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Tide tables . . . . . . . . . .6 Welcome centers . . 10 Calendar of events. . . 14 Orick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Klamath. . . . . . . . . . . .22 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Crescent City . . . . . . .26 Redwoods . . . . . . . . 30 Smith River . . . . . . . . .38 Roadside attractions . .39 Wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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Tide Tables MARCH 2015 Curry and Del Norte Counties
LOW TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time Ft. SUNRISE 6:57 AM - PST 1 Sun 2:35 3.0 3:28 0.4 2 Mon 3:27 2.7 4:09 0.3 3 Tue 4:10 2.4 4:43 0.3 4 Wed 4:48 2.1 5:15 0.3 5 Thu 5:24 1.8 5:44 0.5 SUNRISE 6:49 AM - PST 6 Fri 5:58 1.5 6:13 0.7 7 Sat 6:33 1.4 6:42 1.0 (Daylight Saving Time Starts) 8 Sun 8:09 1.2 8:11 1.3 9 Mon 8:48 1.1 8:42 1.8 10 Tue 9:30 1.1 9:16 2.2 SUNRISE 7:41 AM - PDT 11 Wed 10:20 1.1 9:55 2.6 12 Thu 11:18 1.1 10:47 3.0 13 Fri (12:25 0.9) 11:56 3.2 14 Sat ---- ---- 1:34 0.7 15 Sun 1:18 3.2 2:38 0.3 SUNRISE 7:32 AM - PDT 16 Mon 2:34 2.8 3:34 -0.1 17 Tue 3:39 2.2 4:24 -0.4 18 Wed 4:35 1.5 5:10 -0.5 19 Thu 5:27 0.8 5:54 -0.5 20 Fri 6:17 0.1 6:37 -0.2 SUNRISE 7:24 AM - PDT 21 Sat 7:07 -0.3 7:20 0.2 22 Sun 7:56 -0.5 8:03 0.7 23 Mon 8:48 -0.5 8:49 1.4 24 Tue 9:41 -0.3 9:37 2.0 25 Wed 10:39 0.0 10:33 2.5 SUNRISE 7:15 AM - PDT 26 Thu 11:43 0.3 11:41 2.9 27 Fri ---- ---- 12:53 0.6 28 Sat 1:01 3.1 2:00 0.7 29 Sun 2:18 2.9 3:00 0.7 30 Mon 3:21 2.6 3:49 0.7 31 Tue 4:11 2.1 4:30 0.7
Tide Tables MARCH 2015 Curry and Del Norte Counties
HIGH TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time SUNSET 6:07 PM - PST 1 Sun 8:28 6.6 10:00 2 Mon 9:18 6.6 10:35 3 Tue 10:01 6.7 11:05 4 Wed 10:40 6.7 11:33 5 Thu 11:17 6.6 12:00 SUNSET 6:13 PM - PST 6 Fri 11:53 6.5 ---7 Sat 12:27 6.5 12:30 (Daylight Saving Time Starts) 8 Sun 12:54 6.6 2:08 9 Mon 2:23 6.6 2:49 10 Tue 2:54 6.6 3:36 SUNSET 7:18 PM - PDT 11 Wed 3:29 6.5 4:32 12 Thu 4:11 6.4 5:41 13 Fri 5:04 6.4 7:01 14 Sat 6:09 6.3 8:17 15 Sun 7:22 6.5 9:17 SUNSET 7:24 PM - PDT 16 Mon 8:32 6.7 10:05 17 Tue 9:36 7.0 10:48 18 Wed 10:34 7.3 11:28 19 Thu 11:29 7.4 ---20 Fri 12:08 7.3 12:22 SUNSET 7:30 PM - PDT 21 Sat 12:48 7.6 1:14 22 Sun 1:29 7.8 2:07 23 Mon 2:11 7.7 3:03 24 Tue 2:55 7.4 4:02 25 Wed 3:43 7.0 5:08 SUNSET 7:35 PM - PDT 26 Thu 4:36 6.6 6:23 27 Fri 5:39 6.1 7:40 28 Sat 6:51 5.8 8:47 29 Sun 8:04 5.7 9:38 30 Mon 9:07 5.7 10:19 31 Tue 10:00 5.8 10:52
Ft. 5.7 5.9 6.1 6.3 6.4 ---6.3 6.0 5.7 5.3 5.0 4.7 4.7 4.9 5.3 5.8 6.4 6.9 ---7.4 7.2 6.8 6.4 5.9 5.4 5.1 5.1 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.9
TideAPRILTables 2015 Curry and Del Norte Counties
LOW TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time SUNRISE 7:05 AM - PDT 1 Wed 4:52 1.7 5:06 2 Thu 5:28 1.3 5:38 3 Fri 6:03 0.9 6:09 4 Sat 6:36 0.6 6:39 5 Sun 7:11 0.3 7:09 SUNRISE 6:56 AM - PDT 6 Mon 7:46 0.2 7:41 7 Tue 8:24 0.1 8:14 8 Wed 9:05 0.1 8:52 9 Thu 9:52 0.1 9:37 10 Fri 10:47 0.2 10:36 SUNRISE 6:48 AM - PDT 11 Sat 11:49 0.3 11:51 12 Sun ---- ---- 12:55 13 Mon 1:13 2.7 1:59 14 Tue 2:27 2.2 2:57 15 Wed 3:30 1.4 3:50 SUNRISE 6:40 AM - PDT 16 Thu 4:25 0.5 4:38 17 Fri 5:16 -0.2 5:24 18 Sat 6:05 -0.9 6:09 19 Sun 6:52 -1.3 6:54 20 Mon 7:40 -1.4 7:39 SUNRISE 6:33 AM - PDT 21 Tue 8:28 -1.3 8:26 22 Wed 9:17 -0.9 9:17 23 Thu 10:09 -0.5 10:14 24 Fri 11:05 0.0 11:22 25 Sat ---- ---- 12:05 SUNRISE 6:25 AM - PDT 26 Sun 12:39 2.9 1:07 27 Mon 1:54 2.6 2:05 28 Tue 2:56 2.2 2:56 29 Wed 3:46 1.6 3:40 30 Thu 4:27 1.1 4:19
Ft. 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.0 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.6 1.0 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 2.9 0.4 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.2 1.4
TideAPRILTables 2015 Curry and Del Norte Counties
HIGH TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time SUNSET 7:42 PM - PDT 1 Wed 10:45 5.9 11:21 2 Thu 11:26 6.0 11:48 3 Fri ---- ---- 12:05 4 Sat 12:15 6.5 12:43 5 Sun 12:42 6.6 1:21 SUNSET 7:47 PM - PDT 6 Mon 1:10 6.7 2:00 7 Tue 1:40 6.7 2:43 8 Wed 2:13 6.6 3:30 9 Thu 2:50 6.5 4:25 10 Fri 3:35 6.3 5:29 SUNSET 7:53 PM - PDT 11 Sat 4:31 6.1 6:38 12 Sun 5:41 5.9 7:43 13 Mon 7:00 5.8 8:39 14 Tue 8:16 6.0 9:27 15 Wed 9:25 6.2 10:11 SUNSET 7:58 PM - PDT 16 Thu 10:27 6.4 10:52 17 Fri 11:24 6.6 11:33 18 Sat ---- ---- 12:18 19 Sun 12:14 7.7 1:10 20 Mon 12:55 7.7 2:02 SUNSET 8:04 PM - PDT 21 Tue 1:37 7.5 2:56 22 Wed 2:21 7.2 3:51 23 Thu 3:08 6.7 4:51 24 Fri 3:59 6.1 5:55 25 Sat 5:00 5.6 7:00 SUNSET 8:09 PM - PDT 26 Sun 6:10 5.1 7:59 27 Mon 7:26 4.9 8:47 28 Tue 8:35 4.9 9:27 29 Wed 9:34 5.0 10:01 30 Thu 10:25 5.1 10:32
Ft. 6.1 6.3 6.0 6.0 5.9 5.7 5.5 5.3 5.1 4.9 5.0 5.2 5.6 6.1 6.7 7.1 7.5 6.6 6.5 6.3 6.1 5.7 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.7 5.9 6.2
Tide chart is for Chetco Cove, Brookings, Oregon. The data is approximate and is not guaranteed. Unpredictable conditions of nature affect the tides. Not to be used for navigation. Revised 3-9-15.
