallest lighthouse on the Pacific Coast that you can actually climb to the top of. The panoramic view from its lantern room is unforgettable. The Point Arena Lighthouse was initially constructed in 1870, but suffered major damage in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and had to be rebuilt. The current lighthouse began operation in 1908, nearly 18 months after the quake. The new tower featured a first-order Fresnel Lens, the largest standard size made. It was 6 feet in diameter and weighed more than 6 tons. After the lighthouse was automated in 1977 and 2009 MENDOCINO COUNTY a new beacon installed, the Fresnel lens was Please reply by email, fax or postal mail. moved to the fog signal building, where it is now on display. Indicate changes, or sign if APPROVED. ads@101things.com Guided tours of the light station as well asFax: (707) 443-5309 (we will send a revised proof if changes are indicated) self-guided tours of the grounds are available If proof is not returned, this ad will run as shown. The publisher will not be responsible for any errors, the client daily. There is a Lighthouse Gift Shop featuring unique souvenirs and exquisite gifts. For those assumes full responsibility for accuracy and completeness of information and for payment of advertisement. Point Arena Lighthouse, photo by Sharmayne Cox, who want to spend more time by the sea, there SharsWebDesigns.com are comfortable accommodations in the historic Proof APPROVED __________________________________________________________ Date _____________________________ keepers’ houses vacation rentals, which are available year-round. Signature or email approval also authorizes size and annual fee of ad. WHERE: 45500 Lighthouse Rd., Point Arena MORE INFO: 877-725-4448 or 707-882-2809, PointArenaLighthouse.com 1/16

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Make these corrections ____________________________________________________ Date __________________________ Point Arena Cove is a popular destination for fishermen, surfers, whale-watchSignature or email approval also authorizes size and annual fee of ad. ers, beachcombers and sightseers. Including its 330-foot Point Arena Pier, it offers something for just about everyone. The cove has a rocky bottom, and is about 20 to 100 feet deep. Point Arena Creek runs into it a little south of the pier. Offshore lies the Mendocino Trench, with some of the deepest waters in the world. The cove is somewhat protected Garcia River Casino, TheGarciaRiverCasino.com from wind and storms by Point Arena to the northwest. The pier has extraordinary fishing, considered by some the best pier fishing in California. Striped sea perch, kelp greenling, rock greenling, cabezon, lingcod and salmon are just some of the species frequently Experience private oceanview cottages caught there. The pier includes cleaning tables, restrooms and a boat launch. with fireplaces and spa tubs, Whales pass close by Point Arena, and sometimes are seen playing right in the cove. accompanied by a homemade breakfast Bring your binoculars for a closer look, and also to see many different species of birds, at the including the famed Laysan albatross, also known as the goonie bird, which has been Private Horseback Riding clocked flying at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour. Coast Guard House on Manchester Beach or in the Redwoods The beaches of the cove offer excellent areas for beachcombing, shell collecting and Historic Inn tide-pooling. Surfing and diving are also very popular. The area is home to some of the Private, guided horseback rides through a best waves on the north coast, but inexperienced surfers beware: conditions there can beautiful mountain redwood forest just east of Elk be dangerous. or go for a ride on spectacular Manchester Beach Lodging and dining can be found in Arena Cove and Point Arena. No license is necessary when fishing off the pier; however, dogs are not permitted. WHERE: in the heart of Point Arena. From the south, turn left from Hwy 1 onto Iverson Ave. This will turn into Port Rd., follow the road to the pier. From the north, turn right onto Port Rd. and follow it to the pier, mile marker MEN 14.85. MORE INFO: Mendocino.com/?id=3423

Ross Ranch

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Ross Ranch Horseback Rides

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At Ross Ranch on the Mendocino coast, couples can ride horseback along a deserted sandy beach, or through a majestic redwood forest, just like in the movies! The ranch offers two-hour rides in both locations. On the Manchester Beach ride, you will pass sea stacks and other rock formations, driftwood, and rolling surf on an unspoiled sandy RossRanch.biz beach. The forest tour will take you through beautiful redwood forests in the mountains just east of Elk, and sunny meadows that provide sweeping views of the valleys below you. Ross Ranch is a familyowned business with a personal touch, offering horses to suit everyone’s riding skills. Reservations are required — please call ahead to make sure that horses will be available for you and your group. WHERE: BEACH RIDES: 16401 Hwy 1, Manchester, 23 miles north of Gualala (10.5 miles south of Elk) at mile marker 23.5. Look for the Ross Ranch sign and horse trailer on the ocean side, and park along Hwy 1 — not in front of the gate. REDWOOD RIDES: 28300 Philo-Greenwood Rd., 8 miles east of Elk on Philo-Greenwood Rd. at mile marker 7.88. MORE INFO: 707-877-1834, RossRanch.biz

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The Coast Guard House Vegetarian Historic Inn was once www.thepierchowderhouse.com 31 Beers home to brave sea rescuers. Today it’s a on Tap peaceful bed and breakfast Extensive inn featuring rooms with Wine List fireplaces, and two private cottages with fireplaces and whirlpool spas for two. All of the rooms are designed with simple elegance and surrounded by quiet solitude. 800-524-9320. www.coastguardhouse.com

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MENDOCINO COAST Mendocino Village

Mendocino, Little River & Albion

A trip to Northern California would not be complete without a stop in the quaint and rustic Village of Mendocino. This historic town, which sits on rugged bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, features dozens of shops, art galleries, bed-and-breakfast inns and is host to several special events every year, including the Mendocino Whale Festival in March and the Mendocino Music Festival in July. The beauty of the town is what first impresses visitors. The New England-style architecture is the influence of homesick pioneers who “came ’round the horn” in the mid-19th century to be a part of the town’s lumber boom resulting from the Gold Rush. San Francisco was a booming city in need of building materials, and harvesting coastal redwoods abundant around Mendocino provided a source of prosperity for people in the small town. The area’s history is evident in its buildings, and the town of Mendocino has been designated a National Historic Preservation District. Visitors will be delighted in and around this picturesque town. The area offers deepsea fishing, whale-watching, canoeing, kayaking, abalone diving, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Trails lead from the headlands down to beaches where visitors can search for seashells or explore the numerous tide pools. However, beachcombers and hikers should always keep an eye on the ocean. Large “sneaker waves” are common, and can sweep unsuspecting hikers off the rocks and out to sea. The Mendocino Hotel on Main Street is an attractive inn that was built in 1878. It still serves the same function today that it did more than 100 years ago, and its rooms are furnished with antiques, fireplaces and historic memorabilia. The Kelley House Museum on Albion Street is another historic building popular with visitors. Built in 1861, the Kelley House has period artifacts and photographs, as well as a lovely pond and gardens.

Little River Little River began life as a mill town. Its first lumber mill was built in 1864, and next to it arose the shipyard of Thomas Peterson, whose vessels won prizes for their design and craftsmanship, including first prize in San Francisco at the Fourth of July Regatta in 1876. On average, three prime trees were used to build each ship. The mill closed in 1893, then burned down in 1910. Little River Cove offers one of the most popular beaches on the Mendocino Coast. The protected cove is a great place for water recreation with many divers splashing into its smooth waters in search of abalone and other underwater treasures. The cove is also near the entrance to Van Damme State Park, one of the most popular parks on the coast. Van Damme offers beautiful hiking trails in the lush Fern Canyon trail system. There are lots of things to explore on the fern-carpeted floors of the Little River Canyon. You will feel like a giant in the Pygmy Forest with its mature cypress and pine trees that grow between 6 inches and 8 feet tall, or you might decide to follow your nose to skunk cabbage at the Cabbage Patch. Van Damme offers several camping options and yearround guided coastal kayak tours.

Albion

photo by Christine Gustafson, Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too, CatchACanoe.com

In 1853 Captain W.A. Richardson built the ﬁrst lumber mill in the town of Albion, on the river ﬂats below the high wooden trestle bridge that spans the Albion River. The ancient name for England was chosen for the town in memory of Sir Francis Drake landing in Northern California in 1579 and naming it “New Albion.” Today Albion features restaurants, lodging, a fully equipped grocery store and deli, and other necessities for the traveler. The area around Albion is rich with sheltered coves that are excellent for tide-pooling, hiking and exploring. Albion Ridge Rd., which travels east of Hwy 1, will afford the traveler panoramic views of the area’s rolling hills as they slope down to the ocean. It is an excellent place to watch red-tailed hawks, and in winter the migratory tundra swans on their way to the Garcia River, south of Albion.

Events and Festivals

January — Crab, Wine & Beer Festival, Mendocino.com March — Mendocino Whale Festivals, Mendocino.com April — Artists Open Studio Tour, MendocinoArtCenter.org/studiotour May-October — Mendocino Farmers’ Markets, Mcfarm.org May/June — Mendocino Film Festival, MendocinoFilmFestival.org May — A Taste of Chocolate, Wine & Ale, MendocinoArtCenter.org July — Mendocino Music Festival, MendocinoMusic.com — 4th of July Parade & Events, Mendocino.com/july4th.html — Summer Arts & Crafts Fair, MendocinoArtCenter.org • October — Big River Walk & Paddle, MendocinoCoast.com • November — Mendocino Beer, Wine & Mushroom Festival, Mendocino.com — Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Fair, MendocinoArtCenter.org • • • • • • •

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For a memorable coastal golﬁng experience, try the award-winning regulation nine-hole golf course at Little River Inn. With three placements and dual greens on holes 7 and 9, you can play it like an 18-hole course. Tucked among the hills and redwoods, it comes complete with such unexpected challenges as stunning ocean views that vie for your attention, or deer, frogs, blue herons, raccoons or other wildlife wandering across the putting green. It is, in fact, an Audubon-certiﬁed sanctuary in addition to being the only golf course on the Mendocino Coast. To complete the picture there is a driving range, putting green and a fully stocked Pro Shop. Little River Inn has stunning rooms and a fabulous restaurant to retreat to after a round or two. Inn guests receive a 10 percent discount on greens fees. WHERE: 7901 N. Hwy 1, Little River MORE INFO: 707-937-5667, LittleRiverInn.com

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Mendocino Village, photo by Gregg Gardiner

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17 Historic Village of Mendocino

In July of 1850 the Frolic, a twomasted clipper ship bound for San Francisco from China, shipwrecked a little north of present-day Mendocino. A salvage crew was unable to recover the cargo, but did discover vast stands of old-growth redwood trees. A mill was built, and the village of Mendocino grew up around it. Perched on bluffs painted with wildflowers and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, some of the homes and shops from the 1850s still stand today, although most of the structures are Victorians from the second half of the 19th century. There are also examples of New England Salt Box, Gothic Revival, Italianate and vernacular (defined by local style) architecture. Many of these historic buildings are now on the National Register of Historic Places. Be sure to stop in at the Ford House Museum and Visitor Center, where you can photo by Scott Simpson, WestOfOne.com take a look at a model of what the town looked like almost a century ago. Also visit the Kelly House Museum to learn more about the history of this charming village; visitors can take part in a Historic House and Building Tour starting at the Museum every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. MORE INFO: Kelly House Museum, 45007 Albion St., Mendocino, 707-937-5791, MendocinoHistory.org and Ford House Museum, 735 Main St., Mendocino, 707-937-5397

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Mendocino Art Center

With the decline of the lumber industry, Mendocino fell on hard times. Then, in 1957, a local mansion that appears in the James Dean movie East of Eden burned down, and Bill Zacha acquired the grounds with a $500 deposit. With the help of friends, other artists and townspeople, by 1959 he and his wife Jennie had established the Art Center there, utilizing the still-standing carriage house and outbuildings. During the ensuing years, the history of the Art Center and Mendocino village Elegant became closely entwined. The Art Center grew and became the focal point of a thriving art colony that revitalized the nearly abandoned town. Mendocino and the Art Center have since become a world-renowned haven for artists. Today the Art Center’s facilities include studios and classrooms that offer over 200 retreat-style MendocinoArtCenter.org classes each year in a wide range of media, and its galleries present monthly exhibits spotlighting the work of local and national artists. The Center hosts popular annual events on its beautiful campus as well as artists receptions the second Saturday of each month, and concerts on the first Sunday. Its Members’ Gallery offers outstanding, locally produced artwork for purchase. WHERE: 45200 Little Lake St., Mendocino MORE INFO: 707-937-5818, MendocinoArtCenter.org

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“Where the Locals Shop”

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Hill House Inn

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Since 1976 the Mendocino Theatre Company has produced over 200 plays at its intimate, 82-seat Helen Schoeni Theatre on the Mendocino Art Center Campus. Composed of a uniquely talented group of actors, directors, designers and theatre technicians, they have performed exciting, meaningful plays ranging from the classics to the cutting edge. In the process, they have strived to nurture local talent. The comfortable lobby of the theatre hosts a full bar offering cocktails, beer, wine and a variety of locally made treats. In addition, the Art Center has a number of galleries that make for interesting exploration while on the property. WHERE: Helen Schoeni Theatre at the northeast corner of the Mendocino Art Center campus, just past the intersection of Little Lake and Kasten Sts. in Mendocino MORE INFO: 707-937-4477, MendocinoTheatre.org

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A Country Inn Overlooking the Paciﬁc Ocean in Historic Mendocino ~ spacious ocean and garden suites ~ restaurant, bar, lounge and terrace ~ spectacular views, lush Victorian gardens ~ towering rustic redwood water towers ~ large private and public spaces available for weddings, meetings and retreats

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Mendocino Hotel, Restaurant & Bar

In 1851 Jerome Ford made his way overland to the Mendocino headlands, looking for salvage from the shipwrecked Frolic, which had met its fate off nearby Pt. Cabrillo the previous spring. He found no booty — local Pomo indians had beaten him to it — but he did discover vast stands of coast redwoods instead, and soon partnered with an eastern entrepreneur to establish both the town of Mendocino and a booming mill yard. Jerome Ford and his wife Martha built a house on Main Street of the new town in 1854; today it stands as the Ford House Museum. It serves as the visitor center for the Mendocino Headlands State Park, offering both historic and current information about the Mendocino area. Open every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Ford House Museum exhibits models of 19th century oceanic vessels, logging tools, photographs, Native American relics and an elaborate model of the town of Mendocino in 1890. It also offers a wide selection of brochures, books and cards, as well as free seasonal lectures on area wildlife and changing seasonal exhibits in its gallery. History lovers will want to catch Heritage Days in May. Call for reservations for the Ford House Progressive Dinner held the first Friday in May, an annual benefit for the continued restoration of the Mendocino Headlands State Park’s historic visitor center and museum. WHERE: 735 Main St., Mendocino MORE INFO: 707-937-5397, Mendocino.com/?id=247

Full service hotel with deluxe The Elegant Victorian Dining rooms and suites ~ Dramatic Room with award winning ocean and garden views ~ Some wine list ~ Bistro-style menu and with fireplaces and balconies ~ TV and WiFi cocktails in the Lobby Lounge ~ Breakfast & ~ meeting facilities may serve up to 350. Lunch in the Garden Room ~ Room service All on 2 acres in the historical village of Mendocino overlooking the Pacific Ocean

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Music that mirrors the world

A few of the many great performances in 2014:

Festival Orchestra Bachfest April Verch Band Celtic Music

Don Giovanni Opera

Chris Hillman & Herb Pederson, POCO Country Rock

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Pancho Sanchez Latin Jazz

Irma Thomas Blues

Festival Orchestra & Chorus Handel, Bach, Hayden

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Since 1916 the Mendocino coast has starred in 17 silent movies and over 40 “talkies.” Notable among these are East of Eden; The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming; The Dunwich Horror; Summer of ’42; and The Majestic, as well as the long-running TV series, Murder She Wrote. So what better place to host a film festival? The Ninth Annual Mendocino Film Festival (May 29-June 1, 2014) features film screenings and special events all within easy (and lovely) walks from each other in Mendocino Village, plus special screenings in Point Arena, Fort Bragg, Willits and Anderson Valley. The event’s photo by Nicholas Wilson, NWilsonPhoto.com relaxed and intimate feel offers visitors a great chance to interact with filmmakers while enjoying their work. In addition to a wealth of narrative features, shorts, documentaries and animation, plus a children’s program, this year the festival will screen three Academy Award-winning films. Louie Psihoyos, the Oscar-winning Director of The Cove, wrote, “Now there’s another great reason to come to Mendocino — they are developing a jewel of a film festival in one of the most beautiful places in the world.” Call or check the festival’s website for dates, film selections, schedules, special guests, events and ticket information. MORE INFO: 707-937-0171, MendocinoFilmFestival.org and on Facebook

CAFE BEAUJOLAIS Dinner seven nights a week from 5:30 p.m. Serving lunch Wednesday - Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For reservations, call 937-5614 961 Ukiah Street • Mendocino, CA Contact cafebeau@mcn.org and www.cafebeaujolais.com

Charming Western Town Motif Ocean Views near Mendocino Village Immaculate Rooms Fireplaces & Whirlpool Tubs available Home-baked Goodies Cable TV & Wireless Internet

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Mendocino Music Festival, photo by Nicholas Wilson, NWilsonPhoto.com

From July 12 through 26, 2014, music lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy a smörgåsbord of some of the world’s greatest music, with genres as varied as chamber music, opera, bluegrass, jazz, flamenco, blues, celtic, big band and country rock. Did you know that Johann Sebastian Bach enjoyed life enormously, including drinking beer, and was often paid in beer? You can learn more about Bach’s life, 18th century German beer-making and related topics at “Bach and Beer,” one of over two dozen events comprising the 2014 Mendocino Music Festival. Highlights of the festival will include the Encore Performance of POCO, one of the very first and longest lasting country-rock bands. POCO announced its retirement from regular touring in February 2014, but has agreed to do one more performance for the Festival, as a result of the great reception it got in 2013. Another highlight will be Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni, one of the most powerful operas of all time and an audience favorite full of intrigue, spooky ghosts, beautiful damsels, and vengeance. Other highlights… well, there are just too many to list. Check the Mendocino Music Festival website for schedules, ticket information and much more. Concerts will be held in the charming Tent Concert Hall at Mendocino Headlands State Park or at one of several smaller venues around town. WHERE: Main Street in the town of Mendocino MORE INFO: 707-937-2044, MendocinoMusic.org

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23 Annual Whale Migration, Whale Festival

The annual migration of California gray whales takes them from their feeding grounds in the cold waters of the Bering Sea near Alaska to the warm waters off Baja California, Mexico, and back. Their young, called calves, are born in the protected lagoons of western Baja, and do not begin their trek northwards until they are about a month old. Unlike other whale species, California grays stay fairly close to the coast, often within a few hundred yards of shore. This means that twice a year (from November to February going south and from February to June going north), visitors can observe whales from atop the Mendocino headlands. To celebrate this happy occurrence, three festivals celebrating the confluence of whales and all things Mendocino have sprung up on successive weekends in March: the Mendocino Whale Festival, the Little River Whale Festival and the Fort Bragg Whale Festival. Activities include food, beer and wine-tasting, art exhibits, whale-related educational programs, nature walks, and whale-watching from the headlands, from chartered boats and from kayaks, plus lots more. Don’t miss the fun! WHERE: Mendocino Coast MORE INFO: Mendocino Whale Festivals, 707-961-6303, MendoWhale.com

24 Mendocino Headlands Park

When visiting the town of Mendocino, take some time to see Mendocino Headlands State Park. The park surrounds the town on three sides with delightful expanses of land perched atop stunning bluffs. From there you can enjoy whale-watching in the winter, wildflowers in the spring, nesting seabirds in the summer and vivid color throughout autumn. Miles of trails wind along the cliffs, surprising the casual explorer with spectacular views of sea arches and hidden grottos. Three miles of trails meander atop the rugged and majestic cliffs that line the coast. The park has a beach that is accessible from Hwy 1 or by trails down the bluffs, and offers excellent fishing and scuba diving opportunities. The park has been in operation since 1974. The town’s south headlands, facing Main Street, remained in timber company ownership until 1972. The threat of development there spurred resident artist Emmy Lou Packard to start a movement in 1969 that led to the inclusion of the south headlands in the State Park. An outgrowth of this effort was the listing of Mendocino on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, an essential step toward protecting Mendocino’s 19th-century flavor. Now the parkland provides Mendocino with a buffer area that helps preserve the town’s historical presence, while providing a scenic backdrop of breathtaking beauty. Admission is free. Day use only. WHERE: surrounds the town of Mendocino on three sides MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=442 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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25 The Wine Bar[n] at Glendeven

Venture a few minutes south of Mendocino Village to the historic Glendeven Inn, home of intimate farm-to-table dinners and The Wine Bar[n] at Glendeven, the sole Mendocino-only wine shop on the Mendocino Coast. The inn itself began as a New England-style farmhouse, built in 1867. More recently, its accompanying barn came to house The Barn Gallery, a prominent Mendocino art gallery showcasing the work of local artists and also selling exciting retail items. It seemed only natural that the art of fine winemaking should be included as an integral part of that effort, and so in 2008 the Wine Bar[n] came into being on the first floor of the structure. With its contemporary lounge-like atmosphere, illuminated by huge windows framing the inn’s gardens, The Wine Bar[n] affords a gracious environment where you can discover the uniqueness of Mendocino County’s many regional wines. Indulge yourself in a tasting flight of Mendocino county varietals! If you love fresh air you can enjoy it all outdoors in The Wine Bar[n]’s wonderful graveled courtyard and garden, next to the inn’s original water tower. WHERE: 8205 N. Hwy 1 in Little River MORE INFO: 800-822-4536 or 707-937-0083, innkeeper@glendeven.com, Glendeven.com

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KAYAK MENDOCINO

Sea Cave Nature Tours plus Kayak & Board Surfing

Stand Up Paddleboarding

26 Kayak Mendocino Sea Cave Nature Tours

How would you like to be a marine mammal for an hour and a half, and explore the Mendocino coast’s incredibly rich and diverse sea caves? It’s easier than you might think. Hop aboard a sit-on-top ocean kayak, and take one of Kayak Mendocino’s professionally guided sea cave tours in Van Damme State Park. Here you will join harbor seals, sea otters, giant anemones, kelp and other marine flora and fauna as you glide through the water safely and happily. Van Damme is a special place offering protection and easily navigated channels. You will stay within these areas to insure a easy ride, while still being able to observe wave action on outer reefs.

