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101 Things To Know About Wine................ 50 Albion................................................ 20 Anchor Bay.......................................... 14 Anderson Valley.................................... 42 Boonville, Navarro, Philo, Yorkville County Parks & Campgrounds................... 74 Campgrounds & RV Parks........................ 8-9 Coastal Bed & Breakfasts......................10-11 Covelo............................................... 72 Dining Guide, Coastal............................. 41 Dining Guide, Inland............................... 66 Elk.................................................... 18 Fort Bragg........................................... 28 Noyo Harbor........................................ 32 Gualala.............................................. 12 Hopland............................................. 53 Laytonville...................................... 75-76

Leggett & Piercy................................... 76 Little River.......................................... 20 Mendocino.......................................... 20 Mendocino County, All Around.................... 7 Mendocino National Forest....................... 74 Pets, Traveling with................................ 9 Point Arena......................................... 15 Ukiah................................................. 56 Westport............................................ 40 Willits................................................ 67 Wineries in Mendocino County.................. 45 Winery Listing...................................... 48 BEYOND MENDOCINO Del Norte County.................................. 81 Humboldt County.................................. 78 Shasta Cascade Region............................ 82

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Anderson Valley....................................42 Covelo...............................................72 Fort Bragg...........................................30 Gualala.............................................. 13 Hopland.............................................54 Leggett..............................................76 Mendocino..........................................22 Mendocino County.................................. 4 Noyo Harbor........................................33 Point Arena......................................... 15 Ukiah, Central......................................58 Ukiah, Historic Downtown........................57 Willits................................................67 Wineries.............................................46

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All Around 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Inns and Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mendocino County Weddings . . . . . . . . . Casinos in Mendocino County. . . . . . . . . Disc Golf Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mendocino County Festivals. . . . . . . . . . Gualala

6. Gualala Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 7. Gualala Point Regional Park. . . . . . . . . 12 8. Bones Roadhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Point Arena 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Visit Anchor Bay & Fish Rock Beach. . . . 14 Ross Ranch Horse Back Rides. . . . . . . . 16 B. Bryan Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Low Tide at Bowling Ball Beach . . . . . . 17 Point Arena Lighthouse. . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Point Arena Pier at Arena Cove . . . . . . 17 Bask at Schooner Gulch State Beach . . . 17 Elk

16. Navarro River Redwoods State Park. . . . 19 17. Manchester State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 18. Greenwood State Beach . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Albion, Little River Mendocino 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38.

The Historic Village of Mendocino. . . . . 21 Mendocino Art Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ford House Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Kelley House Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Celebrating the Passing Whales . . . . . . 24 Mendocino Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Mendocino Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . 24 The Wine Bar[n] at Glendeven . . . . . . . 24 Mendocino Headlands Park . . . . . . . . . 25 Mendocino Theater Company. . . . . . . . 25 Jug Handle Ecological Staircase . . . . . . 25 Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too . . . . . . . 25 Kayak Mendocino Sea Cave Nature Tours. 26 Russian Gulch State Park. . . . . . . . . . . 26 Pygmy Forest at Van Damme State Park. . 26 Van Damme State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Big River and Big River Haul Road. . . . . 27 Caspar Headlands State Beach . . . . . . . 27 Caspar Headlands State Reserve. . . . . . 27 Point Cabrillo Lighthouse & Preserve. . . 27 Fort Bragg

39. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens . . . 40. Pacific Star Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41. Pacific Glass Works, Demonstrations and Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42. Fort Bragg’s Family-Friendly City Parks. 43. Historic 1886 Weller House Inn. . . . . . . 44. Mendocino Chocolate Company . . . . . .

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Top: Real Goods Solar Living Center www.realgoods.com see pages 53 & 55 Bottom: Vichy Springs Mineral Hot Springs Resort and Country Club www.vichysprings.com see page 63

45. Jackson Demonstration State Forest . . . 36 46. World Famous Triangle Tattoo & Museum. 37 47. C.V. Starr Community Center Pool and More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 48. Surfing the Mendocino Coast . . . . . . . . 38 49. Abalone Diving in Coastal Waters . . . . . 38 50. Old Haul Road (Ten Mile Trail) . . . . . . . 38 51. Bird Watching with the Audubon Society. 38 52. Glass Beach Treasures. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 53. Golfing at Little River Inn . . . . . . . . . . 39 54. Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf and Fun Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 55. Horseback Riding at Ricochet Ranch . . . 39 56. MacKerricher State Park . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Anderson Valley 57. 58. 59. 60. 61.

Anderson Valley Wineries . . . . . . . . . . Anderson Valley Museum. . . . . . . . . . . Yorkville Highlands Appellation . . . . . . Anderson Valley Brewing Company . . . . Hendy Woods State Park. . . . . . . . . . .

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Wineries 62. Vintage Vinetour, Anderson Valley . . . . 49 63. Breweries of Mendocino County . . . . . . 49 Hopland 64. Hopland’s Wineries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 65. Real Goods Solar Living Center. . . . . . . 55 66. Schoolhouse Plaza, Brutocao Cellars. . . 55 Ukiah

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67. Great Breweries in Ukiah. . . . . . . . . . . 68. Sundays in the Park Free Concert Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69. Ukiah Valley Conference Center . . . . . . 70. Redwood Valley Wineries . . . . . . . . . . 71. Low Gap State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72. Pomo Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . .

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73. Grace Hudson Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 74. Ukiah Municipal Golf Course . . . . . . . . 75. Vichy Springs Mineral Hot Springs Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76. Montgomery Woods State Reserve. . . . 77. Lake Mendocino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78. Ukiah Speedway Stock Car and Motocross Racing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79. Cow Mountain Off-Roading. . . . . . . . . . 80. Hunting in Mendocino County. . . . . . . .

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Willits 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.

Historic Skunk Train. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Willits KOA Camping Resort. . . . . . . . . 68 Willits Frontier Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Mendocino County Museum . . . . . . . . . 69 Roots of Motive Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Home of Seabiscuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Family Friendly Willits’ City Parks . . . . 70 Willits Skate Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Willits Center for the Arts. . . . . . . . . . 71 Willits Community Theater . . . . . . . . . 72 Covelo

91. The Stunningly Scenic Drive to Covelo. . 73 92. The Blackberry Festival . . . . . . . . . . . 73 93. The Black Butte River Ranch . . . . . . . . 73 Laytonville 94. 95. 96. 97.

The Gaia Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 The Laytonville Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 The Laytonville Farmers Market . . . . . . 76 The Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival . 76 Leggett & Piercy

98. Standish-Hickey State Park . . . . . . . . . 76 99. Confusion Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 100. One-Log House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 101. The Peg House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Inns and Spas

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, www.baechtelcreekinn. com • At Coast Inn and Spa in Fort Bragg Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa experience the serenity of the coast while practitioners release the stress and tension from your body. Offering various types of massage, far-infrared suana, and natural healing services. (707) 964-4914, www.coastinnandspa.com • Elk Cove Inn and Spa in Elk offers a meditative, intimate and beautiful setting where you can relax and rejuvenate. Services include massage for individuals and couples, hot stone therapy, facials and skintreatment. (800) 275-2967, www.elkcoveinn.com • Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites Doll House Spa Services offer 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, www.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, Ayervedic treatment and Yoga. (800) 331-8884, www.stanfordinn.com • At the Sweetwater Gardens Spa in downtown Mendocino you can receive a full range of massages and unwind in a hot tub or sauna. (800) 300-4140 www.sweetwaterspa.com • At Third Court Salon and Day Spa in Little River Inn indulge yourself with a massage or body treatment. This familyStanford Inn owned destination hotel and resort is located on the coast, two miles south of the village of Mendocino. They offer professional hair care, facials and more (707) 937-5942, www.littleriverinn.com • At 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, www.vichysprings.com

Mendocino County Weddings

Vichy Springs

Beautiful vistas, spectacular sunsets and miles of gracefully chiseled coastline make Mendocino and Northern Sonoma Counties a wonderful place to 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 nice quiet 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, www.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. The serene beauty of their vineyards grace the edges of the winery. (707) 485.0322, www.barraofmendocino.com • Fensalden Inn’s Tavern Room in Albion, glass-enclosed porch overlooking the ocean, and scenic site for a tent on the lawn is the perfect place with spectacular views for elopements, vow renewals, intimate weddings or a wedding up to 125 people. 800-959-3850,www.fensalden.com • Situated on 11 acres of beautiful redwood forestland, the 15,000 sq.ft. Gualala Arts Center 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, www.gualalaarts.org • Casual elegance, comfort and warmth describe the experience you will have at the Glendeven Inn, with a wedding in this sophisticated farmhouse setting. (800) 822-4536, www.glendeven.com • Golf in the morning, get married with a spectacular view of the ocean in the afternoon, and stay the night, all at the Little River Inn. (707) 937-5942, www.littleriverinn.com • Getting married at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens could be one of the most beautiful things you ever do. The array of color and incredible views will make it easy for even an amateur photographer to turn this into a picture-perfect wedding, (707) 964-4352, www.gardenbythesea.org • Rent the beautiful bluffs overlooking the ocean at the Pacific Star Winery. Custom-make your own wedding and the winery will supply the breathtaking views Pacific Star Winery and some of the best wine in California, (707) 964-1155, www.pacificstarwinery.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

• At the Stanford Inn by the Sea select your spot indoors near a fireplace or outside in a garden, and the staff can custom design the perfect wedding, just the way you want it. (800) 331-8884., www.stanfordinn.com • A waterfall is the perfect background for any occasion, especially a wedding. The Vichy Springs Mineral Springs Resort and Country Inn will provide relaxation and more. (707) 462-9515 www.vichysprings.com • Dance through your marriage like a dream when you begin at the Weller House Inn, which offers a beautiful Victorian setting, spacious gardens and grounds, a 900-square-foot virgin redwood ballroom and stunning Pacific Coast views. (707) 964-4415, www.wellerhouse.com

Casinos in Mendocino County

Do you have a hankering for non-stop fun? Try your luck at one of the many casinos in Mendocino County. The casinos here are known for their many slot machines, plethora of high and low stakes table games and bingo. Along with all the fun to be had on the gaming floor, don’t forget to listen to live music. Many famous entertainers from around the world frequent the casinos in the area. There are also 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.

Garcia River Casino; www.thegarciarivercasino.com

• Coyote Valley Casino, 5 mi north of Ukiah, (707) 485-0700, www.coyotevalleycasino.com • Garcia River Casino in Point Arena, (707) 467-5300, www.thegarciarivercasino.com • Hidden Oaks Casino in Covelo, (707) 983-6896, www.hiddenoakscasino.com • Hopland, Sho-Ka-Wah Casino, (888) SHOKAWAH, www.shokawah.com • Red Fox Casino in Laytonville, (888) 473-3369, www.redfoxcasino.net • Sherwood Valley Rancheria Casino in Willits, (707) 459-7330, www.blackbartcasino.com

Disc Golf Courses

Mendocino County Festivals

Disc golf (sometimes called Frisbee golf or frolf) is a disc game in which individual players throw a flying disc into a basket or at a target. According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, “The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws.” Disc golf has probably been played informally since the early 1900s, according to Victor Malafront’s The Frisbee Handbook, but modern disc golf started in the late 1960s, and as a fun, easy, family sport, has gotten nothing but hotter in the last few years. As in traditional golf, a course usually consists of 18 holes. Unlike ball College of the Redwoods Mendocino Coast Center golf, most disc courses are located in public parks and are free to play, although some courses require a nominal fee. The sport requires inexpensive discs instead of costly clubs and balls. The disc golf “hole” consists of a metal basket with chains hanging over it. It seems to be America’s new favorite park game and courses can be found all over Mendocino County: College of the Redwoods Mendocino Coast Center, 1211 Del Mar Dr., Fort Bragg, (707) 9622663; Mendocino High School, 10070 Ford Street, Mendocino, (707) 964-1601; KOA Campground, 1600 Hwy 20, Willits, (707) 459-6179; Anderson Valley Brewing Company, corner of Hwys 253 and 128 in Boonville, (707) 894-5966; Low Gap Park, 841 Low Gap Road, 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.

Every month there is something new and exciting going on in Mendocino County. Festivals give you the opportunity to get a taste of life as a local and to feel like a part of the community. We list events and festivals in the beginning of each area section in this magazine. But some festivals take place throughout the County, from the coast to the inland valleys: Heritage Days of Mendocino County from April to May; the Wine and Mushroom Festival in November; and of course spectacular Fourth of July events. Each area brings Christmas alive with celebrations in December. Celebrated in multiple coastal towns is the 10-day Mendocino Crab and Wine Days in January, and the Whale Festival in March. Also on the coast, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (see page 34) hosts a variety of events and exhibits, walks and tours. MORE INFO: www.mendocino.com

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bluffs and campgrounds galore to share with your four-legged friends. The off-leash The publisher be offers your dog a beach at will Noyonot Harbor responsible any errors, thein the surf, and chance for to stretch his legs many businesses and activities client assumes full responsibility around the county welcome dogs as well. Stroll around for accuracy and completeness of the Mendocino Botanical Gardens, stop in information, and for payment of vineyards, for a wine tasting at pet-friendly or take a walk around a state park. advertisement. Color represented on Many area may businesses activities this proof differ and slightly from will even have a treat on hand to welcome you and the actual printed your pets, andad.our listing of pet-friendly accommodations will help you ﬁnd the perfect place to lay your heads when your day’s adventures are done. ALBION Fensalden Inn 937-4042

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Albion River Inn • (800) 479-7944

Fensalden Inn

(800) 959-3850 33810 Navarro Ridge Rd., Albion www.fensalden.com

Grifﬁn House Inn 877-3422 5910 S. Hwy 1, Elk www.grifﬁnn.com

The Living Light Inn • (877) 964-1384 The Lodge At Noyo River • (800) 628-1126 Old Coast Hotel • (888) 468-3550 Rendezvous Inn • (800) 491-8142

The Weller House Inn

964-4415 or (877) 893-5537 524 Stewart St., Fort Bragg www.wellerhouse.com

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884-3571 or (800) 451-SURF(7873) 39170 S. Hwy. 1, Gualala www.surﬁnngualala.com Located one-half mile from Gualala Point Park and two miles from Sea Ranch. They offer complimentary WiFi, a picnic area with barbecue grills, and a smokefree environment. Amenities include microwaves, refrigerators, coffeemakers and MP3 docking stations.

Whale Watch Inn

884-3667 or (800) 942-5342 35100 Hwy 1, Gualala www.whalewatchinn.com

A completely renovated 1860s era stagecoach stop that offers the traveler to Mendocino eight guest quarters, ﬁve in the main house, including a two room suite with a queen size canopy bed. All rooms have ﬁreplaces or gas stoves, bar refrigerators and ocean or garden views.

Each cottage at the Grifﬁn House is individually and uniquely decorated and furnished to provide a romantic, cozy, comfortable place for you to stay. All have private baths and 7 of 8 cottages have wood-burning stoves, some overlook the ocean and Greenwood Cove, and the rest are tucked in among informal gardens replete with beautiful native plants.

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ELK

(800) 894-9016 5520 S. Hwy 1, Elk www.sandpiperhouse.com

Mar Vista Cottages • (877) 855-3522 Tree House for Two • 884-1541

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Sandpiper House Inn

877-3321 6300 S. Hwy 1, Elk www.elkcoveinn.com

Featured in New York Times and Sunset Magazine, a place of elegance, grace and charm. Ten Luxurious rooms, all with private baths. Two rooms in the water tower topped by a 40-ft. high, ocean view hot tub. Spas, ﬁreplaces and ﬁne English Gardens.

GUALALA Breakers Inn

(800) 884-3200 9300 S. Hwy 1, Gualala www.breakersinn.com

A romantic, Wine Country bed and breakfast. Ocean view from every ﬁrst class, uniquely designed room, all with ﬁreplaces. Views off your deck feature hawks, whales in season, majestic woodscapes, and surf tossed beaches. No telephones or televisions… you can leave all that behind.

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LITTLE RIVER

Blanchard House B&B • 937-1627 Inn at Schoolhouse Creek • (800) 731-5525

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Choose from 15 sumptuously appointed accommodations, including luxurious oceanfront suites with jacuzzi tubs, cliffside oceanfront cottages with commanding picture windows and charming rooms in the craftsman-style mansion. All rooms include the luxury touches you demand - beautiful beds, ﬂuffy comforters, silky robes, and exquisite linens. Nearly all have ﬁreplaces, and most have direct ocean views.

Greenwood Pier Inn

877-9997 5928 Hwy 1, Elk www.greenwoodpierinn.com

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The inn offers five spacious guest rooms, each one special and individually decorated with antiques, comfortable chairs, fresh flowers, and either king or queen size beds with down comforters, feather pillows, and fine linens. All have fireplaces, private baths and compact refrigerators.

Offering breathtaking ocean views, 28 individually decorated rooms built into a bluff overlooking the mouth of the Gualala River and the Paciﬁc Ocean. Large private decks, whirlpool spas, ﬁreplaces, free WiFi and many more amenities.

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Gualala Country Inn • (800) 564-4466 North Coast Country Inn • (800) 959-4537

Atrium—Garden Inn by the Sea • 964-9440 Cleone Gardens Inn • 964-2788

Coast Inn & Spa

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

Amenities include cable, free wireless Internet, free local calls, pet-friendly and eco-friendly rooms, jacuzzi suites, connected rooms, ﬁreplaces, kitchenettes, ozone-ﬁltered water and an all-natural vegetable garden on the property, plus a café, spa and natural healing center. Country Inn • 964-3737 Glass Beach Bed & Breakfast Inn • 964-6774

937-5942 or (888) 466-5683 7751 N. Hwy. 1, Little River www.littleriverinn.com

The Secret Garden B & B • (888) 668-9874

St. Orres Fine Dining & Lodging 884-3303 36601 S. Hwy 1, Gualala www.saintorres.com

52 magical forested acres with ocean views,14 full service cottages with ﬁreplaces, jacuzzis, saunas. Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, reunions or any special event from two to 200. Feast on award winning North Coast cuisine at the Dining Room at St. Orres.

Four cottages and 60 rooms. This hillside property features dramatic ocean views from every room. Just two miles south of the Village, 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. Seafoam Lodge • 937-1022 or (800) 606-1827

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Abigail’s • (800) 962-0934 Agate Cove Inn • (800) 527-3111 Alegria and the Alegria Quartet • 937-5150 or (800) 780-7905 Auberge Mendocino • (800) 347-9252 Blair House • (800) 699-9296 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Mendocino Coast B&Bs Brewery Gulch Inn

(800) 578-4454 9401 N. Hwy 1, Mendocino www.brewerygulchinn.com

with modern amenities. The Inn offers six rooms, all with private baths, five with wood burning fireplaces and a romantic cottage with private bath, fireplace, cable TV/DVD, refrigerator and microwave. Relax with breakfast in bed with a San Francisco newspaper, white-water ocean views, comfy featherbeds, crackling fireplaces and wireless Internet. Hill House Inn • (800) 422-0554 John Dougherty House • 937-5266 Joshua Grindle Inn • (800) GRINDLE

Dennen’s Victorian Farmhouse • (800) 264-4723

Glendeven Inn

937-0083 or (800) 822-4536 8205 N. Hwy. 1, Mendocino www.glendeven.com

937-4431 or (800) 354-4431 Corner of Howard and Albion Sts., Mendocino www.headlandsinn.com

Howard Creek Ranch • 964-6725

Westport Hotel

964-3688 Hwy 1 at Seaview, Westport www.westporthotel.us

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

Whitegate Inn • (800) 531-7282

Westport Inn

937-0926 or (800) 906-0926 11101 Lansing St., Mendocino www.searock.com

16 Rooms. Enjoy individual ocean view cottages and suites on a hill overlooking the sea. The luxuriously comfortable coastal contemporary design with handhewn wood treatments features virtually every amenity possible.