TideMAYTables 2015 Curry and Del Norte Counties
LOW TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time SUNRISE 6:18 AM - PDT 1 Fri 5:04 0.6 4:54 2 Sat 5:40 0.2 5:29 3 Sun 6:14 -0.2 6:03 4 Mon 6:49 -0.5 6:37 5 Tue 7:26 -0.7 7:13 SUNRISE 6:12 AM - PDT 6 Wed 8:05 -0.8 7:53 7 Thu 8:47 -0.8 8:37 8 Fri 9:33 -0.7 9:29 9 Sat 10:23 -0.5 10:33 10 Sun 11:19 -0.3 11:48 SUNRISE 6:06 AM - PDT 11 Mon ---- ---- 12:19 12 Tue 1:07 2.2 1:20 13 Wed 2:18 1.5 2:19 14 Thu 3:20 0.7 3:14 15 Fri 4:15 -0.2 4:06 SUNRISE 6:01 AM - PDT 16 Sat 5:05 -0.9 4:56 17 Sun 5:53 -1.4 5:43 18 Mon 6:39 -1.7 6:30 19 Tue 7:24 -1.7 7:17 20 Wed 8:09 -1.5 8:05 SUNRISE 5:56 AM - PDT 21 Thu 8:54 -1.2 8:56 22 Fri 9:40 -0.7 9:52 23 Sat 10:27 -0.2 10:55 24 Sun 11:17 0.3 ---25 Mon 12:05 2.7 12:08 SUNRISE 5:52 AM - PDT 26 Tue 1:16 2.4 1:00 27 Wed 2:19 2.0 1:51 28 Thu 3:12 1.4 2:40 29 Fri 3:57 0.9 3:25 30 Sat 4:37 0.3 4:07 31 Sun 5:14 -0.2 4:48
Ft. 1.5 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 0.0 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.8 ---0.8 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.3
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TideJUNETables 2015
Curry and Del Norte Counties
HIGH TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time SUNSET 8:15 PM - PDT 1 Fri 11:10 5.3 11:01 2 Sat 11:51 5.4 11:30 3 Sun (12:31 5.5) 12:00 4 Mon ---- ---- 1:12 5 Tue 12:32 6.8 1:54 SUNSET 8:20 PM - PDT 6 Wed 1:06 6.9 2:37 7 Thu 1:43 6.8 3:25 8 Fri 2:25 6.6 4:17 9 Sat 3:14 6.3 5:13 10 Sun 4:12 5.9 6:12 SUNSET 8:25 PM - PDT 11 Mon 5:23 5.6 7:09 12 Tue 6:44 5.3 8:01 13 Wed 8:04 5.3 8:50 14 Thu 9:17 5.4 9:35 15 Fri 10:22 5.6 10:19 SUNSET 8:31 PM - PDT 16 Sat 11:21 5.8 11:02 17 Sun (12:15 6.0) 11:44 18 Mon ---- ---- 1:06 19 Tue 12:26 7.6 1:56 20 Wed 1:09 7.4 2:45 SUNSET 8:36 PM - PDT 21 Thu 1:52 7.0 3:35 22 Fri 2:37 6.4 4:27 23 Sat 3:26 5.9 5:20 24 Sun 4:20 5.3 6:13 25 Mon 5:24 4.8 7:03 SUNSET 8:40 PM - PDT 26 Tue 6:38 4.5 7:49 27 Wed 7:53 4.4 8:30 28 Thu 9:01 4.4 9:07 29 Fri 10:00 4.6 9:41 30 Sat 10:50 4.8 10:15 31 Sun 11:36 5.1 10:50
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Ft. 6.4 6.6 6.8 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.5 5.8 6.2 6.6 7.0 7.4 7.7 7.7 6.0 6.0 5.9 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.7 5.9 6.1 6.4 6.7 6.9
LOW TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time SUNRISE 5:49 AM - PDT 1 Mon 5:51 -0.6 5:28 2 Tue 6:29 -1.0 6:09 3 Wed 7:07 -1.2 6:51 4 Thu 7:47 -1.4 7:36 5 Fri 8:30 -1.3 8:26 SUNRISE 5:47 AM - PDT 6 Sat 9:14 -1.2 9:23 7 Sun 10:02 -0.8 10:28 8 Mon 10:52 -0.4 11:40 9 Tue 11:47 0.1 ---10 Wed 12:55 1.6 12:44 SUNRISE 5:46 AM - PDT 11 Thu 2:05 1.0 1:43 12 Fri 3:08 0.2 2:42 13 Sat 4:04 -0.4 3:39 14 Sun 4:55 -1.0 4:33 15 Mon 5:42 -1.4 5:23 SUNRISE 5:45 AM - PDT 16 Tue 6:26 -1.5 6:12 17 Wed 7:08 -1.5 6:59 18 Thu 7:49 -1.3 7:46 19 Fri 8:29 -1.0 8:34 20 Sat 9:09 -0.6 9:24 SUNRISE 5:46 AM - PDT 21 Sun 9:49 -0.1 10:19 22 Mon 10:29 0.4 11:20 23 Tue 11:11 1.0 ---24 Wed 12:26 2.3 (11:57 25 Thu 1:31 2.0 12:46 SUNRISE 5:47 AM - PDT 26 Fri 2:30 1.5 1:38 27 Sat 3:21 0.9 2:31 28 Sun 4:06 0.4 3:23 29 Mon 4:47 -0.2 4:12 30 Tue 5:27 -0.7 4:59
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HIGH TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time SUNSET 8:45 PM - PDT 1 Mon (12:18 5.3) 11:25 2 Tue ---- ---- 1:00 3 Wed 12:02 7.2 1:43 4 Thu 12:41 7.2 2:26 5 Fri 1:24 7.1 3:11 SUNSET 8:49 PM - PDT 6 Sat 2:10 6.8 3:59 7 Sun 3:02 6.4 4:49 8 Mon 4:02 5.9 5:41 9 Tue 5:12 5.4 6:33 10 Wed 6:32 5.0 7:25 SUNSET 8:52 PM - PDT 11 Thu 7:55 4.9 8:15 12 Fri 9:13 5.0 9:04 13 Sat 10:20 5.2 9:51 14 Sun 11:19 5.4 10:37 15 Mon (12:12 5.7) 11:21 SUNSET 8:54 PM - PDT 16 Tue ---- ---- 12:59 17 Wed 12:05 7.5 1:44 18 Thu 12:47 7.3 2:28 19 Fri 1:29 6.9 3:11 20 Sat 2:12 6.4 3:53 SUNSET 8:56 PM - PDT 21 Sun 2:56 5.9 4:36 22 Mon 3:45 5.4 5:19 23 Tue 4:41 4.9 6:03 24 Wed 5:48 4.4 6:46 25 Thu 7:04 4.2 7:29 SUNSET 8:57 PM - PDT 26 Fri 8:22 4.2 8:12 27 Sat 9:30 4.4 8:53 28 Sun 10:27 4.7 9:35 29 Mon 11:16 5.0 10:16 30 Tue 12:00 5.3 10:58
Ft. 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.1 ---0.7 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 ---1.5) 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.7
Ft. 7.1 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.7 5.8 6.0 6.2 6.4 6.7 7.0 7.3 7.6 7.7 7.7 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.9 6.1 6.3 6.6 6.9 7.2 7.4
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TideJULYTables 2015 Curry and Del Norte Counties