No Experience Necessary All Equipment Provided All Ages - Open Daily Van Damme State Park Reservations & Information:

707-937-0700

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No kayaking experience is necessary, and tours are safe and enjoyable for all ages. All instruction and equipment are provided, including wetsuits, booties, life jackets and helmets. Walk-ups are welcome, but reservations are preferred because space is limited. WHERE: west parking lot of Van Damme State Park, 3 miles south of the town of Mendocino. MORE INFO: 707-937-0700, KayakMendocino.com

Damme 27 Van State Park Fantastic outdoor fun and delightful scenery await you at Van Damme State Park, where you can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing and abalone diving among other recreational activities. The park straddles Hwy 1 where Little River empties into a protected rocky bay that is very popular with divers and kayakers. The Beach at Van Damme, photo by Brendan McGuigan, LittleRiverInn.com surf here is usually calm enough to allow launching boats and sea kayaks from the beach. Daytime parking and picnicking at the beach are free. Most of the park’s 2069 acres lie east of the highway, up verdant Fern Canyon. The park offers beautiful and shady campsites, available on a first come, first served basis. A paved trail follows the Little River 2.5 miles up the lovely canyon, connecting with a dirt path that climbs to the Pygmy Forest. For the more adventuresome hiker, there is an extensive system of trails that meanders throughout the park over ten breathtaking miles. Whether your stay is short or extended, you can always count on finding an unforgettable adventure at Van Damme State Park. WHERE: 3 miles south of the town of Mendocino on Hwy 1. MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=433

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28 Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too!

Established in 1972, Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too! is the Mendocino coast’s only full-service outdoor shop, providing rentals, sales and service of a wide selection of kayaks, canoes, outriggers, and bicycles year-round. They also offer professionally guided tours of Big River State Park, including the eight-mile Big River estuary. These river tours use unique redwood outriggers that offer a secure, ultra stable ride. The Solar Wind outrigger holds nine persons including the guide, and the Redwood Cruiser can accommodate four people. There are daytime and nighttime cruises, powered by a variety of options including solar, people-power, sail and electric motor. Or bring your dog along on the Canine Cruiser!

photo by Rick Hemmings, CatchACanoe.com

For those who prefer bicycles, the Mendocino coast offers many opportunities for two-wheeled adventure, from the easy and popular Big River Trail to the radical and challenging Manley Gulch. You can ride straight from their shop to one of several nearby destinations, including Russian Gulch waterfall, the Van Damme fern canyon, and Point Cabrillo Lighthouse. You may transport the bicycles to your preferred starting point, though racks or carriers are not provided. Helmets are provided with each rental, and are required for all riders. Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too! is open year-round, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: #1 South Big River Dr., Mendocino MORE INFO: 707-937-0273, CatchACanoe.com, TourBigRiver.com

29 Point Cabrillo Lighthouse & Preserve

The demand for lumber to rebuild San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake meant that maritime commerce on the north coast was at an all time high, and a lighthouse was critical to the safety of the ships and their valuable cargo. Construction of the Point Cabrillo Light Station began in 1908, and its lens, a British-build Fresnel lens, was illuminated for the first time in 1909. The station operated under the U.S. Lighthouse Service and then the Coast Guard before being acquired by the California State Coastal Conservancy in 1991. Today the lighthouse and its grounds, along with 270 acres of undeveloped coastal bluffs and prairie, are part of the California State Parks system. The lighthouse has been completely restored, and the Fresnel lens, which had been decommissioned in 1973, has been refurbished and remounted. The beautiful light keeper’s house and cottages are furnished with early 1900s period antiques, and are available for stays of two nights or longer. They are cozy and intimate, with ocean and headlands vistas.

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The Point Cabrillo Nature Preserve has some of the most beautiful scenery on the West Coast. Deer roam the headlands and harbor seals and black oystercatchers grace the rocky shorelines. There are 17 catalogued archeological sites in the preserve. During the Mendocino Whale Festival the lighthouse has events for the whole family, including games for the kids and whale-watching tours; you may see some of the estimated 18,000 gray whales that migrate from Mexico to Alaska every spring. The lighthouse also has a gift shop offering wonderful souvenirs. WHERE: midway between Mendocino and Caspar, off Hwy 1 on Point Cabrillo Dr. at Russian Gulch. Follow signs. MORE INFO: 800-262-7801, PointCabrillo.org, LightHouseFriends.com/light.asp?ID=64 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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30 Caspar Headlands State Reserve

The title of “State Reserve” in California is only given to areas of land that have outstanding or unusual natural or scenic values. Caspar Headlands State Reserve definitely lives up to this title. Located about 4 miles north of Mendocino off Hwy 1, this 3-acre reserve is located close to the town of Caspar, and sits atop one of California’s most strikingly beautiful coastal bluffs. The reserve is characterized by sculpted rock formations and spectacular cliffs that give it some of the most dramatic views in Mendocino County. The reserve also contains some of the most impressive wildflowers in the area. To the north of Caspar Headlands State Reserve lies the town of Caspar. In order to gain access to the reserve, you will have to obtain a free entry permit from the Mendocino Sector Office. WHERE: south on Point Cabrillo Rd., past the RV campground, turn right on Caspar Dr. to Headlands Dr. Parking is outside the reserve on Caspar Dr. MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=444

31 Caspar Headlands State Beach

Nestled adjacent to Caspar Headlands State Reserve just north of Mendocino, this dramatic stretch of coast offers a beautiful beach with swimming, boating, fishing and other popular beach activities. From it you can enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean meeting the headlands’ rugged cliffs and coastal bluffs. If you happen to arrive between November and June, you might get to see some California gray whales as they migrate. The headlands are among the most beautiful and awe-inspiring locations on the West Coast, and are well worth the trip. The weather can be changeable, so it’s a good idea to wear layered clothing. WHERE: two miles north of Russian Gulch on the coast access road (Point Cabrillo Dr.) From the north, it is one mile south of the turnoff at milepost 54.71 on Hwy 1. MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=445

32 Big River and Big River Haul Road

The Big River Unit of Mendocino Headlands State Park offers 7,400 wild acres for exploration. Acquired in 2002, it includes 1,500 acres of coastal estuary wetlands. You can swim, bike, canoe, jog, walk your dog (leashed) or hike along the beautiful Big River. The beaches along the river are perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Big River’s lower 6 to 8 miles provide a wonderful boating experience. Private canoes, sailboats, kayaks and rowboats can put in at the primitive boat ramp at the eastern edge of the

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sandy beach just below the trailhead. Along Big River’s northern bank, Big River Haul Road provides a flat, wide, scenic promenade leading to nearby Jackson Demonstration State Forest and Mendocino Woodlands State Park. The trailhead is at the end of a dirt road that can be reached by turning east (inland) off Hwy 1 just north of the Big River Bridge. For a more serious walk, start in the village, cross the beach under the bridge and continue along the shore until you come to the gate at the trailhead. People are cautioned to stay on the main road; there are numerous dead-end logging roads and skid trails throughout the Big River Unit that make it easy to get disoriented and lost. You can also hike along the shore to find marsh and tidewater wildlife. The Big River protects, preserves and is home to great blue herons, osprey, wild ducks, river otters and over 27 endangered, threatened or special concern species of wildlife. WHERE: just south of the town of Mendocino MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, mendoparks.mcn.org/bigriver.htm

33 Russian Gulch State Park

This is a gem of a park, offering over a mile of ocean frontage with great beaches and tide pools, plus more than 10 miles of lush, forested hiking trails and plenty of horseback riding trails. You’ll find a beautiful picnic area perched on a cliff overlooking a dramatic cove; spacious, well-laid out campgrounds with bathrooms and hot showers; a 3-mile long paved bicycle trail; and a 36-foot high waterfall that’s one of the park’s star attractions. Another highlight is the Devil’s Punchbowl, sometimes referred to as “the blowhole,” a partially collapsed sea cave that offers a stunning view of churning, surging water 60 feet below you. The beach offers swimming, tide pool exploring, kayaking, abalone diving and rock fishing. Each of Russian Gulch State Park’s 1,305 acres offers more natural beauty than you can shake a walking stick at. WHERE: two miles north of Mendocino on Hwy 1 MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id= 432

34 Pygmy Forest at Van Damme State Park

Northern California is famous throughout the world for towering redwood trees that grow to be hundreds of feet tall. There are other trees in the area, however, that cannot grow to a height of even 10 feet, or much thicker than an inch wide. To experience this Lilliputian and Brobdingnagian contrast for yourself, take a trip to Van Damme State Park’s Pygmy Forest, located off Hwy 1 three miles south of Mendocino. The natural conditions of the soil are believed to be the cause of the stunted growth in these cypress and pine trees, found less than a mile away from the mighty redwoods. It’s amazing that these trees can grow under such adverse conditions and yet manage to remain alive. When some of these tiny trees have been cut down, more than 80 to 100 growth rings have been carefully counted. If you are in the area and have already been wowed by the remarkable redwood towers that soar into the heavens, you should also check out the Pygmy Forest and be astonished by the very existence of these tiny trees. WHERE: in Van Damme State Park off Hwy 1, three miles south of Mendocino. MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, Parks.Ca.gov/?page_id=25144

35 Jug Handle Ecological Staircase

It is likely that you will never experience anything quite like the Jug Handle State Natural Reserve’s Ecological Staircase. The “staircase” is a land formation that stretches for two and a half miles over five wave-cut terraces formed by glacier, sea and tectonic activity. Starting in the inter-tidal zone, it ascends through a series of areas that include prairie, pine forest and even a unique pigmy forest with knee-high trees. The nonprofit Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center acts as a private gateway to the area, and offers environmental education programs that are packed with fun and entertaining activities. The Farm also offers hostel-style accommodations in an 1870s-era Victorian farmhouse as well as cabins and camping. An educational brochure is available to explain the changing environments as you travel the five-mile trail up the slope. WHERE: located halfway between Fort Bragg and Mendocino on Hwy 1. MORE INFO: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=441 Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center, 707-964-4630, JugHandleCreekFarm.org

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Fort Bragg

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Events & Festivals

riginally established as a military garrison overseeing the Mendocino Indian Reservation in 1857, by 1869 small lumber mills and ranches had become the area’s dominant features. The earthquake of 1906, which leveled much of Fort Bragg, also brought prosperity to the town in its wake, as its mills provided much of the lumber used to rebuild San Francisco. Today, Fort Bragg is the largest city on the Mendocino Coast. Much of Fort Bragg’s history can be viewed at the Guest House Museum, located on the corner of Main (Hwy 1) and Laurel Sts. Built for the Fort Bragg Redwood Company in the 19th Century, the building later became the Union Lumber Company guest house and now houses artifacts, photos and exhibits from the town’s early days. Noyo Harbor, on the south end of town, is a working port with a commercial fishing fleet, charter boats, fish markets and processing plants, as well as several seafood restaurants. The harbor is also a haven for local seals and sea lions.

Things To Do • Excellent restaurants, lodging, retail stores, antique shops • Beaches are nearby for beachcombing, picnicking and surf ﬁshing • Explore Noyo Harbor • Kayak, paddleboard, charter a boat for whale-watching or ﬁshing, or both, November through April • Horseback Riding, Ricochet Ridge Ranch, Horse-Vacation.com • MacKerricher State Park, numerous campsites and day use

areas including a raised wooden walkway that leads to a seal observation point overlooking a secluded cove. The walkway is wheelchair accessible. The park also features a small lake and miles of unspoiled coastline. • The Skunk Train takes passengers on a scenic tour of the redwood forests east of Fort Bragg along the Noyo River. • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, two miles south of the center of Fort Bragg, containing 47 acres of ﬂowers, trees and shrubs with winding trails throughout • Fort Bragg Skate Park at the C.V. Starr Community Center, 300 South Lincoln St.

• Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Events, GardenByTheSea.org • January — Crab, Wine & Beer Festival, Mendocino.com • March — Mendocino Whale Festivals, Mendocino.com • April — Noyo Food Forest Earth Day Festival, NoyoFoodForest.org • May — Annual Rhododendron Show & Plant Sale —Fort Bragg Quilt Show • June — Kite Festival, a beneﬁt for Habitat for Humanity • July — July 4th Fireworks —World’s Largest Salmon BBQ, SalmonRestoration.com —Fort Bragg Rodeo • September — Paul Bunyan Days, PaulBunyanDays.wordpress.com • October — Abalone Cook-Off & Festival • October-November — Day of the Dead Festival • November — Beer, Wine & Mushroom Festival • December — Holiday Lights Parade & Celebration — Lighted Boat Parade • More Info: MendocinoCoast.com, FortBragg.com/events

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ne of the West Coast’s most scenic harbors, Noyo Harbor is the perfect place to start your day of adventure on land or on the high seas. Highway 1 passes over the harbor along the Noyo Bridge; the harbor itself is located at the mouth of the Noyo River at the southern end of Fort Bragg, a small port community. Here the towering redwoods sprawl to the edge of the continent, stopping just short of spilling into the vast Pacific Ocean. Gorgeous views and warm hospitality make Noyo Harbor a great place to meet the ocean from the land. The harbor is home to abundant wildlife, extraordinary fishing and whale-watching opportunities, and world-class lodging and dining. It is a mustexperience destination for outdoor recreation. Communing with nature is a way of life in Noyo Harbor. Harbor seals, sea lions and even river otters bask in the sun, play, and poke their smooth looking heads out of the water, all around the courtesy NorthCliffHotel.net bay. Waterfowl, including osprey, cormorants, pelicans and gulls, patrol the waters looking world — so don’t forget your camera. A local professional guide can for their next edible opportunieducate guests about the habits and history of these awe-inspiring ty. Nature lovers have plenty to creatures, and increase the number of whales they are likely to see, marvel at, with the wide variety even on a short visit. During the whale migrations many fishing charNoyo Harbor, © John Birchard, BirchardPhoto.com of wildlife that makes the harbor ters offer fishing trips combined with whale-watching tours. In March, home. help celebrate the migration during the annual Fort Bragg Whale FesAnnually, over 20,000 California Gray Whales travel south along the coast from Alaska, tival, an experience the whole family can enjoy. Take part in guided whale-watching to winter in their breeding grounds in Baja, Mexico. In the spring, they return north to walking tours, sample clam chowders with the kids, and take a free trolley from the begin the cycle again. Often you can see these graceful giants from the shore, but char- festival grounds to the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse. Adults can sample good beer and great tering a boat from the harbor is an excellent way to meet them on their terms, in their BBQ at the microbrew and barbecue tasting.

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Touch, taste and smell the harbor at water level from a kayak. Visitors can bring their own kayaks, rent them in the area, or employ local outfitters for guided tours. Kayaking in the harbor is a great experience for the beginner, the expert, or anyone at any skill level in between. When the tide is right the beginner can paddle down the Noyo River to enter the ocean, taking in the views. For the more experienced, or if kayaking with a guide, the harbor has spectacular sea caves to explore, abalone diving and even fishing from the kayak. Whether sightseeing, sport kayaking or fishing, kayaking in Noyo Harbor is a healthy, delightful way to spend a day, and a fun way to connect with family and friends.

DINING & LODGING Enjoy the ocean view, taste the catch of the day and sip a local Mendocino wine. The harbor has a variety of dining options to choose from, the food is fresh and the atmosphere and views are free. Several lodging options are available on the harbor; choose from oceanview rental homes, enjoy the personal touch at a nearby bed and breakfast, or camp at the mouth of the Noyo River at Sportsmans RV Park. Whatever your plan or price range, you can wake to an ocean view or watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean.

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The harbor offers excellent sport-fishing opportunities; a local guide can draw from firsthand experience on these waters, supply the proper gear, and show you how to catch that monster fish. Charters are available from the harbor and can accommodate almost any ocean fishing need. The harbor and surrounding coastal areas are teeming with fish including rockfish, lingcod, halibut and tuna, and are some of the best places on the West Coast to catch Chinook salmon. If it’s the land you love, yet you would still like to enjoy the ocean, take a walk down the Noyo Jetty. No fishing license is required to fish from it.

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36 Historic Skunk Train, Fort Bragg Depot

Skunk Train, photo by Steve Eberhard, Photocogitator.com

If you don’t happen to have a time machine, the next best thing is a trip on the famous Skunk Train. From the restored historic rail cars to the dramatic views of majestic redwood forests, scenic upland meadows, and the pristine mountain waters of Northern California, what you will experience is largely unchanged from the way things were in the late 1800s. The Skunk Train offers a wide selection of rides, including half-day trips, overnight trips, a sunset BBQ excursion, trips that include camping or kayaking, and even — if you make your reservations promptly enough — a chance to ride in the engine’s cab with the engineer and the ﬁreman! There are also special event trips, some of them holidaythemed. Excursions begin in Willits or Fort Bragg, and depending on which one you choose, will either bring you back to your starting point or all the way to the end of the line. Departing from Fort Bragg, the ﬁrst few miles are along the Pudding Creek estuary, where you might sight blue heron, egrets, osprey, ducks, and the occasional lounging turtle. After passing through Tunnel No. 1, the Skunk Train snakes its way along the Noyo River, zigzagging through the redwood-thick Noyo River Canyon. If you continue past Northspur (the midway point), your train will descend the Eastern slope of the California Coast Range, cutting through it at Tunnel No. 2 (Summit); this is the mountainous part of the railroad line, in which 8.5 miles of track cover a straight-line distance of less than one mile. WHERE: Skunk Train Fort Bragg Depot, foot of Laurel St., Fort Bragg. MORE INFO: 707-964-6371, SkunkTrain.com

37 Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf and Fun Center

Wow! Who could imagine a mini golf course that was this much fun? At the Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf and Fun Center, all 18 challenging holes are located in and around gorgeous streams, fountains and waterfalls, and are designed to be a blast for all ages and experience levels. Also, the ﬁrst 9 holes are handicapped-accessible.