Stanford Inn by the Sea

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Brandybuck Ranch • 882-2269

964-5135 37040 N. Hwy 1, Westport

Coast Guard House Historic Inn (800) 524-9320

695 Arena Cove, Point Arena www.coastguardhouse.com

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

Six spacious walk up guest rooms, two rooms feature double doubles, three rooms feature queens and one room has a king. Rooms have comfortable sitting areas and most feature a mini fridge and microwave. All rooms have private bathrooms and showers, double doubles feature tub/shower combo.

Lighthouse Point Resort • 882-2440 Point Arena Lighthouse Cottages • (877) 725-4448

Wharf Master’s Inn

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

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12 rooms. Fully equipped private cottages, unique and historical water tower suites and ocean view luxury suites highlight Sweetwater. This gem is located in the heart of Mendocino Village. Enjoy complimentary access to hot tubs and saunas while you stay.

937-5615 or (800) 331-8884 Coast Hwy. and Comptche Rd., Mendocino www.stanfordinn.com

Six rooms plus cottage. This charming Bed and Breakfast was built in 1868, a distinctive New England Victorian SaltBox-by-the-Sea that delivers the historic charm of the last century in conjunction

Sea Ranch Lodge • 785-2371

Full service hotel with deluxe rooms and suites, dramatic ocean and garden views, some with ﬁreplaces, balconies. TV, WiFi and room service. Elegant Victorian Dining Room with award winning wine list, bistrostyle menu and cocktails in the Lobby Lounge. Breakfast and lunch in the Garden Room. Meeting facilities up to 350.

Sea Rock Inn

Headlands Inn Bed & Breakfast

SEA RANCH

(Spa) 937-4140 (Inn) 937-4076 or (800) 300-4140 44840 Main St., Mendocino www.sweetwaterspa.com

Point Cabrillo Light Station • 937-5033 MacCallum House • (800) 609-0492 Mendocino Farmhouse • 800) 475-1536 Mendocino Village Inn • (800) 609-0492 Packard House • (888) 453-2677 Sea Gull Inn • 937-5204 or (888) 937-5204

Ten Rooms. This Select Registry 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, and a wine and hors d’eouvres hour. Headland, beach and forest trails, and free Wi-Fi. Glendeven, the home of The Wine Bar[n], is built on a serene eight-acre homestead around an 1867 country estate, it is situated on a headland meadow with grazing llamas, just two minutes south of historic Mendocino.

Sweetwater Spa and Inn

A romantic hideaway on the Mendocino Coast with ocean views, private balconies, ﬁreplaces, in-room spas, cable TV, whale-watching, hiking and ﬁshing.

800-548-0513 45080 Main St., Mendocino www.mendocinohotel.com

Mendocino Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Beautiful rooms with romantic ﬁreplaces, spa tubs for two and amazing ocean views, ﬂat panel LCD TV with built-in DVD players and cable access, WiFi access. A consistent recipient of AAA’s Four Diamond Award, and a member of BedandBreakfast. com’s Diamond Collection, the Brewery Gulch Inn has also been recognized as a leader among environmentally-conscious businesses. With your stay, enjoy a cooked-to-order gourmet breakfast and a light buffet dinner.

overlooking Mendocino Bay. Embodying the best of the rugged Mendocino Coast, the Inn is a haven. Every detail is attended to, from wood-burning ﬁreplaces set and ready to light, to the sumptuous organic breakfasts. Inspired by the Stanford’s Certiﬁed Organic gardens, The Ravens’ Restaurant is outstanding and nationally acclaimed for its vegetarian cuisine. Guests are indulged at the Inn’s Massage in the Forest and private yoga sessions.

Located on the coast just seven miles

south of Mendocino, this riverfront vacation cottage is the perfect getaway spot for a few days of beachcombing, exploring gift shops, and touring the nearby wineries of Anderson Valley and Mendocino County. 44 Rooms. Pets warmly welcome. The Inn is nestled on a hillside, the exquisite Stanford Inn sits atop a meadow

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ualala sits at a dramatic convergence of coastal hills, the Pacific Ocean and the Gualala River, and is the southern coastal gateway to Mendocino County. The name Gualala was named first for the Gualala River by the Kashaya Pomo Indians. The river flows out to the ocean right across from the center of town. Some people call it gwa-LA-la, but the natives call it wa-LA-la. Once a logging town, Gualala’s central economic activity is now tourism and serves as a commercial center for the surrounding area.

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Mendocino’s “banana belt” stretches south from Anchor Bay to Sea Ranch, and visitors 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 that western-most landmass — the closest you can come to Hawaii from the mainland — provides both fog-break and protective shelter for the coastline to the south. Take advantage of the banana belt’s pleasant weather and clear blue skies with stops at some of the area’s most beautiful spots, like Bowling Ball Beach or the 2009 MENDOCINO COUNTY mouth of the Gualala River, a serene spot ringed with redwood trees. Stroll the streets of the seaside villages of Gualala and Anchor Bay, and discover the region’s Please reply by email, fax or postal mail. rich maritime history.

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To get a taste of the area’s artistic culture, visit the Gualala Arts Center which is home to some marvelous local and regional works of art. Several galleries showcase a wide and ever-changing variety of artistic styles, from oils and watercolors to sculptures and textiles. There’s always something interesting going on at Gualala Arts, with excellent workshops (with instructors brought in from around the nation) in addition to a full schedule of events, including exhibit openings, live theater, lectures, concerts, auto shows and youth programs. The Center also hosts a number of festivals each year, including the Whale & Jazz Festival in April, Fine Arts Fair in May, Art in the Redwoods Festival in August, Studio Discovery Tour in September, and the Festival of Trees Marketplace in November. Space is available for weddings, memorials or business conferences. WHERE: main building of the Gualala Arts Center is located off Hwy 1, just south of photo by Barbara Pratt; www.GualalaArts.org Gualala off Old Stage Rd. Call ahead to see what exhibits and classes are available. Admission is free. MORE INFO: (707) 884-1138, www.gualalaarts.org

If you are looking for a place to spend a relaxing but fun-filled day outdoors, Gualala Point Regional Park is the place to go. Open daily from dawn till dusk, this beautiful park encompasses almost 200 acres of peaceful meadows, dramatic forests and delightful sandy beaches. The Gualala River runs lazily through the park and provides fun seasonal fishing adventures for those interested in spending a day on the water. The park has a fantastic campground that provides you with a chance to “rough it.” There is an expansive trail system where you will be able to find the perfect track to suit your skill and preference as a hiker or walker. There are several picnic areas scattered throughout the park where you can enjoy a quiet lunch or even a barbecue. Gualala Point Regional Park has a great Visitors Center featuring exhibits that showcase the history of Northern California, including its Native American predecessors and the impact of the logging industry. WHERE: one mile south of Gualala on Hwy 1 MORE INFO: (707) 785-2377, www.sonoma-county.org/parks/pk_glala.htm Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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s you travel north from Gualala, you’ll ﬁnd the beautiful and secluded village of Anchor Bay. Anchor Bay is known for its rich and colorful history. Prior to 1850, the Pomo Indians were the only inhabitants of the Anchor Bay area. Eventually 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 was used for ranching. Loggers came to the 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’s privacy and pristine beaches. Services available in Anchor Bay include a small shopping village, restaurants, lodging and a campground nestled in the Redwood Cove. Anchor Bay offers relaxation, natural beauty and a peaceful, tranquil environment to spend vacation time along Mendocino’s South Coast.

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Anchor Bay is a small southern coastal village that lies in the heart of the Mendocino “banana belt,” and is warmer, with less fog and wind than the surrounding areas. The seclusion of this bay and Fish Rock Beach was enormously attractive to rum-runners during Prohibition. The long white sand beach is wind-protected, making it a delightful place to ﬁsh, scuba dive, ocean kayak, surf, and boogie and skim board. It is also a great beach for sea lion and whale watching or to go beachcombing and tide pooling. For public access and to launch watercraft, Anchor Bay Campground charges a nominal access fee. Tent and RV camping is available. In the town of Anchor Bay, shop and stroll in an old-fashioned village market that specializes in natural foods, with 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. WHERE: Between Gualala and Point Arena MORE INFO: (800) 778-5252, www.redwoodcoastchamber.com/anchorbay

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In many romantic movies you will see a couple riding horseback along a deserted sandy beach. In others you will see couples riding through the woods. At Ross Ranch you can do both. The ranch offers two-hour beach or forest rides. On the Manchester Beach ride, you will pass rock formations such as sea stacks, driftwood and rolling surf on an unspoiled sandy beach. The forest tour will take you along dirt paths through beautiful redwood forests Irish Beach, courtesy of Ross Ranch Horse Back Rides in the mountains just east of Elk. You will ride through shady forests and sunny meadows that will give sweeping views of the valleys below you. The Ross Ranch is a family-owned business that offers a personal touch. They have horses to suit everyone’s riding skills. Reservations are required—please call ahead to make sure they can reserve horses for you and your group. WHERE: Beach rides are 23 miles north of Gualala, or 10.5 miles south of Elk at mile marker 23.5 on Hwy 1. Look for the Ross Ranch sign, horse trailer and porti-a-podi on the ocean side of Hwy 1. Park on the side of Hwy 1 (not in front of the gate.) Forest rides are just east of Elk on Philo-Greenwood Rd. at mile marker 7.88. MORE INFO: (707) 877-1834, www.rossranch.biz

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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, the preserve approved: was originally designed to aid in Open Everyday 9am-5pm , or just the conservation of the rare and So. Hwy 1, Point Arena • 707-882-1931 endangered African antelope and mail POINT ARENA, CALIFORNIA zebra. The preserve has three www.PointArenaTileworks.com types of antelope and two species d.” 110 acres dedicated to the of zebra roaming on over 100 acres conservation of African hoof stock. courtesy of B. Bryan Preserve of land. An educated public is one Afternoon tours available ve. • Eureka, • www.101things.comof the many steps needed to ensure the survival of these wonderful animals. Tours are eturned byCA 95501 • (707) 443-1234 Fax: (707) 443-5309 • ads@101things.com by reservation only. available by reservation only. On the one-and-a-half hour tour you will have the chance to see these animals in a natural habitat, much like the land in their native Africa. Learn assumed Stay with us in comfort and style about the different species’ personalities and watch them interact. Bring your binoculars at one of our eclectic cottages. and a smile—feeding time is n. late afternoon. 707-882-2297 The B. Bryan Preserve is a Sweet & Savory Crepes www.bbryanpreserve.com great vacation destination. t be Grilled Panini Sandwich Need a place to stay? Fully rors, the Soups • Salads furnished cottages are availsponsibility able for lodging. Learn more Beer • Wine about the preserve online, pleteness of Juice • Smoothies where you can read about payment of the animals and the mission represented on of the preserve, or listen slightly from to an audio tour of feeding time. WHERE: 130 Riverside Drive, Point Arena, CA 95468 MORE INFO: (707) 882-2297 www.bbryanpreserve.com

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Just south of Point Arena is a stretch of beach featuring prehistoric boulders that have been finely ground down over the millennia into perfectly smooth spherical shapes ranging from the size of perfect bowling balls on up to 12-foot weathered stones. The display is especially magnificent at low tide. The geology of the area is unique and gives visitors the opportunity to view examples of significant bluff erosion, earth strata, and fossils that date back to the Miocene period, 5 to 7 million years ago. 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, one hundred feet apart, will take you to a beach. The northern trail leads you over the headlands and down to Bowling Ball Beach. CAUTION: The trek down to Bowling Ball Beach is accessible, however the trail has had erosion problems so the last 20 ft. down can be treacherous. Those with limited mobility or elderly are not advised. Be sure to check the tides schedule before trekking to the beach. See photo previous page. MORE INFO: (707) 937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=446 www.geologictrips.com/bbb/bbb.pdf

In the peaceful, serene setting of Point Arena, you will discover one of the tallest lighthouses on the Paciﬁc Coast. The ﬁrst Point Arena Lighthouse was constructed in 1870. The lighthouse suffered major damage in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. It eventually had to be torn down and rebuilt. The new lighthouse began operation in 1908, nearly 18 months after the quake. The tower features a First Order Fresnel Lens, over six feet in diPoint Arena Lighthouse, photo by Scott Simpson ameter and weighing more than six tons. Guided tours of the light station as well as self-guided tours of the grounds are available daily. During your visit, spend some time browsing through the Lighthouse Gift Shop featuring unique souvenirs, interesting gifts, custom made abalone jewelry, beautiful collectibles and lighthouse clothing. For those who want to spend more time by the sea, you can stay in comfortable accommodations in the historic keepers’ home vacation rentals, which are available year-round. WHERE: 45500 Lighthouse Road, Point Arena, CA 95468 — off Hwy 1 on Lighthouse Rd., north of Gualala, mile marker MEN 17.00 MORE INFO: (877) 725-4448, www.pointarenalighthouse.com

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Point Arena Cove is a dream come true for fishermen and beachcombers alike. The cove, complete with its 330-foot Point Arena Pier, has some fantastic activities that everyone can enjoy. The pier is popular with surfers and has excellent fishing, considered The Pier Chowder House & Tap Room by some as the best pier fishing in Caloverlooking the Wharf ifornia. Striped sea perch, kelp greenling, rock greenling, cabezon, lingcod and salmon are all abundant in the waters beneath the pier. Bring your binoculars for a chance to see whales and many different species of birds, including the famous Laysan Albatross. The beaches of the cove offer excellent areas for beachcombing, shell collecting and tide pooling. Surfing and diving are also very popular activities in the area with dive sites close by, including sunken barges. Wash Rock and a harbor seal rookery are nearby as well. Boats up to 27 feet long may be launched off the pier. Lodging and dining may be found in Arena Cove and Point Arena. No license is necessary when fishing off the pier. However, dogs are not allowed on the pier. 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: www.pierfishing.com/resources/index.php?id=piers:point_arena_pier

Local lore has it that Schooner Gulch got its name from a mysterious vessel that appeared at the head of the gulch at dusk, but no evidence could be found of its existence in the morning. Today, Schooner Gulch State Beach offers its visitors not only great fun and exciting activities, but also some of the most magnificent views that you may ever see. Choose from two trails that lead a short distance to two beaches, Schooner Beach and Bowling Ball Beach. Spend the day hiking, picnicking, fishing, sunbathing, surfing or windsurfing at either of these scenic beaches and the surrounding headlands. WHERE: south of Point Arena. Find the beach at mile marker 11.41 (Schooner Gulch) which offers the closest parking area. Look for a sign that says, “Park Facing South Only.” Each of two trailheads, one hundred 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. MORE INFO: (707) 937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=446

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he Village of Elk, also known to some as Greenwood, is truly one of the most stunning stops along the Northern California Coast. In this little town of 225 hearty souls, you’ll find amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Elk’s location atop rugged cliffs. Elk — a place of beauty and serenity, a place for respite and renewal — is a place apart. Mesmerizing meetings of land, sea and sky await you at every bend of California coast. Wisps of morning fog melt away in the golden sun, then creep back at day’s end to soften the sunset in the mist of the tall trees and flowers that flourish everywhere. By day the air is mild even in winter, ideal for beach combing. Cool evenings are made to order for relaxing by the fire at an Inn, with the lulling rhythm of breaking waves just outside your window. On a coast celebrated for its scenic beauty, Elk is truly exceptional. Rock formations, sometimes called “sea stacks,” constitute a collection aesthetically unequaled. Visitors from near and far can always be seen pausing to take in the breathtaking views. In the 1800s trappers and hunters found their way to the region in search of abundant 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 ill-fated 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 first-growth redwood. In 1883, local businessman Lorenzo White purchased most of the lands 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-ofthe-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 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.

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• Watch for migrating whales, dolphins and sea lions who frolic steps from your room. • Explore driftwood and sea glass strewn beaches. • Enjoy an organic picnic, fill a basket at the deli and head to Greenwood-Philo Rd. to the wineries • Take in the joy of wildflowers springing up along the bluffs. • Be mesmerized by the jagged sea rocks as the Pacific Ocean waves crash against them. • Gaze at exquisite sunsets and experience green flash. • Visit Elk’s history at the Museum and view their vast collection of books, photographs, family histories and artifacts that tell the remarkable story of Elk. • Enjoy Five Star dining experiences. • Spot the wildlife of elk and deer in and around the town. • Take in a horseback ride in the forest, or canter down the beach at Ross Ranch. • Enjoy the many treks about: mushroom hunt, discover the fabulous orchids. • For the water enthusiast there is kayaking, abalone diving and surf fishing. • Visit Greenwood State Beach and celebrate the expansive white sand beaches that stretch for miles. • Enjoy a relaxing massage at one of the local spas or have one of the many local massage therapists give you a treatment in your Bed and Breakfast suite. • Visits the shops and cooperative art galleries for some truly unique one-of-a-kind local gifts.