LOW TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time SUNRISE 5:46 AM - PDT 1 Wed 6:07 -1.1 5:46 2 Thu 6:47 -1.4 6:33 3 Fri 7:28 -1.5 7:22 4 Sat 8:10 -1.4 8:15 5 Sun 8:54 -1.1 9:12 SUNRISE 5:48 AM - PDT 6 Mon 9:38 -0.7 10:15 7 Tue 10:26 0.0 11:24 8 Wed 11:17 0.7 ---9 Thu 12:36 1.2 12:13 10 Fri 1:48 0.7 1:15 SUNRISE 5:52 AM - PDT 11 Sat 2:54 0.2 2:19 12 Sun 3:52 -0.3 3:22 13 Mon 4:43 -0.7 4:19 14 Tue 5:29 -0.9 5:11 15 Wed 6:11 -1.0 5:59 SUNRISE 5:56 AM - PDT 16 Thu 6:50 -1.0 6:43 17 Fri 7:27 -0.8 7:26 18 Sat 8:02 -0.5 8:09 19 Sun 8:36 -0.2 8:53 20 Mon 9:10 0.3 9:40 SUNRISE 6:00 AM - PDT 21 Tue 9:45 0.8 10:32 22 Wed 10:21 1.3 11:31 23 Thu 11:01 1.9 ---24 Fri 12:34 1.9 (11:47 25 Sat 1:39 1.6 12:43 SUNRISE 6:04 AM - PDT 26 Sun 2:38 1.1 1:46 27 Mon 3:30 0.5 2:48 28 Tue 4:17 -0.1 3:45 29 Wed 5:01 -0.6 4:38 30 Thu 5:43 -1.0 5:28 31 Fri 6:24 -1.3 6:18
Ft. 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.5 ---1.3 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.1 ---2.4) 2.7 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.3 2.0
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HIGH TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time SUNSET 8:55 PM - PDT 1 Wed (12:41 5.6) 11:41 2 Thu ---- ---- 1:22 3 Fri 12:25 7.6 2:04 4 Sat 1:12 7.5 2:46 5 Sun 2:01 7.1 3:30 SUNSET 8:55 PM - PDT 6 Mon 2:55 6.6 4:16 7 Tue 3:55 6.0 5:05 8 Wed 5:05 5.4 5:57 9 Thu 6:24 5.0 6:50 10 Fri 7:50 4.8 7:45 SUNSET 8:53 PM - PDT 11 Sat 9:10 4.9 8:40 12 Sun 10:18 5.1 9:32 13 Mon 11:14 5.4 10:21 14 Tue (12:02 5.6) 11:07 15 Wed (12:45 5.8) 11:50 SUNSET 8:50 PM - PDT 16 Thu ---- ---- 1:23 17 Fri 12:31 7.1 2:00 18 Sat 1:11 6.8 2:35 19 Sun 1:51 6.5 3:10 20 Mon 2:32 6.0 3:46 SUNSET 8:47 PM - PDT 21 Tue 3:16 5.5 4:22 22 Wed 4:06 5.1 5:01 23 Thu 5:06 4.6 5:43 24 Fri 6:19 4.3 6:29 25 Sat 7:42 4.2 7:18 SUNSET 8:42 PM - PDT 26 Sun 8:59 4.4 8:09 27 Mon 10:00 4.7 9:00 28 Tue 10:49 5.1 9:49 29 Wed 11:32 5.5 10:37 30 Thu (12:12 5.9) 11:25 31 Fri ---- ---- 12:52
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LOW TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time SUNRISE 6:10 AM - PDT 1 Sat 7:05 -1.3 7:09 2 Sun 7:47 -1.1 8:01 3 Mon 8:29 -0.7 8:57 4 Tue 9:13 -0.1 9:56 5 Wed 10:00 0.6 11:02 SUNRISE 6:15 AM - PDT 6 Thu 10:51 1.4 ---7 Fri 12:13 0.7 (11:50 8 Sat 1:25 0.5 12:57 9 Sun 2:34 0.3 2:09 10 Mon 3:35 0.0 3:16 SUNRISE 6:20 AM - PDT 11 Tue 4:27 -0.2 4:14 12 Wed 5:12 -0.4 5:03 13 Thu 5:51 -0.4 5:47 14 Fri 6:27 -0.3 6:27 15 Sat 7:00 -0.1 7:05 SUNRISE 6:25 AM - PDT 16 Sun 7:31 0.1 7:43 17 Mon 8:02 0.5 8:22 18 Tue 8:33 0.9 9:03 19 Wed 9:04 1.4 9:48 20 Thu 9:38 1.9 10:39 SUNRISE 6:31 AM - PDT 21 Fri 10:16 2.3 11:39 22 Sat 11:02 2.8 ---23 Sun 12:45 1.4 (12:03 24 Mon 1:52 1.1 1:15 25 Tue 2:51 0.6 2:26 SUNRISE 6:36 AM - PDT 26 Wed 3:43 0.1 3:28 27 Thu 4:30 -0.4 4:23 28 Fri 5:14 -0.7 5:14 29 Sat 5:56 -0.8 6:04 30 Sun 6:38 -0.7 6:54 31 Mon 7:20 -0.4 7:45
Ft. 1.6 1.4 1.1 1.0 0.9 ---2.0) 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.6 ---3.1) 3.2 3.1 2.7 2.2 1.7 1.1 0.6 0.3
Tide Tables AUGUST 2015 Curry and Del Norte Counties
HIGH TIDES A.M. P.M. Date Day Time Ft. Time SUNSET 8:36 PM - PDT 1 Sat 12:14 7.8 1:31 2 Sun 1:03 7.7 2:12 3 Mon 1:55 7.3 2:54 4 Tue 2:50 6.8 3:39 5 Wed 3:50 6.1 4:27 SUNSET 8:30 PM - PDT 6 Thu 4:59 5.5 5:20 7 Fri 6:18 5.1 6:18 8 Sat 7:44 4.9 7:19 9 Sun 9:04 5.0 8:21 10 Mon 10:08 5.3 9:19 SUNSET 8:24 PM - PDT 11 Tue 11:00 5.5 10:10 12 Wed 11:42 5.8 10:57 13 Thu (12:18 6.0) 11:39 14 Fri ---- ---- 12:51 15 Sat 12:18 6.9 1:22 SUNSET 8:17 PM - PDT 16 Sun 12:56 6.7 1:52 17 Mon 1:34 6.4 2:22 18 Tue 2:13 6.1 2:53 19 Wed 2:54 5.7 3:25 20 Thu 3:41 5.2 4:00 SUNSET 8:10 PM - PDT 21 Fri 4:37 4.8 4:41 22 Sat 5:46 4.5 5:30 23 Sun 7:08 4.5 6:27 24 Mon 8:26 4.6 7:30 25 Tue 9:27 4.9 8:31 SUNSET 8:02 PM - PDT 26 Wed 10:15 5.4 9:28 27 Thu 10:57 5.8 10:22 28 Fri 11:36 6.3 11:14 29 Sat ---- ---- 12:15 30 Sun 12:05 7.7 12:54 31 Mon 12:56 7.6 1:34
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elcome to the Wild Rivers Coast, the hidden-away home of some of the most beautiful natural settings in the world.
Visitor centers throughout the region can be helpful for tourists looking for the area’s attractions or needing a place to stay, and for local residents eager to take a hike and learn alongside a naturalist. The dual purposes are appropriate, according to Debbie Savage. “I just encourage people to explore what’s in your own backyard that people travel from around the world to see,” said Savage, acting chief of interpretation for Redwood National and State Parks.
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Two main centers in Crescent City provide a wealth of information yearround about the area’s outdoor, lodging and business offerings. A group of seasonal information areas are also located in state parks throughout Del Norte County.