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After a round of mini golf, you can go inside the clubhouse and play a game of pool, or try your hand at today’s top arcade games including Dance Dance Revolution, pinball, air hockey and Big Buck Hunter. Also inside you will ﬁnd a food court serving delicious pizza, nachos, ice cream, ice cold sodas, beer and more. There is even a private party room available for your next celebration or event. Parties can be planned with the Emerald Dolphin staff in any theme you desire. They do all the decorating, food, drinks and clean up: it just doesn’t get any easier than that. If you’re planning an event on your own, custom balloon bouquets can be ordered and delivered from Emerald Dolphin. And if balloons just aren’t enough, there are toys and gifts, plus Emerald Dolphin is the only place in the county that offers Gorilla-Grams, a “gorilla” dressed in costume who will arrive at your next party to dance your guests into hysterics! Call well in advance for the perfect gift for someone that has everything, and check the website for more information. Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf has everything you need for a fabulous party. WHERE: 1211 S. Main St., Fort Bragg MORE INFO: 707-964-6699, EmeraldDolphin.com

38 Gloriana Musical Theater

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Since 1976, Gloriana Musical Theatre has entertained Mendocino County audiences with blockbuster Broadway musicals, musicals starring young performers, and one of a kind special productions. Audiences were amazed by the vocal and acting ability of the Gloriana Young Performer’s 2014 spring production of “Guys and Dolls, Jr.,” set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City and featuring such classic songs as Luck Be a Lady, Guys and Dolls, If I Were a Bell, Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat, and more. Throughout the year, the company offers workshops to improve technical and acting skills and provides an annual scholarship for students furthering their education in the performing arts. Call or go to their website for more information on tickets and upcoming shows. WHERE: Eagles Hall Theatre, 210 N. Curry at Alder, Fort Bragg MORE INFO: 707-964-SHOW (7469), Gloriana.org Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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39 Horseback Riding at Ricochet Ridge Ranch

Ride along deserted beaches and through ancient redwood forests on the back of a fit, well trained horse. Lari Shea’s Ricochet Ridge Ranch offers both group and private trail rides along Ten Mile Beach, across vast cattle and horse ranches overlooking the ocean and through majestic Redwood forests. California’s unique climate offers unmatched riding days year-round. Horses are available for riders of any level, from the absolute beginner to the very advanced, both English and Western styles. Your horse and the pace of your ride will be carefully matched to your riding ability, assuring your safety and enjoyment. Experienced riders may canter for miles on spectacular trails during private rides. Some of the Ricochet Ridge Ranch horses are equine athletes who have numerous wins and high placings in major endurance races, dressage and other competitive events. Others are suitable for folks who have never ridden before. Children 6 years of age and older are welcome to ride. Ricochet Ridge Ranch offers one and a half to four hour rides, and day-long, multiple day and week-long riding adventures. Read articles and reviews on our website, and watch excerpts from “Best of America by Horseback” and “Bay Area Back Roads” television shows! WHERE: 24201 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg MORE INFO: 707-964-7669 or 888-873-5777, Horse-Vacation.com

40 Abalone Diving in Mendocino County

Because it’s where the largest number of abalone are found, and because of regulations designed to protect the small populations that live elsewhere, most of California’s abalone-diving is concentrated on the coast of Mendocino County. For decades hordes of recreational divers have descended there beginning in April every year, lured by the legendary red abalone. Traditionally, abalone divers would get up as early as 4:30 in the morning and struggle into cold wetsuits, getting ready to hit the water at the crack of dawn. Beginning in 2014, however, new regulations have gone into effect because of declining abalone numbers, and now divers have to wait until 8 a.m. before heading into the water with their snorkles, abalone irons (pry bars) and gauges (required to ensure that only abalones of legal size are taken). The sport is challenging, but exhilarating. After a full day of braving frigid, murky waters and entangling kelp forests, freediving abalone divers will tell you there is nothing that beats the rush of coming back to shore laden with the fortune of delectable abalone and its ornamental, iridescent shell. MORE INFO: Sub-Surface Progression, 18600 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, 707-964-3793, AbDive.com

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41 Old Haul Road (Ten Mile Trail)

Starting at the Pudding Creek Trestle, the Ten Mile Coastal Trail, part of the vast California Coastal Trail system, is located on Northern California’s Mendocino Coast in MacKerricher State Park. The Beachcomber Motel front desk staff provides visiting walkers with the Ten Mile Coastal Trail log book to sign their names and join the ranks of the hundreds of people who have walked this trail. The trail runs along the bed of an old logging haul road and railroad, north from the Fort Bragg city limits for seven miles to the Ten Mile River. A multi-use trail for hikers, bicyclists and horse back riders, the asphalt paved trail traverses coastal bluffs to Ward Avenue, connecting to Hwy 1. An additional three miles north of Ward Avenue leads to the Ten Mile River through a sand dune complex. The trail provides one of the longest unbroken whale-watching locations on the West Coast, along with such diverse activities as nature study, fresh and salt water fishing, tide-pooling, seal-watching and surfing. MORE INFO: TheBeachcomberMotel.com

impressive stretch of the Mendocino Coast believe that this precious land should be shared with all. The winery has tasting daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding major holidays, in two tasting rooms; one at the winery and one in the town of Fort Bragg. Pacific Star has a comprehensive website where visitors can view photos of the winery and its beautiful location, learn more about its unique wine making process and event planning, join their wine club and purchase wine. WHERE: approximately 12 miles north of Fort Bragg at the 73.58 mile post on scenic Hwy 1, and in the satellite tasting room at 401 N. Main St. in Fort Bragg at the Depot Mall, 707-962-9463. MORE INFO: 707-964-1155, PacificStarWinery.com

42 Pacific Star Winery

At Pacific Star Winery you can experience stunning views of the ocean while enjoying traditional or unusual Mendocino County wines. The building actually sits atop an active fault line called the “Pacific Star Fault,” named in honor of the winery upon its discovery in 2006. Running directly under the winery, it connects to the San Andreas fault system 12 miles out to sea toward the northwest. The winery’s cellar and tasting room sit over sea caves where the crashing waves below help to naturally filter the aging wine from its sediment. Because of its proximity to the ocean, salt from sea air gathers on the French, Hungarian and American oak barrels, and accelerates osmosis, creating uniquely viscous and dense wines. Bring a lunch and picnic atop the cliff, as the waves crash and break on the rocks below; the winery’s spectacular picnic area offers breathtaking coastal views. In the spring and fall, this is a great place to see California gray whales pass by on their migration route. Even if you’re not a wine enthusiast, the winery welcomes you to share in the experience. The owners and staff of this truly

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43 Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Lose yourself for an hour—or all day—at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, one of a handful of public gardens that front an ocean shore. The number one Mendocino Coast attraction on TripAdvisor, our 47 acres encompass manicured gardens, fern-ringed ponds, hidden pocket gardens, coastal pine forests, and wildflower-strewn bluffs at ocean’s edge. Enjoy a picnic on a lush meadow lawn, let your children discover our whimsical playground, or plan your celebration in a rustic gazebo encircled by the glory of late-summer dahlias. The Gardens’ mild maritime climate offers ideal growing conditions for native and species rhododendrons, heaths and heathers, heritage roses, succulents, conifers, and so much more. More than 150 species of birds live in or visit the Gardens yearly—a bird watcher’s delight—and the Cliff House offers an indoor vantage for winter and spring whale watching. This “garden for all seasons” is a place to lose your sense of time and enjoy a retreat from the world, any time of year. Spring brings a profusion of bulbs and stunning rhododendrons. Summer finds the Perennial Garden in full bloom and the dahlia collection exploding with color. In fall, discover hidden treasures popping up through the ground, in the abundance of mushrooms that grow here (not for picking or consumption). Quiet contemplation and a slower pace are found along the fern-lined paths in the soft light of winter. The Gardens are for everyone. Experience nature’s glory at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens . . . where nature is elemental. Summer Hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March to Oct.; Winter Hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. to Feb. The Garden Store and Nursery on the Plaza open year-round; Rhody’s Garden Café open April to Sept. No admission fee to visit the Store, Nursery or Café. WHERE: 18220 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg Events & Weddings MORE INFO: 707-964-4352, GardenByTheSea.org

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Glassworks, 44 Pacific Demonstrations, Classes Every weekend guest artists come from all over Northern California to demonstrate the art of lampworking at Pacific Glassworks in downtown Fort Bragg. Lampworking involves softening glass rods and tubing by heating them in the flame of a torch at 2000-3000° F. The softened glass is then transformed into a finished piece by blowing it, manipulating it by hand and forming it into amazing shapes with hand tools. Depending on their area of expertise, the guest artists create different types of custom pieces to order. For example, you can learn how the pieces are formed and manipulated into jewelry, and have a glass ring custom made for your collection. Special one of a kind sculptures are always on display. The shop also features photo by Gregg Gardiner several local artists’ work in fused glass and brilliant dichroic glass jewelry. Fused glass is made by layering sheets of glass in a kiln, fusing the layers of glass together. Dichroic glass is formed by vaporizing and then condensing up to 30 microscopic layers of gold or silver or metallic oxides onto glass in a vacuum chamber, creating a crystalline coating. A plate of dichroic glass can be fused with other glass in multiple firings. Dichro exhibits remarkable optical properties, displaying different colors as light is refracted through it or reflected at various angles. Enjoy the full glass experience of beautiful shapes inspired by the Pacific Ocean at Pacific Glassworks! Lessons are available there as well, by appointment only. WHERE: 401 N. Main St., Suite 201, in the Depot Shopping Mall in downtown Fort Bragg. MORE INFO: 707-964-2245

45 World Famous Triangle Tattoo & Museum

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While wandering around the sleepy North Coast town of Fort Bragg, consider a permanent souvenir from the stellar artists at Triangle Tattoo & Museum on Main Street, where the big red heart TATTOO sign hangs over the sidewalk. Climb up the bright red stairway where you will feel enveloped by the spirit, history and excitement of Tattoo. They were founded in 1986 and are celebrating their 28th year of tattooing in Fort Bragg. It is one of only a few museums in the world dedicated to exhibition of Tattoo History. This unique collection is fittingly housed in one of the town’s original Victorian storefronts. You’ll see striking, vintage exhibits of tattoo artifacts, flash (designs), tattoo tools and photographs. There is written history about many cultures including the Maori, Japanese, Native American, South Seas, European and American tattoos. There are exhibits of Patriotic Tattoos, In Honor of Tattooed People in the Circus Sideshow, Prison Tattoos, even Tattoos Without Consent. TriangleTattoo.com Mr. G and Madame Chinchilla are world famous tattoo artists and historians who are quoted in the New York Times, magazines and books. They are featured on the Discovery Channel’s documentary “Tattoo, Beauty, Art and Pain” and have been tattoo consultants for major television. The Museum is free to the public and open seven days a week from noon to 6 p.m. Children are welcome. This is the place to meander and view — from floor to ceiling, filled room to room — for anyone curious about the art and history of tattooing. Be Art with a Pulse! WHERE: 356-B N. Main St., Fort Bragg MORE INFO: 707-964 8814, TriangleTattoo.com

46 Fort Bragg’s Family-Friendly City Parks

Otis R. Johnson Wilderness Park is located at the east end of Laurel St., southeast of Fort Bragg Middle School. This 7-acre park offers shady walking trails and a close-up experience with nature. Friends of Otis R. Johnson Wilderness Park is a group of volunteers dedicated to restoring habitat, enhancing recreational opportunities and improving public access to the park. The group has scheduled workdays, where volunteers gather at the park to chip in and make improvements or restore the park to its natural state. Harold O. Bainbridge Park is located on Laurel St., between N. Harrison and N. Whipple Sts., across from the Fort Bragg Library. This city park is designed for the whole family to enjoy. The park offers tennis courts, a basketball court, and open space to play or spread a blanket and enjoy an afternoon picnic. Wiggly Giggly Playground is located within the Harold O. Bainbridge Park. This fencedin play area is playground central for kids. It offers swing-sets, slides and equipment of all shapes and sizes to climb, hide, run and hang from. The playground has park benches and picnic tables for the parents to relax while the kids are working off some energy. MORE INFO: City.FortBragg.com/main/City%20Parks.html

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The Mendocino Chocolate Company has been making delectable chocolates and other treats for almost 30 years. Stop by their Fort Bragg store, or their newer store in the Village of Mendocino, and you will see for yourself why the Mendocino Chocolate Company views candymaking as an art form. Their delightful handmade confections are as pleasing to the eye as they are delicious. Try Mendocino Chocolate’s signature item, their beautiful, scrumptious truffles. Check out their speciality items and novelty gifts, including a half-pound chocolate moose and exquisite handmade seashells in marbled white, milk and dark chocolates. Mendocino Chocolate Mendocino-Chocolate.com Company can ship its fine products anywhere in the United States. WHERE: (two locations) 232 N. Main St., Fort Bragg and 10466 Lansing St., Mendocino, between Village Toy Store and Rainsong MORE INFO: 800-722-1107, Mendocino-Chocolate.com

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Much more than a swimming pool, fitness center, community center and outdoor activity area combined, the C.V. Starr Community Center offers people of all ages a wealth of wonderful, exciting things to do, and magnificent facilities to do them in. The physical infrastructure is a 4-acre campus that hosts an off-leash dog park (currently closed for renovations but scheduled to reopen later this year), a 10,000 square foot skate park, sun deck, BBQ and picnic area, two petanque (an ancient Roman game) courts, and a 43,000 square foot aquatics and fitness facility. Inside that facility they have a full waterpark-style pool complete with a 146 foot water slide, zero depth entry warm water leisure pool, lazy river, eight lane lap pool and a 1 meter diving board. In addition to the pools there are two group exercise studios, a wellness center with a full range of weight and cardio equipment, and multipurpose rooms for meetings and an incredible variety of enrichment classes. Visit their website for information on hours, fees and class schedules. WHERE: 300 S. Lincoln St., Fort Bragg MORE INFO: 707-964-9446, StarrCenter.net

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52 Bird-Watching with the Audubon Society

There are hundreds of coastal birds that frequent Mendocino County, and the Mendocino Coast Audubon Society invites you to see them for yourself. Join the MCAS for endlessly fascinating walks and field trips at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, MacKerricher State Park, Van Damme State Park, Virgin Creek and elsewhere.

49 Glass Beach Treasures

Glass Beach, photo by Jef Poskanzer

At first glance you may think this beach is covered with glass that has gathered there for eons. Not so. For centuries it was a common practice of people who lived in seaside cities to dump their trash into the ocean, and from the turn of the century through 1967 it was true of people in Fort Bragg as well. In 1967 the practice came to a halt, however, and the coastal dumps (three of them in Fort Bragg) were cleaned up. Perhaps by way of thanks, the ocean responded by washing up beautiful multicolored pieces of wave-tumbled glass from those very dumps onto the beach. Today you will find a beach of polished glass in MacKerricher State Park that is very safe to walk on. All along that shore there are different shapes, sizes and colors of glass glistening on the sand, hence the name Glass Beach. This is a fantastic place to bring the family to wander. There are also plenty of tide pools to wade through and see crabs, mollusks and aquatic plants. However, collecting glass on the beach is prohibited since California State Parks took possession several years ago, so please leave these treasures for the next visitors. WHERE: You can find the beach at the end of Elm Street; signs on Main Street point the way to a parking area and paths leading to the beach. MORE INFO: FortBragg.com/explore/glass-beach/; Glass Beach is one of many diving locations for Sub-Surface Progression, ABDive.com

50 Jackson Demonstration State Forest

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The walks at the Botanical Gardens are regularly scheduled for the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month, with free admission for Botanical Garden members and special reduced rates for nonmembers. Generally the Saturday walks are designed with beginners in mind and the Wednesday walks for more experienced birders, but anyone is welcome to join in, regardless of experience. Also, binoculars are available for those who need them. Field Trips are scheduled for the second Saturday of each month. The locations, local birding hot spots, are selected to take advantage of seasonal birding opportunities. Visit the Mendocino Coast Audubon Society’s website for times and information. MORE INFO: MendocinoCoastAudubon.org, GardenByTheSea.org

53 MacKerricher State Park

MacKerricher State Park offers miles of magnificent rocky coastline, beaches, dunes, bluffs and headlands that give way to forests, seasonal streams, grasslands, and a lake. Some of California’s richest tidepools form during low tide along the shore near Laguna Point, where offshore rocks attract black oystercatchers and provide a rookery for harbor seals.

Sitting in the spray of a very pretty waterfall on Chamberlain Creek Trail, or staring out at the uninterrupted view from the top of Riley Ridge after a long hike through old redwood forests on the remote Volcano Point Trail, it’s easy to forget the bustling history of the land in Jackson State Forest. A booming industrial logging center from 1862 until 1947, the land now serves as a peaceful respite for eager visitors that come to see the forests. Three trails have knowledgeable guides available to teach you about the ecology, history and management of the forest. A number of longer trails are available for mushroom hunting, hiking, biking and horseback riding. With your own bottled water and appropriate permits, overnight camping is available in rustic and equestrian campsites for a small fee. Leashed pets are welcome, and swimming is allowed in the rivers, although fishing is not, per the Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations. WHERE: on Hwy 20 between Fort Bragg and Willits MORE INFO: MendoWalks.org/JSDF/JSDF.php

51 Surfing the Mendocino Coast

Whether you are an experienced surfer or a beginner, you will find waves to suit you on the Mendocino coast. Many of the area’s more experienced surfers will be found at Point Arena Pier (35 miles south of Mendocino Village) and Virgin Beach, which is just north of Fort Bragg. Look for “overhead” and “double overhead” (literally higher than your head, or twice as high as your head) waves at these locations. Places more suited to intermediate-level surfers include Blues Beach (south of Westport); Pudding Creek (two blocks north of Elm Street in Fort Bragg) and Wages Beach (north of Westport). In Mendocino, Smuggler’s Cove (south of Big River Bridge) has waves that are bigger than they appear at first, and should not be attempted by beginning surfers. Caspar State Beach (on Point Cabrillo Drive off Hwy 1), however, is beginner-friendly. Regardless of where you go, you’ll need a wetsuit. The water is in the low 50s yearround, so you’ll probably also want a hood and booties. If you’re a beginner, learn surf etiquette by talking with local surfers. They are a pretty friendly bunch. Surfboards, wetsuits and equipment are available to rent or buy at local surf shops. They can give you all the equipment and information you need, along with lessons, demos, trips and tours. And know your limitations — remember, “Get swept away by the beauty, not by the waves!” More Info: Sub-Surface Progression, Fort Bragg, 707-964-3793, AbDive.com Mendocino County Surfriders, 707-513-3336.

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The park encompasses nearly 2300 acres, over 450 of which are designated “underwater park,” preserving some of the best and most unique of California’s natural underwater ecosystems. Inglenook Fen, the last remaining coastal fen in California, supports salamanders, rare insects and shorebirds. Waterfowl and wading birds frequent Lake Cleone and Mill Creek; in fact, more than 100 bird species have been observed throughout MacKerricher State Park. A convenient boardwalk wanders past Lake Cleone, and another, the wheelchair-accessible Laguna Point Boardwalk along the beach, provides sweeping vistas of the coast and five overlook platforms for whale- and harbor sealwatching. The historic Haul Road runs through much of the park and is great for hiking and bicycling. Most of it is wheelchair-accessible as well. The park also offers opportunities for camping, horseback riding, fishing and abalone-diving. Glass Beach, at the southern end of the park, is noted for brightly colored, wave-polished glass pebbles, remnants of broken glass dumped there back in the 1950s and 60s. MORE INFO: 707-964-9112, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=436

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Westport

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he beautiful, laid-back village of Westport perches on bluffs 80 ft. above sea level, approximately 27.5 miles west of Hwy 101 and 16.5 miles north of Fort Bragg. During the redwood lumber boom, Westport was briefly the largest coastal town north of San Francisco. It served as a busy commercial shipping harbor, with two massive wharves loading wool, vegetables and tanbark, as well as lumber, into schooners bound for San Francisco. These days, residents settle in Westport seeking a strong sense of community and an escape from the harried pace of city life. Visitors find a charming windswept seaside village with a blufftop park suitable for picnics, volleyball games and weddings that has replaced the once bustling shipping yard.