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Romantic Oceanfront B&B and Full Day-Spa, Champagne Breakfast Free Wi-Fi, TV, Private Beach Access, Small Weddings and Elopements Close to Wineries, Redwoods, Lighthouse, State Parks 6300 So. Hwy 1, Elk www.elkcoveinn.com

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Elk, well known for its many wonderful Bed and Breakfasts has been the haunt of writers, musicians and artists every year. The Inns ﬁll up fast as their reputations are well-known among Bed and Breakfast lovers. We have personally checked out all the Inns on these two pages and can highly recommend each and every one of them. MORE INFO: For local events and activities open to the public, visit The Greenwood Community Center Events web page, www.elkcoast.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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For one of the most spectacular scenic drives, travel through the Navarro River State Park. After emerging from the rolling hills of the Anderson Valley, you will be impressed by the 11-mile long dramatic tunnel of redwoods that leads all the way to the mighty Paciﬁc Ocean. Second growth redwood groves stretch the length of the park. The park is popular with anglers, canoeists and kayakers in the late winter and spring. Picnicking, swimming and two fabulous campgrounds are available. Kayakers, canoeists and ﬁshermen love the park for its great rushing river waters. WHERE: Hwy 128, two miles east of the junction with Hwy 1 near Elk MORE INFO: (707) 937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=435

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Spectacular coastal views are what await you at Manchester State Park. The beach, located in this 760-acre park, offers fantastic pounding waves, herds of grazing cattle and sheep, dunes and expansive grasslands. Spend photo by Cyndy Phillips the day walking the never crowded 18,000 feet of coastal beach. The park also boasts a campground with 46 campsites that provide a delightful opportunity for those who wish to stay longer than a single day. If you are interested in fishing, the park has spectacular freshwater fishing in both of its two streams. Brush Creek and Alder Creek boast wonderful steelhead and salmon fishing that will dazzle fishermen of all ages. You will not be disappointed that you took time to take in the amazing scenery and views that come with a stay in the Manchester State Park. WHERE: one and a half miles north of Manchester, mile marker MEN 21.48 MORE INFO: (707) 882-2463, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=437

Just north of the small town of Elk you will find the picturesque Greenwood State Beach. This is a great place to go for the day to soak up the sun, go swimming or have a picnic lunch on the Pacific Ocean. It is also a fantastic place to stroll along in the winter months to watch the sunset. This beach has an amazing history that you can learn about at the Greenwood State Beach Visitors Center. There you will find a museum that tells the story of the lumber industry in Elk, what it was like to live there in the 1800s and much more. The Visitors Center is located in the heart of Elk and is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from the middle of March through to the end of October. WHERE: just north of Elk MORE INFO: (707) 937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=447

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The town of Albion was named by Captain W.A. Richardson, after the ancient name for Britain. He chose the name in 1853 because the coastal cliffs reminded him of those in England. Richardson also built the first lumber mill in Albion on the river flats below the high wooden trestle bridge that spans the Albion River. Today, Albion features fine restaurants, lodging, a fully equipped grocery store and deli, as well as other necessities for the traveler. Dining and lodging rooms at the Albion River Inn provide scenic views of commercial fishing boats returning to Albion Harbor at sunset. The area around Albion is rich with sheltered coves that are excellent for tidepooling, 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.

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Little River, Albion’s neighbor to the north, has a similar history. Little River’s first lumber mill was built in 1864. It closed down in 1893, then burned in 1910. Next to the mill was 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. Little River Cove is a favorite spot for scuba and skindivers, but only skindivers may harvest abalone. The cove is opposite the entrance to Van Damme State Park, one of the most popular parks on the coast.

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Van Damme offers ten miles of beautiful hiking trails, in the lush Fern Canyon trail system. There are lots of things to explore in the fern-carpeted floors of the Little River Canyon. You will feel like a giant in the Pygmy Forest, with it’s mature cypress and pine trees that grow between six-inches and eight-feet tall or follow your nose to the skunk cabbage at the Cabbage Patch. The beach is a popular place for skindiving and abalone hunting. Van Damme offers several camping options, with 74 sites available, as well as hiking trails and year-round guided coastal kayak tours.

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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. The area’s history is evident in its buildings, and the town of Mendocino has been designated a National Historic Preservation District. San Francisco during the Gold Rush was a booming city in need of building materials, and the coastal redwoods abundant in Mendocino provided the area with its own source of riches. When the logging industry slowed, Mendocino began to decline; but the town underwent a cultural renaissance during the late 1950s when the area became an artists’ colony. Mendocino has attracted artists, art lovers and free spirits ever since. Visitors who prefer the outdoors will be delighted in and around this picturesque town. The area offers such activities as deep-sea 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 hostelry 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 that is accessible to visitors. Built in 1861, the Kelley House has period artifacts and photographs, as well as a pond and gardens.

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Along a beautiful, craggy coastline painted with wildﬂowers, you will see some of the most historic buildings in California. In Mendocino, you can take a trip back in time to when life was simple. Mendocino began in the 1850s as a lumber town. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, some of the homes and shops from that time still stand today. However, most of the structures date back to the Victorian era of the 1870s. You will see a variety of architectural styles such as Salt Box, Cottage, Queen Anne, Italianate and Gothic Revival. Make sure to stop in at the Ford House where you can take a look at a model of what the town looked like almost a century ago. Visit Kelly House Museum to learn more about the history of this charming village that has barely changed over the century. During the summer, visitors can take part in a Historic House and Building Tour sponsored by the Kelly House Museum. This guided walking tour will take you around town to discover even more about the local historic sites. The historic tour is also available in the winter, by appointment only. MORE INFO: Kelly House Museum, (707) 937-5791, www.mendocinohistory.org

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The Kelley House is one of the most beautiful houses ever built on the California coast. The home was built in 1861 by William Kelley, one of the founding fathers of Mendocino. The Kelley House sits on three-quarters of an acre overlooking the mouth of Big River and Mendocino Bay. The gorgeous views are highlighted by the home’s fantastic gardens, and a naturally spring-fed pond, that give the grounds charm and rustic beauty. The house is now home to the Kelley House Museum, which is dedicated to the preservation of the ethnic, economic and social history of the area. The house itself is an example of many aspects of the region’s history. It displays balloon construction, marked by large vertical studs that extend from the ﬂoor of the building all the way through the ceiling. The exterior of the house is made from rough-hewn redwood boards that were harvested from the surrounding forests, and the ﬂoors are constructed from rough-cut pine boards of various sizes. The westward end of the house features tongue and groove construction that has allowed it to endure the brunt of the harsh winter abuse for almost 150 years. In the summer the museum is open every day except Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; winter hours are weekends Friday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: 45007 Albion St., Mendocino, CA 95460 MORE INFO: (707) 937-5791, www.mendocinohistory.org

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Celebrating the Passing Whales

All along the Mendocino Coast from December until April migrating whales can be seen quite easily from the shore or on the sea. The fortunate will see newborn calves traveling alongside their mothers. Gray whales at birth are a mere 15 feet long but will grow to about 45 feet. There are many places along the coast to charter a boat so you can get up close and personal with these goliaths. Plan to be in Mendocino in March for the Mendocino Whale Festival or the Little River Whale Festival to celebrate and learn more about the gray whale. Mendocino Village festivities include wine tasting from local Mendocino wineries in various shops, galleries and inns. A free trolley offers rides to participating merchants and nearby events, like the chowder tasting, whale watching walks and Mendocino County food product tasting. The Little River Whale Festival offers lodging photo by Linda Watson specials, a tasting tour, and an art and nature adventure Passport Contest to introduce you to the local hidden secrets. WHERE: Mendocino coast MORE INFO: Mendocino Whale Festival, (707) 961-6303, www.mendowhale.com Mendocino Coast Chamber, (707) 961-6300, www.mendocinocoast.com

Mendocino Film Festival

The Mendocino Coast has starred in over 60 films over the years, including East of Eden, Summer of ’42, and The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming, as well as the long-running TV series, Murder She Wrote. So what better place to host a film festival? The annual Mendocino Film Festival, hosts film screenings and special events all within easy (and lovely) walks of one another in Mendocino Village. The event’s 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, the Festival also showcases films in two unique categories: Films for Our

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Waves of music will crash to the sea at the 2011 Mendocino Music Festival. Set in picturesque Mendocino Village, the annual Mendocino Music Festival is a celebration of auditory beauty. Spend the morning in the Village, on the beach or tasting one of the many local wines. Later in the day gather to enjoy a concert overlooking the ocean in the Big White Tent on the Mendocino Headlands State Park or at one of several smaller venues around the community. Music ranges from Orchestra Chamber Ensemble, to Jazz, Blues, Folk and World Music, as well as Opera, Ballet pieces and Tango dancers. Before the day’s performances visitors are welcome to attend rehearsals, scheduled almost daily. Pack a lunch and bring the family for a musical picnic on the headlands. The festival sweeps into motion July 9, 2011 and comes to a dramatic conclusion on July 23, 2011. This 15-day celebration is choreographed to charge your senses and lighten your soul. The Mendocino Music Festival website has event schedules, ticket information and much more. WHERE: Main St. in the town of Mendocino MORE INFO: (707) 937-2044, www.mendocinomusic.com Performer, Kevin Eubanks, photo by Raj Naik

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 bar on the Mendocino Coast. The Inn itself began as a New England-style farmhouse built in 1867. In more contemporary times, its accompanying barn came to house The Barn Gallery, a prominent Mendocino art gallery showcasing the work of local artists. It seems only natural that the art of fine wine making should follow as an integral part of that effort and in 2008 the Wine Bar[n] came into being on the first floor of the barn. With its contemporary lounge-like atmosphere, illuminated by huge windows framing the Inn’s gardens, The Wine Bar[n] will afford you and your companion a gracious environment in which to discover the uniqueness of Mendocino County’s many regional wines with 45 wines open by the glass daily. You may choose to indulge yourselves in a tasting flight of Anderson Valley Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel or Alsace varietals. To round out the experience you will want to delight your palate even further with artisan cheeses or a charcuterie plate served with fresh baguettes. You can even enjoy it all outdoors in good weather, with The Wine Bar[n]’s wonderful graveled courtyard and garden under the guard of the Inn’s original water tower. WHERE: 8205 N. Hwy 1 in Little River MORE INFO: (800) 822-4536 or (707) 937-0083, email innkeeper@glendeven.com www.glendeven.com

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If you are in the town of Mendocino, take some time to visit Mendocino Headlands State Park. The park surrounds the town on three sides and provides a much appreciated buffer of undeveloped and rugged land between historic downtown Mendocino and the rampant development of almost everywhere else. You will not regret your

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Boating or biking through the redwoods along beautiful Big River are Mendocino Coast’s top outdoor activities. Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too offers a wide variety of rental kayaks, canoes, outriggers and bicycles to explore Big River Canyon and beyond. Their unique outrigger canoes are locally crafted, using beautiful redwood strip construction. These popular boats are extremely stable and easy to paddle. Steering is a snap with a foot-controlled rudder system. Many different sizes are offered which accommodate from 1 to 9 persons, perfect for couples and families. Professionally guided tours are also available aboard a special 33 foot, 9 person outrigger. These informative summer time tours include: Wildlife, Historical, Moonlight, Birding and Nighttime Bioluminescence. If you prefer bicycles, there are many wonderful trails in and around Mendocino Village. Rent a mountain or comfort bike and use Catch a Canoe’s latest map to ﬁnd your perfect ride. Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too is well known for their friendly, helpful service since 1972. They are open year round, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: on the grounds of the Stanford Inn, #1 South Big River Dr., Mendocino MORE INFO: (707) 937-0273, www.catchacanoe.com, www.tourbigriver.com

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trip to this park. Whales in the winter, wildflowers in the spring, nesting seabirds in the summer and spectacular color in autumn are just a few of the attractions. Mendocino Headlands State Park’s trails attract hikers and joggers from miles around because of the amazing views. Three miles of trails meander atop the rugged and majestic cliffs that line the coast. The park has beachfront that is accessible from Big River and excellent fishing and scuba diving opportunities. The park has been in operation since 1974. The town’s south headlands, facing Main St., remained in timber company ownership until 1972. The threat of development there spurred resident artist Emmy Lou Packard to start a movement in 1969, which led to 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 park land provides Mendocino with a buffer area that preserves the town’s historical presence. In return, the town provides a view of a unique blend of natural, ecological, cultural and social diversity. WHERE: surrounds the town of Mendocino on three sides MORE INFO: (707) 937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=442

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Live theater is an experience like no other. When done well, the performance takes on a life of its own, the actors become the characters and you are completely absorbed. The reputable Mendocino Theater Company has been staging fabulous plays for almost 30 years at the Mendocino Theater. They have performed everything from literary classics and children’s theater to modern comedies and drama such as Of Mice & Men and Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys. Upcoming shows in 2011 are She Stoops to Conquer, The Pavilion, Same Time Next Year and The Trip to Bountiful. 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 or (707) 937-2718, www.mcn.org/1/mtc

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It is likely that you will never experience anything like the Jug Handle State Preserve Ecological Staircase. The “staircase” is a land formation that stretches up over 1,000 acres and creates ﬁve distinct geological terraces in the process. On your hike you will start out in the inter-tidal zone and ascend through areas of prairie, Redwood forest and end in the unique Pygmy Forest. The Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center acts as a private gateway to the area and offers an environmental education program that is packed with fun and entertaining activities. The Farm also offers hostel-style accommodations in a 120-year-old Victorian house. An educational brochure is available to explain the changing environments as you travel the ﬁve-mile trail up the slope. WHERE: located half way 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, Jug Handle, photo by Mackenzie Kincaid, www.redroanstudios.com www.jughandlecreekfarm.org Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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At Kayak Mendocino you can go on an amazing, unique adventure. Hop in a kayak and paddle out to some of the most stunning sea caves you will ever see. On this Guided Tour in Van Damme State Park outside the town of Mendocino, you will learn about the delicate ecosystem of the area. Observe beautiful sea creatures like Sea Stars, Harbor Seals, and Anemones. Enter caves where you can investigate all the nooks and crannies of the walls. Find out how these sea caves were created and what kinds of creatures call them home. No kayaking experience is necessary. Trips are safe and enjoyable for all ages. All instruction and all equipment is provided, including wetsuits, booties, life jackets and helmets. All you need to bring is a bathing suit, t-shirt and a sense of adventure and curiosity. Reservations are required, but walk-ups welcome. WHERE: west parking lot of Van Damme State Park, three miles south of the town of Mendocino. MORE INFO: (707) 937-0700, www.kayakmendocino.com

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How often do you get to experience a breathtakingly sparkling, cascading 36-foot waterfall? Russian Gulch State Park offers 1,305 acres of natural beauty, and much more. Begin by taking a look at a truly unique feature of the park, the blowhole. The relentless pounding of the mighty Pacific Ocean has burrowed a 200-foot tunnel inland. Over time, a huge section caved in, measuring 60 feet deep by 100 feet wide, creating a spectacular sight. At high tide, you can peer down into the plant and flower-lined canyon to see the churning, bubbling sea as it crashes and thunders below. The park has a great beach for swimming, rock fishing, skindiving and tidepooling. Russian Gulch State Park boasts more than ten miles of trails to explore headlands, its waterfall, steep lush canyon walls, a threemile bike trail and plenty of horseback riding trails. A beautiful picnic area sits atop the cliff, overlooking a dramatic cove. The park 101 Things To Do ® photo is a popular destination for camping, with 23 sites open from April through October. WHERE: two miles north of Mendocino on Hwy 1. MORE INFO: (707) 937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=432

Northern California is famous throughout the world for towering Redwoods and Douglas ﬁrs that grow to be hundreds of feet tall. There are, however, trees that cannot grow to even ten feet tall or much more than an inch thick. To see the story of this contrast, take a trip to the Pygmy Forest, located in Van Damme State Park 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 less than a mile away from the mighty Redwoods. It’s amazing how these trees somehow grow under such adverse conditions and 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 adaptability and hardiness of these tiny trees. WHERE: in Van Damme State Park off Hwy 1, three miles south of Mendocino MORE INFO: (707) 937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=433

Fantastic outdoor fun and delightful scenery await at Van Damme State Park. Hiking, camping, ﬁshing and abalone diving are enjoyed in an awesome setting of natural wonder. The park straddles Hwy 1 where Little River empties into a protected, rocky bay, popular with divers and kayakers. The surf here is usually calm enough to allow launching boats and sea kayaks from the beach. Daytime parking and picnicking at the beach is free. Most of the park’s 2069 acres lie east of the highway, up verdant Fern Canyon. The park offers beautiful and shady campsites. A paved trail follows the Little River 2-1/2 miles up the lovely canyon, connecting with a dirt path climbing 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, an unforgettable adventure can always be found at Van Damme State Park. WHERE: three miles south of the town of Mendocino on Highway 1 photo by Cyndy Phillips MORE INFO: Sub-Surface Progression in Fort Bragg is a complete dive center and surf shop and can provide you with abalone diving rentals and scuba gear. (707) 964-3793, www.abdive.com

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Big River State Park is an amazing park which offers 7,334 wild acres for exploration. Acquired in 2002, the park includes the largest coastal estuary north of San Francisco with 1,500 acres of wetlands. You can swim, bike, canoe, jog, walk your dog (leashed) or hike all 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 sandy beach just below the trailhead. Along Big River’s northern bank Big River Haul Road provides a flat, wide, scenic promenade into the hearts of nearby Jackson Demonstration State Forest and Mendocino Woodlands State Park. The trailhead is at the end of a dirt road reached by turning east (inland) off of 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. Hike along the shore to find marsh and tidewater wildlife or along the miles of trails that wind back through the forest. The Big River protects, preserves and is home to great blues herons, osprey, wild ducks, river otters and over 27 endangered wildlife and plant species. WHERE: off Hwy 1 in Mendocino, adjacent to Mendocino Headlands State Park MORE INFO: (707) 937-5804, www.mendocinolandtrust.org/?Big_River www.mendowalks.org/BigRiver.php

The title of “State Reserve” in California is only given to areas of land that possess the most magnificent natural features and beauty. Caspar Headlands State Reserve truly lives up to the title that it has been given. Located about four miles north of Mendocino off Hwy 1, this three-acre reserve is located directly adjacent to the town of Caspar, which sits atop one of the most strikingly beautiful Pacific coastal bluffs that you will ever see. The reserve is characterized by the dramatic rock formations and spectacular cliffs that give it some of the most awe-inspiring views in Mendocino County. The reserve also contains some of the most impressive wildflowers in the area. Just to the north of Caspar Headlands State Reserve is the Caspar Beach and RV Campground which offers great camping for those who are interested in extending their stay in the area. In order to gain access to the reserve, you will have to obtain an 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

The Point Cabrillo Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1909; at one point during the tower’s history, the beaming light could be seen 13 to 15 miles out to sea. Today the lighthouse has been completely restored and is open to the public year-round. Tour the property and see all of the historic buildings that still stand, including the keeper’s residences, coal buildings, carpentry shop, smithy and the oil house. Learn how the lighthouse was run back in the early 1900s, what a day in the life of a lighthouse keeper was like and the role of the lighthouse today. The beautifully restored Head 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. The Point Cabrillo Preserve has some of the most beautiful scenery on the West Coast. Hiking around the preserve, you will see some photo by Mackenzie Kincaid, www.redroanstudios.com of the 270 acres that are completely undeveloped, from windswept bluffs to meadows to forested areas. Deer roam by and local birds circle as you complete your trek. 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 20,000 gray whales that migrate from Alaska to Mexico each winter. The Lighthouse also has a gift shop to purchase a souvenir to take home. WHERE: midway between Mendocino and Caspar, off Hwy 1, on Point Cabrillo Dr., at Russian Gulch, follow signs MORE INFO: (800) 262-7801, www.pointcabrillo.org

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One of the most dramatic coastlines in California can be found at Caspar Headlands State Beach. Located adjacent to Caspar Headlands State Reserve north of Mendocino off Hwy 1, this beautiful stretch of coast offers miles of undeveloped, natural beach. Swimming, boating, fishing and various other popular beach activities are at their best at this amazing location. Enjoy incredible views of rugged cliffs, coastal bluffs, and more than two acres of headlands that offer nearly 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. If you happen to be there in late winter or early spring, you might get the opportunity to see the remarkable gray whales as they migrate. The area boasts a long and storied logging history, and a quaint town area. The Headlands is truly one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring locations on the West Coast and is well worth the trip. WHERE: two miles north of Russian Gulch off Coast Access Rd., milepost 54.71 MORE INFO: (707) 937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=445