❖ Crescent City Information Center, Redwood National and State Parks 1111 2nd St., Crescent City (707) 465-7335 Hours: Open seven days a week 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. spring to fall; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. winter This facility serves as the main information center in Del Norte County for Redwood National and State Parks. The center provides maps, orientation information for parks and details about ranger-led programs. The center also hosts a small shop that sells books and souvenirs. ❖ Kuchel Visitor Center U.S. Highway 101 adjacent to beach, Orick (707) 465-7765 Hours: Same as Crescent City Information Center
The other main informational center for Redwood National and State Parks, is located west of Orick within Redwood National Park. This facility includes an array of exhibits, maps and parks information and a bookstore.
❖ Crescent City/Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center 1001 Front St., Crescent City (707) 464-3174 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Memorial Day through Labor Day. After Labor Day hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. This center offers maps, travel information, tourism magazines, a small selection of merchandise and information on local attractions. It also provides literature about the Chamber’s members, including RV parks, hotels and restaurants. A few smaller visitor centers in California that are open for limited times in fall and winter include:
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❖ Hiouchi Information Center Hours: Open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., mid-June to Sept. 30, after which it will be closed for the off-season. This Redwood National and State Parks facility has books for sale and an auditorium that shows an introductory film about redwood forests. It’s located on U.S. Highway 199 across from the campground entrance in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Call (707) 458-3294 for information. ❖ Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Visitor Center Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park campground, Highway 199, Hiouchi (707) 458-3496 Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. summer, open occasionally during winter A small visitor center near the campground’s amphitheater, where evening campfire programs take place. ❖ Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitor Center South end of Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, north of Orick (707) 488-2039 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week during summer, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday during winter
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❖ Oregon Welcome Center 14433 U.S. Highway 101 South, Brookings-Harbor (just north of the California border) (541) 469-4117 Hours: The park is open from dawn to dusk. The welcome center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Oregon Welcome Center is just the place to welcome weary travelers to the Beaver State. The 4,500-square-foot center offers not only printed guides and maps to help visitors explore Oregon, it also is in the middle of a 40acre state park. The building offers spectacular views of the Pacific, and the park includes
Outside the Redwood Parks’ Crescent City Information Center. trails leading down to the beach and to the mouth of the Winchuck River. The center includes restrooms that are open 24 hours, picnic areas and RV parking. ❖ Brookings Chamber of Commerce 6630 Lower Harbor Road, Port of Brookings Harbor (541) 469-3181 Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays The Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce Oregon Visitor Center offers maps, travel information, tourism magazines and information on local and regional attractions, as well as lodging, camping, RV and park facilities. ❖ Brookings City Hall 898 Elk Drive, Brookings (541) 469-1103 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The display includes brochures and maps of local hotels, fishing guides, state parks and various places of inter-
est in Brookings and north and south of town.
Gold Beach
❖ The Gold Beach Visitor Center 94080 Shirley Lane, Gold Beach (800) 525-2334 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Port Orford
❖ Port Orford Visitor Center 520 Jefferson Street, Port Orford (541) 332-4106 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily The Port Orford Visitor Center overlooks beautiful and historic Battle Rock Park. It provides a scenic place to stretch your legs and pick up information about the area.