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Things To Do Camping on the beach is a favorite Thing To Do in Westport. Westport Union-Landing State Beach covers over 3 miles of rugged and scenic coastline and has 86 campsites available on a first come, first served basis. The magnificent vistas, sunsets and tree-covered mountains in the background provide an inspiring backdrop to the park. In addition to campgrounds, Westport’s hotels and restaurants serve travelers, many of whom visit for the village’s annual events. These include the Volunteer Fire Department chicken barbecue and the Great Rubber Ducky Race, a Mother’s Day event that includes a tri-tip barbecue, a quilt raffle, and a rubber ducky beauty contest. The course follows Wages Creek to the Pacific surf’s edge. Other favorite Things To Do: take a picnic from the Westport Store out to the accessible viewing platform on the Headlands and look for birds or gray whales, or just watch the sunset. MORE INFO: Westportca.org

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Wineries & Breweries

Wine Listing Varietal Key

Willits vineyard landscape, photo by Steve Eberhard, Photocogitator.com

f you like wine, you’re in for a treat when traveling though Mendocino County. With 10 separate wine regions and a huge selection of varietals, this area has a lot to offer any wine aﬁcionado. Though small, Mendocino County is known for producing world-class wines, a tradition that started more than 125 years ago. European settlers began planting vines on hills and in valleys that were reminiscent of their homelands. Many settlers were attracted to California by the promise of Gold Rush riches. When such promises proved exaggerated, some turned to winemaking. Mendocino County’s ﬁrst winery was established in 1879 by Louis Finne, near where Hopland is today. Since the fruit did not usually survive transport before the railroad’s arrival in the county, many grape growers built their own wineries and produced “jug” or bulk wines. County records show that winemaking was well established by 1900. The big wine boom explosion happened in the 1960s. Today, more than 60 wineries are found in the area. The region produces an abundance of award-winning vintages, and the business is the largest non-manufacturing industry in the county. We’re proud to offer our readers the most accurate and up-to-date wine map in the region on the following pages. Additionally, we have checked with every winemaker and updated not only their contact information but their varietals. So if you’re interested in a particular varietal, you’ll be able to tell which winemaker makes the wine you desire most. Our wine section also showcases our winery advertisers from throughout the 101 Things To Do magazine. Take the time to support them while you visit this extraordinary wine region. Enjoy a “taste” of Mendocino. MORE INFO: Mendocino Winegrape & Wine Commission, 707-468-9886, MendoWine.com

CO ........ Certiﬁed Organic BD ........ Bio-Dynamic ____________________ Ba ......... Barbera C ........... Chardonnay Ca ......... Carignane CBSB ... California Bordeaux Style Blend CF ........ Cabernet Franc Cha ....... Champagne ChB ...... Chenin Blanc Ci .......... Cinsault CRSB ... California Rhone Style Blend CS ........ Cabernet Sauvignon Do......... Dolcetto G........... Gewurztraminer Gr ......... Grenache M .......... Merlot Mal ....... Malbec Mar ....... Marsanne

Mu ....... Muscat N........... Nebbiolo P ........... Port PB......... Pinot Blanc PG ........ Pinot Gris-Grigio PN ....... Pinot Noir PS ......... Petite Sirah PV ........ Petite Verdot R ........... Rose RB ........ Rhone Blend RD ........ Red Dessert Wine Ri .......... Riesling S ........... Semillon Sa.......... Sangiovese SB......... Sauvignon-Fume Blanc SpW...... Sparkling Wine Sy ......... Syrah-Shiraz Vi .......... Viognier WD ....... White Dessert Wine WZ ....... White Zinfandel Z ........... Zinfandel

Many wineries produce varietals and special blends not listed here. We strive to make these listings as accurate as possible. Information is subject to change. Please email any discrepancies or changes to info@101things.com

54 Breweries of Mendocino County

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If beer is your thing, you’ll want to take time to visit a Mendocino County brewery and sample its great tasting beers. These breweries offer tours of their facilities as well as beer tastings. Anderson Valley Brewing Company offers a variety of beers, (many of which are award winning) at their tap room in Boonville. The tap room has beers you won’t find outside of the brewery, and if you listen closely, you just might hear some locals harpin’ Boontling. Tours of the brewery are offered daily, call for schedule. WHERE: 17700 Hwy 253, Boonville • MORE INFO: 707-895-BEER, AVBC.com Mendocino Brewing Company was the first brewpub in California, and the second in the United States. Internationally renowned as a brewer of full-flavored, traditional ales and best known for their flagship Red Tail Ale, the MBC has a wide variety of beers to offer including lagers. Visit their newly relocated Ale House in Ukiah and you can savor their excellent array of brews fresh from the brewery. WHERE: 1252 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah • MORE INFO: 707-467-2337, MendoBrew.com Ukiah Brewing Company & Restaurant was the first brewpub in the United States to be certified organic. With the entire facility certified organic, all of the ingredients used in the restaurant and brewery are grown and produced on certified organic farms without the use of artificial or toxic chemicals. The restaurant menu is designed to complement their delicious ales and lagers. WHERE: 102 S State St., Ukiah • MORE INFO: 707-468-5898, UkiahBrewingCo.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Wine & Brew Tasting Rooms

Why all the Color? This chart is color-coded to match the appellation color codes on our map, which is located on the next two pages. Match the color to the map and you will ﬁnd who you’re looking for. photo courtesy BrutocaoCellars.com

Winery Tasting Varietals 6D: Albertina Wine Cellars By Appt CS PO Box 601, Hopland 707-744-1475 • AlbertinaWineCellars.com Daily CS, G, PN, R, SB, Z 8B: Annapolis Winery 26055 Soda Springs Rd., Annapolis 707-886-5460 • AnnapolisWinery.com 6C: Balo Vineyards Weekends PN 9001 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-3655 • KillerPinot.com Daily C, CS, Mu, PB, 5D: Barra of Mendocino, CO PG, PN, PS, RD, R, 7051 N. State St., Redwood Valley Sa, Z 707-485-0322 • BarraOfMendocino.com 6C: Baxter Winery Th-Mon C, Ca, PN 8660 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-3173 • BaxterWinery.com 6C: Berridge Wine Company Fr-Mon PN, PG, SB, Ri Tasting Room, 9000 Hwy 128, Philo 888-270-8306 • BerridgeWines.com 6C: Bink Wines Daily CS, CRSB, M, PN, The Madrones, 9000 Hwy 128, Philo R, SB, Sy 707-895-2940 • BinkWines.com Daily C, G, PG, PN, R, 6C: Breggo Cellars Ri, Sy, Z 11001 Hwy 128, Boonville 707-895-9589 • Breggo.com 5D: Brown Family Wines Weekends CBSB, CS, M, RB 1106 Bel Arbres Dr., Redwood Valley 707-234-4236 • BrownFamilyWines.com Daily BA, C, CS, Do, M, 6C: Brutocao Cellars ~Anderson Valley Tasting Room P, PN, R, Sa, SB, Z 7000 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-2152 • BrutocaoCellars.com Daily BA, C, CS, Do, M, 6D: Brutocao Cellars ~Hopland Tasting Room P, PN, R, Sa, SB, Z 13500 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707-744-1664 • BrutocaoCellars.com 6D: Campovida, CO, BD Daily C, Mar, Gr, PN, 13601 Old River Rd., Hopland Sy, Vi 707-744-8797 • Campovida.com 6D: Cesar Toxqui Cellars Wed-Sun C, CF, CS, P, PG, Tasting Room, 13440 So. Hwy 101 Hopland PN, R, Z 707-744-1071 • Toxqui.com Daily PN, PB 6B: Champ de Rêves 5500 Hwy 128, Philo • 707-895-2594 ChampdeRevesVineyards.com 5D: Chiarito Vineyard By Appt PS, Z 2651 Mill Creek Road, Ukiah 707-462-7146 • ChiaritoVineyard.com 6C: Drew Family Cellars Th-Mon PN, Sy The Madrones, 9000 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-9599 • DrewWines.com 6D: Duncan Peak Vineyards By Appt CS, PS 14500 Mountain House Road, Hopland 925-283-3632 • DuncanPeak.com 6B: Edmeades Seasonal G, Z 5500 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-3232 • Edmeades.com 6C: Elke Vineyards Fri-Mon C, PG, PN, SpW 12351 Hwy 128, Boonville 707-246-7045 • ElkeVineyards.com Tue-Sat Multiple 5D: Enoteca Wine Bar Wineries 106 W. Church St., Ukiah 707-972-5541 • Enoteca.me 5B: Esterlina Vineyards Daily C, CS, M, PN, P, 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo R, Ri, SB, Sy, Vi, 707-895-2920 • EsterlinaVineyards.com WD, Z 6C: Foursight Wines Fri-Mon G, PN, R, S, SB 14475 Highway 128, Boonville 707-895-2889 • FoursightWines.com Daily C, CS, G, M, PN, 7D: Frey Vineyards, CO, BD PS, R, Sa, SB, Sy, 13771 S. Hwy 101, Hopland ~at Solar Living Institute WZ, Z 707-744-1026 • FreyWine.com 5D: Girasole Vineyards , CO Daily C, CBSB, CS, PB, 7051 N. State St., Redwood Valley (at Barra) PN, PS, Z 707-485-0322 • GirasoleVineyards.com 4D: Giuseppe-Neese Vineyards By Appt C, CS, M, Z 395 School Way, Redwood Valley 707-485-8458 Daily Multiple 4A: Glendeven’s Wine Bar[n] Wineries 8205 No. Hwy 1, Little River 707-937-0083 • Glendeven.com 6C: Goldeneye Winery Daily PN 9200 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-3202 • GoldeneyeWinery.com

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Winery 6D: Graziano Family of Wines 13251 S. Hwy 101 Suite 3, Hopland 707-744-8466 GrazianoFamilyOfWines.com 6B: Greenwood Ridge Vineyards 5501 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-2002 • GreenwoodRidge.com 5B: Handley Cellars, CO 3151 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-3876 • HandleyCellars.com 5B: Harmonique Wines 14051 Hwy 128, Boonville 707-895-9300 • HarmoniqueWine.com 6B: Husch Vineyards 4400 Hwy 128, Philo 800-55-HUSCH • HuschVineyards.com 6D: Jaxon Keys 10400 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 877-462-6666 • JaxonKeys.com 6D: Jeriko Estate, CO, BD Hwy 101, one mile north of Hopland 707-744-1140 • JerikoEstate.com 6C: Knez Estate Grown Winery, CO The Madrones, 9000 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-3494 • KnezWinery.com 6B: Lazy Creek Vineyards 4741 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-3623 • LazyCreekVineyards.com 4A: Le Vin: Coastside Gallery, CO 33151 Hwy 128, Yorkville 707-894-2304 • LeVinWinery.com 7E: Lone Oak Estate 36050 Hwy 128, Cloverdale 707-894-9260 • LoneOakEstateWinery.com 6C: Lula Cellars 2800 Guntley Rd., Philo 707-895-3737 • LulaCellars.com 7C: Maple Creek Winery 20799 Hwy 128, Yorkville 707-895-3001 • MapleCreekWine.com 4D: Manoir Girard 12601 Eel River Rd., Potter Valley 800-339-7653, Girard.org 7B: Mariah Vineyards 33525 Mountain View Rd. (mile marker 9.25) 707-882-2243 • MariahVineyards.com 4D: Masut ´ Winery 301 Reeves Canyon Rd., Redwood Valley 707-485-5466 • Mas´ut.com 6D: McFadden Farm & Vineyard, CO 13275 S. Hwy 101, Suite 5, Hopland 707-744-8463 • McFaddenVineyard.com 6D: McNab Ridge Winery 13450 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707-744-1986 • McNabRidge.com 7C: Meyer Family Cellars 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville 707-895-2341 • MeyerFamilyCellars.com 7D: Milano Family Winery 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707-744-1396 • MilanoWinery.com 6D: Naughty Boy Vineyards, CO 13275 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707-743-2868 • NaughtyBoyVineyards.com 6B: Navarro Vineyards 5601 Hwy 128, Philo 800-537-WINE • NavarroWine.com 6D: Nelson Family Vineyards 550 Nelson Ranch Road, Ukiah 707-462-3755 • NelsonFamilyVineyards.com 4D: Oster Wine Cellars, CO 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley 707-485-5257 • OsterWine.com 2A: Pacific Star Winery 33000 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg 707-964-1155 • PacificStarWinery.com 3A: Pacific Star Tasting Room 401 Main St., Fort Bragg, in Depot Bldg. 707-962-WINE • PacificStarWinery.com 5D: Parducci Wine Cellars 501 Parducci Road, Ukiah 888-362-9463 • Parducci.com

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Recommendations are Listed in Bold Print Winery Tasting 5D: Paul Dolan Vineyard, CO, BD Daily in Parducci Wine Cellars 501 Parducci Road, Ukiah 888-362-9463 • PaulDolanWine.com 6C: Phillips Hill Estates Daily 5101 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-2209 • PhillipsHill.com 5C: Philo Ridge Vineyards Fri-Mon 14125 Hwy 128, Boonville 707-895-3036 • PhiloRidge.com Tu-Sun 6D: RIVINO Winery 4101 Cox-Schrader Rd., Ukiah 707-293-4262 • Rivino.com Daily 6B: Roederer Estate 4501 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-2288 • RoedererEstate.net 5D: Saracina Daily 11684 South Hwy 101, Hopland 707-670-0199 • Saracina.com Daily 6B: Scharffenberger Cellars 8501 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-2957 • ScharffenbergerCellars.com By Appt. 5D: Seebass Family Wines 3300 Old River Road, Ukiah 707-467-9463 • SeebassVineyards.com 6C: Signal Ridge Vineyard Tasting Room Daily The Madrones, 9000 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-3588 • SignalRidge.com 4D: Silversmith Vineyards Daily 8121 Vineyard Oaks, Redwood Valley 707-485-1196 • SilversmithVineyards.com 5D: Simaine Cellars Daily 3001 S. State St., Ste 42, Ukiah 707-462-6300 • Simaine.com Daily 6D: SIP! Mendocino Wine Bar 13420 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707-744-8375 • SipMendocino.com By Appt 6D: Terra Savia, CO 14160 Mountain House Rd, Hopland 707-744-1114 • TerraSavia.com 5D: Testa Ranch Fri, Sat, Sun 6400 N. State St., Calpella 707-391-7273 • TestaRanch.com Daily 6B: Toulouse Vineyards & Winery 8001 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-2828 • ToulouseVineyards.com 2C: Vin de Tevis By Appt 51161 Covelo Road, Dos Rios 707-983-8433 • VindeTevis.com 6D: Whaler Vineyards Daily in Sip! Mendocino Wine Bar 13420 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, 707-462-6355 7D: Yorkville Cellars Daily 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville 707-894-9177 • Yorkville-Cellars.com Daily 6C: Seebass Family Wines 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville 707-467-9463 • SeebassVineyards.com

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C, Gr, Mal, PN, R, SB, Vi, Z C, PN, SpW, Sy

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G, PG, PN, R, SpW, Z CS, PS, Vi, Z

Ca, M, Sa, SB, Sy, Z Multiple Wineries C, CBSB, CS, M, PN, PV, SpW CA, CBSB, GR, R, SB, ZIN G, Mu, PG, PN, PS, R, Ri Ca, CF, CS, M, Z

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Breweries & Tap Rooms 6C: Anderson Valley Brewing 17700 Hwy. 253, Boonville 707-895-2337 (BEER) • AVBC.com 6D: Hopland Tap House Brewpub: 13351 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707-744-1255 • HoplandTapHouse.com 5D: Mendocino Brewing Ale House 1252 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah 707-467-2337 • MendoBrew.com 3A: North Coast Brewing Co. Brewpub: 455 North Main St., Fort Bragg 707-964-2739 • NorthCoastBrewing.com 7A: Pier Chowder House & Taproom 790 Port Rd, Point Arena 707-882-3400 • ThePierChowderHouse.com 5D: Ukiah Brewing Co & Restaurant 102 S. State St., Ukiah 707-468-5898 • UkiahBrewingCo.com

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Plan ahead. Many wineries have limited hours. Appointments to taste and tour wineries are very easy to set up and in many cases can be quite impromptu, so don’t hesitate to call ahead even if it’s last minute. Ask questions. Wine tasting is an opportunity not only to educate your palate, but also to learn more about the winemaking process. Designate a driver. For a carefree day of tasting, this is the best way to go. Available local tour services are fun and especially affordable. It is illegal for a tasting room to serve wine to anyone who appears intoxicated, even if they have a designated driver — so taste responsibly.

Complimentary tastings Picnic gardens Gift shop Parking for RVs Weddings & events Open daily 10am-5pm

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Feel free to use the dump buckets set out on the tasting bar for excess wine. Limit yourself to no more than four wine tastes per winery. Ask before you picnic at a winery, and never bring other alcoholic beverages to drink at a winery. Children are welcome during non-event weekends, but please keep an eye on them. Most wineries operate heavy equipment and therefore it is not safe for unsupervised children. Remember, no one under the age of 21 may sample wine — not even your children. Always taste from whites to reds. If you’ve already entered the red list and want to try a particular white again, try another day. If you’re on the cusp of whether or not to buy it, take your best guess or come back for another try later. Try vertical/horizontal tasting. Vertical tasting involves sampling the same wine from different years. Horizontal tasting involves sampling the same vintage year and wine from different wineries. Step away from the wine. If you’re in a winery that’s very busy at the tasting bar, back away from the bar after receiving a tasting. Don’t wear perfume, cologne, or lotions. The aromas of the wine mingle with strong scented cosmetics, which alter perception in taste, and can ruin the experience for others. Follow the winery’s advice on tasting order. Winemakers’ styles differ, so trust the order provided by each winery’s experts. Acidity: Since acid is present in all grapes, it’s also present in all wines. It is extremely important in determining structure, shape and lifespan, and it helps preserve wine for longer aging. Good acid levels can make a wine crisp and refreshing, supporting the aftertaste. Appellation: In the United States, appellation is a grape-growing area deﬁned strictly by a geographic area. If a wine label cites an appellation, 75% of the grapes must be grown in that appellation. (For a more detailed explanation of Appellation, see Things to Know 57, 58 & 59. Aroma: Refers to fragrances in the wine that are characteristic of the grapes. For instance, Chardonnay might be described as citrusy. Its aromas of lemon, lime or grapefruit come from the grapes; they are not added. Also see Bouquet or Nose.

16. Balance: An integration of the major components of wine (fruit, acidity, tannins, alcohol, oak) so none outweighs the other. A balanced wine ﬁlls the mouth with ﬂavors. 17. Barrel Fermented: Wine that is fermented in 55-gallon oak barrels contributing to an

increased complexity and flavor. The interaction with wood adds suggestions of spice and vanilla to wines. 18. Body: The feeling of a wine’s weight in the mouth, such as full-bodied, medium-bodied or light-bodied. 19. Bouquet: The fragrances in the wine that are introduced by the wine-making process, including the smell of the oak (vanilla) or the yeast in the wine. 20. Chewy: Describes full-bodied, sometimes tannic wines — rich enough to chew on. 21. Complexity: The interplay of a wines many characteristics. A wine can be at once rich and deep, yet balanced and showing finesse. 22. Corked: The term corked refers to wine that smells moldy and disagreeable as a result of a bad cork likely tainted with bacteria called TCA (trichloroanisole). 23. Dry: A wine with little or no perceptible sweetness. 24. Earthy: Wine, such as Pinot Noir, that has the smell or slight taste of fresh dirt. 25. Enology: The science of winemaking, also spelled oenology. 26. Estate Bottled: Indicates the winery owns or controls the grapes that produced the wine in the bottle. 27. Fermentation: The process by which yeast converts sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, turning grape juice into wine. 28. Field Blend: A common practice among the early grape growers in Mendocino County, where complementary grape varieties were interplanted in a vineyard. The grapes are harvested and ferBarra of Mendocino, in Redwood Valley, photo by Gregg Gardiner mented together, creating a field-blend wine. 29. Finish: The taste that remains in the mouth after the wine is swallowed. A long, lingering finish is considered desirable. 30. Fortified: The addition of brandy or spirits to wine to increase alcohol content. 31. Grassy: An aroma or taste of grass or newly-mowed hay — usually associated with Sauvignon Blanc. 32. Lees: Sediment and yeast found in a barrel or tank during and after fermentation. More winemakers are using the old technique of aging wine on the lees to increase complexities in aromas and flavors. 33. Legs: The drops of wine that slide down the sides of the glass when it is swirled, indicating the alcohol content in the wine. 34. Length: The amount of time a wine’s taste and aroma are evident after swallowing. 35. Made and Bottled By: The legal phrase used if a winery crushed, fermented and bottled at the same location at least 10% of the wine in the bottle. 36. Nose: Refers to how the wine smells, similar to aroma and bouquet — as in, “This wine has a great nose.” 37. Oaky: Describes the aroma or taste character of a wine that has interacted with the oak of a wood barrel. 38. Oxidized: A loss of freshness from exposure to air. If a wine has been open for several days, it will become oxidized. 4101 COX - SCHRADER RD, UKIAH 39. Produced and Bottled By: A legal phrase that indicates the winery crushed, fermented www.RIVINO.com and bottled a minimum of 75% of the wine in the bottle.

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40. Racking: The traditional practice of moving wine from one container to another. Essentially it is decanting on a grand scale by moving wine from barrel to barrel to rid the wine of sediment.

41. Residual Sugar: The amount of unfermented grape sugar remaining in a wine. Dessert wines have a high level of residual sugar, while dry table wines have little to no residual sugar.

42. Split: The term used for a six-ounce bottle of wine. 43. Sulﬁtes: A natural by-product of fermentation. Sulﬁtes (in small quantities) may be added to wine to guard against spoilage.

44. Sur Lie: A term used for wines aged on the lees. Also see Lees (#32). 45. Table Wine: The legal term for wine that is less than 14% alcohol. Any wine over 14% alcohol must state the alcohol content on the front label and may not use the term “table wine” on the label.