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marvel at, with the wide variety of wildlife that makes the harbor home. Annually, over 20,000 California Gray Whales travel south along the coast from Alaska, to winter in their breeding grounds in Baja, Mexico. In the spring, they return north to begin the cycle again. Often you can see these graceful giants from the shore, but chartering a boat from the harbor is an excellent way to meet them on their terms, in their world—so don’t forget your camera. A local professional guide can educate guests about the habits and history of these awe-inspiring creatures, while maximizing the chances of seeing the most whales, even on a short visit. During the whale migrations many fishing charters offer fishing trips combined with whale-watching tours. In March, help celebrate the migration during the Annual Fort Bragg Whale Festival, an experience the whole family can enjoy. Take part in guided whale-watching walking tours, sample clam chowders with the kids, and take a free trolley from the festival grounds to the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse. Adults can sample good beer and great BBQ at the microbrew and barbeque tasting. 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 teaming with fish including rockfish, lingcod, halibut and tuna, and are some of the best places on the West Coast to catch Chinook Salmon. But there are many fish in the sea, so who knows what may be found at the end of the line? If the land is what you love, yet you would still like to get out into the ocean, take a walk down the Noyo Jetty—no fishing license is required to fish from the jetty. Touch, taste and smell the harbor at water level from a kayak. Visitors can bring their own kayak, rent them in the area, or employ a local outfitter for a guided tour. Kayaking in the harbor can be a great experience for the beginner, the expert, or 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, fax with changes the harbor has spectacular sea caves to Email explore, or abalone diving and even fishing from kayak. Whether sightseeing, sport kayaking or even fishing, kayaking on the Noyo Harbor indicated and we will is a positive and healthy way to spend a day, and a fun way to connect with family and send a revised proof. friends. 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 atmoReply needed if approved: sphere and views are free. Several lodging options are available sign on theand harbor; choose from oceanview rental return, or just homes or get the personal touch at a nearby bed and breakfast. Whatever your plan or price range, there is a chance for almost reply anyone to to wake an ocean view or watch the thistoemail sun set before the lights go out on another harbor day. Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Fort Bragg Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

2011 is a year of milestone anniversaries for Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens…the Gardens’ Golden 50th Anniversary, the 30th anniversary of the nonprofit corporation and the 20th anniversary of the signature summer event, Art in the Gardens. While traveling in Mendocino County a must see is Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (MCBG). This rare jewel is the only public gardens in the continental United States with direct ocean frontage; the Gardens offers everything from colorful displays to thunderous waves. The mild maritime climate makes MCBG the Gardens for all seasons, attracting gardeners and nature lovers alike. Manicured formal gardens, dense coastal pine forest, fern-covered creek canyons, diverse collections of rhododendrons and fuchsias, coastal bluffs overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean—all are found on this magnificent 47 acre site. Whale watchers can take shelter in the Cliff House to view winter and spring migrations. Bird watchers will delight in the 150 species of birds that live in or visit the Gardens. Gardeners will enjoy a heritage rose display, a heath and heather collection of national importance, and plants from Mediterranean climates around the world such as South Africa, Chile, New Zealand and Australia.

he Historic Union Lumber Company Store has been a center for commerce in Fort Bragg for over 120 years. In 1887 the Company Store was built in its current location and has survived ﬁres, earthquakes and re-openings, and stands today as a testament to the history and tradition of the Northern California Coast. In the late 1990s the store lay fallow for several years until 1998 when two visionary entrepreneurs, along with the support of local business owners, restored the site to its rightful place in history. The Company Store was constructed of clear, old-growth redwood that is set off by new and progressive businesses. Come revel in the history and enjoy a modern shopping experience today. Visit the Company Store on the corner of Main and Redwood in Fort Bragg, on the beautiful Mendocino Coast!

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As the Gardens celebrates their 50th Anniversary, there is an action packed year of events planned in this extraordinary setting. This is “The Place” to enjoy outdoor concerts, art, theater events and workshops throughout the year. Beautiful art in beautiful gardens….it doesn’t get much better than that. Picnickers are welcome and wedding parties can be arranged. The Gardens are dog friendly, open seven days a week and are ADA accessible. WHERE: 18220 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 MORE INFO: (707) 964-4352, www.gardenbythesea.org

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For a complete listing of happenings visit www.gardenbythesea.org Art in the Gardens, Saturday Aug. 6 — When the best Californian artists, musicians, and wine makers bring their skills and original art to the Gardens. Spend the day in the Gardens in full summer bloom, stroll along garden paths, meet the artists and shop their ﬁne art, walk the coastal bluffs and enjoy great food and music. Live! at the Gardens, Sept. 2 thru 5 — The jazz, rhythm and blues concert series returns for Labor Day Weekend. Think all things Gulf Coast — music and food ﬁnished with specialty brews. The perfect way to celebrate your Labor Day Weekend.

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Mushroom Festival, First two weeks in November — Just as mushrooms start popping up all along the coast we host our annual mushroom celebration. Learn how to identify, store and preserve mushrooms. Join us for cooking demonstrations and wine and mushroom pairing classes. Festival of Lights, December 2 thru 11 — spend a dazzling evening in the Gardens as tens of thousands of lights sparkle throughout the perennial garden, there is no place more magical.

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Paciﬁc Star Winery

The Pacific Star Winery is a great place to take in the ocean and enjoy traditional and unusual Mendocino County wines. The building actually sits atop an active fault line, “Pacific Star Fault,” which was named in honor of the winery upon its discovery in 2006. The fault’s activity over eons and the pounding waves of the Pacific have chiseled this dramatic shoreline. The cellar and tasting room sit over sea caves where the crashing waves below help to naturally filter the aging wine courtesy of Pacific Star Winery from its sentiment. Because of its proximity to the ocean, salt from sea air gathers on the oak barrels and accelerates osmosis, creating uniquely viscous and dense wines. Bring a lunch and picnic on the edge, as the waves crash and break on the rocks below. Guests are invited to experience the spectacular land, view and the wine. 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 impressive stretch of the Mendocino Coast believe that this precious land should be shared with all. The winery has tasting daily—excluding major holidays—in two tasting rooms open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the winery and picnic area. The winery has a comprehensive website where visitors can view photos of the winery and its beautiful location, learn more about its unique wine making processes, 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 or email: pacstar@mcn.org, www.pacificstarwinery.com

Paciﬁc Glass Works, Demonstrations and Classes

Glassblowers come from all over Northern California to demonstrate their art of lampworking at Pacific Glassworks in downtown Fort Bragg. Lampworking is the softening of glass rods and tubing by heating it in the flame of a torch. The softened glass is then formed into a finished piece by blowing it, manipulating it by hand and shaping it with hand tools. Every weekend guest artists demonstrate this art, creating hand blown and spun glass sculptures. Depending on their area of expertise, the guest artist will make custom pieces made to order. Special one-of-a-kind sculptures are on display. The shop features 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 a coating of up to 30 layers of metal oxides vaporized and then condensed onto glass in a vacuum chamber. When layered and fused with photo by Gregg Gardiner a rainbow of cathedral glasses, dichroic glass reflects and refracts light in a full spectrum of colors that shift further with a change in perspective. The result is a creation of sparkle that changes when exposed to different lights. Visit the shop and see amazing shapes formed out of molten glass in a torch flame at temperatures of 2000-3000°F. Learn how the pieces are formed and manipulated info jewelry. Have a glass ring custom made for your collection. Lessons are available by appointment only. Enjoy the full glass experience of beautiful shapes inspired by the Pacific Ocean at Pacific Glassworks! WHERE: 401 N. Main St., in the Depot Shopping Mall in downtown Fort Bragg MIRE INFO: (707) 964-2245

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Fort Bragg’s Family-Friendly City Parks

Here are three city parks for family fun. Otis R. Johnson Wilderness Park is located at the east end of Laurel St., southeast of Fort Bragg Middle School. 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 also 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 fenced in play area is playground central for the 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: CDD@fortbragg.com, city.fortbragg.com/main/City%20Parks.html Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Enjoy the gracious spaces of the Weller House Inn, with nine carefully decorated Victorian rooms, and an elegant garden. Guests can view the Pacific ocean and watch for whales from the observation deck of the reconstructed water tower, which is the highest building in Fort Bragg. The 900 square foot ballroom is beautifully paneled in virgin California redwood, and is available for dance and music courtesy of Weller House Inn workshops and retreats. It provides the perfect space for Argentine tango dances and classes. Weekly beginners’ classes and practices are held every Wednesday evening year-round, and nearly every month there is a tango intensive with visiting instructors. For the aficionado, the Dancing Fools Tango Festival is held in the first week of April; check the WHI Tango website for a schedule of upcoming events. The Weller House Inn is an ideal setting for weddings, receptions, family reunions, club gatherings, yoga retreats, dance events and other group events. Make it your personal get-away to rest up or have an active holiday exploring nearby attractions on the Mendocino Coast. WHERE: 524 Stewart St., Fort Bragg 95437 MORE INFO: (707) 964-4415, www.wellerhouse.com, www.whi-tango.com

The Mendocino Chocolate Company has been making delectable chocolates and other treats for almost 20 years. Stop by the new Fort Bragg location at 232 North Main St., and you will understand why the Mendocino Chocolate Company views the making of candies as a true art form. Try some of the world’s most delightful handmade confections including the more than 25 different truffle flavors courtesy of Mendocino Chocolate Company that range from Mendocino Moon, to Plantation Mint, to Raspberry Lace. The company also has a second store in Mendocino on Ukiah St. (just east of Lansing, next to Frankie’s). The Fort Bragg store also features an array of unique gift items as well as sumptuous Bundt Cakes and Dark Fudgy Brownies. Mendocino Chocolate Company can ship its fine products anywhere in the United States. LOCATION: 232 North Main St., Fort Bragg, and in the Village of Mendocino MORE INFO: (800) 722-1107, www.mendocino-chocolate.com

Sitting in the spray of the magniﬁcent 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 to teach you about the ecology, history and management of the forest. A range of longer trails are available for hiking, biking and horseback riding. With your own bottled water and appropriate permits, overnight camping is free in rustic and equestrian campsites, as is mushroom harvesting and group events. Leashed pets are welcome, and swimming is allowed in the rivers, although ﬁshing is not, per the Department of Fish and Game regulations. The forest can be found on Hwy 20 between Fort Bragg and Willits. MORE INFO: (707) 964-5674, www.mendowalks.org/JSDF/ JSDF.php

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World Famous Triangle Tattoo & Museum

While wandering around the sleepy North Coast town of Fort Bragg, grab a cup of coffee from a local coffee shop and stop by Triangle Tattoo & Museum on Main St., 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. Founded in 1986, it is one of only a few museums in the world dedicated to the display 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. 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, CA 95437 MORE INFO: (707) 964 8814, www.triangletattoo.com

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The Mendocino Coast Recreation and Park District has created the most amazing place; The C.V. Starr Community Center. Located on this four acre destination is an off leash dog park, 10,000 square foot skate park, sun deck, BBQ and picnic area, and petanque courts, even free public Wi-Fi. But the most amazing attraction is inside the Sigrid and Harry Spath Aquatic Center; an indoor Water Park in the middle of Fort Bragg with a 146 foot tall twister slide that drops you into a splash down plunge pool. The Water Slide is surrounded by a Lazy River, resistance channel. Here you can float in inner tubes or swim with the current, but watch out for the splash bucket. They are timed to dump water from above on those playing in the river. The activity pool is heated to 85 degrees all year long. The pool has bubblers, sprinklers, and all sorts of play features to keep kids and adults playing all afternoon or into the evening. There is a beach like entry that allows young and old to enter the pool without the need for steps or handrails. There is an eight lane competitive lap pool, Fitness Room and dropin fitness classes for all. WHERE: 900 East Maple St., Fort Bragg MORE INFO: (707) 964-9446, www.mendocoastrec.org

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Surfing the Mendocino Coast

Abalone Diving in Coastal Waters

Whether you are an experienced surfer or a beginner, you will find a wave to suit you if you know where to go. Many of the more experienced surfers will be found at Point Arena Pier (35 miles south of Mendocino Village) and Virgin Beach, which is just north of Ft. Bragg. Look for “overhead” and “double overhead” waves at these locations. Other places to surf for the intermediate level include Blues Beach (south of Westport); Pudding Creek (two blocks north of Elm St. in Ft. Bragg) and Wages Beach (north of Westport). In the Mendocino Township, try the intermediate level Smuggler’s Cove (south of Big River Bridge) and beginner level Caspar State Beach (on Point Cabrillo Drive off Hwy 1). Regardless of where you go, you’ll need a wetsuit. The water is in the low 50s year-round, so you may 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. MORE INFO: Surfboards, wetsuits and equipment are available to rent or buy at Sub-Surface Progression, 18600 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, (707) 964-3793, www.subsurfaceprogression.com

Every year after a sleepy winter, the northern coast of California awakens with a surge of humans piling into their cars in the early morning chill. The treasure hunt for those bottom anchoring delicacies—abalone or sea snails—has begun. For over five decades, Northern California has allowed only recreational abalone harvesting. This noncommercial regulation combined with the abalone’s preferred habitat of rocky shores and strong currents, makes Northern California the home of one of the densest populations of abalone in the world. It’s no wonder that during the open season from April to June and August to November, recreational divers from novice to expert swarm the area for their fill of the legendary Red Abalone. After a full day of braving frigid waters, entangling kelp forests and murky waters, free-diving abalone divers will tell you there is nothing that beats the rush of coming back to shore laden with the fortune of a delectable abalone foot and its ornamental, iridescent shell. MORE INFO: Sub-Surface Progression, Fort Bragg, (707) 964-3793, www.abdive.com and Fort Bragg Marine, Noyo Harbor, (707) 964-3310, www.fortbraggmarine.com

Old Haul Road (Ten Mile Trail)

Starting at the Pudding Creek Trestle, at 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, 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 Ave. Connecting to Hwy 1. An additional three miles north of Ward Ave. 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 diverse activities as nature study, fresh and salt water fishing, tidepooling, seal watching and surfing. MORE INFO: www.thebeachcombermotel.com

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Bird Watching with the Audubon Society

Mendocino Coast Audubon Society invites you to participate with them in several bird watching opportunities. There are 276 species of coastal Mendocino birds and this is a fabulous opportunity to learn more about them. From beginning birdwatchers to pros, all are welcome for an endlessly fascinating journey into the world of our feathered friends. Field Trips are scheduled on the second Saturday of the month. Local birding hot spots are visited to take advantage of seasonal birding opportunities. Monthly Bird Walks at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, led by an MCAS member, are scheduled year round on the first Saturday and the third Wednesday of the month. The first Saturday walk is designed for beginning birders, but locals and visitors with all levels of experience are invited. The third Wednesday walk is an intermediate-level bird walk that normally takes around three hours. Anyone is welcome to join, regardless of experience. Binoculars will be available for those who need them. Call or go tho the Audubon’s website for times and information. Admission is free for Botanical Garden members. A checklist containing the 276 species of Coastal Mendocino County birds is available for $1 at MacKerricher State Park Visitor Center, Van Damm State Park Visitor Center the Ford House in Mendocino Village and the Ford House in Mendocino Village. MORE INFO: (707) 964-6835, www.mendocinocoastaudubon.org

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Glass Beach Treasures

Golﬁng at Little River Inn

At first glance you may think this beach is covered with glass that has gathered there for eons. Not true. Beginning in 1949, what is now known as Glass Beach in Fort Bragg was a public dump, where for years, people would bring their household trash and even old cars. Finally in 1967 the beach was cleaned up. However, not all of it could be cleared away and the beautiful multicolored pieces of glass keep washing up. Today you will find a beach of polished glass that is very safe to walk on. All along the 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. You can find the beach at the end of Elm St.; signs on Main St. point the way to a parking area and paths leading to the beach. MORE INFO: www.fortbragg.com/fort-bragg-attractions.php

For a true coastal golﬁng experience, try an award-winning regulation nine-hole golf course, complete with forest and ocean views. The fairways of Little River Inn Golf Course are tucked in the hills among the Redwoods, allowing stunning views of the coast and beyond. The course has two extra greens, so it can be played as an 18-hole course if desired. Share the fresh air with deer, frogs, blue herons, raccoons and other wildlife. There are also two cement, lighted tennis courts, a Pro Shop, snack bar, motorcarts, pull-carts, a driving range, and equipment for sale and rent. 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 green fees. WHERE: 7901 N. Hwy 1, Little River, CA 95456, two miles south of Mendocino MORE INFO: 707-937-5667, www.littleriverinn.com

Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf and Fun Center

Come and enjoy 18 holes of fun at the Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf and Fun Center. All 18 challenging holes circumvent in and around gorgeous streams, fountains, and waterfalls and are fun for all ages and experience levels. The ﬁrst 9 holes are also handicapped-accessible. After a round of mini golf, come inside the club house and try your skills in the arcade. Enjoy today’s top arcade games including Dance Dance Revolution, pinball, air hockey, Big Buck Hunter, and a pool table. Also inside, you will ﬁnd a food court serving delicious pizza, nachos, ice cream, ice cold sodas, beer and more. A private party room complete with party planner is also available for your next celebration or event. Complete parties can be planned with the ED Mini Golf 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. And if you’re having an event of your own, custom balloon bouquets can be ordered and delivered from the ED Mini Golf. If balloons are just not enough, ED Mini Golf is the only place in the county that offers Gorilla-Grams: A “gorilla” dressed in costume 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. Whether it be balloons, party supplies, toys or gifts, ED Mini Golf has everything you need for a fabulous party. WHERE: 1211 So. Main St., Fort Bragg MORE INFO: (866) 964-6699 Sunday thru Thursday Some restrictions apply www.emeralddolphin.com

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Horseback Riding at Ricochet Ranch

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Ride along deserted beaches through virgin redwood trees on the back of a great horse. Lari Shea’s Ricochet Ridge Ranch offers both group and private trail rides along Ten Mile Beach, across cattle ranches, horse ranches 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 utmost enjoyment. Experienced riders may canter for miles on spectacular trails during private rides. Some of the Ricochet Ridge horses are equine athletes who have numerous wins and high placings in major endurance races, dressage, and other competitive events under their belts. Others are suitable for folks who have never ridden before. Children six years of age and older are welcome to ride. Ricochet Ridge Ranch offers multiple day, weeklong or international riding vacations. You will have the time of your life! WHERE: 24201 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 MORE INFO: (707) 964-7669 or (888) 873-5777, www.horse-vacation.com

At MacKerricher State Park, coastal prairie terraces roll into steep, rocky bluffs and miles of sandy beaches. Wetlands and tide pools offer warm welcomes, where Bishop and Shore Pine forests frame Lake Cleone, an ancient coastal lagoon seasonally stocked with trout. An underwater park, where ﬁve ships are rumored to lie, also begs for exploration. The park’s seven mile stretch invites you to meander along boardwalks or stop at the Laguna Point observation deck to overlook waters populated with a resident colony of harbor seals and generations of gray whales on their annual migrations, from mid-December to early April. On the southern coast of the park is Glass Beach, where thousands of pieces of glass, pounded smooth by the surf, can be seen glistening in the sun. You can look, but please leave the glistening glass for the next generation. Miles of open beach await visitors on horseback and tours are available through Ricochet Ridge Ranch. Old logging roads — once bustling with vehicles carrying timber to Fort Bragg — now offer bicyclists refreshing vistas of the sea. After a full day’s adventure, the park also offers Wi-Fi service to reconnect to the world and 148 developed campsites, as well as 10 walk-in campsites where families, hikers and even leashed dogs can rest (reservations are necessary in the summer). The park, located three miles North of Fort Bragg on Hwy 1, also has many wheelchair accessible regions. MORE INFO: (707) 937-5397 or (707) 964-9112, www.horse-vacation.com

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Westport

he beautiful, laid-back village of Westport is situated only 30 feet above sea level, approximately 27.5 miles from Hwy 101, and 16.5 miles north of Fort Bragg. Residents settle in Westport seeking an escape from the bustle of city life. Westport’s sandy bluffs, incredible ocean views and the strong sense of community satisﬁes that desire. The picturesque town of Westport was once the largest coastal town north of San Francisco. It served as a busy commercial shipping harbor, with a massive wharf unloading freight from all over the world. These days, Westport is a charmingly windswept seaside village, and a rusted skeleton is all that remains of its once-mighty wharf.