Bandon
❖ Bandon Visitor Center 300 SE Second St., Bandon (541) 347-9616 or bandoncc@ homespan.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1–4 p.m. Sunday The Bandon Visitor Center is located in Bandon’s historic Old Town.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH 2015 Wednesday Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Wednesday year-round, Chetco Grange Community Center, 97895 Shopping Center Ave., Harbor. Call Linda at (541) 661-3860. March 20–22, Final weekend of Lighthouse Repertory Theatre’s performance of South Pacific, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St. in Crescent City. Tickets are $15 or $10 for students and seniors and can be purchased at Del Norte Office Supply. Call (707) 465-3740. March 21, Redwood Wild River Run, 11 a.m., 10 miles northeast of Crescent City. For more information visit rwrr.org or call Ralph Hirt at (707) 464-3779. March 21–28, Whale Watching Spoken Here, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brother Jonathan Point, 9th Street and Pebble Beach Drive in Crescent City; Harris Beach State Park on Highway 101 in Brookings; milepost 328 in Gold Beach; milepost 301 in Port Orford and milepost 274 in Bandon. Look for signs during. March 28, Tsunami Safe Day and Kiosk Dedication Event, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crescent City Cultural Center, 1001 Front Street. For more information, call (707) 464-7483 ext. 223. March 28, Rogue River Rampage, mud run, 10 a.m., Huntley Park, 96849 Jerry’s Flat Road, Gold Beach. (541) 247-0923. March 28, SOLV Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call for information and check-in sites, (503) 844-9571.
APRIL 2015
Wednesday Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Wednesday year-round, Chetco Grange Community Center, 97895 Shopping Center Ave., Harbor. Kathleen, (541) 6611385, Linda, (541) 661-3860. Month Long Treasure Hunting Season in Gold Beach, glass
floats “hidden” on beaches for visitors to discover and keep. Participants may check in at Visitor Center with their float to enter a monthly drawing, 94080 Shirley Lane, Gold Beach. April through December, Curry Historical Society Museum in Gold Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. (541) 247-9396, www.curryhistory. com. April 4, Stout Mountain Railway’s “Eggspress” Easter train, 1–3 p.m. at Stout Park, Oak Street in Brookings. April 4, Fifth-annual Trivia Competition, 5–9:30 p.m. Howonquet Hall, across Highway 101 from Lucky 7 Casino in Smith River. (541) 661-2317. Fifty percent of the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. April 5, Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt, noon at Beachfront Park, 1001 Front Street in Crescent City. April 10–11, History Mystery Murder Dinner Play, 6 p.m. at the Show Case Building, Event Center in Gold Beach, 29392 Ellensburg Ave. Dinner catered by Curry Fair Friends. (541) 247-7454. April 11, Modern Railroad Day tour of model railroads at seven local homes starting at 100 E. Essex Street in Crescent City. Donations benefit Crescent City Lion’s Club. For more information, call John Foster, (707) 951-7520. April 10–12, 17–19, 24–26, “Little Shop of Horrors,” Chetco Pelican Players. Call for showtimes, 1240 Chetco Ave., Brookings. (541) 469-1857. April 11, Brookings Art Walk, 3–6 p.m., second Saturday of each month. A community of galleries and business venues showcase art and artists. Music and finger foods at most venues, www.wildriverscoastart.com. April 18–19, Brookings-Harbor Home and Garden Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the former Shop
Smart building, 97900 Shopping Center Ave. Call (541) 469-3181. April 19, Friends of Music Concert Series features violinist Mayuko Kamio 3 p.m. at the Brookings Seventh-day Adventist Church, 102 Park Ave. Call (541) 469-7625. April 23, Art Demo, Crescent Harbor Gallery, 140 Marine Way, Crescent City, finger food luncheon at 11:30 a.m., demo from noon to 1 p.m. Free. (707) 464-9133. April 24-25, Ruby VanDeventer Wildflower Show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds, 421 Highway 101 North in Crescent City. For more information, call Rick Bennett at (707) 457-3485. April 24–28, Tall Ships, the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will dock in Crescent City Harbor offering tours and sails. (800) 200-5239, historicalseaport.org. April 24, Crescent City Art Walk, 4–7 p.m. Participating businesses in downtown area and the harbor. Call (707) 4644745. April 27, Curry-Del Norte Orchestra’s Symphony By the Sea Spring Concert, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 Easy Street in Brookings. Tickets are $10, children through grade 12 free.
MAY 2015
Brookings Farmers and Artisans Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday on the Boardwalk. Fresh produce from local growers, grilled food, bakeries, beer garden, live music and artisans. Port of Brookings Harbor. Wednesday Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Wednesday year-round, Chetco Grange Community Center, 97895 Shopping Center Ave., Harbor. Kathleen, (541) 6611385, Linda, (541) 661-3860. May 1 to Dec. 19, Old Town Marketplace Farmers/Artisans Market, Fridays and Saturdays on
First Street next to the boardwalk in Bandon. May 2, Dancing with the Stars of Del Norte, 6–11:55 p.m., venue TBD. Pre-sale tickets $20 per person and are available at Del Norte Office Supply and Turning Heads Salon. Tickets will be $25 at the door. For more information, call (707) 218-5998. May 2, Garage Sale Saturday, Brookings-Harbor community garage sale featuring more than 100 individual garage sales. Call Curry Coastal Pilot, Brookings. (541) 469-3123. May 2, Waterfront Boardwalk Ball, 5:30 p.m. Catered dinner, dancing, live/silent auction. Presented by CASA of Curry County (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in the Event Tent, Port of Brookings Harbor. Mona (541) 698-8086, (541) 813-2272, mona@casaofcurrycounty.org. May 8–10, Spring Fair, Del Norte County Fairgrounds, 421 Highway 101 North. Craft fair, rodeo queen coronation, carnival rides, Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute concert. Call (707) 464-9556 or visit dnfair.org. May 9, Northwest Trail Riders’ Sunset Ride, at the Cadra Trail/ Old Mill Road. Open to the public. Call (707) 954-1059. May 9, Brookings Art Walk, 3–6 p.m., second Saturday of each month. A community of galleries and business venues showcases art and artists. Music and finger foods at most venues. May 15–17, 22–24, 29–31, Brookings Harbor Community Theater features “Mary Poppins”. Call for showtimes, (541) 4694700. May 16, Lighthouse Repertory Theatre’s Gala Dinner and Live Show, time and location TBA. Event includes dinner, dance, karaoke and auction. Tickets will be available at Del Norte Office Supply, 240 I Street in Crescent City. Proceeds will benefit Lighthouse Repertory Theatre’s future performing arts center on G Street. Call 707-465-3740. May 16, Noll Stand-up Paddle