46. Tannin: Chemicals found in the skins of many fruits, including grapes, which impart astringency. Tan47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57.

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nin naturally preserves wine from oxidation and is a primary component in determining the wine’s structure and aging potential. Tartrates: Natural, purely harmless crystals from the tartaric acids present in wines that often form in used casks, in wine sediment and on used corks. Although they look like cut glass, they are completely safe, and are a positive indication to experienced tasters that a wine has not been overly processed. Unfiltered: Some winemakers do not filter their wine because they believe filtering strips aromas and flavors from the wine. However, these wines can be clarified using a fining process. Unfined: Wine that was not treated with any fining process; however, it can be clarified using filtering. Some winemakers believe fining wine strips essential aromas and flavors from the wine. Varietal: Term used to describe a wine produced from a particular type (variety) of grape. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and hundreds of others are examples of varietal wines. Varietal Character: The aromas and flavors typical for a particular grape variety. Variety: Term used to describe a type of grape. A wine made from a particular grape variety (e.g., Zinfandel) is referred to as a varietal. Vintage: The year the grapes were grown and harvested. Viticulture: The science of grape growing. When including the production of wine, the proper term is viniculture. Wine Thief: A glass or plastic tube used to get a sample of wine from a barrel or other container. Yeast: Important microorganisms that cause fermentation by converting sugar to alcohol. Appellation is a term used to define different grape growing regions. If “California” is on a wine label, the wine is made from grapes grown anywhere in California. If “Mendocino County” is on the label, then at least 75% of the grapes were grown in Mendocino County. Within the Mendocino County appellation there are several sub-appellations, including the Anderson Valley, Redwood Valley and Mendocino Ridge. Many appellation boundaries are easy to understand. In the case of California or Mendocino County, legal boundaries or borders are used. When it comes to sub-appellations other factors are considered.

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weather patterns, or what the French call “terroir.” Variations in terroir contribute to different flavors in the same grape variety grown in different regions. Alicante Bouschet: A cross between Petit Bouschet and Grenache, Alicante Bouschet’s red flesh and dark skin produce a wine with deep, intense color. Barbera: Known for its rich color, low tannins and high acid, this Italian grape came to California in the 1880s and today is part of the “Cal-Italia” varietal trend produced by several Mendocino County wineries. Cabernet Franc: Wine produced from this grape can have the intensity of flavors of a Cabernet Sauvignon without the overpowering tannins, allowing it to be enjoyed without waiting years for the tannins to soften. Cabernet Sauvignon: Described as the “King of Red Wines,” this small grape produces some of the most magnificent and sought after wines in the world. Through DNA testing Cabernet Sauvignon was found to be a cross between Cabernet Franc (red grape) and Sauvignon Blanc (white grape). Carignane (Carignan): Grown by early California wine pioneers Carignane produces a fruitdriven, easy-to-drink wine that is used as a blending wine, as well as a single varietal wine. Champagne: Term for sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France. Charbono: Thought to be a relative of Barbera or Dolcetto, or both varieties, that dates back to the 1880s in California. It is popular within the current “Cal-Italia” movement in the wine industry. Chardonnay: The Queen to Cabernet Sauvignon’s King, this white grape variety produces the famous Champagne, Chablis, White Burgundy and Maconnais wines from France, and is the most popular white wine in the world. As a varietal wine, Chardonnay can range from rich, oaky and buttery to fresh, crisp and fruity. Chenin Blanc: Once a popular wine ranging in style from dry to semi-dry to sweet, Chenin Blanc primarily is used for blending. The fruity, well-balanced wine is more challenging to find as a single varietal, but for white wine lovers, it can be worth the hunt. Cinsaut (Cinsault): A Rhône varietal used to blend grapes or to produce an aromatic rosé, Cinsaut produces a soft, light-bodied red wine with perfume aromas and fruit forward flavors. Dolcetto: From the Piedmont region of Italy, Dolcetto is produced in two distinctly different styles: a soft, slightly sweet aperitif-styled wine or a robust, hearty rich wine. A classic Dolcetto exhibits flavors of citrus peel, almonds, blueberries and even licorice. French Colombard: Also known as Colombard, this white grape variety once was the second most planted grape in California. Today it rarely is found as a varietal wine, but with its fruitforward flavors, it is used as a blending grape. Fumé Blanc: A fanciful name for Sauvignon Blanc. Gewürztraminer: Originally from the Alsace region of France, Gewürztraminer quietly gained fans for its strong floral aromas and classic lychee-nut and spicy flavors. This versatile, fruity white wine can be made semi-dry to bone dry as a late harvest dessert wine. Grenache: In France’s Rhône region, Grenache is used in the classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In California it is often used in delicious Rhône varietal blends or in Rosé. Malbec: Often used in Bordeaux-style blends and as a single varietal wine. Marsanne: A white grape originating in the Rhône region of France. It frequently is blended with other Rhône varietals. Meritage™: A trademark name developed by the Meritage Association to identify blends made from specific Bordeaux varietals. Association wineries’ Bordeaux must be produced from a blend of two or more of the following varieties in order to be called a Meritage: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, St. Macaire, Gros Verdot, and Car-

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menere. No single variety can be more than 90% of the blend. For a white wine Meritage, the wine must have two or more of the following varieties, and no single variety can be more than 90% of the blend: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Sauvignon Vert. Merlot: A classic Bordeaux grape traditionally used for blending. In the early 1970s Merlot gained popularity with wine drinkers seeking a softer, fruitier red wine. Mourvèdre: Mourvèdre arrived in Northern California in the 1870s from the Mediterranean regions of Spain and France, where it was called Mataro. It often is blended with varietals, such as Grenache, to create a fruity, crisp Rosé. Muscat: A versatile grape with perfumy aromas and fruit-forward flavors dating back to early civilizations. Muscat varieties include Muscat Blanc, Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat Hamburg (Black Muscat), Orange Muscat and more. Peloursin: An almost extinct French Rhône region variety that has been identified as having ties to Petite Sirah. Petit Verdot: Used to blend with Cabernet Sauvignon or with other Bordeaux varietals to add color, a spicy quality and additional structure or backbone. This wine is rarely found as a single varietal. Petite Sirah: DNA studies show Petite Sirah is the Rhône grape Durif, a cross between Peloursin and Syrah. Although called ‘petite’ the wine is anything but — it offers robust flavors and plenty of tannins. Pinot Gris: Pinot Grigio is a natural mutation of Pinot Noir that yields a soft, perfumy white wine. Pinot Noir: Grown in the cooler regions of Mendocino County, this fog-loving grape is an essential component in the production of some French Champagnes. Port: This term is used to describe the famous fortified sweet wine made in Portugal. Port-style wines are made in the United States from a variety of grapes. Riesling: Also known as Johannesburg Riesling or White Riesling, this classic German varietal was once produced by many California wineries. Now it is rarely found on a winery’s tasting list. Generally a flowery, fruity dry wine with high acid and low alcohol, it can be also be made in a semi-dry and late harvest style.

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contact with the skins and seeds that give the wine structure and tannin, Rosé is a soft, easyto-drink wine best served chilled. Rousanne: A Rhône variety frequently blended with Marsanne and occasionally Syrah, Rousanne contributes good acidity and aromas of herbal tea and floral notes to the blends. Sangiovese: Brought to Mendocino County by Italian immigrants, Sangiovese is produced as a varietal wine with possibly small amounts of other wines blended in to add a layer of dimension or additional flavor components. Sauvignon Blanc: Also known as Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc is a classic variety that is an alternative to Chardonnay. Its styles can vary from grassy and herbaceous, to citrus qualities of lime and grapefruit, to flint and mineral qualities with gooseberry flavors. Semillon: Traditionally blended with Sauvignon Blanc to produce dry table wine or a sweet dessert wine, including the renowned dessert wines from Sauternes, France. As a single varietal, Semillon displays aromas and flavors of figs and honey. Shiraz: The Australian and South African name for the Syrah grape. See Syrah for additional info.

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wine bubbles when poured into a glass due to carbonation. Harvested early to capture the tangy flavors and high acids, a second fermentation in individual bottles starts with the addition of a small amount of sugar. Carbon dioxide, a natural by-product of fermentation, is trapped in the bottles and creates tiny bubbles when the sparkling wine is uncorked. This method of producing sparkling wine is called methode champenoise. 95. Syrah: Syrah is a warm climate wine with characteristics include white pepper, leather, wild gamey and intense dark berry flavors. 96. Tempranillo: Considered the Cabernet Sauvignon of Spain, Tempranillo has many names including Tinto Fino, Tinta Roriz, Tinta del Pais, Aragonez and Valdepañas. Tempranillo is generally blended with other varietals, similarly to the use of Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux. 97. Valdiguié: For years it was known as Napa Gamay or Gamay until DNA analysis properly identified this variety as Valdiguié. This original French variety has all but disappeared as a varietal in France just as it has gained in popularity in California. 98. Viognier: Originally from the Rhône region, Viognier wines have a distinctive fragrance, a combination of floral and fruity aroma and flavors. Sometimes small amounts are blended with Syrah to tame and add elegance to the wine. 99. White Zinfandel (also see Rosé): This soft, easy-to-drink wine is produced in a similar style to a Rosé, White Zinfandel is produced from Zinfandel grapes. As the grapes are crushed, the juice picks up some of the pigmentation from the skins, giving it a rose or pink color. 100. Zinfandel: Although how the first Zinfandel vines arrived in the United States is a mystery, DNA testing linked it to both the Italian variety Primitivo and the Croatian variety Crljenak Kasteljanski. Zinfandel was a standard variety found in field-blend wines produced by the Mendocino County wine pioneers. This robust wine has an enormous following among wine lovers. 101. Late Harvest: A term used to describe wine made from grapes picked after the normal harvest time, generally late fall. Such grapes have a much higher sugar content, or Brix, that can translate to a sweet wine that is high in alcohol, making them a perfect complement for after dinner.

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nderson Valley, located between Cloverdale and the Mendocino Coast, stretches along Hwy 128 from Yorkville at its eastern side; through Boonville and Philo at its center; and on to Navarro at its western terminus. The main highway is busiest on the weekends as tourists head to and from Mendocino Village and Fort Bragg on the North Coast. The valley is sparsely populated on mostly large parcels with Boonville being the center of the valley in activity and population. The valley is ﬁlled with rolling hills, shaded with oak and madrone trees, and home to apple orchards, vineyards and colorful wildﬂowers. Some 1,000 acres of wine grapes are produced in the area, and many local wineries with tasting rooms are found along Hwy 128. According to Food & Wine magazine, “Anderson Valley may be one of the best places in the country to grow Pinot Noir.”

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Things To Do In addition to wine tasting, visitors can also enjoy galleries of artwork by local artisans working in such media as stained glass, pottery, woven fabrics and woodworking. Boonville features gift shops, antiques, restaurants and an ice cream parlor. Local markets offer picnic and deli items for travelers passing through and on the go. Anderson Valley has several parks where visitors can enjoy bird-watching, hiking, picnicking and ﬁshing. Most contain campsites set among towering redwoods. Hendy Woods is a favorite spot for local nature lovers. The park borders the Navarro River and has 92 campsites as well as day use facilities.

• February — International Alsace Varietals Festival, AVWines.com • April — Spring Wildﬂower Show, Boonville — Muzzleloaders Rendezvous, Yorkville • May — Anderson Valley Open Studio Tour, AndersonValley-Artguild.org — Anderson Valley Brewing Co. Boonville Beer Festival, AVBC.com — Pinot Noir Festival • May-October — Boonville

Farmers’ Market, Saturdays • June — Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, SNWMF.com • July — 4th of July Celebration • August — Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival, YorkvilleHighlands.org — Airport Day, Boonville • September — Mendocino County Fair, MendoCountyFair.com — California Wool and Fiber Festival, FiberFestival.com — Yorkville Ice Cream Social MORE INFO: AndersonValley.org

55 Anderson Valley Wineries

The Anderson Valley Wine region, best known for its production of rich Pinot Noirs and smooth, dry, Alsatianstyle Gewürztraminers, is the home of beautiful scenery as well as superb wines. The region is full of family-owned wineries that produce small batches of excellent handcrafted wines showing off the characteristic qualities that have made Anderson Valley a famous growing region. In this area you can even ﬁnd methode

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champenoise sparkling wines that originated in the Champagne region of France. The area has a wide variety of tasting room atmospheres that range from the rustic aura of a former chicken coop to an elegant, French-inspired experience. Wine, art and beautiful natural scenery blend seamlessly in this fascinating region of Mendocino County. There is an established driving route that takes you past all of the region’s many highlights. If you are more fast paced, Hwy 128, which runs east of Elk, splits the region right down the center. See our wine section starting on page 38 for more on all Mendocino County wineries. MORE INFO: Mendocino Visitors Center, 866-466-3636, GoMendo.com

56 Yorkville Highlands Appellation

Nestled between the beautiful Alexander and Anderson Valleys near Yorkville, the Yorkville Highlands Appellation offers bucolic scenery and excellent wines. The area stretches nearly 16 miles on either side of Hwy 128, with over 356 acres of excellent wine grapes that range from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon to Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Merlot. Over 40 wines are made from grapes from the Yorkville Highlands region, which is known for the passion and quality of the growers and winemakers who call it home. The wineries are all family owned and managed. Most, if not all, of the wines are made in small lots. This appellation hosts the annual Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival in August, which features over 30 wines made from grapes grown within the region, plus delicious regional cuisine, games and contests. The highland scenery is well worth the trip. See the sights and taste the wines! MORE INFO: 707-895-2341, YorkvilleHighlands.org Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Located in the tiny, unique town of Boonville, Anderson Valley Brewing Company opened the doors to its first brewpub in 1987. Since then, they’ve built a new facility and now brew their world-class ales in copper vessels salvaged from two defunct but historic German breweries. Much of the electricity they use comes from solar panels. The Anderson Valley brews include award-winning Boont Amber Ale, Hop Ottin’ IPA, Poleeko Gold Pale Ale, Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout, Boont Extra Special Beer and Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale, among others. An annual Boonville Beer Fest is held each May.

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You can find out more about the beers and where to buy them as gifts for your friends (or yourself), discover the world’s first 18-hole Disc Golf Course with a craft brewery for a clubhouse, or even learn “Boontling,” the famous local lingo. (Anderson Valley Brewing says “Bahl Hornin!”) Tours of the brewery are daily at 1:30 and 3:00 p.m., except holidays. Stop by the Tap Room to arrange your tour. You will need to wear closed shoes for safety. WHERE: 17700 Hwy 253, Boonville MORE INFO: 707-895-BEER, AVBC.com

58 Disc Golf Courses

The discus throw was introduced at the Ancient Olympic Games in 708 B.C., and the modern game of golf dates back to the 15th century in Scotland. It was not until 1926, however, that we have any record of the two games being merged. That year schoolchildren in Canada developed “tin lid golf,” a game similar to golf played by throwing tin lids. Elsewhere and independently, other people tried playing golf with disc-like objects from the ’30s through the ’60s, but it wasn’t until the late ’60s that the rules for modern disc golf were laid down and the game started to catch on in a big way. As in traditional golf, a course usually consists of 18 holes. Unlike ball golf, most disc courses are located in public parks and are free to play, although some courses charge a nominal fee. The sport requires inexpensive discs instead of costly clubs and balls. The disc golf “hole” is a metal basket mounted on a pole. It seems to be America’s new favorite park game, and courses can be found all over Mendocino County: • Anderson Valley Brewing Company, corner of Hwys 253 and 128 in Boonville, 707-894-5966 • College of the Redwoods Mendocino Coast Center, 1211 Del Mar Dr., Fort Bragg, 707-962-2663 • Mendocino High School, 10070 Ford St., Mendocino, 707-964-1601 • KOA Campground, 1600 Hwy 20, Willits, 707-459-6179 • Low Gap Park, 841 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah, 707-448-6722 • Mendocino College Disc Golf Course, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, 707-468-3000 • Lake Mendocino, Overlook Day Use Area, 707-462-7581 • Manchester Beach KOA, 707-882-2375 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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59 Anderson Valley Museum

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Intriguing Pomo Indian basketry, antique logging equipment and rich history await you at the Anderson Valley Museum. It is located in a century-old schoolhouse directly adjacent to Hwy 128 between Elk and Ukiah. Although the building is no longer used as a schoolhouse, as a museum it still teaches a great deal about the rich history of the Anderson Valley and Mendocino County. The museum is run by the Anderson Valley Historical Society, and primarily showcase=s what life was like for those hardy pioneers who chose to settle there. With a working sheep-shearing exhibit and blacksmith shop, children young and old will love this interactive form of education. The museum features Pomo Indian baskets and basketmaking tools, along with historic timber equipment. Bring your own lunch and enjoy a picnic in the picnic area, shaded by a redwood grove. The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., from February through November, and is closed December and January. WHERE: 12340 Hwy 128, Boonville MORE INFO: 707-895-3207, AndersonValleyMuseum.org

60 Navarro River Redwoods State Park

After following Hwy 128 through the Anderson Valley, just west of Navarro motorists will find themselves suddenly entering an 11-mile-long tunnel of redwood trees that takes them all the way to the ocean. Welcome to Navarro River Redwoods State Park. Visitors to the park can enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and picnicking in and along the Navarro River. There are two campgrounds, although as of this writing the Paul M. Dimmick campground is currently closed, with the Navarro Beach campground remaining open. The park’s redwood groves are home to racoons, black-tail deer and other wildlife, and the river banks attract kingfishers and other river-oriented birds. WHERE: On Hwy 128, 2 miles east of the junction with Hwy 1 MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=435

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lthough only a few blocks long, the town of Hopland packs a lot into its short length. Its attractions include an old fashioned roadside café, two brew pubs and a host of great winery tasting rooms, with more just outside of town. Hopland’s focus is wine, boasting the area’s top awarded wineries. It is home to 18 wineries, and there are eight tasting rooms in downtown Hopland alone, with more along Old River Rd. and Hwy 101. Local wines can be paired with delicious, rustic food made from the freshest, local ingredients, whether enjoying Mexican food from the local taco truck or sharing tapas sized small plates , pizzas and farm-to-table salads at a spot that waives corkage fees on any wine bottle purchased from a Hopland wine tasting room. Wineries in the greater Hopland area hold two great gatherings for wine and food lovers each year, a spring and a fall Hopland Passport event.