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Camping on the beach is a favorite Thing To Do in Westport. We recommend Westport Beach/N Mendocino Coast KOA which has its own private beach. Westport Union-Landing State Beach covers over 3 miles of rugged and scenic coastline and has camping. 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, which include barbeques, abalone feeds and the annual Giant Rubber Ducky Race. This famed, annual Mother’s Day rubber ducky race follows Wages Creek to the Pacific surf’s edge. There are challenges for every duck, but the best competitors are small, ride high in the water and resist overturning. Tri-tip barbecue, art raffles and general good fun are all part of race day festivities. MORE INFO: www.westportca.org, www.koa.com/campgrounds/westport-beach

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Albion River Inn, 3790 N. Hwy. 1, Albion • 937-1919 Bay View Cafe, 45040 Main St., Mendocino • 937-4197 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 Company Bar, 303 N Main St., Ft. Bragg • 964-0519 David’s Deli, 163 Boneyard Dr., Ft. Bragg • 964-1946 Flats Café, 34500 Hwy 1, Albion • 937-0606 Ft. Bragg Steak House, 546 S. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 962-0539 Gualala Hotel, 35301 S. Hwy 1, Gualala • 884-1027 Greenwood Pier Cafe, 5928 Hwy 1, Elk • 877-3400 Hill House Rest., 10701 Palette Dr., Mendocino • 937-3200 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 Rollerville Cafe, 33900 Hwy 1, Point Arena • 882-2077 TW’s Grill and Bar, 400 So. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 964-4761 The Restaurant, 418 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 964-9800 Stevenswood, 8211 N. Hwy 1, Little River • 937-2810 Top ‘o the Cliff, 39140 S Hwy 1, Gualala • 884-1539

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 Glendeven Inn Farmhouse Host-Table Dinners 24-hour advance reservations • 937-0083 Greenwood Pier Cafe, 5928 Hwy 1, Elk • 877-3400 Ledford House, 3000 N Hwy 1, Albion • 937-0282 Little River Inn Restaurant, 7751 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, 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

Cirino’s, 131 East Laurel St., Ft. Bragg • 964-5493 Company Bar, 303 N Main St., Ft. Bragg • 964-0519 David’s Deli, 163 Boneyard Dr., Ft. Bragg • 964-1946 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 Relish, 260 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 962-0633 Subway, 141 B Boatyard Dr., Ft. Bragg • 964-2882

Asian Asian Buffet, 450 S. Franklin St., Ft. Bragg • 964-8938 Lee’s Chinese, 154 East 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

Breakfast, Coffee & More Bones Roadhouse, 39080 S Hwy 1, Gualala • 884-1188 Cafe 1, 753 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 964-3309 Denny’s, 901 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 964-8287 Eggheads Restaurant, 326 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 964-5005 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 Thanksgiving Cafe, 10483 Lansing, Mendocino • 937-0836

Delis and Desserts 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 Boneyard Dr., Ft. Bragg • 964-1946 Dolphin Isle Marina Deli, 32399 Basin St. Ft. Bragg • 964-4113 Laurel Deli & Desserts, 401 N. Main St., Ft. Bragg • 964-7812 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 Pizzas & Cream Pizzeria, 38920 S Hwy 1, Gualala • 884-1574 Trink’s Cafe, 39140 S Hwy 1, Gualala • 884-1713

Italian / Pizza Bernillo’s Pizzeria, 220 E. Redwood Ave., Ft. Bragg • 964-9314 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 Pizzas & Cream Pizzeria, 38920 S Hwy 1, Gualala • 884-1574 Pizza Factory, 111 Boatyard St., Ft. Bragg • 961-0580 Round Table Pizza, 740 S. Main Street, Ft. Bragg • 964-4987 R D’Aurelio’s, 438 S. Franklin St., Ft. Bragg • 964-4227 Simona’s Italian Restaurant, 131 E. Mill St., Ukiah • 462-2141 V’Canto Italian, 124 E. Laurel St., Ft. Bragg • 964-6844

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, Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg • 964-7164 The Purple Rose, 24300 N. Hwy 1, Ft. Bragg • 964-6507

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Anderson Valley

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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, its center; through Philo and on to Navarro at its western terminus. The main highway is busier on the weekends by tourists headed 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, as well as 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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• International Alsace Varietals Festival February, Boonville, www.avwines.com • Spring Wildﬂower Show, Boonville, April • Anderson Valley Artist Studio Tour May and/or June, along Hwy 128 www.andersonvalley-artguild.org • Anderson Valley Brewing Co. Boonville Beer Festival, May, www.avbc.com • Pinot Noir Festival, Boonville, May • Boonville Farmers Market, June-October www.boonvillefarmersmarket.com

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Superb wines and beautiful scenery are exactly what await you in the Anderson Valley Wine region, best known for its production of rich Pinot Noirs, and smooth, dry, Alsatian-style Gewürztraminers. The region is full of family-owned wineries that produce small batches of excellent handcrafted wines showing off the characteristic, rustic qualities that have made Anderson Valley a famous growing region. In this area you can even find methode champenoise sparkling wines that originated in the Champagne region of France. The area has a wide variety of tasting room atmospheres that range from a former chicken coop, to a truly 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, or if you are more fast paced, Hwy 128, which runs east of Elk, splits the region right down the center. Vintage Vinetour will let you enjoy Anderson Valley’s wineries in the comfort of a private van or luxury car, driven by an experienced driver. See our wine section starting on page 45 for more on all Mendocino County wineries. MORE INFO: Mendocino Visitors Center, (866) 466-3636, www.gomendo.com, Vintage Vinetour, www.vintagevinetour.com

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Intriguing Pomo Indian basketry, antique logging equipment and rich history await you at the Anderson Valley Museum. The Anderson Valley Museum 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 those who enter 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 showcases 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 basket making tools, along with historic timber equipment. Bring your own lunch and enjoy a picnic Representing Over Thirty in the picnic area, shaded by a redwood grove. The museum is open weekends, Friday 101 Things To Do® • 2383 Myrtle Ave. • Eureka, CA 95501 • (707) 443-1234 Fax: (707) 443-5309 • ads@10 Nationally and Internationally Renowned Artists through Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m., from February through November, and is closed December and January. from the Western United States WHERE: 12340 Hwy 128, Boonville, CA 95415 MORE INFO: (707) 895-3207, www.andersonvalleymuseum.org

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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 Cabernet Sauvignon, to Pinot Noir, Syrah and Merlot. More than 23 wines are made exclusively from grapes from the Yorkville Highlands region. This appellation hosts the annual Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival, which features over 30 wines made from grapes grown within the region, plus delicious regional cuisine, games and contests. Most, if not all, of the wines are made in small lots with extremely limited availability. The highland scenery is well worth the trip, seeing the sights and tasting the wines. MORE INFO: (707) 895-2341, www.yorkvillehighlands.org

Located in the tiny, unique burg of Boonville, Anderson Valley Brewing opened the doors to its 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. 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, Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale, among others. An annual Boonville Beer Fest is held each May. You can ﬁnd out more about the beers and where to buy them, as gifts for your friends (or yourself), discover the PROVED __________________________________________________________ Date __________________________ courtesy of Anderson Valley Brewing Company world’s ﬁrst 18-hole Disc Golf Signature or email approval also authorizes size and annual fee of ad. 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 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., except holidays, and Tuesday and Wednesday in the winter). e corrections ____________________________________________________ Date __________________________ Stop by the Tap Room to arrange your tour. Signature or email approval also authorizes size and annual fee of ad. WHERE: 17700 Hwy 253, Boonville, CA 95415 MORE INFO: (707) 895-BEER, www.avbc.com

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Hendy Woods State Park

At Hendy Woods State Park you will feel engulfed by the towering 1,500-year-old redwood trees. Located in the middle of the fantastic Anderson Valley Wine District, the park boasts two breathtaking groves: the Big Hendy which is 80 acres and includes a self-guided 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 25 of them throughout Hendy Woods with access to Navarro River, running through the entire length of the park, a popular destination of its own. 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 the park. In the summer, Hendy Woods State Park offers great swimming in the river for a respite from the heat of the summer sun. The park is located off of the Greenwood Road Scenic Byway outside of Elk. MORE INFO: (707) 895-3141, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=438

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Welcome to Mendocino’s Wine Country

f you like wine, you’re in for a treat when traveling though Mendocino County with ten separate wine regions and a huge selection of varietals. 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 what 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 be able to offer our readers the most accurate and up-todate wine map in the region on the following pages. Additionally, we have checked with every winemaker and updated not only their contact information

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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. This wine section also showcases our winery advertisers. And, there are many more winery advertisers in the area sections throughout this magazine. Take the time to visit this extraordinary wine region, and get a “taste” of Mendocino. MORE INFO: Mendocino Winegrape & Wine Commission (707) 468-9886, www.mendowine.com

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Why all the Color?

Alphabetical listing of all tasting rooms including their varietals

This chart is color coded to match the appellation color codes on our map. Match the color to the map and you will find who you’re looking for.

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

CO......... Certified Organic BD......... Bio-Dynamic ____________________ Ba.......... Barbera C............ Chardonnay Ca.......... Carignane CBSB.... California Bordeaux Style Blend CF ........ Cabernet Franc 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 RD......... Red Dessert Wine Ri........... Riesling R............ Rose RB......... Rhone Blend 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

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6B: Navarro Vineyards Daily Daily C, CS, G, Mu 5601 Hwy 128, Philo 10:30 & 3 PG, PN, PS, R 800-537-WINE • www.navarrowine.com SB, Sy, WD, Z 6D: Nelson Family Vineyards Daily By Appt. C, CS, Mu, PG 550 Nelson Ranch Road, Ukiah PN, R, Ri 707-462-3755 • www.nelsonfamilyvineyards.com Vi, Z 4D: Oster Wine Cellars, CO By Appt. By Appt. CS 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley 707-485-5257 • www.osterwine.com 2A: Pacific Star Winery Daily Yes Unusual & 33000 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg Rare Wines 707-964-1155 • www.pacificstarwinery.com 3A: Pacific Star Tasting Room Daily No Unusual & Many wineries produce varietals and special blends not listed here. 401 Main St., Fort Bragg, in Depot Bldg. Rare Wines 707-962-WINE • www.pacificstarwinery.com 5D: Parducci Wine Cellars Daily By Appt. C, CS, M, Mu 501 Parducci Road, Ukiah P, PG, PN, PS Winery Tasting Tours Varietals Winery Tasting Tours Varietals 707-463-5357 or 888-362-9463 • www.parducci.com SB, WZ, Z 6D: Albertina Wine Cellars By Appt. By Appt. CS 6C: Goldeneye Winery Daily By Appt. C, PN 5D: Paul Dolan Vineyard, CO, BD Daily By Appt. C, CS, PN P.O. Box 601, Hopland 9200 Hwy 128, Philo in Parducci Wine Cellars, 501 Parducci Road, Ukiah SB, SpW, Z 707-744-1475 • www.albertinawinecellars.com 707-895-3202 • www.goldeneyewinery.com 707-463-5357 • www.pauldolanwine.com No Ba, Ca, ChB, Do 6C: Phillips Hill Estates, CO, BD 8B: Annapolis Winery Daily Daily C, CS, G, P, 6D: Graziano Family of Wines Daily Daily No C, G, PN 26055 Soda Springs Road, Annapolis PN, SB, Sy, Z 13251 S. Hwy 101 Suite 3, Hopland Mu, PB, PG, PN, PS, R, Sa, SB Tasting Room 8627 Hwy 128, Philo 707-744-8466 • www.grazianofamilyofwines.com SpW, Sy, WD, Z 707-895-2209 • www.phillipshillestates.com 707-886-5460 • www.annapoliswinery.com No M, PN, Ri, S 5D: Barra of Mendocino, CO Daily By Appt. C, CS, M, Mu 6B: Greenwood Ridge Vineyards Daily 5C: Philo Ridge Vineyards, CO, BD Fri-Mon By Appt. C, CS, G, PG SB, Sy, Z Redwood Valley Cellars, 7051 N. State St., Redwood Vly P , PB, PN 5501 Hwy 128, Philo Tasting Room: 14125 Hwy 128, Booneville PN, RB, Sy, 707-485-0322 • www.barraofmendocino.com PG, PS, Sa, Z 707-895-2002 • www.greenwoodridge.com 707-895-3036 • www.philoridge.com Vi, Z Daily By Appt. C, G, PG, PN 6C: Berridge Wine Company Fri-Mon PN, PG, SB, Ri 5B: Handley Cellars, CO 6D: RIVINO Winer y Tues-Sun Yes C, CBSB 3151 Hwy 128, Philo Ri, SB, SpW Russian River Boutique Family Winery Tasting Room, 9000 Hwy 128, Philo, CA 95466 CF, Sa, Vi 800-733-3151 • www. handleycellars.com Sy, Vi, Z 707-895-9010 • www.berridgewines.com 4101 Cox-Schrader Rd., Ukiah • 707-293-4262 • www.rivino.com Fri-Mon No C, PN 6C: bink Wines Fri-Mon No C, CRSB, M, 5B: Harmonique 6B: Roederer Estate Daily By Appt. C, PN, SpW 9000 Hwy 128, Suite C1, Philo PG, PN, SB, Sy Floodgate Tasting Room, Mile Marker 16 at Floodgate, Hwy 128, Philo 4501 Hwy 128, Philo 707-895-3993 • www.harmoniquewine.com 707-895-2940 • /www.binkwines.com 707-895-2288 • www.roedererestate.net Daily Self-guided C, ChB, CS 6C: Breggo Cellars Daily By Appt. C, G, PG, 6B: Husch Vineyards 5D: Saracina Daily By Appt. C, Mal, PN, PS Tours G, Mus, 11001 Hwy 128, Boonville PN, R, Ri, Sy, Z 4400 Hwy 128, Philo 11684 South Hwy 101, Hopland R, RB, SB, Sy, Z 800-55-HUSCH • www.huschvineyards.com PN, SB, Sy, Z 707-744-1671 • www.saracina.com 707-895-9589 • www. breggo.com Daily No Ba, C, Gr, PS 6B: Scharffenberger Cellars 6C: Brutocao Cellars Daily No C, CS, Do, M 6D: Jaxon Keys Daily By Appt. C, PN P, SB, Sy, Vi 8501 Hwy 128, Philo Anderson Valley Tasting Room, 7000 Hwy 128, Philo PN, P, SB, Sy, Z 10400 South Hwy 101, Hopland SpW, Sy 707-462-6666 • www.jaxonkeys.com Z & Brandy 707-895-2152 • www.brutocaocellars.com 707-895-2957 Daily No C, CS, G, M 6D: Brutocao Cellars Daily By Appt. C, CS, Do, M, 6D: Jeriko Estate, CO, BD 4D: Silversmith Vineyards Weekends No CS, PS, Z PN, Sa, SB Hopland Tasting Room, 13500 S. Hwy 101, Hopland PN, P, SB, SY, Z Hwy 101, one mile north of Hopland 8121 Vineyard Oaks, Redwood Valley 707-744-1140 • www.jerikoestate.com SpW, Sy 707-744-1664 • www.brutocaocellars.com 707-485-1196 • www.silversmithvineyards.com 6B: Lazy Creek Vineyards Fri-Mon Large Grps C, G, PN 6D: Campovida, CO, BD Daily Garden tours Sat. C, CS, 6D: SIP! Mendocino Wine Bar Daily No Multiple 4741 Hwy 128, Philo & By Appt. By Appt. R, Ri, Sy 13601 Old River Rd., Hopland Mar, Gr, PN, SB 13420 S. Hwy 101, Hopland Wineries 707-744-8797 • www.campovida.com Sy, Vi 707-895-3623 • www.lazycreekvineyards.com 707-744-8375 • www.sipmendocino.com 6D: Cesar Toxqui Cellars Wed-Sun C, CF, CS, P 4A: Le Vin: Coastside Gallery, CO By Appt. No C, CF, CS 6B: Standish Wine Company Daily No C, M, PN M, Sy Tasting Room, 13440 So. Hwy 101 Hopland PG, PN, R, Z 45055 Albion St., Mendocino 5101 Hwy 128, Philo SpW 707-894-2304 • www.levinwinery.com 707-744-1071 • www.toxqui.com 707-895-9213 • www.standishwinecompany.com 6C: Londer Vineyards & Winery Weekends No C, PN, G 6B: Toulouse Vineyards & Winery Daily Daily G, PG, PN 5D: Chiarito Vineyard By Appt. By Appt. PS, Z 8001 Hwy 128, Philo R, Ri 14051 Hwy 128, Booneville 2651 Mill Creek Road, Ukiah 707-895-2828 • www.toulousevineyards.com 707-895-9001 • www.londervineyards.com 707-462-7146 • www.chiaritovineyard.com 2C: Vin de Tevis By Appt. By Appt. Ca, CF, CS Fri-Mon No G, PN, Z 5B: Claudia Springs Tasting Rm Fri-Mon No PG, PN, PS, R 6C: Lula Cellars 51161 Covelo Road, Dos Rios M, Z 9000 Hwy 128, Philo Floodgate Tasting Room, Mile Marker 16 at Floodgate Sy, Vi, Z 707-983-8433 • www.vindetevis.com 707-895-3737 • www.lulacellars.com Hwy 128, Philo, 707-895-3993 • www.claudiasprings.com 6D: Weibel Family Vineyards & Winery Daily By Appt. C, CS, M, 7E: Lone Oak Estate By Appt No C, CS, CBSB 4D: Cole Bailey Vineyards By Appt. By Appt. CS, SB Tasting Room: 13275 S. Hwy 101, Suite 1, Hopland PN, SB, Z 36050 Hwy 128, Cloverdale M, R 1482 Inez Way, Redwood Valley 707-744-2200 • www.weibel.com Champagne 707-894-9260 • www.loneoakestatewinery.com 707-524-4282 • www.colebailey.com 6D: Whaler Vineyards Daily No CS, Sy, Z 4D: Manoir Girard Cellars By Appt. By Appt. RD, P 6C: Drew Family Cellars Thurs-Mon No PN, Sy Tasting at Sip! Mendocino Wine Bar 1 Old Winery Way, Potter Valley 9000 Hwy 128, Philo 13420 S. Hwy 101, Hopland • 707-462-6355 707-743-1010 • www.girardcellars.com 707-895-9599 • www.drewwines.com 7C: Maple Creek Winery Daily No C, CS, M 7D: Yorkville Cellars Daily No CF, CS, M, Mal 6D: Duncan Peak Vineyards By Appt. By Appt. CS, PS 20799 Hwy 128, Yorkville (winter Thu-Mon) PN, Z 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville PV, S, SB 14500 Mountain House Road, Hopland 707-895-3001 • www.maplecreekwine.com 707-894-9177 • www.yorkvillecellars.com 925-283-3632 • www.duncanpeak.com 7B: Mariah Vineyards Call First Call First PN, SB 6C: Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery Daily No BA, C, Ca, CBSB 6C: Elke Vineyards Fri-Mon By Appt. C, PG, PN 33525 Mountain View Rd (mile marker 9.25) 95459 Sy, Z 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville CF, CS, CRSB, G, M, Mal, 12351 Hwy 128, Boonville R, SpW 707-882-2243 • www.MariahVineyards.com 707-895-9462 • www.zinawinery.com Mu, PN, PS, R, SB, Z 707-246-7045 • www.elkevineyards.com Daily No GR, P, SB 5B: Esterlina Vineyards By Appt. No C, CS, M, PN, P 6D: McDowell Valley Vineyards Sy, Vi 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo R, Ri, SB, Sy McDowell Wine & Mercantile, 13380 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707-744-8911 • www.mcdowellsyrah.com 707-895-2920 • www.esterlinavineyards.com Vi, WD, Z 6C: Anderson Valley Brewing Summer Daily Multiple Beer By Appt. C, G, PG, PN 6C: Foursight Wines Fri-Mon By Appt. G, PN, S, SB 6D: McFadden Farm & Vineyard, CO Daily 17700 Hwy. 253, Boonville Winter closed Tues & Wed Varieties 13275 S. Hwy 101, Suite 5, Hopland Ri, SB, SpW, Z 14475 Highway 128, Boonville closed January 707-895-2337 (BEER) • www.avbc.com 707-744-8463 • www.mcfaddenvineyard.com 707-895-2889 • www.foursightwines.com 5D: Mendocino Brewing Ale House Open Daily Multiple Beer Daily No C, CS, M, P 4D: Frey Vineyards, CO, BD By Appt. No C, CS, G, M, PN 6D: McNab Ridge Winery 1252 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah Varieties S. Hwy 101, Hopland PS, RB, SB, Z 14000 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley, closed weekends PS, R, Sa, 707-467-2337 • www.mendobrew.com 707-744-1986 • www.mcnabridge.com 707-485-5177 • www.freywine.com SB, WZ, Z 3A: North Coast Brewing Co. Open Daily Multiple Beer 7C: Meyer Family Cellars Daily By Appt. C, CS, P 4D: Giuseppe-Neese Vineyards By Appt. No C, CS, Brewpub: 455 North Main St., Fort Bragg Varieties 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville PS, R, Sy 401 School Way, Redwood Valley M, Z 707 964-2739 • www.northcoastbrewing.com 707-895-2341 • www.mfcellars.com 707-485-8458 • www.giuseppewines.com 5D: Ukiah Brewing Co & Restaurant Open Daily Multiple Beer Daily By Appt. Ca, CBSB, CS 4A: Glendeven’s Wine Bar[n] Daily No Multiple Wineries 7D: Milano Family Winery 102 S. State St., Ukiah Varieties 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland M, Mal, P, PS, PV 707-468-5898 • www.ukiahbrewingco.com 8205 No. Hwy 1, Little River, Wine Pairing Dinners Tu,Thu & Sat 707-744-1396 • www.milanowinery.com RD, SpW, Sy, Z call ahead for dinners, 707-937-0083 • www.glendeven.com