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Race, 9:30 a.m. at Garth’s Beach, south of Point St. George on North Pebble Beach Drive in Crescent City. The race paddles 6 miles south rounding Battery Point Lighthouse and ending on the north side of South Beach. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/rhyn.noll. May 16, Stout Mountain Railroad “Armed Forces Day,” 1–4 p.m. Stout Park, Oak Street in Brookings. May 16, 28th Annual Whale of a Wine feast, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Event Center on the Beach, 29392 Ellensburg Ave. in Gold Beach. Call (541) 247-0923. May 16, Sunset at Rotary Corral, Rotary Club of Port Orford’s dinner, dance and auction, 6 p.m. at the Port Orford Community Building, 11th and Washington just off Highway 101. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Port Orford’s scholarship fund and other community projects. Tickets $50 each, 21 years or older. E-mail rcpo@portorfordrotary.org. May 16–17, Innominata Flower Show, “Days of Wine and Roses,” horticulture show 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Showcase Building, Events Center, Gold Beach, 29392 Ellensburg Ave. May 17, Friends of Music Concert Series features pianist Alexander Tutanov, 3 p.m. at the Brookings Seventh-day Advantest Church, 102 Park Ave. Call (541) 469-7625. May 17, Tenth-annual Pie and Ice Cream Social at the Curry County Historical Society, 29419 Ellensburg Ave. in Gold Beach. (541) 247-9396. May 22–25, Party at the Port, features live bands, local talent, beer garden, artisans/vendors, Port of Brookings Harbor. (541) 469-2218 May 22–25, 76th annual Azalea Festival. Community-wide festival includes a parade, car show, street fair, childrens’ carnival, flower and plant shows, art show, quilt show, seafood luncheon, barbecue, Memorial Day service and more, Brookings. (541) 469-3181. May 23, Curry County Cruisers
“Show and Shine” car show following the Azalea Festival parade until 4 p.m., and then a casual cruise through Brookings to Harris Beach. A no-competition car show, sponsored by the Curry County Cruisers, at the Port of Brookings Harbor. (541) 813-1214. May 23, Blessing of the Fleet, 10 a.m. in Bandon. Flowers and wreaths will be scattered at the mouth of the Coquille River by the U.S. Coast Guard Coquille River Patrol and a gun salute at the South Jetty will be provided by VFW Medal of Honor Post 3440, Bandon. (541) 347-3206. May 24, Curry County Cruisers car show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., cars on display, hot dogs and hamburgers cooked by Brookings VFW, Post 966. Port of Brookings Harbor. (541) 813-1214. May 24, Airport Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scenic airplane rides over Brookings area, $40 per person. Also aircraft displays, food and music, Club members share information on airport operations and role aviation plays in our lives, Brookings Airport, 17330 Parkview Drive, Brookings. May 31, American Music Festival, a free concert featuring Eight Dollar Mountain, 1 p.m. Azalea Park in Brookings.
JUNE 2015
Crescent City Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday June to October, Del Norte County Fairgrounds parking lot. (707) 464-7441, ext. 259. Downtown Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday starting June 3 on Front Street (in library parking lot), Crescent City. (707) 464-6600. Brookings Farmers and Artisans Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday on the Boardwalk. Fresh produce from local growers, grilled food, bakeries, beer garden, live music and artisans. Port of Brookings Harbor. Wednesday Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Wednesday year-round, Chetco Grange Community Center, 97895 Shopping Center Ave., Harbor. Kathleen, (541) 661-
1385, Linda, (541) 661-3860. Curry Grown and Crafter Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through October on Ellensburg Avenue in Gold Beach. (541) 247-0818. Old Town Marketplace Farmers/Artisans Market, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 19 on First Street next to the boardwalk in Bandon. Food, agriculture and craft vendors. June 11–14, Pistol River Wave Bash, (schedule of heats announced after 10 a.m. daily), windsurfing contest to feature big names, as well as up-and-coming athletes, Pistol River State Park, 10 miles south of Gold Beach on Highway 101, milepost 339. www.americanwindsurfingtour.com, (541) 247-2836. June 12–14, 19–21, 26–28, “Loggers Rhapsody,” Chetco Pelican Players, call for showtimes, 1240 Chetco Ave., Brookings. (541) 469-1857. June 13, Brookings Art Walk, 3–6 p.m., second Saturday of each month. A community of galleries and business venues showcase art and artists. Music and finger foods at most venues. July 13, “A Night on Broadway,” Brookings-Harbor Community Theater. Call for showtimes, (541) 469-4700. June 14, Northwest Trail Riders Trail Challenge, Cadra Ranch on Old Mill Road north of Crescent City. (707) 954-1059. June 14, American Music Festival, free outdoor concert, 1 p.m.: Blues Box Bayou (cajun/ zydeco), Azalea Park, Brookings. (541) 469-3181. June 25, Art Demo, Crescent Harbor Gallery, 140 Marine Way, Crescent City, finger food luncheon at 11:30 a.m., demo from noon to 1 p.m. Free. (707) 464-9133 June 28–July 4, Jed Smith Mountain Men Tall Trees Rendezvous at the Rowdy Creek Rod and Gun Club on Rowdy Creek Road in Smith River. This re-enactment of early American frontier life features shooting, archery, knife- and tomahawkthrowing. Shooting starts about 9 a.m. June 29. June 28, American Music Festi-
val, free outdoor concert, 1 p.m., Cheeseburgers (Jimmy Buffet tribute), Azalea Park, Brookings. (541) 469-3181.