62 Hopland’s Wineries

When you pay a visit to the world-renowned wineries of the Hopland region, located in and around Hopland off Hwy 101, you will be treated to fantastic wines and delightful scenery. This region embodies everything that is the Mendocino wine experience. The Hopland wineries are famous for their award-winning Rhone, Burgundy and Bordeaux varietals, and offer elegant tasting rooms presenting a variety of unique wine-tasting experiences. You’ll ﬁnd live music, bocce courts, barrel tasting and organic gardens awaiting you in the distinct Hopland wine region. There are many different ways to experience the wineries and tasting rooms in Hopland. There is a convenient driving loop that you can enjoy at your own pace, and there is also a selection of more deluxe tours — something for every preference and price range. A trip to the Hopland Wine Region will leave you with delightful memories of picturesque hillsides and delicious wines. MORE INFO: Mendocino Winegrowers Alliance, 707-468-9886, MendoWine.com

63 Schoolhouse Plaza, Brutocao Cellars

In 1997 Brutocao Cellars purchased the old Hopland High School from the Fetzer family and built a 7.5-acre complex dedicated to wine and food. The Schoolhouse Plaza is an unmistakable and historic (circa 1920) landmark that you pass as you drive through Hopland on Hwy 101. There is a tasting room, gift shop and bocce ball court on its premises. Historical photos on display in the tasting room will help you learn about the local community, agriculture and original inhabitants, the Pomo Indians. Participate in a spirited game of bocce ball (Italian lawn bowling), a Brutocao family tradition. Perhaps fortune will smile on you and you will be there during one of their annual tournaments. Hopland Brutocao Cellars tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: 13500 S. Hwy 101, Hopland MORE INFO: 707-744-1664, BrutocaoCellars.com Drive through Navarro River Redwoods State Park, photo by Cyndy Phillips

61 Hendy Woods State Park

Gaze in awe at towering 1,500-year-old redwood trees at Hendy Woods State Park. Located in the middle of the fantastic Anderson Valley Wine District, the park is noted for two breathtaking groves: the Big Hendy, which is 80 acres and includes a selfguided discovery trail, and the Little Hendy, which covers about 20 acres. The park’s Upper Loop trail, which winds through the center of the Big Hendy, is a particularly beautiful route that leads through a towering cathedral of old-growth redwoods. A day use area near the Big Hendy offers gorgeous views and picnic sites. There are picnic sites throughout Hendy Woods with access to the Navarro River, which runs through the entire length of the park. The Navarro River is a popular destination of its own. Fishing is not allowed in the park, but permitted in the Navarro River watershed downriver from the bridge at the park entrance. In the late winter and spring, kayaking and canoeing are very popular because the park is less foggy than other redwood parks along the coast. Bikers and horseback riders enjoy the trails that meander throughout it. In the summer, Hendy Woods State Park offers great swimming in the river for a respite from the heat of the summer sun. WHERE: off of Greenwood Road Scenic Byway outside of Elk MORE INFO: 707-895-3141, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=438 48 Mendocino County • 101Things.com

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Three attributes of extra virgin olive oil are considered “positive”: fruitiness, pungency and bitterness. The last two are acquired tastes, and most people in this country prefer olive oils that are less pungent and bitter. Good producers will try to achieve a palatable balance. Besides the olive varieties chosen at time of planting, Mother Nature’s kindness plays a big role in the outcome. Rain, drought and frost can affect the quantity and quality of oil produced. Mendocino County has a great olivegrowing climate, with somewhat chilly winters and hot summers. The county lends itself to growing well-known varieties like Mission, but also such popular Tuscan varieties as Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino, Maurino and Coratina. Are you confused when buying extra virgin olive oil? That’s because there are so many factors to consider. Much like wines, olive varieties largely determine the flavor profile. Nevertheless, Spanish and Greek olives tend to produce oils that are much fruitier than Tuscan olives, which are more pungent and slightly more bitter, in part because the Spanish and Greek olives tend to be allowed to ripen longer. Air, light and heat can affect how long the oil lasts. Unopened good oils can last up to two years. However, once opened they should be consumed within a month, since air will begin to oxidize them. Keep several oils on hand for different purposes, but not so many that they will go rancid in your cupboard. It is important to store them in a cool dark place, but not the refrigerator. At the Terra Savia winery and olive mill on Mountain House Road in Hopland you can get a complimentary tour and olive oil tasting. They are always happy to share their experience and that of their olive customers with their guests. In addition, you can also taste some of their award-winning wines. Both their oils and wines are certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. WHERE: 14160 Mountain House Rd., Hopland MORE INFO: 707-744-1114, TerraSavia.com

Goods Solar 65 Real Living Center Specializing in Education and Inspiration, the 12-Acre Real Goods Solar Living Center offers a great place on Hwy 101 to break up your road trip. The Center, just south of Hopland, features a picnic area, three different ponds, a children’s play area that’s fun and educational, tours and shopping. Children can burn off excess energy while learning a bit about solar power, or the whole family can just relax in the shade for a picnic lunch. For those who have a serious interest, take the 45-minute tour and learn how wind and the sun can be converted to clean, renewable energy. Check out the organic photo by Cyndy Phillips garden, permaculture landscape, the many types of eco-friendly building materials and the passive and active solar design incorporated into the architecture. There are many other interesting landscape features as well, like the bamboo pyramid and organic microfarm. The jewel of the 12-acre site is the straw bale retail store which features perhaps the best selection of green books in the universe, plus organic clothing and housewares, green alternatives for a clean and healthy home, great toys and gifts for children, solar consultants for your on- or off-grid solar projects, and much, much more. Real Goods is open seven days a week year-round, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are always there to help, or just to say hello while you browse. Call ahead to arrange a tour, or just drop in. There is a requested entry donation of $2 per vehicle to help support their various activities. WHERE: 13771 S. Hwy 101, Hopland MORE INFO: 707-472-2403, SolarLiving.org

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kiah is the Mendocino County seat and its largest city. First settled in 1856, Ukiah began to grow in 1889 with the arrival of the railroad. Now its population is approximately 16,000, while that of the greater Ukiah area numbers about 35,000. Framed in a deep mountain valley, Ukiah is a beautiful destination that combines a wealth of natural resources with an independent character. Off the beaten path, Ukiah’s unique setting, spirit and people inspire you to explore further. For those seeking to escape urban angst and experience life in a more relaxed environment, Ukiah offers a getaway rich with activity, creativity and small town charm. With countless opportunities for outdoor recreation, good food and drink, year-round events and cultural attractions, Ukiah has something for everyone. And, unlike any other city anywhere, its name spelled backwards is “haiku.”

Mendocino County is a wonderful grape-growing and wine-producing area. The county’s wine-growing areas can be divided into three distinct regions, one of which is the Redwood Valley. Every June on Father’s Day weekend, A Taste of Redwood Valley brings wine, food, arts and crafts, and fun to the area. The region starts just south of the city of Ukiah and extends north through the Potter Valley. Highway 101 runs up the middle of this scenic and delightful wine-growing region. Here, many distinctive wines are crafted, from crisp Chardonnays to deep, rich reds that are full of delicious ﬂavors and aromas. Organic vineyards are maintained throughout the area and produce unique, ﬂavorful wine grapes. Small wineries produce their own specialty wines that you will enjoy sampling and tasting at the many different tasting rooms throughout the region. For more information, see our wine section starting on page 38. MORE INFO: Mendocino County Visitors Center, 866-466-3636, VisitMendocino.com and the event site, ATasteofRedwoodValley.com

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Things To Do Lake Mendocino is 5 miles north of Ukiah, on Hwy 20 east of Hwy 101. Visitors to the lake enjoy wake boarding, water skiing, jet skiing, camping and ﬁshing for bass, bluegill, crappie and catﬁsh. Nearby recreational areas include Low Gap Regional County Park, Mill Creek County Park, Cow Mountain Recreation Area and Montgomery Woods State Reserve. There are city parks within Ukiah with playgrounds, picnic areas and other services. Todd Grove Park, located on Park Blvd., features a public swimming pool, playground and picnic areas amid tall redwoods. For musical enjoyment, Ukiah offers Mendocino Ballet, Ukiah Civic Light Opera, Ukiah Community Concert Association, Ukiah Symphony and the Ukiah Players Theatre. Mendocino College Center Theater also has a 400-seat theater in its state-of-the-art performing arts facility. Parducci Wine Cellars offers Acoustic Cafe in the summer.

Events & Festivals • First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Ukiah, ArtWalkUkiah.org • Ukiah Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, MCFarm.org • Downtown Comedy Series, during winter months • April — Party for the Planet • May — Ukiah Valley Artists Co-op Art Fair — Cinco De Mayo Festival & Fair — Pastels in the Plaza • June — A Taste of Downtown Grand Beer and Wine Tasting Festival • June-August — Sundays in the Park, Todd Grove Park Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

• June-September — Moonlight Movie Madness • June-October — Parducci Acoustic Café, Parducci.com • July — 4th of July Picnic in the Park at Todd Grove Park • September — Ukiah Valley Artists Co-Op Studio Tour — Fabulous Flashback Car Show • October — Artoberfest UVAC Art Show — A Taste of Autumn, Frey Vineyards, Redwood Valley, FreyWine.com — Downtown Halloween — PumpkinFest, Downtown Ukiah Fair • MORE INFO: VisitUkiah.com

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See Winery map and listings pages 38-45 for: • Barra of Mendocino • Parducci • Rivino • Seebass Family Wines

15 Travelodge 16 Coyote Valley Casino

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Haiku Activewear

Comfortable clothing for street to studio, performance & style, women & men • PrAna • Moving Comfort • Lucy • Zobha .. • LoLe • Marika

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67 Sundays in the Park Free Concert Series

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Ukiah’s “Sundays In The Park” free concert series has been going strong since 1991. Presenting performances by artists from such diverse genres as blues, classical, country, salsa, soul, rock and swing, each of the summer’s six free concerts draws an average of over 3,000 music fans to beautiful Todd Grove Park.

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Ukiah Valley Artists Co-op bringing local art to our community Visit our Gallery in the Pear Tree Center Perkins St and Orchard Ave, Ukiah 6th Annual Studio Tour Sept 27 & 28, 2014, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm, 2-day tour of artistʼs studios in & around Ukiah, sales & demonstrations, meet the artists & purchase art direct! Annual Artoberfest UVAC art show Oct 25, 2014, Sat 11am-5 pm, Bartlett Hall, 550 Leslie St, silent auction, German lunch

Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education

508 W. Perkins St. Ukiah • 707-462-9370

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Art Center Ukiah Corner Gallery

7th Annual Ukiah Valley Art Faire, FREE To be held in Ukiah in June 2015

Arts Council of Mendocino County

An Artist Cooperative Purchase Local Art Talk to the Artists Tues-Sat 11-5 or by appointment First Friday every month 5-8 201 South State, Ukiah ArtCenterUkiah.org

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County-wide ARTS CALENDAR & more at: www.ArtsMendocino.org

The concerts feature artists from around the world and just down the road. Pack a picnic, or indulge yourself with great food from vendors offering everything from barbecue tri-tip to sushi. Bring a blanket and gather with family, friends and neighbors to enjoy top notch performers while being part of the greater Ukiah community. Pets and smoking are prohibited within the main event area. Bring low-back chairs only, and personal BBQs are only allowed at the picnic table areas. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. WHERE: 600 Live Oak, Ukiah MORE INFO: 707-463-6231, CityofUkiah.com/sundays-in-the-park/

68 Grace Hudson Museum

The Grace Hudson Museum features the best of the region’s art, history and anthropology. Exhibits in the museum range in subject matter from Native American culture and Northern California coast history to the works of contemporary artists. The primary focus of the museum is the magniﬁcent work of Grace Carpenter Hudson. She painted some of the most brilliant oil paintings of the Pomo Indians that have ever graced a canvas. The museum features over VisitUkiah.com  30,000 related objects, including historical photographs and Pomo Indian artifacts. The building sits on a beautiful four-acre park with shaded picnic areas and a basket garden that grows all of the materials that the Pomo Indians used for their basket making. Also located on the grounds is the Sun House, the former Hudson residence. It was originally designed by Grace Hudson and her husband, and is still furnished with their unique collection of furnishings and décor. Guided tours of the Sun House are offered and depart from the museum. Admission fees are nominal, and entry is free on the ﬁrst Friday of every month. WHERE: 431 S. Main St., Ukiah MORE INFO: 707-467-2836, GraceHudsonMuseum.org

69 Ukiah Valley Conference and Visitor Center

The Ukiah Valley Conference Center is a great place for planning and hosting an upcoming event. The Center is a state-of-the-art meeting facility, offering a variety of spaces able to accommodate groups as small as five individuals or as large as 600 people. Located in beautiful downtown Ukiah, this modern center has every amenity to make your next social or professional gathering a success. It is conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants and specialty shops for dining and shopping needs. There are also several shops located directly on the premises, including a specialty marketplace for local foods, gifts baskets, unique gifts, garden accessories and a coffee bar. Adjacent to the center is the Alex R. Thomas Jr. Plaza, great for hosting outdoor ceremonies and special events. The Event Coordinator can arrange planning and set-up for events from small meetings to large banquets. The Conference Center staff is trained to assist event needs from start to finish, at any level. This Conference Center can provide audio visual equipment, pull-down and freestanding projection screens, video and slide projectors, as well as tabletop or freestanding 40-watt amplified podiums. This equipment can be provided free of charge — just notify the Center of your special needs in advance. The Ukiah Visitor Center is also located in the building and features Ukiah and surrounding area information, plus up-to-date event information. WHERE: 200 S. School St., Ukiah MORE INFO: 707-463-6700, CityofUkiah.com/uvcc, 707-467-5766, VisitUkiah.com (click on Groups & Meetings) Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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courtesy of the City of Ukiah 1 1929 Railroad Depot, Colonial Revival Style. 2 The Sun House; 1911, Arts-Craftsman Style, National Register. Listing, State Landmark. 3 Carnegie Library, Prairie-school Style, 1914. 4 Ukiah Civic Center, Mission-Revival style, originally in 1922 as the town’s grammar school. 5 C. Hofman home, National Registry, Eastlake-style, 1889. 6 Old City Hall, 1913-1987, corner Church and School Sts. 7 Masonic Lodge, Classic-style with cut brick facade, 1924, corner of Perkins & School Sts. 8 Ukiah Republican Press Building, RevivalRenaissance style, 1928, glazed terra cotta tiles. 9 Courthouse Annex Beau-art style, 1928 with Indian limestone added to original 1872 courthouse. 10 100 block of Standley St.; first commercially developed area during 1859-1883 era. 11 Palace Hotel, National Registry, corner Smith and N. State Sts., First built in 1891, a mixture of styles. 12 Lamb’s Inn, Four-square style, built in 1915 as a quality boarding house; now offices. 13 Gillespie Building, a commercial block from 239-255 N. State St., built after the 1890 fire. 14 Oddfellows Lodge, Italianate style, 1882. 15 White Building, 1906, the only structure in Ukiah that was significantly damaged by the 1906 earthquake; 111-115 N. State St. 16 The block was developed by the Mark’s family, originally with four buildings, Laura Scudder (of potato chip fame) ran a café in this block called Little Davenport, 100 block of W. Perkins St. 17 Mendocino County Public Library, the site of the first white settlers’ cabin in Ukiah, 1850.

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Mendocino County boasts some of the most fantastic natural hot springs in the world. It is home to Vichy Springs Mineral Hot Springs Resort and Country Inn, a unique 160 year old historic hot springs resort only two hours north of downtown San Francisco. It has the only naturally warm and carbonated “Vichy” mineral baths in North America. Its soothing 90-degree sparkling waters have drawn famous names throughout the decades. Mark Twain, Jack London, Robert Louis Stevenson, Teddy Roosevelt and Ulysses S. Grant have all enjoyed the relaxing and clarifying properties of its unique waters.

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1160 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah 707-462-6555 www.ukiah.hamptoninn.com

Wa lter Café in beautiful UKIAH

• Steak • Seafood, Sushi • Home-made Pasta • Home-made Bistro Style Pizza • Cocktails

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Vichy Hot Springs is the best of two worlds, a country inn and a hot springs resort, for overnighters and for those who want to take advantage of the many amenities for just the day. Included with overnight rooms and cottages are breakfast in the morning, full use of the naturally carbonated mineral baths and hot pool at any time, Olympic size pool in season, and 700 acres of hiking trails. Day use is available every day from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Day use includes the naturally carbonated mineral baths, hot pool, Olympic size swimming pool, and property as if one were staying the night. Massage therapy, facials and hot stone massage are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily for overnight and day use guests. WHERE: 2605 Vichy Springs Rd., Ukiah MORE INFO: 707-462-9515, VichySprings.com

71 Ukiah Speedway

Ukiah Speedway is a 1/4 mile asphalt oval racetrack offering pulse-pounding excitement and high-velocity family fun. Come out and see bombers, modifieds, bandoleros, extreme asphalt outlaws, jammers, mini-stocks, legends and more in action.

Credit Cards Accepted

920 N. State Street • (707) 462-2080

www.waltercafeukiah.com

The Best Thai Cuisine In Northern California

Ruen Tong

Thai Cuisine Patio Dining Available Elegant Atmosphere Take Out • No MSG

801 N. State Street, Ukiah • 707-462-0238 • RuenTong.com

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Typically a night of racing begins with a Trophy Dash, with the four to six fastest qualifiers in each division racing four to six laps and the winner receiving a trophy. The second set of races are the Heat Races; the field is divided into two or three groups that race between six and ten laps, earning money and points and allowing drivers to feel out how their cars are handling prior to the Main Event. Like the other races, cars in the Main Event run an inverted start, with the fastest cars in the back. This is the feature race, and it begins with qualifying semi-main events. The Main Event itself is 30 to 50 laps, and is where most of the points are earned and the largest part of the night’s purse is won. Come visit Ukiah Speedway on the 4th of July and enjoy a fireworks show, too! WHERE: 1055 N. State St., Ukiah MORE INFO: 707-279-9577, UkiahSpeedway.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Mineral Hot Springs Resort & Country Inn www.vichysprings.com

Famous Champagne Baths and Overnight Accommodations and Day Use See why Jack London, Mark Twain, Ulysses S. Grant, Teddy Roosevelt, Robert Louis Stevenson, and many other distinguished guests fell in love with this resort.

Welcoming visitors and world-wide travelers for 160 years 18 well-appointed rooms and 8 private cottages available for overnight stays

Indulge in first class spa treatments

California Historic Landmark No. 980 North America’s only warm, naturally carbonated “Vichy” baths, famous worldwide Mineral hot pool and Olympic-size pool

Massage, Facials, Hot Stone Massage and Reflexology Treatments No reservation needed for day use

700 acre private reserve for walking, hiking and rejuvenation

2605 Vichy Springs Rd, Ukiah 707-462-9515 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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• Ukiah Brewing Company: Great beer, organic food and live music are always on tap at the Ukiah Brewing Company, located on the corner of State and Perkins Streets in beautiful downtown Ukiah. The Ukiah Brewing Company became the nation’s first brewpub to be certified organic in 2001. The menu focuses on traditional pub fare and comfort foods with an organic twist. The menu changes seasonally and is based on what local farmers, ranchers and fishermen provide. The brewpub prides itself on using the freshest organic ingredients possible, which in turn produce the freshest food and best-tasting beer you can get. Over 20 ales and lagers, including Stout, Porter, Pilsner and India Pale Ale, are brewed with organic barley and hops at the brewery. Ukiah Brewing Company is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. with a full wine and liquor bar. Daily specials are offered. WHERE: 102 S. State St., Ukiah MORE INFO: 707-468-5898, UkiahBrewing.com • Mendocino Brewing Ale House: The Mendocino Brewing Ale House is located in Ukiah, just up the road from their brewery — you can’t get the beer any fresher. Mendocino Brewing Company, established in 1983 as California’s first brewpub since prohibition, takes great pride in being pioneers in the American Craft Brewing Renaissance, and even greater pride in their full range of products that beer lovers all over the country have made legendary. High brewing standards and a commitment to quality are the result of MBC’s obsession with giving its consumers outstanding ales. Mendocino Brewing Ale House has up to 17 varieties of beer on tap, including an exclusive rotating Hopland Brewery “Special on Tap.” For your entertainment the Ale House has a pool table, dart board and 2 HDTVs. WHERE: 1252 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah MORE INFO: 707-467-2337, MendoBrew.com

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• Order To Go 707-462-5102

Low Gap Regional Park is a multiuse public park covering more than 80 acres. It is situated along Orr Creek, an important tributary of the Russian River and one of three major streams that run through the city of Ukiah. Because access to all of these streams is extremely limited, access to Orr Creek is one of the most noteworthy features of this park, despite its extensive recreational development. The upper reaches of Low Gap Regional Park serve as a woodland preserve. Here you will find nature trails that allow you to explore and enjoy the beauty of the area in its natural state. One of the trails will take you past a vernal pool. You may observe the pool from the trail, but please stay out of it; it is a very fragile and special environment. Low Gap Regional Park, VisitUkiah.com The developed part of the park includes tennis courts, playgrounds, an archery range, horseshoe pits, a disc golf course, a covered picnic area, and an amphitheater for small concerts, plays and other performances. There is also a one-acre community dog park, a fenced area designated for off-lease use by residents and visitors and their dogs. It offers shade, benches, water and disposal facilities for dog waste, and allows well-mannered canine citizens to exercise and play in a clean and safe environment without endangering or annoying people, property or wildlife. WHERE: in the hills west of Ukiah, just across Low Gap Rd. from Ukiah High School. MORE INFO: www.co.mendocino.ca.us/gs/parks/lowgap.htm and MendoTrails.org/trails.html#lowgappark

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Ukiah

74 Parducci Wine Cellars & Acoustic Café

Visit Parducci Wine Cellars and experience Mendocino County’s oldest winery. Taste the wines that wine critic Dan Berger called “...better than ever, most following the style set down decades ago by John Parducci.” Tours are available on request; lunch and picnic items are served in the tasting room and can be enjoyed on a beautiful patio overlooking the Mayacamas mountain range.

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During the summer months attend Parducci’s Acoustic Café on Saturday evenings to enjoy a concert series featuring dining and dancing in a beautiful outdoor setting. As always, the schedule includes a wide range of musical styles, this year varying from the high-powered dance grooves of such local favorites as the Funky Dozen, Will Siegel & Friends and the Zins to the non-traditional, eclectic selections of the Quartet San Francisco string quartet. Parducci’s also has event space available to rent for special occasions. WHERE: 501 Parducci Rd., Ukiah, just north of Ukiah on the Lake Mendocino Dr. exit from Hwy 101 MORE INFO: 707-463-5357, Parducci.com

75 Ukiah Municipal Golf Course

Since 1931 the Ukiah Valley Golf Course has provided innumerable challenging rounds of golf set amid the sloping hills and majestic terrain of Mendocino County. Ukiah is a regulation 18-hole municipal golf course with an “open to the public” policy that also offers annual memberships as well as tournaments and instruction. From the longest tees it offers 5,850 yards of golf at a par 70. With many trees and criss-crossed by sparkling streams, this is a gem of a course.