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SPOTLIGHT ON:

CORO Mendocino Cooperative

oro Mendocino is a unique cooperative venture that began with just three or four Mendocino County wineries, and has grown to a current 13 Mendocino County wineries with room for more in the future. Each winery makes individual Zinfandel based blends. The idea is to produce wines featuring the best grapes of Mendocino County, thematically similar in style, yet unique to the individual winery’s vision. The blend must contain 40-70 percent Zinfandel, with blending grapes being Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignane, Sangiovese, Grenache, Dolcetto, Charbono, Barbera and/or Primitivo. Winemakers may also blend in up to 10 percent free choice in creating their wine. Wines must have at least one year in barrel and one year in bottle before release. Oak barrels may be 25-75 percent new oak. A host of wine chemistry considerations also have agreed upon ranges. All the wines have the same bottle and label packaging, and all sell at the same price. All Coro Mendocino wines require multiple double blind tastings by a jury, and unanimous votes, to be called Coro Mendocino. Not all wineries that try achieve the rigorous standards required. Seventy Five percent of Mendocino County grapes end up in wines from other areas like Napa and Sonoma Counties. The Coro Mendocino is a uniquely Mendocino County collaborative effort meant to showcase to the wine world the inherent quality in wines crafted exclusively from Mendocino County grapes. The focus is squarely on the grapes, the land, the vineyards of Mendocino County. Nowhere else in the wine world is there such a cooperative effort, a working together by winemakers in a wine area to celebrate the best of what the area can produce. Coro is Italian for chorus; the Coro Mendocino wineries are deﬁnitely singing from the same songbook and making sweet music — wine — indeed.

Wineries & Breweries Vintage Vinetour, Anderson Valley

Visit one of California’s premier wine regions, see the golden hills, and enjoy the many boutique wineries without having to think about driving. With Vintage Vinetour, a driver will pick you up in a VIP private van or luxury vehicle and take you on a guided tour of the Anderson Valley award winning wine region. Sip sparkling wines and experience the local eateries. Vintage Vinetour provides a delightful experience with excellent customer service. As part of the package, the manager will book all of the wineries for you and discuss tasting fees charged by each winery. They will recommend wineries or follow your preferred ones. If you see something you like on your tour...stop the van! Their tour guides and drivers will change courtesy of Vintage Vinetour course on your command. Enjoy a relaxing, yet fun-ﬁlled tour of the valley, providing education and safe escort to the many ﬁne wineries. Vintage Vinetour also provides charter van service for airport transfer, weddings, parties and special events. Tours depart daily at 11:00 a.m., Thursday through Sunday from the Boonville fairgrounds. Call 24 hours in advance, and discuss transport needs. WHERE: 14361 Hwy 128, PO Box 236, Boonville, CA 95415 MORE INFO: (707) 895-2641, www.vintagevinetour.com

Breweries of Mendocino County

If beer is your thing, you’ll want to take time to visit a Mendocino County brewery and sample their great tasting beer. These breweries offer tours of their facilities as well as beer tastings. The 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, www.avbc.com The 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 Lager, the MBC has a wide variety of beers to offer. Visit their newly relocated Ale House in Ukiah and you can savor their excellent array of ales fresh from the brewery. WHERE: 1252 Airport Park Boulevard, Ukiah MORE INFO: (707) 467-2337, www.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 www.ukiahbrewingco.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do

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The 2008 vintage release party was held June 25, 2011 at the Little River Inn on the Mendocino Coast. The 2008 Coro Mendocino wineries and winemakers are: Philo Ridge - Fred Buonanno Brutocao - David Brutocao Mendocino - George Phelan Parducci - Bob Swain Weibel - Margaret Pedroni Barra - Dan Kopache McFadden - Guinness McFadden Fetzer - Zidanelia Arcidiacono McNab Ridge - Rich Parducci Golden - Dennis Patton Thank you to John Cesano of McFadden Vineyard, Tasting Room and Wine Club Manager, www.mcfaddenvineyard.com SPOTLIGHT ON:

Mendocino Ridge AVA “Island in the Sky” tm

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endocino Ridge American Viticultural Area was established in 1997. Its uniqueness in the world is because of the parameters in which it was set up. It is

the world’s ﬁrst non-contiguous appellation. Its elevation restrictions start at 1200 feet, creating little islands of vineyards and forested mountain tops that protrude thru the coastal fog. These warm sites, with coastal fog just below, makes production of world class wines possible. This is viniculture on the edge, literally, with the Paciﬁc Ocean below and beyond. The terroir (climate, soil, proximity to the ocean, elevation, and small micro climates) is what makes this AVA most unique. There is very little ground available for viticulture even thought the appellation is huge. Some of the vineyards in this area date back to the late 1890s. Wineries in this area include: Baxter Winery, Drew Winery, Phillips Hill Winery, Greenwood Ridge and Mariah Wines. The main varieties grown in this AVA are: Zinfandel (historically the main variety), Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. Thank you to Dan Dooling of Mariah Vineyards. www.mariahvineyards.com

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Roederer Estate, Philo, courtesy of Vintage Vinetour, www.vintagevinetour.com

alifornia’s renowned wine industry has flourished in Editor’s Note: Mendocino County since the 1850s when European imWine Road, an migrants, failing as prospectors during the Gold Rush, stayed on as farmers who planted wine grapes. Today Men- association of wineries docino County is one of the premier regions in the world and lodging in Northwest for growing, producing, touring and tasting wine. With more Sonoma County, provided than 60 of the state’s top wineries, Mendocino County rivals much of the content all other California wine regions. included here. Mendocino County begins just 90 miles north of San Francisco, and has no large cities. While the early winemakers in Sonoma and Visit www.wineroad.com Napa Counties transported their wines to San Francisco, Mendocino for more information. growers usually sold, traded or drank their wines close to home. As Details have been railroads and highways were built, the growers joined the counties to the south in selling to the huge wine market in San Francisco. Today, modified strictly for “Mendocino” has earned its place on the label of some of the best Mendocino County. wines produced in the state. Many Mendocino wineries offer tasting and are open daily. While there may be a charge for tasting, the fee is usually deducted from any wine purchase. If you are looking for a memorable wine tasting adventure, you probably won’t find a friendlier place to taste and experience Wine Country than Mendocino County. So have fun! Here is a compendium of 101 Things to Know when visiting Wine Country:

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Cellars Patio for outside wine tasting and picnicking Our wines are only sold at the tasting room

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1. Plan ahead. Many wineries have limited hours. Appointments to taste and tour wineries are very easy to setup and in many cases can be quite impromptu, so don’t hesitate to call ahead even if it’s last minute. 2. Ask questions. Wine tasting is an opportunity not only to educate your palate, but also to learn more about the winemaking process. 3. 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. 4. Feel free to use the dump buckets set out on the tasting bar for excess wine. 5. Limit yourself to no more than four wine tastes per winery. 6. Ask before you picnic at a winery, and never bring other alcoholic beverages to drink at a winery. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. Follow the winery’s advice on tasting order. Winemakers’ styles differ, so trust the order provided by each winery’s experts.

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13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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.

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17. Barrel Fermented: Wine is usually fermented in 55-gallon oak barrels that require careful cellar attention, but contribute to increased complexity and flavor. The interaction of wine and the 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: When a wine is at once rich and deep, yet balanced and showing finesse. 22. Corked: Corked wine will smell moldy and disagreeable as a result of a bad cork that has been tainted with bacteria called TCA (trichloroanisole). 23. Dry: A wine with 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 courtesy of Rivino Tasting Room and Winery, Redwood Valley, www.rivino.com spelled oenology. 26. Estate Bottled: Indicates the winery owns or controls the grapes that produced the wine in the bottle. 27. Fermentation: The process in which yeast converts sugar 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 fermented 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: Wines such as Port, Sherry and Madeira with high alcohol content due to the addition of brandy or spirits. 31. Grassy: An aroma or taste of grass or newly-mown hay — usually attributed to 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.

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36. Nose: Refers to how the wine smells — the 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. Most of the world’s greatest red wines (and many of the world’s greatest whites) are aged in wood before bottling and show some vanilla-spice-toast character contributed by oak. 38. Oxidized: A loss of freshness from exposure to air. If a wine has been open for several days, it will become oxidized. 39. Produced and Bottled By: A legal phrase that indicates the winery crushed, fermented and bottled a minimum of 75% of the wine in the bottle. 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, by leaving it behind in the first barrel. 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. Tannin naturally preserves wine from oxidation and is a primary component in determining the wine’s structure and aging potential. 47. 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. 48. 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. 49. 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.

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101 Things To Know About Wine continued 50. 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. 51. Varietal Character: The aromas and ﬂavors typical for a particular grape variety. 52. 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. 53. Vintage: The year the grapes were grown and harvested. 54. Viticulture: The science of grape growing. When including the production of wine, the proper term is viniculture. 55. Wine Thief: A glass or plastic tube used to get a sample of wine from a barrel or other container. 56. Yeast: Important microorganisms that cause fermentation by converting sugar to alcohol.

• HOW IS AN APPELLATION DEFINED? 57. 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 Mencourtesy of Parducci Wine Cellars, Ukiah www.parducci.com docino County. Within the Mendocino County appellation there are several sub-appellations, including the Anderson Valley, Redwood Valley and Mendocino Ridge. 58. 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. 59. Sub-appellation boundaries are defined by similar climatic conditions, soil types and weather patterns, or what the French call “terroir.” Variations in terroir contribute to different flavors in the same grape variety grown in different regions. Zinfandel grown in Dry Creek Valley typically has a different aroma and flavor profile than a Zinfandel grown in the Russian River Valley or Alexander Valley.

the following varieties, and no single variety can be more than 90% of the blend: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Sauvignon Vert. 78. 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, with rich flavors similar to Cabernet Sauvignon. 79. 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. 80. Muscat: A versatile grape with perfumey 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. Muscat is produced in a variety of styles from sparkling wine to low alcohol table wine to sweet, high alcohol dessert wine. 81. Peloursin: An almost extinct French Rhône region variety that has been identified as having ties to Petite Sirah. 82. 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. 83. 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. 84. Pinot Gris: Pinot Grigio is a natural mutation of Pinot Noir that yields a soft, perfumey white wine. 85. 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. Tasting notes for Pinot Noir encompass the widest vocabulary of any varietal in order to capture the sensual and elusive qualities that attract so many wine lovers. 86. 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 including Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. 87. 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. 88. Rosé: A pink or salmon colored wine produced from red grapes. Because the juice has limited contact with the skins and seeds that give the wine structure and tannin, Rosé is a soft, easy-to-drink wine best served chilled. 89. Rousanne: A Rhône variety frequently blended with Marsanne, Rousanne contributes good acidity and aromas of herbal tea and floral notes to the blend. Occasionally small amounts of Rousanne are blended with Syrah to soften the tannins and intensity and to add a touch of elegance to an overpowering Syrah. 90. 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.

• SOME OF THE VARIETIES GROWN: 60. Alicante Bouschet: A cross between Petit Bouschet and Grenache, Alicante Bouschet’s red flesh and dark skin produce a wine with deep, intense color. 61. Barbera: Known for its rich color, low tannins and high acid, this Italian grape came to California in the 1880s, and was a favorite of Italian immigrants who settled throughout Mendocino County. Originally Barbera was used as a blending grape, but today it is part of the “Cal-Italia” varietal trend produced by several Mendocino County wineries. 62. 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 Franc also may be blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot or Malbec to produce Meritage or Bordeaux varietal blends. 63. Cabernet Sauvignon: Described as “noble,” “aristocratic” and 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). Made in a variety of styles and often blended with other Bordeaux varietal grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon can be enjoyed when it is young, or in some cases, cellared for years to produce a smooth, delicious wine where once a tough tannic monster existed. 64. Carignane (Carignan): Popular in France and Spain as a blending varietal, Carignane was grown by early California wine pioneers. It produces a fruit-driven, easy-to-drink wine that is used as a blending wine, as well as a single varietal wine. 65. Champagne: Term for sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France. 66. Charbono: Thought to be a relative of Barbera or Dolcetto, or both varieties, that dates back to the 1880s in California. It has found a small resurgence in popularity with the current “Cal-Italia” movement in the wine industry. 67. 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. 68. 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. 69. 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. 70. 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. 71. 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 fruit-forward flavors, it is used as a blending grape. 72. Fumé Blanc: A fanciful name for Sauvignon Blanc. 73. 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. 74. Grenache: In France’s Rhône region, Grenache is used in the classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In California it is not often found as a single varietal, but is often used in delicious Rhône varietal blends or in Rosé. 75. Malbec: In California, Malbec is used in Meritage blends, and occasionally is found as a single varietal wine. 76. Marsanne: A white grape originating in the Rhône region of France. It frequently is blended with other Rhône varietals. 77. 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 Carmenere. No single variety can be more than 90% of the blend. For a white wine Meritage, the wine must have two or more of 52 Mendocino County • www.101things.com

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91. 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. 92. 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. 93. Shiraz: The Australian and South African name for the Syrah grape. See Syrah for additional info. 94. Sparkling Wine: Usually produced from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, this 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 experienced a surge in popularity in the U.S. in the early 1990s. Syrah demands a warm climate. Typical Syrah wine 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. Valdiguiè: For years it was known as Napa Gamay or Gamay until DNA analysis properly identified this variety as Valdiguiè. 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 compliment for after dinner.

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lthough only a few blocks long, the town of Hopland packs a lot into its short length. Its attractions include a Victorian Inn, an old-fashioned roadside café, several wineries, a ﬁne gift shop, a cheesecake factory, a fresh bread bakery and a Solar Living Center. There are winery tasting rooms in town, and more just outside of town. In 1999, Brutocao Cellars Winery converted an old high school into a visitor’s center that includes a Venetian-style tasting room with Italian-style arches, columns and a serpentine tasting bar. There is a grassy area available for formal weddings, as well as a children’s play area. The visitor’s center also has six regulation bocce courts, sanctioned by the U.S. Bocce Federation. Several barbecue and picnic areas, fountains, statues and a large indoor banquet facility complete the grounds on the west side of Hwy 101. Wineries in the Hopland area “roll out the barrel” and entertain in their own special way at the popular Hopland Passport Weekend, held twice a year in the spring and fall. turn the page for Things To Do in Hopland

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tants for your on- or off-grid solar projects, and much, much more. Real Goods is open 7 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. WHERE: 13771 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, 12 miles from Ukiah, 16 miles north of Cloverdale MORE INFO: (707) 472.2403, visit www.solarliving.org

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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 as you pass through Hopland on Hwy 101. The complex has a tasting room, gift shop, bocce ball court and restaurant 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. MORE INFO: (707) 744-1664, www.brutocaocellars.com

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estled in the fertile Yokayo Valley between the Coast Range and Lake Mendocino, Ukiah is the Mendocino County seat and its largest city. First settled in 1856, Ukiah began to grow in 1889 with the arrival of the railroad. Now the city’s population is approximately 15,500, and the greater Ukiah area has about 35,300 residents. Ukiah has grown to become the ﬁnancial, business, medical and service center for Mendocino, Lake, northern Sonoma and southern Humboldt counties. It’s a blend of an historical community of the 1800s and a modern city. Part of Ukiah’s historical tradition are the descendants of the Pomo Indians, who still live and work in the area. In many Ukiah neighborhoods, beautifully restored Victorian homes are plentiful.