JULY 2015
Crescent City Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., held every Saturday through October, Del Norte County Fairgrounds parking lot. (707) 464-7441, ext. 259. Downtown Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., held every Wednesday through October, Front Street (in the library parking lot), Crescent City. (707) 464-6600. Brookings Farmers and Artisans Market, 8 a.m. to 2p.m. every Saturday on the Boardwalk. Fresh produce from local growers, grilled food, bakeries, beer garden, live music and artisans. Port of Brookings Harbor. Wednesday Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Wednesday year-round, Chetco Grange Community Center, 97895 Shopping Center Ave., Harbor. Kathleen, (541) 6611385, Linda, (541) 661-3860. Curry Grown and Crafter Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through October on Ellensburg Avenue in Gold Beach. (541) 247-0818. Old Town Marketplace Farmers/Artisans Market, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 19 on First Street next to the boardwalk in Bandon. Food, agriculture and craft vendors. Continuing through July 4, Jed Smith Mountain Men Tall Trees Rendezvous at the Rowdy Creek Rod and Gun Club on Rowdy Creek Road in Smith River. This re-enactment of early American frontier life features shooting, archery, knifeand tomahawk-throwing. The Mountain Men will also make an appearance in the Fourth of July Parade in Crescent City. July 3, annual Chamber of Commerce Deck Party, with live music, no-host bar and food, Crescent City Cultural Center, 1001 Front St., 5–8 p.m. (707) 464-3174. July 3–4, Coast Redwood Art Association Arts Festival,
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Foot Race and Kids Boardwalk Dash, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bluegrass on the Boardwalk 1 p.m. to dusk, vendors, pulled pork sandwiches, children’s activities, local theater groups and musicians provide free entertainment throughout the weekend, beer garden. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Port of Brookings Harbor. July 4, Fourth of July Jubilee starts with pancake breakfast followed by parade at 11 a.m., annual sand castle contest, dinghy races, pet show, Port Orford Fishermen’s salmon barbecue, senior center spaghetti feed, quilt show, co-ed softball tournament, photography show, Jerry-Can races, knot-tying contest, flower show, square dancing. Fireworks display at dusk at Battle Rock State Park, Port Orford. July 4, Redfish/Hawthorne Gallery, barbecue and jazz, immediately after parade, 517 Jefferson St., Port Orford. July 4, Party and Fireworks Show, live music, beer court, hot dogs, ice cream, games,
fireworks at dusk, Port of Gold Beach. (541) 373-0188. July 4, Bandon by the Sea, old-fashioned Independence Day of Celebration, 10 a.m. Parade winds through Old Town Bandon, barbecue in City Park and more. Fireworks at dusk over the Coquille River Lighthouse, Bandon. (541) 247-9616. July 4, Rotary Pancake Breakfast, 7–10 a.m., American Legion Hall, 421 11th Street, Port Orford. (541) 332-0947. July 9–11, 16–18, BrookingsHarbor Community Theater’s “The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist,” junior musical. Call (541) 469-4700 for more information. July 9, American Music Festival, a free outdoor concert featuring Abbey Road Live (Beatles tribute), 6 p.m. at Azalea Park in Brookings. For more information, call (541) 469-3181. July 11, Second Saturday Art Walk, 3–6 p.m. at venues near Chetco Avenue and Oak Street in Brookings. The event includes
special programs, artist presentations, music and refreshments and is hosted by several galleries and businesses. July 11–12, Relay for Life, starts at 5 p.m. Friday at Brookings-Harbor High School, 625 Pioneer Road in Brookings. Visit www.CurryRelayForLife.com or call (541) 661-2317 for more information.. July 11, 46th annual Gasquet Raft Races, a 2.5-mile raft race (costumes encouraged) on the Smith River, benefitting Gasquet American Legion. Registration, 10 a.m., race at noon. Cash awards given for most unusual raft and costume. Barbecue, beer tasting and live music at noon. (707) 954-1836. July 16, United Methodist Church’s 29th annual Salad Luncheon and Bazaar, lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 664 H St., Crescent City. (707) 464-3710. July 17, Second-annual Indoor Kite Demonstration, 7–9 p.m. at Brookings-Harbor High School,
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July 18–19, 15th annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life, begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday and finishes at 10 a.m. on Sunday at Del Norte High School Track, Crescent City. (707) 951-0582. July 19, Mildred Hill Concert, 7 p.m. Brinckman-Rogers Duo, classical, flute and guitar. Zion Church, one block east of Highway 101, at 20th St., tickets $12, under age 18 free, Port Orford. July 19, Habitat For Humanity Garden Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hiouchi area. (707) 954-5119 or (707) 464-4262. July 23, Art Demo, Crescent Harbor Gallery, 140 Marine Way, Crescent City, finger food luncheon at 11:30 a.m., demo from noon to 1 p.m. Free. (707) 464-9133. July 26, American Music Festival features Hot Rods (’50s to ’60s music), a free outdoor concert, 6 p.m. at Azalea Park in Brookings. Call (541) 469-3181. July 31 to Aug. 2, Cape Blanco Country Music Festival,
noon to 10 p.m. Friday to Sunday at Cape Blanco Road in Sixes, Ore. Featured performers include Florida Georgia Line, the Band Perry and Blake Shelton. For more information call (541) 345-9263 or visit capeblancofestival.com.
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Crescent City Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., held every Saturday through October, Del Norte County Fairgrounds parking lot. (707) 464-7441, ext. 259. Downtown Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., held every Wednesday through October, Front Street (in the library parking lot), Crescent City. (707) 464-6600. Brookings Farmers and Artisans Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday on the Boardwalk. Fresh produce from local growers, grilled food, bakeries, beer garden, live music and artisans. Port of Brookings Harbor. Wednesday Farmers Mar-
ket, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Wednesday year-round, Chetco Grange Community Center, 97895 Shopping Center Ave., Harbor. Kathleen, (541) 6611385, Linda, (541) 661-3860. Curry Grown and Crafter Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through October on Ellensburg Avenue in Gold Beach. (541) 247-0818. U.S. Coast Guard Station Chetco River’s 4th-annual Open House, date to be determined at the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Boat Basin Road in Harbor. Participating agencies will include the Brookings Police Department K-9 unit, Brookings Fire Department, Harbor Fire Department, Winchuck Fire Department, Curry County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue and Marine Patrol, Cal-Ore Life Flight, Oregon State Police, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Coast Guard Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 56 and Coast Guard Air Station North
625 Pioneer Road in Brookings. Visit www.sokf.org or call (541) 234-4866. July 18–19, 23rd Annual Southern Oregon Kite Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kite Field on Boat Basin Road in Harbor. This free event includes two full days of kite shows with food, booths and activities. Visit www. sokf.org or call (541) 234-4866. July 18, annual Innominata Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tour gardens in Gold Beach area, $7, purchase tickets at Flowers by the Sea and Dan’s Ace Hardware. Linda, (541) 247-2689 July 18, Cruise to the Coast car cruise, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at corner of Chetco Avenue and Fifth Street, Brookings. Registration $20 (plus two non-perishable food items). 1950s and 1960s music, trophies, raffles, 50-50 poker walk, Curry Country Cruisers. (541) 813-1214. July 18, Tolowa Dance Demonstration, 1 p.m., Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Day Use Area. Free.
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Bend. Activities will include K9 demonstration, tours of Coast Guard boats, fire trucks and other apparatus and a helicopter rescue demonstration on the Chetco River. Continues through Aug. 2, Cape Blanco Country Music Festival, noon to 10 p.m. Friday to Sunday on Cape Blanco Road in Sixes. Performers include Florida Georgia Line, the Band Perry and Blake Shelton. For more information, call (541) 345-9263 or visit capeblancofestival.com. Aug. 1–2, Festival of Art in Stout Park, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Original art and handcrafted items, plein air artists and workshop, activities for children, food court and music. Sponsored by Pelican Bay Arts Association, in Stout Park, 433 Oak St., Brookings. (541) 469-9522. August, 1–2, Stout Mountain Railway, “Festival of Art in Stout Park,” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., model railway park with extensive land-
scaping and buildings, Stout Park, Oak Street, Brookings. Aug. 6–9, Del Norte County Fair. Annual county fair includes livestock auctions, a rodeo, carnival rides and a concert. Call 464-9556 or visit dnfair.org for more information. Aug. 7–9, Fifth Annual Pirate Festival, a pirate gathering, Friday noon to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pirate reenactments, cannon fire, sword play, music, jugglers, old salty sea dog tunes and shanties sung by pirates, Port of Brookings Harbor. (541) 251-4422 or captaincurry1@ hotmail.com. Aug. 8, Second Saturday Art Walk, 3–6 p.m. at venues near Chetco Avenue and Oak Street in Brookings. The event includes special programs, artist presentations, music and refreshments and is hosted by several galleries and businesses. Aug. 8–9, Gold Beach Fireman Breakfast Fundraiser, 6 a.m. to noon, Buffington Park, Gold Beach. (541) 425-0416.