Its signature hole is the 192yard, par three, third hole. This challenging tee shot dares you to hit the green, despite the bunkers that provide heavy protection and a gully on the right side of the fairway. This wonderful golf course will not disappoint. WHERE: 599 Park Blvd., Ukiah (about a mile from the center of town) MORE INFO: 707-467-2832, UkiahGolf.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Must be a valid Coyote Club member and present to win. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.426.2537.

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76 Montgomery Woods State Reserve

Perhaps the most remote of California’s 31 redwood parks, this jewel of a natural reserve is a beautiful fern forest that is home to five separate redwood groves that have never been logged. You can access them by walking along a 2-mile loop trail that follows Montgomery Creek. The really dramatic old-growth scenery begins about one third of a mile into the park. Montgomery Woods is a rarity in that it is home to both of California’s main redwood species, the Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) and the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendrons giganteum). The former grow along the coast and are the tallest trees in the world; the latter grow at higher altitudes and are older and more massive, though not as tall as the Coast Redwoods. The tallest known tree in the world from 1996 to 2000 grew in Montgomery Woods. Called the Mendocino, it has since been edged out by more recently discovered trees, but remains in the top 10 of the world’s tallest known trees. Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve is off the beaten track, but once you get there you will experience one of the world’s true natural wonders. Parts of the reserve are somewhat marshy, so it’s not a bad idea to bring along mosquito repellant if you’re visiting during the summer. The park is open for day use only, and there is no fee. WHERE: Located about 13 miles west of Ukiah on Orr Springs Rd. Allow 30 to 45 minutes for the drive along this picturesque but steep, winding road. MORE INFO: 707-937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=434

Hunting in Mendocino County

The wildlife in Mendocino County is very diverse and abundant, with quail, wild turkey, bear, pig and blacktail deer, among other species. Mendocino offers sportsmen many different choices when it comes to hunting in the area. There is public land available for hunting, and most of it holds trophy-class game. There are also opportunities to hunt on private land for a fee. You can find information about hunting locally and also pick up hunting supplies at Pacific Outfitters in Ukiah. Pacific Outfitters has one of the largest selections of hunting rifles and shotguns on the North Coast, and they carry all the major brands. They are also the largest supplier of archery equipment around, and carry compound bows, crossbows, recurves — you name it — and more. Check out their large selection of camouflage and hunter orange clothing, and don’t forget the footwear. Pacific Outfitters carries light and durable boots, perfect for any outdoor conditions you may encounter. Not only is their selection of guns and rifles, archery equipment, camo and outdoor gear one of the largest for several counties around, their staff is made up of seasoned hunting veterans who really know the area. Be sure to visit them before you start on your hunting adventure. WHERE: Black Butte River in Covelo, Booneville, Jackson State Forest, Cow Mountain Recreation Area, Mendocino National Forest and various private lands. MORE INFO: Pacific Outfitters, 955 No. State St., Ukiah 707-468-6474, PacificOutfitters.com

Mendocino National Forest, photo by Gregg Gardiner

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Lake Mendocino, photo by Elliot Little, ElliotLittle.com

Set amid the scenic rolling hills of Coyote Valley, Lake Mendocino was formed in 1958 by the construction of the Coyote Valley Dam on the Russian River. Groves of oak mixed with manzanita and pine trees forest the area, offering intermittent shade and premium bird and wildlife habitat. The 1,922 acre lake and its environs offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities including boating, swimming, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, camping and horseback riding. Anglers will find sunfish, smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappie, white and channel catfish, bluegill and perch. Several miles of trails wind around Lake Mendocino. The Lake Mendocino Disc Golf Course offers 18 holes between its north and south courses. There are playgrounds for children at the Bushay and Chekaka campgrounds, and a horse staging area is located near the Kaweyo Trailhead. WHERE: 8 miles northeast of Ukiah off Hwy 101 on Hwy 20 (Bushay) or 5 miles northeast of Ukiah off North State Street on Lake Mendocino Drive (Chekaka) MORE INFO: 707-467-4200 or online at Mendocino.com/?id=181 for Bushay and Mendocino.com/?id=2431 for Chekaka camping information

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Named for the wild longhorn cattle that once roamed there, the 52,000-acre Cow Mountain Recreation Area offers lots of recreational opportunities. The terrain is rugged, with steep, chaparral-covered slopes and scattered stands of fir, pine and oak. The elevation varies from 800 to 4,000 feet, and the area offers spectacular views of Ukiah and Clear Lake. Over 30 miles of streams and more than a dozen wildlife reservoirs help make Cow Mountain premium wildlife habitat. The Recreation Area is divided into three very different management sections: South Cow Mountain OHV Recreation Area emphasizes off-highway vehicle use. Over 120 miles of vehicle trails cross 23,000 acres, and offer challenges to motorcycle, ATV, and four-wheel drive enthusiasts. There are two developed campgrounds and two OHV staging areas. North Cow Mountain Recreation Area is managed primarily for such non-motorized activities as hunting, hiking, camping, horseback riding and mountain bicycling. There is one developed campground, a designated rifle range and a 17 mile network of hiking trails. Sheldon Creek Recreation Site is a detached area offering primitive recreational opportunities. It is located near Hopland. North and South Cow Mountain are closer to Ukiah, and are accessed off Talmage Road from Hwy 101 South. There are several entrances. MORE INFO: 707-468-4000, BLM.gov/ca/ukiah/cowmtn.html

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LAKE COUNTY

Clear Lake

On Beautiful Historic Clear Lake At the base of Mt. Konocti

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ake County is a California family recreation and getaway destination directly east of Mendocino County. North of Ukiah Highway 20 connects the county with Hwy 101 and I-5. You’ll ﬁnd friendly communities, attractions, outdoor recreation, activities, beautiful rural scenery and the best air quality in the state. Clear Lake in Lake County is the largest freshwater lake entirely inside California, with an elevation of 1,326 feet and over 100 miles of shoreline. Blue Lakes, Lake Pillsbury and Indian Valley Reservoir are the county’s other major bodies of water. The region is rich with historical and cultural resources, and offers many recreational opportunities. The area features annual community events, festivals and fairs. Visitors can enjoy concerts, sporting events, car shows, casinos, farmers’ markets, special presentations and exhibits that provide fun for all ages.

Things To Do: • Wine Tasting • Lake County Museum, Lakeport, 707-263-7918 • Historic Courthouse Museum, Lakeport, Native American displays, 707-263-4555 • Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, 707-995-3565

• Five golf courses, including one championship 18-hole course • Lakeport Speedway at the county fairgrounds, LakeportSpeedway.com • Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, AndersonMarsh.org • Clear Lake State Park, ClearLakeStatePark.org

• Mount Konocti County Park, hiking and daily bus tours, no vehicles allowed • Fishing, swimming, sailing, wind surﬁng, parasailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, boating and jet skiing • Camping, hiking, dirt biking, off-highway vehicle riding, bird watching, areas for hang gliding More Info: LakeCounty.com

Rooms • Cabins • Suites Marina • Boat Gas Pumps Right on Clear Lake! C-Store & BBQ Picnic Area

(Formerly known as Ferndale Resort)

www.clvresort.com - 1.877.577.STAY (7829) Just 6 miles from Konocti Vista Casino 6190 Soda Bay Rd., Kelseyville CA 95451

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Events & Festivals • March — Future Pro Tour Amateur Bass Fishing Championship, Lakeport • April — Konocti Cup Sailboat Race, Buckingham — Children’s Push Pull Pet Parade, Lakeport • May — Spring Dance Festival, Lakeport — Catﬁsh Derby, Clearlake Oaks — Memorial Day Parade, Lakeport — Lake County Passion Play, Upper Lake • June — Strawberry Ice Cream Festival, Upper Lake — Lake County Spring Fair, Lakeport — Kickin’ in the Country Street Dance, Kelseyville • July — Duct Tape Regatta Races, Lakeport — Lake County Rodeo, Lakeport — Kickin’ in the Country Street Dance, Kelseyville Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Completely Refurbished in 2012 with So Many Fun Things To Do

Dock • High-Speed • Wi-Fi • Cable TV Microwave • Mini-Fridge • Kitchen Suites • Guest Laundry Pet Friendly • AAA & Corp Rates Outdoor Pool

• August — Lake County Fair, Lakeport — BBQ, Brew & Blues, Lakeport — Kickin’ in the Country Street Dance, Kelseyville • September — Clear Lake Splash-In, Lakeport — Kickin’ in the Country Street Dance, Kelseyville • October — Falling Leaves Quilt Show, Lakeport — Oktoberfest, Lakeport — Shipwreck Days, Lakeport — Spirits on the Lake Steampunk Event, Clearlake • November — Avenue of Flags, Upper Lake Cemetery • December — Holiday Light Parade, Upper Lake — Christmas in Middletown MORE INFO: LakeCoChamber.com LakeCounty.com

AnchorageInnLakeport.com

950 N Main Street, Lakeport

• 707-263-5417

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Clear Lake State Park is on the shores of California’s largest freshwater lake. The area is popular for water recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating and waterskiing. Anglers can catch largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, Sacramento perch, blackfish, carp and channel catfish. Professional bass fishing organizations including U.S. Bass, Cal Bass and Western Bass have designated Clear Lake the nation’s number one bass fishing lake. The current record for a largemouth bass caught there is over 17 1/2 pounds.

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Hikers will enjoy the various hiking trails throughout the park. The Indian Nature Trail is a self-guided trail that passes through the site of what was once a Pomo village. The Dorn Trail allows hikers to witness the natural features of the park. The Kelsey Creek Trail is an accessible trail which highlights the waterfowl that inhabit Kelsey Slough. There are four campgrounds at the park: Cole Creek, Kelsey Creek, Lower Bayview and Upper Bayview. Kelsey Creek campground is open year round. All sites can fit a maximum camper/trailer length of 35 feet. If you do not have a tent or an RV, the park also offers rental cabins. The cabins are located within feet of beautiful Clear Lake. Each cabin has a platform bunk bed (no pad or bedding), wood floors and covered porches. For more information on the cabins or to make a reservation go to ReserveAmerica.com or call 707-279-8526. Stop by the Visitor Center for information while you are at the park. The Visitor Center at Clear Lake State Park features displays that focus on the area’s natural and cultural history, an aquarium exhibiting some of the lake’s fish species, and a gift shop. WHERE: The entrance to the park is 3.5 miles northeast of Kelseyville on Soda Bay Rd. MORE INFO: 707-279-2267, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=473, ClearLakeStatePark.org

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Willits

MENDOCINO INLAND

Events & Festivals • Thursday Farmers’ Market: May to October at City Park; and November to April at Little Lake Grange, MCFarm.org • January — Crab and Wine Festival • April — Party for the Planet • May — Willits Community Festival — Mendocino County Mini Maker Faire June — Hometown Celebration • July — Willits Frontier Days, week-long 4th of July Celebration • August — Willits Airport Day — Kinetic Carnivale, KineticCarnivale.com • September — Roots of Motive Power Festival • November — Beer, Wine and Mushroom Festival — Mushroom, Wine & Beer Train, MendocinoMuseum.org • December — Christmas Express • Winter TBA — Inaugural Mendocino County Museum Road Show, MendocinoMuseum.org MORE INFO: Willits.org

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with the engineer and the ﬁreman! There are also special event trips, some of them holiday-themed. Excursions begin in Willits or Fort Bragg, and depending on which one you choose, will either bring you back to your starting point or all the way to the end of the line. Departing from Willits and traveling to Northspur (the midway point), your train will climb the Eastern slope of the California Coast Range, cutting through it at Tunnel No. 2 (Summit) before descending into the Noyo River Canyon. This is the mountainous part of the railroad line, in which 8.5 miles of track cover a straight-line distance of less than one mile. If you continue through to Fort Bragg, your train will take you through the Pudding Creek estuary, where you might sight blue heron, egrets, osprey, ducks, and the occasional lounging turtle. WHERE: Skunk Train Willits Depot, 299 E. Commercial St., Willits MORE INFO: 707-964-6371, SkunkTrain.com

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Take a trip back in time at Roots of Motive Power and learn about steam engines and the roots of the logging industry in north western California. California’s history was built on the backs of these rolling marvels, and at Roots of Motive Power the past comes alive with physical history. Standing next to these locomotives is like standing amongst huge, metal, ﬁre-eating and steam-breathing giants. Roots is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1982 to preserve and restore steam and diesel powered equipment used in the California north coast logging industry from the 1850s to the present. Anyone interested in helping out is encouraged to become a member and lend a hand on scheduled workdays, which generally take place the ﬁrst and

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1119 South Main Street • Willits 707-459-3388 • Reservations 800-817-7508

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third Sundays of each month. The organization also holds classes, such as Steam Engineer and Railroad Safety classes. Whether you would like to join in the action or just want to visit, this is a great way to connect with our collective past. WHERE: 400 E. Commercial St., Willits MORE INFO: RootsOfMotivePower.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Sherwood Rancheria

Willits 707-459-7910

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Kinetic Carnivale, scheduled for Aug. 9 and 10, 2014, photo by Ben Rosales, courtesy of MendocinoMuseum.org

Mendocino County Museum

The Mendocino County Museum collects, conserves and celebrates the stories, artifacts, archives and lives of the people and places of Mendocino County. Stop by for current exhibits, and enduring favorites: a “hippie” van, stagecoaches, a recreated creamery, Pomo baskets, relics from the ill-fated clipper ship the “Frolic,” Seabiscuit’s friends, and a great Museum Shop. Next door is Roots of Motive Power and its collection of steam-powered trains and machines. Recent temporary exhibits have included vintage toys and veterans’ histories. The Mendocino County Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free on the first Wednesday of each month. WHERE: 400 E. Commercial St., Willits MORE INFO: 707-459-2736, MendocinoMuseum.org

Located in Northern California’s “Gateway to the Redwoods,” Willits KOA resort features an Old West theme and is laid out on a peaceful country setting with rolling hills and trees. It has something for everyone, including a swimming pool, fishing pond, petting zoo, mini golf, play tower, rental bikes, disc golf course, waterspray park and hiking trails. Their national award-winning summer recreation program includes ice cream socials and live entertainment featuring hula hoop and limbo contests, as well as their ever-popular dances including the chicken dance, macarena, superman, cha cha slide, electric slide, hokey pokey and lots more.

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Surprised by an unexpected rain shower? Not a problem. The resort also offers an arcade, games room, and time to catch your breath after trying to keep up with your kids. Besides offering overnight camping in their spacious RV sites, shaded tent sites, or the resort’s cozy “Kamping Kabins,” Willits KOA Camping Resort also offers day use fun. And for your family reunion, office party, or a birthday bash for someone special, it’s the perfect place to go. If the wide range of activities is a little overwhelming, KOA’s friendly staff will be happy to plan your party for you; after you select the party of your choice, all you need to do is relax and enjoy yourselves. Willits KOA Camping Resort was the winner of the 2011 KOA President’s Choice Award, awarded to KOAs that meet exceptional quality standards and are recognized by their guests for outstanding service. The resort is open all year and dogs are welcome. Contact them to make your reservation. WHERE: 1600 Hwy 20, Willits MORE INFO: 800-562-8542, WillitsKOA.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Our campground resort features an “Old West” theme and is laid out on a peaceful country setting with rolling hills and trees. The campground has something for everyone, including a swimming pool, fishing pond, petting zoo, radio control track, mini golf, playtower, arcade, rental bikes, disc golf course, waterspray park, hiking trails and much more. Our National award winning summer recreation program (caters to kids) includes ice cream socials, and live entertainment featuring hula hoop contests, singing, dancing and karaoke, making our campground the perfect place for family camping. Visit with your family, plan your family reunion with us, consider group activities or just an overnight visit with us. Our spacious RV sites, shaded tent sites and cozy Kamping Kabins all make our campground attractive to all types of camping needs. Our new Kamping Lodges hold up to 6 people and includes a kitchen and bath for those wanting a little more luxury.

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The Willits Skate Park was the first skate park in Mendocino County. What began when organizers approached the Willits City Council in 2000 finally became a reality at its grand opening in June, 2005. The council initially declined to function as lead agency, so consequently the Willits Skate Park Association, an adult volunteer service group, formed. It raised money, mobilized people, and got the ball rolling. The vast community effort that ensued was truly a testament to what can be accomplished when enough people follow through on a big idea.

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86 Family Friendly Willits’ City Parks

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Recreation Grove Park, the largest park in Willits, reposes at the corner of Commercial and South Lenore Streets. It includes a stage, arena, covered picnic tables, restrooms, barbecues, a food service building and a playground. Willits City Park is downtown across from City Hall. Under a canopy of trees you will find a playground as well as the Centennial Monument, which was dedicated in 1988 in celebration of Willits’ 100 years as an incorporated city. This park is also the location for the weekly Farmers’ Market. Babcock Park, the smallest park in Willits, is off Hwy 101 adjacent to the Frank Howard Memorial Hospital. There you can stretch your legs under the trees by the fountain and even have a picnic lunch. MORE INFO: 707-459-4601, WillitsCity.com

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The finished product was an 18,500-square foot cement skate park, one of Northern California’s premier skate destinations. In the end, over 6,000 man-hours of volunteered time and roughly $800,000 in grants and donated funds helped to make it possible. Go to skate or just to check out the action. The park welcomes anyone on a skateboard, roller skates or rollerblades. Please note that helmets, elbow pads and knee pads are a must, and drugs and alcohol are strictly forbidden. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Pacific Standard Time; summer hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. WHERE: From Hwy 101 turn east onto East Commercial St. The park is about half a mile down on the left-hand side (north side) of the street. MORE INFO: 707-459-4605, WillitsSkatePark.com

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Seabiscuit, the legendary race horse and subject of a 2003 motion picture, lived and is buried at Ridgewood Ranch along Hwy 101 in Willits. In 1936 San Francisco auto salesman Charles Howard paid $8,000 for Seabiscuit and hired trainer Tom Smith and jockey Red Pollard to race him. Together they turned a moderately successful 3-year-old, regarded by many as lazy, into a champion and one of the greatest racehorses in history. They seemed to embody the American spirit, and gave hope to millions of Americans during the Great Depression. With one victory after another, Seabiscuit helped lift the spirits of our country’s struggling and often despairing citizens, and became one of the greatest icons of his era. The Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit organization formed to promote the SeaBiscuitHeritage.com cultural legacy of Ridgewood Ranch, the home and final resting place of this legendary racehorse. Through historic preservation, environmental conservation and public education, the foundation’s ultimate goal is to create a living museum by continuing Ridgewood’s 150year history as a working ranch. Individuals and groups are welcome to take a guided tour of Ridgewood Ranch, Seabiscuit’s stud barn (named a US National Historic Site in January of 2014), and Charles Howard’s historic craftsman-style ranch house. To schedule a reservation or for individuals interested in contributing to the preservation and conservation of Ridgewood Ranch, call or visit its website. WHERE: 16200 N. Hwy 101, Willits MORE INFO: 707-459-5992, SeabiscuitHeritage.org Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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88 Willits Frontier Days

Spend the Fourth of July in the Old West at the week-long Fourth of July celebration known as Willits Frontier Days. This event stars California’s oldest continuous rodeo. The 2014 celebration will mark the 88th year of this authentic western event. The rodeo and a full week of events draw people from all over California and the world. Willits Frontier Days was started by the American Legion in 1926 with the intention of raising money to build a hospital for the town. In 1932 the reins were handed over to the Willits Volunteer Fire Department, and since 1950 it’s been run the Willits Frontier Days Association, a nonprofit organization of businessmen and ranchers raising funds for community projects. The main event is the California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CCPRA) Rodeo. This is rodeo at its finest, featuring some of the finest cowboy talent in California. It’s got the right stuff: bull riding, bulldogging, bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping and more, plus all the dust, sweat and excitement anyone could want. Live professional rodeo is a spectator sport like no other in America, and in Willits it’s clear the Old West is still alive and kicking. This is the real deal.