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Lake Mendocino is five 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. Recreational areas around the area 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. MORE INFO: www.ukiahchamber.com

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• First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Ukiah • Farmers Market, Alex R Thomas Plaza & School St., every Tuesday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Girls’ Night Out in Downtown Ukiah, Third Thursday of each month • Downtown Comedy Series, 200 S. School St., March, April, May, October and November • Pastels in the Plaza, Alex R Thomas Plaza, May • Parducci Acoustic Café at Parducci Wine Cellars, June to October, www.parducci.com/visit-us • A Taste of Downtown Grand Beer and Wine Tasting Festival, second Friday in June • Sundays in the Park, Todd Grove Park, June to August • Moonlight Movie Madness, Alex R Thomas Plaza, June to September • Picnic in the Park at Todd Grove Park, July • Fabulous Flashback Car Show, September • Downtown Halloween, October • PumpkinFest, Downtown Ukiah Fair, October

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Craftsman Style, National Register. Listing, State Landmark. Carnegie Library, Prairie-school Style, 1914. Ukiah Civic Center, Mission-Revival style, originally in 1922 as the town’s grammar school. C. Hofman home, National Registry, Eastlake-style, 1889. Old City Hall, 1913-1987, corner Church and School Sts. Masonic Lodge, Classic-style with cut brick facade, 1924, corner of Perkins and School Sts. Ukiah Republican Press Building, Revival-Renaissance style, 1928, glazed terra cotta tiles. Courthouse Annex Beau-art style, 1928 with Indian limestone added to original 1872 courthouse. 100 block of Standley St.; first commercially developed area during 1859-1883 era. Palace Hotel, National Registry, corner Smith and N. State Sts., First built in 1891, a mixture of styles. Lamb’s Inn, Four-square style, built in 1915 as a quality boarding house; now offices. Gillespie Building, a commercial block from 239-255 N. State St., built after the 1890 fire. Oddfellows Lodge, Italianate style, 1882. White Building, 1906, the only structure in Ukiah that was significantly damaged by the 1906 earthquake; 111-115 N. State St. 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. Mendocino County Public Library, the site of the first white settlers cabin in Ukiah, 1850.

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rive or stop by 107 S. State St., and on the west wall of the Mendocino County’s Department of Child Support Services, view the amazing work of art constructed by members of the local community. Colorful depictions of wildlife, agriculture, picnics and fishing along the river, local arts, local architecture and music in the park are a few images depicted in the portrayal of the Good Life of Mendocino County. Art Center Ukiah and local mosaic artist Elizabeth Raybee created and organized the construction of this 16’x 8’ ceramic and glass tile mosaic. The mosaic is a true representation of community value as over 400 community members helped in the construction. It was designed and constructed over a three month period with an estimated 3,000 man hours of work, starting with elementary school children creating the small elements of flowers, stars, butterflies, leaves and raspberries in their classroom. Sections were constructed in Raybee Mosaic Studios. The mosaic sections set in the central gallery of the Art Center Ukiah brought in public participation. Children of all ages, teachers, doctors, civic officials, business owners, senior citizens and local artists spent hours gluing down the pieces of this giant jigsaw puzzle of ceramic art. Visitors from all over the U.S., Japan, France, stopped in the Art Center to help out. The sections were installed on the wall in late May 2011. Local businesses and civic organizations contributed installation services, construction materials, money and manpower. Mendocino County the Good Life is a permanent fixture representing the pride of living and playing in rural Mendocino County. Thank you to Jill Schmuckley, Art Center Ukiah, www.artcenterukiah.org 56 Mendocino County • www.101things.com

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Mendocino Brewing Ale House:

There is a new Ale House in Ukiah, The Mendocino Brewing Company which was established in 1983 as California’s ﬁrst brewpub since prohibition, has moved to Ukiah. They take great pride in being pioneers in the American Craft Brewing Renaissance and even greater pride in the ales & lagers that beer lovers all over the country have made legendary. High brewing standards and a commitment to quality are the result of the MBC’s obsession with giving its consumers a variety of outstanding ales and lagers. The full range of its award-winning hand-crafted, legendary brews are all on tap and ready for you to try. Open-mic night the second and third Thursday of each month. Open 7 days a week WHERE: 1252 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah MORE INFO: (707) HOP-BEER, (707) 467-2337, www.mendobrew.com

Sundays in the Park Free Concert Series

Ukiah Valley Conference Center

Sundays In The Park Free Concert Series is the largest and most recognized community event in Mendocino County. Since 1991, the series has thrilled the community with exceptional musical performances by artists from diverse genres including blues, classical, country, salsa, soul, rock, swing and more. Each summer, taking center stage in beautiful Todd Grove Park, six free concerts featuring world-renowned artists as well as local talent, entertain more than 20,000 music fans. In addition to great entertainment, the series is a source of great civic pride and is cherished by locals and visitors as a summer tradition. Pack a picnic or indulge in fabulous food prepared by vendors who are onsite with everything from barbequed tri-tip to sushi. Bring a blanket and gather with your 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. The 2011 lineup includes Janiva Magness, Hip Service, The Funky Dozen & Top Shelf, Pete Escovedo, Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88’s and Robert Cray. WHERE: 600 Live Oak, Ukiah AMORE INFO: (707) 463-6231, www.cityofukiah.com

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Redwood Valley Wineries

Mendocino County is a wonderful grape-growing and wine-producing area. The county’s winegrowing areas can be divided into three distinct regions, one of which is the Redwood Valley. A Taste of Redwood Valley, every June, 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. Hwy 101 runs up the middle of this scenic and delightful winegrowing region. Here, many distinctive wines are crafted, from dazzling 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 many different tasting rooms throughout the region. For more information, see our wine section starting on page 45. MORE INFO: Mendocino County Visitors Center, (866) 466-3636 www.gomendo.com, and www.tasteofredwoodvalley.com

Father’s Day Weekend June 16-17, 2012

Tasting, Music, Art & Great Food Winemakers’ Dinner FEBRUARY 2012

Each day will be filled with delicious food, live music, barrel-tastings, and one-of-a-kind fine arts and crafts. (designated drivers are free)

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THREE EVENTS Technical Seminar on growing and making Alsatian style wines given by both local and visiting winemakers.

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Low Gap State Park

This 80-acre park is situated along Orr Creek, one of the three major streams which run through the city of Ukiah and an important tributary of the Russian River. The access to Orr Creek is one of the principal public beneﬁts of the park. The upper reaches of the park serve as a woodland preserve. There are many nature trails allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of the area in its natural state. There are tennis courts, playgrounds, a fenced dog park, an archery range, horseshoe pits, a disc golf course, a covered picnic area, and an amphitheater for small concerts, plays and other performances. WHERE: in the west hills of Ukiah, just across Low Gap Rd. from Ukiah High School. MORE INFO: www.co.mendocino.ca.us/gs/parks/lowgap.htm

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Pomo Cultural Center

Grace Hudson Museum

On a bluff overlooking Lake Mendocino, you will discover a 3,200-square foot building with a unique indoor-outdoor amphitheater, the Pomo Cultural Center. The building looks like an Indian round house. Learn about the Pomo Indians through audio and video histories at the Pomo Cultural Center. There are natural history exhibits which reveal the Pomo’s culture, how they lived, their belief system and much more. At the amphitheater, you will be treated to tribal dances and campﬁre ceremonies. The Cultural Center is open through much of the spring and summer months, Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Two miles northeast of Ukiah off Hwy 101 MORE INFO: (707) 485-8285

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. The artist painted some of the most brilliant portraits and oil paintings of the Pomo Indians that have ever been brushed on canvas. The museum features over 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 in their basket making. Also located on the grounds is the Sun House, originally designed by Grace Hudson and her husband, it is still furnished with their unique collection of furnishings and décor. Guided tours of the Sun House are offered and depart from the museum. WHERE: 431 S. Main St., Ukiah, CA 95482 MORE INFO: (707) 467-2836, www.gracehudsonmuseum.org

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Vichy Springs Mineral Hot Springs Resort

Mendocino County boasts some of the most fantastic natural hot springs in the world. The soothing 90-degree sparkling waters have drawn famous names throughout the decades. Mark Twain, Jack London, Teddy Roosevelt and Ulysses S. Grant have all enjoyed the relaxing and clarifying properties of Mendocino County’s hot springs. There are a range of ways to experience the magnificent mineral water of the springs, from modest isolated spots to full-fledged resorts where you can indulge in first-class spa treatments and luxurious lodging. Vichy Springs Mineral Hot Springs Resort and Country Inn is a unique 157 year old historic hot springs resort only two hours north of downtown San Francisco with the only naturally warm and carbonated “Vichy” mineral baths in North America. Vichy Hot Springs is the best of two worlds, a county inn and 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 everyday 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, CA 95482 MORE INFO: (707) 462-9515, www.vichysprings.com

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Ukiah Municipal Golf Course

The Ukiah Municipal Golf Course provides just what you are looking for to soothe that craving for golf. This quaint public course is very affordable and provides a great golf experience. The short, par-70 course is etched into the hillside and crisscrossed by bubbling creeks, that hopefully will not ﬁnd your ball. The many trees and undulating greens are also hallmarks of this ﬁne course. The 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. You will not be disappointed by booking a tee time at this wonderful golf course. WHERE: 599 Park Blvd., Ukiah, CA 95482 MORE INFO: (707) 467-2832, www.ukiahgolf.com

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Mineral Hot Springs Resort and Country Inn Quiet Relaxation Overnight Accommodations & Day Use • No reservation needed for day use • Naturally warm and carbonated “Vichy” champagne baths • 700 acre private reserve for picnicking, hiking and rejuvenation • Mineral hot pool and Olympic-size pool

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Montgomery Woods State Reserve

Get off the beaten path and away from the hectic life of the city at Montgomery Woods State Reserve outside Ukiah. Of California’s 31 redwood parks this is one of the most remote. Redwood groves seamlessly blend with lush fern forests in this beautiful 700-acre park. Crisscrossing throughout the reserve are fantastic trails for walking and hiking, as well as some great informative nature paths. One extraordinary trail is a three-mile loop that closely follows Montgomery Creek. As you wind through the park, the trail will take you through or past ﬁve virgin Redwood groves (virgin: meaning this area has never been logged). The natural beauty will leave you in awe of the mighty Redwoods. The park is open for day use only. WHERE: Located about 13 miles west of Ukiah on Orr Springs Rd., but the drive can take up to 45 minutes due to the road conditions. MORE INFO: (707) 937-5804, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=434

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Lake Mendocino

Where wine country meets redwood forests, among rolling hills and oak groves, you will find Lake Mendocino. The lake has something for everyone and is a dream come true for hikers, campers, water enthusiasts and nature lovers. Miles of trails wind through the redwood trees. Rent a kayak and go paddling out on the lake, go swimming on a nice sunny day, or try your hand at sailing or water-skiing. Fishing is fantastic from the shore or a boat. Striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill and several varieties of catfish provide a challenge for fishermen. This serene and under-used lake is a great place for a weekend getaway. There are over 300 campsites available all around this enormous lake and Lake Mendocino, photo by Cyndy Phillips plenty of places to picnic. WHERE: Two miles northeast of Ukiah off Hwy 101 on Hwy 20 MORE INFO: (707) 462-7581 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Ukiah Speedway Stock Car and Motocross Racing

If you love the adrenaline rush of competition at death-defying speeds, you will absolutely love the Ukiah Speedway. It is a great place to spend an afternoon watching stock car and motocross racing. The speedway includes a quarter-mile oval race track that hosts a variety of races year-round, and the motocross tracks are known to be some of the best in Northern California. The competition is ﬁerce and the air is full of tension and excitement. If you are interested in learning how to ride a motocross bike, there are classes that can accommodate people of all ages and skill levels—a fantastic opportunity to live out a lifelong dream. You can ﬁnd the Ukiah Speedway at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds just outside of Ukiah. WHERE: 1055 N. State St. Ukiah, CA 95482 MORE INFO: (707) 462-7242, www.ukiahspeedway.com

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American 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 Bluebird Cafe, 1380 S. State St., Ukiah • 462-6640 Boomer’s Bar & Grill, 45020 N. Hwy 101, Laytonville • 984-6534 Boonville Hotel, 14050 Hwy 128, Boonville • 707-895-2210 Branches Chop House, 1180 Airport Park Blvd.,Ukiah • 468-5400 Chad’s Fish & Chips, 1661 S. Main St. Ste. D, Willits • 456-9402 Chief’s Smokehouse, 44400 N. Hwy 101, Laytonville • 984-6770 Club Calpella, 6175 N. State St., Calpella • 485-8630 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 Inn Restaurant, 13401 S. Hwy 101, Hopland • 744-1890 Jensen’s Restaurant, 1550 Lover’s Ln., Ukiah • 462-0757 Kilkenny Kitchen, 1093 S. Dora St., Ukiah • 462-2814 Mosswood Market, 14111 Hwy 128, Boonville • 895-3635 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 Purple Thistle, 50 S. Main St., Willits • 459-4750 Redwood Drive-In, 13980 Hwy 128, Boonville • 895-3441 Romi’s Brew & BBQ, 225 E. Perkins St., Ukiah • 468-9222 Sho Ka Wa Casino, 13101 Nokomis Rd., Hopland • 744-1395 The Maple Restaurant, 295 State St., Ukiah • 462-5221 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

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A Taste of Paradise, 349 S. Main St., Willits • 456-0155 Ardella’s Kitchen, 77 S. Main St., Willits • 459-6577 Country Skillet, 708 S. Main St., Willits • 456-9916 Ellie’s Mutt Hut Cafe, 732 S. State St., Ukiah • 468-5376 Henny Penny, 697 S. Orchard St., Ukiah • 468-8323 Respectech Internet Café, 245 E. Perkins St., Ukiah • 462-6415 Schat’s Bakery Cafe, 113 W. Perkins St., Ukiah • 462-1670 and inside Friedman Brothers, Ukiah • 468-5850

Asian Al’s Redwood Room, 207 S. Main St., Willits • 459-2444 Anna’s Asian House, 47 E. Mendocino Ave., Willits • 459-6086 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 Peking Tokyo, 372 N. State St., Ukiah • 462-0553 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

Mexican Alicia’s Restaurant, 14025 Hwy 128, Boonville • 895-3857 El Azteca, 1631 S. State St., Ukiah • 463-1330 Jara’s Mexican Market, 1661 S. Main St. Ste. C, 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 Pacos Tacos 816 N. State St., Ukiah • 707-462-1944 Super Taco, 1726 S Main St., Willits • 459-1282 Taco Loco, 2290 N. State St., Ukiah • 463-3735 Taqueria Bravo, 235 S. Main St., Willits • 459-0905 Burrito Exquisito, 42 S. Main St., Willits • 459-5421

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Pizza / Italian Angelo’s Pizza, 67658 Drive Thru Tree Rd., Leggett • 925-6200 Marino’s Pizza, 142 Talmage Rd., Ukiah • 468-9386 Old Mission Pizza, 1708 S. Main St., Willits • 459-6811 Papa Murphy’s Pizza, 1198 N. State St., Ukiah • 462-0999 Pizza To Go, 31 W. Commercial St., Willits • 459-1813 Round Table Pizza, 292 S. State St., Ukiah • 462-8866 Simona’s Italian Restaurant, 131 E. Mill St., Ukiah • 462-2141 Sports Zone Pizza, 720 N. State St., Ukiah • 462-2555 Vassar’s Family Pizza, 144 N. Main St., Willits • 459-3690

Sandwiches and More 101 Drive-In, 100 N. Main St., Willits • 459-1010 Boont Berry Farm Store, 3981 Hwy 128, Boonville • 895-3576 Busters Burgers & Brews, 150 S. Main St., Willits • 459-3233 Coldstone Creamery, 1252 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah • 463-2101 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 Loose Caboose Cafe, 10 Wood St., Willits • 459-1434 Mendonesia Cafe, 3 S. Main St., Willits • 459-1001 Navarro General Store, 231 Wendling Ln., Navarro • 895-9445 Peg House, 69501 N. Hwy 101, Leggett • 925-6444 Quizno’s, 113 S. State St., Ukiah • 462-1140 Schat’s Bakery Cafe, 113 W. Perkins St., Ukiah • 462-1670 and inside Friedman Brothers, Ukiah • 468-5850 Taste of Paradise, 349 S. Main St., Willits • 456-0155 Windmills Cafe, 749A S. State St., Ukiah • 462-4667

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The Skunk Train will take you back in time as you are whisked away on a fantastic journey. This is a historically accurate train line running from Fort Bragg to Willits that showcases the phenomenal beauty of the area. Everyone will enjoy winding through the countryside over bridges and trestles and through tunnels. Breathtaking views of 1,000-year old redwoods and crisp clean mountain air are just a few of the

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wonderful reasons to take a ride on the Skunk Train. The experienced and knowledgeable conductor will offer fun facts as you make the trip to the halfway point, Northspur, a great spot for lunch and a chance to stretch your legs. The train offers closed cars with seating, as well as open, stand-only cars that optimize the scenic views. If the natural beauty isn’t enough, the Skunk Train also provides the famous “train-singer” to entertain TM you. Kids and adults of all ages will be entranced from the moment the conductor yells willitsmoonlady.com “All aboard!” blows the whistle and bellows the horn, until they step off the train in 100 S. Main Street, Willits Fort Bragg. WHERE: Skunk Train Willits Depot, 299 East Commercial St., Willits, CA 95490 (707) 459-0211 MORE INFO: (866) 457-5865, www.skunktrain.com 1565 South Main10 St. to • Willits, CA795490 Mon-Sat 6, Fri ‘til • Sun 11 to 4

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At Northern California’s “Gateway to the Redwoods,” your family will discover Willits KOA Camping Resort’s award winning Day Use Facilities. You will also rediscover good, old-fashion family fun while exploring The Resort’s always popular Water Spray Park, Petting Zoo, Play Tower and much more. For your family reunion, office or HAVE FUN AND CAMP OUT AT family party, or a birthday bash for someone special, KOA offers a relaxed, country setting and an Old West theme that is sure to make the day memorable. Do you and your kids enjoy swimming, hay rides, fishing, bocce ball, horseshoes, biking, disc golfing, hiking...? Well, you get the idea. 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. 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. KOA is not just for fun in the sun. After an evening of karaoke or enjoying an outdoor movie, your family can retire to a spacious RV site, a shaded tent site, or one of the resort’s cozy “Kamping Kabins” for a peaceful night’s rest. Don’t sleep too late though, 101 Things To Do® • 2383 Myrtle Ave. • Eureka, CA 95501 • (707) 443-1234 Fax: (707) 443-5309or• you’ll ads@101things.com • www.101things.com miss the Sunday Pancake Breakfast. Willits KOA Camping Resort was the winner of the 2010 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, CA 95490 MORE INFO: (800) 562-8542, www.willitskoa.com

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Come and camp or spend the day with us with a day pass! 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, 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, holds up to 6 people and includes a kitchen and bath for those wanting a little more luxury.

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deo. 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 you can handle. Live professional rodeo is a spectator sport like no other in America, and in Willits, it’s clear the old west is alive and kicking today. This is the real deal. 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, www.willitsfrontierdays.com

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Do you remember the movie “Seabiscuit” about the race horse that captured the hearts of millions of people in the 1930s? This famous steedReply was from the needed if approved: please sign and return Willits area and the Mendocino County Museum has an extensive exhibit on his career. Organic All Natural Fast Food There are numerous artifacts and exhibits on the area’s rich history, including an old Friendly Staff • Great Service stagecoach, relics from the clipper ship the “Frolic” and Native American baskets. There APPROVED __________________________________________________________ Date __________________________ is also a mock creamery, a locomotive exhibit andProof other examples of what life was like in Signature orlearn email approvalBreakfast also authorizes size and annual fee of ad. Mendocino County starting from its inception. The museum is a wonderful place to Burritos about the area. Museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Served All Day Proof APPROVED __________________________________________________________ Date __________________________ WHERE: 400 East Commercial St., Willits, CA 95490 Make these corrections ____________________________________________________ Date Signature or email approval also authorizes size and annual fee of__________________________ ad. MORE INFO: (707) www.mendocinomuseum.org Email or fax459-2736, with changes Quesadillas • Nachos

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Seabiscuit, the legendary race horse and subject of a major motion picture, lived and is buried at Ridgewood Ranch in Willits along Highway 101 in central Mendocino County. San Francisco auto salesman Charles Howard paid $7,500 for Seabiscuit and hired trainer Tom Smith and jockey Red Pollard to race him. Together they turned a 3-year-old, seemingly broken-down, rebellious horse into a champion and one of the greatest racehorses in history. Together they embodied the American spirit and gave hope to millions of Americans during the darkest economic era our nation has ever faced. One victory after another, Seabiscuit lifted the citizens of our country out of the despair of the Great Depression and became the greatest icon of his time. The Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization formed to promote the cultural legacy of Ridgewood Ranch, the home and final resting place of this legendary racehorse. Through The Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation historic preservation, environmental conservation and public education the foundation’s ultimate goal is to create a living museum by continuing Ridgewood’s 150-year history as a working ranch. Individuals and groups are welcome to take a guided tour of Ridgewood Ranch, Seabiscuit’s Stud Barn, 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, contact them or visit their website. WHERE: 16200 No. Hwy 101 Willits, CA 95490 MORE INFO: (707) 459-5992, www.seabiscuitheritage.com

If you want to spend a nice afternoon in Willits, visit one or all of their city parks. Recreation Grove Park, the largest park in town, is at the corner of Commercial and South Lenore Streets. The park includes a stage, arena, covered picnic tables, restrooms, barbecues, a food service building and a playground for the kids. The Willits City Park is downtown across from the City Hall. Under a canopy of trees you will find a playground and 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 some trees by the fountain, or even have a picnic lunch. For more information contact the City of Willits. MORE INFO: (707) 459-4601, www.willitscity.com

The Willits Skate Park has enough rails and rollers, hips and fun boxes, quarter pipes and coping, to turn your legs to jelly and make your mind flip. Add in an 8 foot bowl for your pumping pleasure and you have yourself a skater’s dream. The Willits Skate Park was the first skate park in Mendocino County. The last of the cement for this park was poured in 2004, but the vast community effort that was put into this park is truly a testament to what can be accomplished if a few people follow through with a

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Willits big idea. The finished product, an 18,500-square foot cement skate park, came together some five years later. In the end, over 6,000 man-hours of volunteered time and roughly $800,000 in grants and donated funds all helped to make this possible. Go to skate or just to check out the action. The park is now one of Northern California’s premier skate destinations, and welcomes anyone on a skateboard, roller skates or rollerblades. Sorry, no bicycles are allowed. Bring your pads because helmets, elbow pads and knee pads are a must. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the summer. From Hwy 101 turn east on East Commercial St.; the park is about one-half mile down on the left-hand side (north side of street), near the ball fields. MORE INFO: (707) 459-4605, www.willitsskatepark.com

Willits Center for the Arts

There is a wealth of art being created everyday. The Willits area in Mendocino County is no exception. The Willits Center for the Arts was created to nurture and showcase the art that makes Northern California a creative, cultural epicenter, and features a new show every month. The city ﬁrst formed a seven member Cultural Arts

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Commission in 1993. After seven long years of hard work, fundraisers and many volunteer hours, the center was opened in 2000. The goal of the center is to promote the arts, local artists, and to provide low-cost art and art-related services to the entire community. The center holds publicly sponsored and locally-grown art shows throughout the year. The upstairs multipurpose room offers more exhibit space, as well as a venue for music, dance performances, and community events. The WCA is regularly open Thursday through Sunday, call for hours. An updated listing of current shows and events can be found on the WCA website. If you wish to donate your time and/or funds to help in any way, call and see if you can help. WHERE: 71 E. Commercial St., Willits, CA MORE INFO: (707) 459-1726, www.willitscenterforthearts.org

Willits Community Theater

There is nothing quite like the experience of live theatre. Watching actors up close, listening to footsteps move across the stage, feeling the interaction between performers and the audience, with no second takes and very few special effects. In Willits area, crowds come from all over Mendocino County and the world beyond to experience live theatre at its two well known establishments. The Willits Community Theatre provides locallysupported, live theater throughout the year. Established in 1977, this locallybased production company has come from humble beginnings to establish what is now a robust theatrical presence in Mendocino County. WHERE: 37 W. Van Ln, Willits, CA 95490, MORE INFO: (707) 459.0895, www.willitstheatre.org The Willits Shakespeare Company was established in 1998 and is proud to be a theatrical outlet for live performance in the Willits Willits Community Theatre and surrounding areas. The WSC also offers acting and theatre-related workshops throughout the year, and holds an annual Bard-B-Q & Tomato Toss Fundraiser to help ﬁnance its programs. With the support of the local community the WSC is able to produce one youth Shakespeare production each year. WHERE: 1195 S. Main St., Willits, CA 95490 MORE INFO: (707) 456-0152, www.thewillitsshakespearecompany.org Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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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. Boasting 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 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. Industry did pass through briefly but left the natural beauty of the landscape relatively untouched. Even the old railroad line with its turn-of-the-century designed trestles and tunnels seems a natural work of art today, more sculpture than scar.

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Mendocino National Forest and the Yolla Bolly—Middle Eel Wilderness Area, the ultimate outdoor experience: backpack, camp/RV, cross country ski, fish, swim, hike, horseback ride, hunt, photography, jade hunt in the Eel River, kayak, raft, hunt mushrooms. Motorbike and Mountain Bike Heaven: hundreds of ATV and motorbike trails run throughout the surrounding mountains—a dirtbike, off-road paradise. Black Butte River Ranch: country store, RV park, campsites, cabins, equestrian facilities for boarding.

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Ten miles north of Willits, State Route 162 runs east from Hwy 101. Known as the Covelo Rd., it meanders through the Mendocino National Forest all the way to Glenn County and Willows. It is one the most beautiful riparian 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 sight to behold. The remaining glory of the railroad invokes a sense of history and nostalgia for a time carved in stone but no longer here. The 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, visually and spiritually 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 ahead—take a drive on the wild side. Head for Covelo and an outdoor experience you’ll never forget.

The Blackberry Festival

The annual Blackberry Festival will be held August 20 and 21, 2011 at the Blackberry Festival grounds in Covelo. The grounds include a large wisteria-covered semi-circular arbor with a bandstand in the middle, all originally built for the first festival. A variety of local bands play through the two days of the festival. There are many booths featuring arts and crafts, unique clothing, blackberry delicacies, delicious food, beer and wine tasting. There is an antique car show and a special kids’ area with an inflatable slide, climbing wall and dunk tank. Sunday morning is the annual 5k and 10K footrace, sponsored by the Friends of the Library along with a country breakfast sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The Festival was started by a large group of local people in order to provide an outlet courtesy of Blackberry Festival Committee for local citizens to sell their handiwork, boost the Round Valley economy by promoting tourism and to unite the citizens in a common cause. Wild blackberries grow all around the Valley and many people pick buckets each year to enjoy fresh or to can or freeze. In 1983, Robert Cunnan, a local carpenter who designed the arbor and bandstand that was built by a group of volunteers, gave this reflection of his plan: “Each post represents an individual aspect of our diverse town, and the supports are their upraised arms joining hands in the circle of community that creates the arbor, nurturing and providing space and shade and support for all.” WHERE: Festival grounds are located at the corner of Main and Grange Streets, in the park of the historic flour mill. MORE INFO: (707) 367-8393, www.roundvalley.org

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Just 12 miles east of Covelo, you will find 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 as well as tent camping and rustic cabins next to the Black Butte River. A County Store, barbeque featuring local grass fed beef, showers and laundromat are all on-site. Bring your horse, as they provide 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 include camping, hiking, backpacking, rafting, kayaking, hunting, nature study, mushroom hunting, photography, and off-highway vehicle travel. The Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness provides the experience of deep mountain forests and swift rivers. Mendocino National Forest is located 6 miles from the Ranch. The changing elevations in this wilderness offer a variety of outdoor conditions. WHERE: 34985 Etsel Ridge Road, Covelo CA 95428 MORE INFO: (707) 983-9438, www.blackbutteriverranch.com

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Explore Mendocino National Forest

he Mendocino National Forest, just to the east of Covelo, covers an enormous area that is perfect for outdoor recreation. This forest is the only one of California’s 18 national forests that is not crossed by a paved road or highway. The Forest is especially attractive to people seeking an outdoor experience of tranquility and solitude. Approximately 65 miles long and 35 miles across, this forest consists of one million acres of mountains and canyons which offer abundant recreational opportunities. Elevations in the Forest range from 750 feet in the Grindstone Creek Canyon in the Sacramento Valley foothills on the Forest’s eastern edge, to 8,092 feet at the South Yolla Bolly Mountain in the northern part of the Forest. The average elevation is about 4,000 feet. Four wilderness areas are located in the Mendocino National Forest: Yolla Bolly, Yuki, Sanhedrin and Snow Mountain—running north to south respectively. Mendocino National Forest is also home to two of the federally designated Wild and Scenic Rivers; the Eel River was designated in 1981 and the Black Butte River designated in 2006. Camping: The camping experience within 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 Road). 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 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 to Howard Lake. Three nicely dispersed camp sites include: Atchison Camp on Forest Hwy 7, Section 24; Surveyor Camp, off Forest Hwy 7, seven 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. Recreational: 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. Designated routes and facilities exist for the enjoyment of the OHV recreationist. Free OHV maps are available at the Covelo Ranger station.

Driving from Hwy 101 to Interstate 5 Through the National Forest

From Hwy 101 to reach Interstate 5, travel east through Mendocino National Forest. The journey is approximately 85 miles over both paved and dirt roads, and can take over three hours to drive, but the beautiful scenery and sweeping vistas will turn the chore of reaching the interstate into an adventure all its own. The route through Mendocino National Forest is usually closed until mid-May due to snow. Closures are possible at other times of the year and road conditions may vary; before departing call the Covelo Ranger District at (707) 983-6118 or the Grindstone Ranger District at (530) 934-3316 for more information on conditions and closures. MORE INFO: www.fs.fed.us/r5/mendocino 74 Mendocino County • www.101things.com

Ukiah Field Office 2550 North State St., Ukiah CA 95485 468-4000 • www.ca.blm.gov/ukiah Access roads into this area 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. Mayacmas 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.

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Covelo Ranger Station 78150 Covelo Rd., Covelo CA 95428, 983-6118 Campsites are first-come, first-served. Get directions and map from Ranger Station.

Developed Camps

Eel River – Tables, stoves, toilets, water, river access, no hookups. May 1-Oct. 1, fee $8. Hammerhorn Lake – Tables, fire rings, stoves, water, toilets, boat ramp, no hookups, no trash. June 1-Oct. 1, fee $8. Little Doe – Tables, fire rings, stoves, toilets. No water, no hookups, no trash. June 15-Oct. 1, fee $6.

Dispersed Camps

“Dispersed” camp sites are not as developed as regular campgrounds; unimproved roads, no parking areas or water, fee $6. Atchison – 3 campsites, a pit toilet, fire rings. Howard Lake – Vault toilet, no other facilities. Road unimproved, 4WD recommended, fee $6. 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 www.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. Greenwood State Beach – 15 m. 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. Jughandle State Reserve –1 mi. N. of Caspar on Hwy. 1, 937-5804. 2.5-mi. nature trail, pygmy forest. MacKerricher – 3 mi. N. or 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, 895-3141. 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, 937-5804. 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. 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

463-4267 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 Mayacmas 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. Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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aytonville is a small yet lively community in north central Mendocino County. Located along Highway 101, it is one of the last stops before reaching Mendocino County’s northern neighbor, Humboldt County. The town is nestled into the Coast Range. An elevation of almost 2,000 feet makes Laytonville the highest community along the Hwy 101 corridor. Established in 1874, the town of Laytonville was a stopping point for the Wells Fargo Stagecoach Line. With its rich mix of prairie and forest, the town’s logging and ranching industries soon expanded. In the late 1800s and early 1900s the town slowly grew, adding a school house, post ofﬁce, hotel and other amenities that contribute to building a town. In 1917 the Redwood Highway was constructed, and has since connected Laytonville with the rest of the world.

The Gaia Festival

The Gaia Festival is a three-day music and sustainable-living fair held at Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville. The event features world-class artists of many genres, with a positive message permeating the entire weekend. The festival is focused on serving the growing community of people who are coming together to create sustainable and resilient lifestyles, in our neighborhoods and around the world. It is a celebration of people’s interconnection to each other and to Mother Earth. The Gaia Festival includes a series of connected villages and stages throughout the grounds featuring a wide array of workshops and presentations on sustainable living, social and environmental activism, alternative energy, green building technology, permaculture, healing arts, world-class theater, human rights, healing arts, indigenous cultures, shamanism and spirituality. WHERE: located 5 miles north of Laytonville at Black Oak Ranch MORE INFO: www.thegaiafestival.com

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Laytonville is the place for rodeo. For 37 years, the Laytonville Rodeo, known as the “Best Lil’ Rodeo Around,” has prided itself for being one of the last open rodeos left in the state. Because it is an Open Rodeo, they have the opportunity to showcase local rodeo talent and include events that are not seen during other professionally sanctioned rodeos. The main goal is to support the youth of the communities through rodeo and other associated events. They sponsor three anphoto by Kaye Kuykendall nual rodeo events a year. The June Rodeo, which is an all inclusive rodeo, features Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Chute Dogging, Roping Events, Saddle Broncs, Hide Races, Wild Cow Milking, Steer Wrestling and Bareback Riding. The August lineup includes a Jr. Rodeo and a Bulls and Barrel Racing event (held usually on the last weekend in August). The 14th Annual Laytonville Jr. Rodeo will be held on Aug. 27, 2011. This is a great opportunity for young, aspiring rodeo athletes to learn the skills needed to compete in rodeo—and have a lot of fun doing so. The 19th Annual Beauty & the Beast Bull O’ Rama will be held the following day on Aug. 28. The day’s events include Calcutta Auction Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Cow Chip Toss and Duck Plop. A full bar, covered bleachers, free parking, snacks for the kids and BBQ are available for both days. Contestants may camp for free at the spacious camp grounds co-located with the rodeo grounds. Unfortunately, no dogs, or outside food or beverages are allowed in the rodeo grounds. WHERE: Take Hwy 101 to Laytonville and follow the signs to the rodeo grounds. MORE INFO: email kayekuykendall@yahoo.com

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One of the many roadside attractions just south of Garberville, in northern Mendocino County, is Campbell Bros. World Famous Confusion Hill. Listed as a California Point of Historical Interest, and featured on Ripley’s Believe It or Not, this is deﬁnitely a one-of-a-kind attraction. It has been the home of mystery and fun since 1949. There are several adventures here including the Gravity House and the Redwood Shoe House. When you step into the Gravity House, your body will seem to defy the laws of nature. You will be walking, sitting and even hanging diagonally. There is also the unique, miniature, Mountain Train Ride that will take you on a 30-minute ride up the hill and back down. Along the way you will learn about the Redwood Forest and see historical logging equipment on the side of the track. Confusion Hill is also the home of the World’s Confusion Hill Tallest Free Standing Redwood Chainsaw Carving. While there, take a few minutes to pay your respects at the Twin Towers Memorial Trees. There is a gift shop, snack bar and playground for the kids. WHERE: Along Hwy 101, 15 miles S. of Garberville (exit left) and 7 miles N. of Leggett (exit right) MORE INFO: (707) 925-6456, www.confusionhill.com

sandwiches and burgers. A stage has been added this year, creating a venue for summer music and other events. Diana’s award-winning jams, jellies, salad dressings, candies, brownies and cookies make a simple coffee break an event. Try the ‘Mendo Mookie’—a cross between an oatmeal mufﬁn and a cookie. The Peg House has some of the coolest gifts on the road. More collector items than tourist fodder, it features unique postcards, books, signs, locally-made designer jewelry and other classy gifts and gear. Open from 7:30 a.m. ‘til sunset, hours varying with the seasons. WHERE: 69501 Hwy. 101 N., Leggett MORE INFO: (707) 925-6444, www.thepeghouse.net

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alifornia’s northernmost coastal county—Del Norte—and Oregon’s southern-most coastal county—Curry—share a common lifestyle. Both counties contain miles of unspoiled beaches and rivers famous for salmon and steelhead. Southern Oregon’s Josephine and Jackson Counties are east of Curry County and offer warmer summertime temperatures, winter skiing, whitewater excitement, wineries and Shakespeare performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Del Norte County is located 366 miles north of San Francisco via Hwy 101, 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 southern-most 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, innertubing, 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. 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 River. Gold Beach hosts the Curry County Fair in the summer and the Annual Art, Seafood and Wine Festival in May. 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; call (800) 638-3389. MORE INFO: www.treesofmystery.net

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orth of Mendocino and inland lies a rugged and beautiful playground—the ShastaCascade Region. The eight northern-most California inland counties are a land of mountains and lakes, ﬁelds and streams, and welcoming communities. Whether your plans include snow or water skiing, ﬁshing or houseboating, hiking or just relaxing away from it all, Shasta-Cascade has something for everyone. Within an area the size of Ohio are seven national forests and eight national and state parks. The Shasta Cascade region is served from north to south by Interstate 5. Smaller routes traverse the area from west to east and include Hwys 299, 96, 36, 44 and 70, among others. The roads are mostly two-lane and offer incredible scenery for the motorist. Major rivers in the area include the Sacramento, Klamath, Trinity, Feather and McCloud. These waterways provide excitement for anglers, whitewater rafters and kayakers, as do the region’s lakes and reservoirs. The dominant body of water in the region is Shasta Lake, with 365 miles of shoreline created by the second largest dam in the United States. Large as it is, Shasta Lake pales when compared with Mt. Shasta. The

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