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Centered around this semi-professional, top competition are a traditional rodeo parade, rodeo sweetheart competition, cutest little cowboy and cowgirl contest, junior rodeo, gymkhana, karaoke, old-time carnival, classic western dance, cowboy barbecue and breakfast and a classic shoot-out by the Black Bart Gunfighters. Get a hat (no cattle needed) and come be a cowboy or cowgirl for a week! MORE INFO: 707-459-6330, WillitsFrontierDays.com

89 Willits Center for the Arts

The Willits Center for the Arts was created to support and showcase the local art scene in and around Willits, providing low-cost art and art-related services to the entire community. It holds publicly-sponsored and locally-grown art shows throughout the year. Work on renovating the historic 1926 Women’s Improvement Club building that would house the WCA began in 1993, and by 2000 the center was finally opened. Another milestone was reached in 2008 with the opening of the upstairs “Great Room,” which increased available exhibit space, and provided a venue for music, dance performances, and community events. The Willits Center for the Arts is regularly open Thursday to Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. An updated listing of current shows and events can be found on its website. WHERE: 71 E. Commercial St., Willits MORE INFO: 707-459-1726, WillitsCenterForTheArts.org

90 Willits Community Theater

There is nothing quite like the experience of a live theatrical performance. People who appreciate the arts flock to the Willits Community Theatre from all over Mendocino County and beyond to see and hear actors live and up close, and feel the interaction between performers and the audience. Established in 1977, the WCT is proud to present an annual season of new and classic plays every year, as well as ongoing concerts, dance performances and community events. It also offers its stage on a rental basis, collaborating with schools and other groups, and providing a venue for artists to audio and video record their shows in front of an artistically sophisticated live local audience. WHERE: 37 W. Van Ln., Willits MORE INFO: 707-459-0895, WillitsTheatre.org Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Driving from Hwy 101 to Interstate 5 Through the National Forest

he Mendocino National Forest, just to the east of Covelo, covers From Hwy 101 to reach Interstate an enormous area that is perfect for 5, travel east on Hwy 162 north of Wiloutdoor recreation. This forest is the lits, past Covelo and through Mendocino only one of California’s 18 national National Forest. The journey is approxiforests that is not crossed by a paved mately 85 miles over both paved and dirt road or highway. The Forest is esperoads, and can take over three hours cially attractive to people seeking an outdoor experience of tranquility to drive, but the beautiful scenery and and solitude. Approximately 65 miles sweeping vistas will turn the chore of long and 35 miles across, this forest reaching the interstate into an adventure consists of one million acres of mounall its own. The route through Mendocino tains and canyons that offer abundant National Forest is usually closed until recreational opportunities. Elevations mid-May due to snow. in the Forest range from 750 feet in Closures are possible at other times of the Grindstone Creek Canyon in the the year and road conditions may vary; Sacramento Valley foothills on the before departing call the Covelo Ranger Forest’s eastern edge, to 8,092 feet District at 707-983-6118 or the Grindstone at the South Yolla Bolly Mountain in the northern part of the Forest. The Ranger District at 530-934-3316 for more average elevation is about 4,000 feet. information on conditions and closures. Four wilderness areas are located in MORE INFO: the Mendocino National Forest: Yolla www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino Bolly-Middle Eel, Yuki, Sanhedrin and Snow Mountain, running north to south respectively. Mendocino National Forest is also home to two federally designated Wild and Scenic Rivers. The Eel River received its designation in 1981 and the Black Butte River in 2006. CAMPING: The camping experience in Mendocino National Forest is outstanding, with developed campgrounds offering some facilities from backcountry camping to dispersed campsites (which are not as developed as the regular campgrounds and will usually have one or two primitive vault toilets, one or two picnic tables and fire rings). For up-to-date information contact the Covelo Ranger Station located just north of Covelo on Hwy 162 or phone 707-983-6118. GETTING THERE IS EASY. Take Hwy 162 North of Covelo for 1.5 miles; there you can stop by the ranger station. From the station turn east on Hwy 162 for 11 miles to Eel River Work Center. From this point all the campsites are accessible. Some of our favorites are listed below. Eel River Campground is adjacent to the Eel River Work Station with river access. Hammerhorn Lake Campground is 18 miles north of Eel River Work Center via Road M1 (Indian Dick Rd.), and offers a 5-acre lake for trout fishing in a mixed conifer setting. Little Doe Campground is 18 miles north of Eel River Work Center via Road M1 (Indian Dick Rd.). No piped water here, but a beautiful mixed conifer setting at 3600 feet. Howard Lake Basin Recreation Area is a popular primitive experience. The 20-acre lake is accessible; however, it is recommended that vehicles with good clearance be used, such as a 4WD pickup truck, since the access road is not improved. Howard Meadows Campground is great for picnicking with fishing and nearby boat launching ramp. At 3500 feet this campground is within walking distance of Howard Lake. Three nicely dispersed camp sites include Atchison Camp on Forest Hwy 7, Section 24; Surveyor Camp, off Forest Hwy 7, 7 miles east of Eel River Station; Green Springs Camp and Rock Cabin Camp are trailhead camps and popular jumping off spots to the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness. Georges Valley and Soldier Ridge Camps are located at the northeast terminus of the Indian Dick Road. (M-1); both camps are at trail heads accessing the wilderness. RECREATION: The diverse geography of this forest offers numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking, backpacking, boating (no motors), fishing, hunting, nature study, photography, and off-highway vehicle travel. The Mendocino National Forest supports an extensive resident trout fishery as well as salmon and warm-water fisheries. Rainbow trout are found in over 300 miles of streams and 2,000 acres of lakes and ponds. The varied terrain of the Mendocino provides endless challenges for mountain bikers. Wilderness areas are one of the few places in the Forest where bicycles are not permitted. Mendocino National Forest offers one of the finest opportunities for OHV recreationists in Northern California, with designated routes and facilities. Free OHV maps are available at the Covelo Ranger station. 101Things.com • Mendocino County 67

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ake a scenic turn off Hwy 101 northeast on Route 162, and head towards one of California’s prettiest pockets of nature. The drive takes you along the old Northwestern Pacific Railroad, along the ancient waters of the Eel River into a land that Native Americans venerate to this day. Covelo and the Round Valley, with its breathtaking mountains, the majestic Eel River and groves of conifers and valley oaks, offer a rare glimpse of the wilderness to share and remember. The air is fresh, crisp and clean, and the view is literally panoramic. The little town of Covelo at the middle of Round Valley is a unique cultural enclave in the middle of a natural world. It has a vibrant artistic community and a Community Radio Station, KYBU 96.9 FM. With many talented artists who specialize in a number of different media — ceramics, basket-making, drumming, photography, painting, quilting and Japanese textiles, sculpture — Covelo is one of the most culturally rich towns in Mendocino County. It is the perfect place to photo by Ruby Christine stop and purchase unique local specialties, or a fun stop for gallery-browsing. The first inhabitants of Round Valley were members of the Native American Yuki tribe, who resided there for thousands of years until the mid-1850s when they were forced onto a reservation, eventually with seven other tribes. Over the past century, the area around the reservation has been populated with small settlements. Indus- • Third-Thursdays Open Mic at the try did pass through briefly but left the North Fork Café, in the evening natural beauty of the landscape relatively • May — FFA Parade, untouched. Even the old railroad line with Mother’s Day Weekend its turn-of-the-century designed trestles • August — Blackberry Festival and tunnels seems a natural work of art • September — Indian Days today, more sculpture than scar. — Round Valley Community Rodeo, Labor Day

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91 Scenic Drive to Covelo

Ten miles north of Willits, State Route 162 runs east from Hwy 101. Known as Covelo Rd., it meanders through the Mendocino National Forest all the way to Glenn County and Willows. It is one the most beautiful back roads in California. An hour’s journey over this 41-mile road will take you back to the past and into the heart of unspoiled nature. Your odyssey will follow the tracks of the historic Northwestern Paciﬁc Railroad with its majestic tunnels, trestles and tracks cutting through the hills and river canyons. Opened in 1914, with its ﬁnal run in the 1990s, the NWP railroad that once ran the length of the Eel River from Willits to Eureka is itself a man-made wonder. Built by hard-working, mostly immigrant labor at the turn of the century, it is a remarkable sight. The remaining glory of the railroad invokes a sense of history and nostalgia for a time carved in stone but no longer here. Covelo Road, Route 162, will transport you through mixed conifer forests, oak woodlands, grass glades, canyons and wet meadows. In fall and winter, the forests and the majestic Eel River are the stars of the journey. The road follows the course of both the South and Middle Forks of the Eel for a time. See a wild, natural waterway in motion, waxing and waning through the seasons, perpetually refreshing. In spring and summer, California poppies, penstemon, shooting stars, wild iris, Indian paintbrush, dogwood, wild lilac and several varieties of lupine steal the show with breathtaking explosions of color. Go for it — head for Covelo and an outdoor experience you’ll never forget!

92 The Blackberry Festival

The 32nd annual Round Valley Blackberry Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17, 2014, at the Blackberry Festival grounds in Covelo. Sponsored by Friends of the Round Valley Public Library, the festival features arts and crafts, live music, wine tasting, kid’s activities, blackberry delicacies and souvenirs, not to mention a square dance, a country breakfast, a 5k and 10k run and a photo by Marie Louise Mileck car show! The grounds include a large wisteria-covered semi-circular arbor with a bandstand in the middle, all originally built for the ﬁrst festival in 1983. Inspired by the delicious blackberries that grow all around Round Valley, the festival was begun in order to provide an outlet for local citizens to sell their handiwork, to boost the Round Valley economy by promoting tourism, and to unite the people of Round Valley in a common cause. Today the festival continues to be guided by those three goals. It was originally founded by a group of local residents under the nonproﬁt auspices of the Round Valley Chamber of Commerce, with the Mendocino County Chamber of Commerce providing $1,600 in seed money, but it took the hard work of many volunteers to pull it off. More than three decades later, the Round Valley Blackberry Festival is going stronger than ever. WHERE: Festival grounds are located at the corner of Main and Grange Streets, in the park of the historic Round Valley Flour Mills in Covelo. MORE INFO: RoundValleyBlackberryFestival.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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93 Black Butte River Ranch

Just 14 miles east of Covelo, “where the pavement ends,” lies the secluded and magniﬁcent Black Butte River Ranch. This 14-acre facility is minutes from great swimming holes on the Eel River and the wilds of the Mendocino National Forest. The ranch offers full hook-up RV sites, tent camping and rustic cabins along the Black Butte River. A County Store, a barbecue featuring local grass fed beef, and showers and a laundromat are all on-site. Bring your horse; Black Butte River Ranch provides nine paddocks and seven acres of pasture. Rainbow trout, salmon and steelhead can be found in over 300 miles of streams and 2,000 acres of lakes and ponds. Other recreational opportunities abound, including camping, hiking, backpacking, rafting, kayaking, hunting, nature study, mushroom hunting, photography, and off-highway vehicle travel.

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The Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness to the north provides the experience of deep mountain forests and swift rivers. Mendocino National Forest is located only 6 miles from the Ranch. The changing elevations in this wilderness offer a wide variety of outdoor conditions. WHERE: 34985 Etsel Ridge Rd., Covelo MORE INFO: 707-983-9438, BlackButteRiverRanch.com

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amed after Frank B. Layton, a blacksmith who settled there in 1875, Laytonville sits at 1,670 feet above sea level, giving it the highest elevation of any town along Hwy 101 in Mendocino County. Small yet lively, it is a federally designated Frontier Community and has a warm and friendly “Old West” feel to it. Home to the “Best Lil’ Rodeo Around,” the area also hosts the annual Kate Wolf Music Festival at a ranch 5 miles north of town. At one time a center of both the logging and ranching industries, today Laytonville’s economy relies primarily on service occupations and educational, community service and arts employment. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, dramatic redwood forests and rich prairie land graced with beautiful, gnarled valley oaks and canyon live oaks dripping California Spanish moss, this is a sleepy little piece of paradise where the frantic pace of city life gives way to the measured cadences of nature.

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94 Laytonville Farmers’ Market

Every Monday afternoon from April through early October at the Good Food Store on Hwy 101 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., and from October to April at the Laytonville Grange on Branscomb Rd. from 2:30-4:30 p.m., local farmers bring the best in local fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan goat cheeses, ranch meats, eggs, garden bouquets, hand-crafted clothing and much more. They also come to share their ideas and visions for future projects in their community. This is the Laytonville Certiﬁed Farmers’ Market (LCFM), in the heart of Mendocino County. The Laytonville Certiﬁed Farmers’ Market provides opportunities for people in rural Mendocino County to develop new businesses, and give everyone a chance to visit with friends, enjoy local musicians and purchase yummy and nutritious food while supporting local farms. MORE INFO: MCFarm.org

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95 Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival

The beautiful Black Oak Ranch concert facility, 5 miles north of Laytonville and just three hours north of San Francisco on Hwy 101, provides a picturesque setting for three days of live performances, activities for kids, local food and craft booths and nonproﬁt information. Listen to some of folk music’s greatest talents, and lend your own voice to the campﬁre sing-along each night at the 19th annual Kate Wolf Music Festival this June 27, 28 and 29. Performers scheduled to appear at the 2014 Festival include Joan Baez, Los Lobos, Tom Paxton, the Indigo Girls and Garth Hudson of the Band. Leukemia cut short the life of folk singer and songwriter Kate Wolf, but the song of her life plays on today through the music festival that bears her name. MORE INFO: 707-829-7067, KateWolfMusicFestival.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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96 Laytonville Rodeo

Cowboy up! Every year Laytonville holds the “Best Lil’ Rodeo Around.” This year, in honor of it being the 40th annual Laytonville Rodeo, they are changing things up a bit. On Saturday June 7th they will be having Quad Barrels (Cloverleaf Style), Quad Poles

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pproximately 25 miles north of Laytonville is the town of Leggett, located at the junction of Hwy 101 and Hwy 1. The former logging town attracts campers and travelers during the summer months, and hordes of ﬁshermen in the late fall when the salmon swim upstream to spawn. The population of Leggett ﬂuctuates from about 350 to 500, depending on the season. Summer temperatures can hover in the 80s and 90s, but the Eel River is always nearby for cooling off. Piercy, about 9 miles northwest of Leggett, is an unincorporated area immediately below the Mendocino-Humboldt County line, located on the South Fork of the Eel River.

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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, and has the largest collection of American Indian jewelry in Northern California. 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. Thunderbird Mountain Trading also carries handcrafted moccasins and boots made by the Huron-Wendat Indians of Eastern Canada, and a large variety of furs, fur rugs, blankets and pillowcases from around the world. They have a large selection of handmade Navajo kachina dolls or dancers, sand paintings, dream catchers, carved Navajo fetishes and peace pipes, masks, plaques, carvings and handmade textiles from Peru such as Alpaca rugs, hats, ponchos, teddy bears, scarves and shoulder bags. And if that’s not enough, don’t pass up their homemade jams, jellies, marmalades, fruit butters, smoked salmon and buffalo jerky! WHERE: 705 Hwy 101 #3, Garberville, South of Richardson’s Grove MORE INFO: 888-537-5999 or 707-247-3100, ThunderbirdMountainTrading.com

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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. 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 ConfusionHill.com 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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Here at the “gateway to the tall trees country,” weary travelers can refresh E themselves with a dip in the South Fork of the Eel River, a quiet picnic, or a stroll TLthrough LITANN D the beautiful redwoods. There is also great fishing here. Standish-Hickey offers D R R three C campgrounds, with over 150 campsites available on a first come, first served basis, for those who choose to stick around a little longer. Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area began as a Save the Redwoods League campground in 1922, and in the 1950s 500 additional acres were donated by the family of Miles Standish, one of the original pilgrims. The 1200-year-old Captain Miles Standish Tree named after him is one of the park’s premier attractions. Additional acreage was acquired over the years, and now the park is over 1,000 acres. The second part of the park’s name was chosen in memory of Edward Ritter Hickey, the son of a local lumberman, who died of the Spanish influenza in 1918 while caring for victims of the pandemic. His family also donated some of the land. WHERE: 1.5 miles north of Leggett off Hwy 101. MORE INFO: 707-925-6482, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=423

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Traveling north from San Francisco along the Redwood Highway (U.S. 101), the first old growth redwoods you’ll encounter are in Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Here you’ll find the beautiful Frank and Bess Smith Grove of redwoods, as well as Dora Creek Falls, a lovely 60-foot waterfall. Because Smithe Redwoods is a natural reserve, the park is managed to minimize human impact, so there are no developed campgrounds or trails, or even a parking lot. There is, however, a paved pullout near it on Hwy 101 where you can pull over and park, and within the reserve you’ll find a picnic area and easy access to the South Fork of the Eel River for fishing and swimming. From about 1920 until the early 1960s it was a popular tourist resort called Lane’s Redwood Flat, owned by George W. Lane, one of the builders of the Redwood Highway. It was then purchased by the Save the Redwoods League, who deeded it to the State of California. WHERE: the reserve is 4 miles north of Leggett on Hwy 101. MORE INFO: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=427

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umboldt County is a haven for travelers and residents alike. It boasts half of all remaining old growth redwoods, including the world’s tallest trees, 160 miles of unspoiled beaches, many of them along the fabled Lost Coast, and bustling seaports, quaint farming communities and historic fishing villages. Everywhere in the county, travelers will find exceptional accommodations, fine restaurants, a multitude of shopping opportunities and numerous campgrounds. The county is situated on the Northern California coast 90 miles south of the Oregon border. The largest towns are adjacent to U.S. Highway 101. The county line is 200 miles north of San Francisco and 350 miles south of Portland. Humboldt County has a variety of climates and terrain. Coastal Humboldt is wild, mostly rocky, and cool in the summer. Inland, Humboldt has small communities that get quite warm in the summer. Many sit next to scenic rivers such as the Eel, Trinity and Klamath. In northern Humboldt, Orick is the gateway to Redwood National Park, home of the world’s tallest trees. Many notable redwoods are along the Newton B. Drury Parkway, a short stretch of old Hwy 101. Thirty miles south of the park is the fishing village of Trinidad, which overlooks a beautiful sheltered harbor. Another 10 miles further south along Hwy 101, McKinleyville has the Arcata-Eureka Airport, the county’s only commercial airport. A few miles south of there is Arcata, home to Humboldt State University and a unique marsh and wildlife area that serves as a natural wastewater treatment system. East of Arcata, along Hwy 299 is sunny Willow Creek, known for outdoor recreation along the Trinity River including white-water rafting, and as a primary haunt of Bigfoot. Eight miles south of Arcata is the Victorian seaport of Eureka on Humboldt Bay, which offers kayaking, fishing and wildlife-watching. 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. Eureka is the county seat and contains many fine examples of Victorian architecture, particularly along the waterfront in Old Town. Most noteworthy of these is the ornate continued on page 76

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and 383 miles south of Portland via Interstate 5 and Hwy 199. One of the many attractions of this county are the coastal redwood parks. The town of Klamath is the southernmost in Del Norte County. Crescent City is the county seat and Del Norte’s largest city. Nearby the majestic Smith River flows to the ocean and offers a number of recreational activities, including rafting, inner-tubing, kayaking, fishing and more. Just north of Crescent City is the quaint agricultural community of Smith River, where the river of that name enters the Pacific. Trees of Mystery, in the heart of Redwoods National and State Parks, has been introducing visitors to the majestic redwoods for over 50 years. Ride the SkyTrail through towering treetops, walk the interpretive trail, and visit the Native American Museum and the Forest Cafe. Trees of Mystery is located off Hwy 101 in Klamath. Further north is Brookings, the southernmost town in Oregon’s Curry County. It offers spectacular coastal parks, such as Harris Beach and Samuel H. Boardman State Parks. Still further north, Gold Beach and charming Wedderburn flank the mouth of the Rogue Email, fax or postal mail with changes indicated and we will send a revised proof. River. Gold Beach hosts the Curry County Fair in the summer and the Annual Art, Seafood and and Wine Festival May. reply to this email “ad is approved.” Reply needed if approved: sign return orinjust At the crossroads of Hwy 101 and County Road 595 in Gold Beach, many travelers Ad proofs not returned by along deadline will be as shown. zipping don’t realize whatassumed making thatcorrect turnoff could do for them. County 595 becomes Agness Rd. after about 20 miles, and leads to the small town of its namesake, The publisher will not be responsible for Agness. any errors, client assumes fullRiver responsibility accuracy completeness of Thethe world famous Rogue runs right for through the and center of town. Singing information, and for payment of advertisement. represented thisRogue proof may slightly from the ad. SpringsColor Resort in Agness on offers Riverdiffer visitors hospitality, fineactual food, printed casual overnight accommodations and an escape from the hustle of everyday life.

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