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Aug. 15–16, Inaugural Wild Rivers Music Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Azalea Park in Brookings. Performances include Hot Buttered Rum, T Sisters, Dead Winter Carpenters and more. Enjoy local food, brews and an artisans’ village. Visit www.wildriversmusicfestival.com for tickets and information. Aug. 15, Yurok Tribe’s 53rd annual Klamath Salmon Festival, Klamath Township on U.S. Highway 101, breakfast, parade, kids’ activities, classic car show, salmon barbecue, pie-baking contest, 5K Ney-Puy race, native arts and crafts, live music, dancers, softball game and Native American stick games. Daylong event starts at 8 a.m. Call the Yurok Tribe at (707) 482-1350. Aug. 15, 11th annual Smith River Days, sponsored by the Smith River Heritage Assn., food, arts and crafts, collectibles and antiques, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., First Street in Smith River. Free. Colleen, (707) 951-3372. Aug. 16, 31st annual Crescent City Triathlon, 10th annual Kids Triathlon and Adult Duathlon, Fred Endert Pool in Beachfront Park, race starts at 8:30 a.m. For race info and online registration call (707) 465-3995 or go to crescentcitytriathlon. Aug. 22, Raining Cats and Dogs, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kite Field near the Port of Brookings-Harbor. Thousands of rubber cats and dogs are dropped from a helicopter. Prizes for closest to target. Family-friendly activities are
sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brookings-Harbor. Aug. 23, Northwest Trail Riders will hold a social beach ride 11 a.m. at Enderts Beach. Open to the public. For more information, call (707) 954-1059. Aug. 22–23, Annual Wild Rivers Dahlia Society Show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Event Center on the Beach in Gold Beach. Call (541) 247-2364. Aug. 22–23, Rotary Salmon Derby, starts at dawn in Gold Beach. Visit www.goldbeachrotary.com or call (800) 525-2334. Aug. 27–30, Curry County Fair, entertainment, talent contest, bands, parade, livestock and carnival at the Event Center on the Beach in Gold Beach. Call (541) 247-4541 or visit www.curryfair.com. Aug. 27–30, Stout Mountain Railway will be at the Curry County Fair in Gold Beach. Aug. 30, American Music Festival, a free outdoor concert, features Marley’s Ghost (Americana) 1 p.m. at Azalea Park in Brookings. Call (541) 469-3181 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 2015 Crescent City Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., held every Saturday through October, Del Norte County Fairgrounds parking lot. (707) 464-7441, ext. 259. Crescent Harbor Gallery’s National Juried Art Show runs through Sept. 30 at the gallery, 140 Marine Way, Crescent City. (707) 464-9133. Downtown Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., held every
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Wednesday through October, Front Street (in the library parking lot), Crescent City. (707) 464-6600. Brookings Farmers and Artisans Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday on the Boardwalk. Fresh produce from local growers, grilled food, bakeries, beer garden, live music and artisans. Port of Brookings Harbor. Wednesday Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Wednesday year-round. Chetco Grange Community Center, 97895 Shopping Center Ave., Harbor. Kathleen, (541) 6611385, Linda, (541) 661-3860. Curry Grown and Crafter Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through October on Ellensburg Avenue in Gold Beach. (541) 247-0818. Old Town Marketplace Farmers/Artisans Market, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 19 on First Street next to the boardwalk in Bandon. Food, agriculture and craft vendors.
Sept. 4–6, Slam’n Salmon Ocean Derby, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Port of Brookings Harbor. The West Coast’s largest ocean salmon derby includes three days of fishing, a vendor fair, beer garden, barbecue, $6,000 for the largest salmon caught and $10,000 in other cash prizes. Call (541) 469-2218 or visit www.slamnsalmon.com. Sept. 8–13, Curry Anadromous Fishermen (CAF) Salmon Derby, fishing derby on the Rogue River. For more information, call the Rogue Outdoor Store in Gold Beach at (541) 247-7142 or visit www.rogueeriversalmon.org. Sept. 11–12, Cemetery Play, 6 p.m. at the Curry County Historical Society. Call for location, (541) 247-7454. Sept. 11–13, 18–20, Brookings-Harbor Community Theater presents “Sex Please, We’re 60” for adults only. Call for showtimes, (541) 469-4700. Sept. 11–13, Bandon’s 69th annual Cranberry Festival. A
weekend of activities including a ’50s-style “Cranberry Hop.” Cranberry Court Coronation Parade and sea life sculptures. Cranberry City and Festival Market has local produce, cranberry products and artisan wares as well as a local art exhibit. Sept. 12, Eighth-annual Gold Beach Brew and Art Festival, noon to 10 p.m., music, brew selections, classic car show, local art, enticing artisans, Event Center on the Beach, Gold Beach. (541) 490-1593, www. goldbeachbrewfest.org. Sept. 12, Bike the Rogue, registration 7 a.m., ride starts at 8 a.m., 25-, 40- and 62.5-mile rides follow the banks of the scenic Rogue River. Participants receive a free ticket to the Gold Beach Brew and Art Fest, (same day). Register at goldbeachbiketherogue.org or on the day of the event at Buffington Park, two miles east of Highway 101 on Caughell, Gold Beach. Sept. 12, Brookings Art Walk, 3–6 p.m., second Saturday of
each month. A community of galleries and business venues showcases art and artists. Music and finger foods at most venues. Sept. 13, Winchuck Fire Department Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 00363 Winchuck River Road, Brookings. Sept. 13, American Music Festival, a free concert, features Tsunami Swing (big band/swing music) at 1 p.m. at Azalea Park in Brookings. For more information, call (541) 469-3181. Sept. 19–20, 22nd Annual Agness-Illahe Gathering of the People, grand entry Saturday at noon on big bend of the Rogue. (541) 267-0571. Sept. 19–20, 30th annual Festival of Quilts, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Event Center on the Beach, Gold Beach, 541-247-0710. Sept. 18–19, the 14th annual North Coast Writers’ Conference, College of the Redwoods, Del Norte, 883 W. Washington Blvd., Crescent City. www.ncrwc.org. (707) 465-2300
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ituated halfway between Eureka and Crescent City on Highway 101, Orick is a former logging town that became the heart of Redwood National and State Parks 40 years ago.
Orick boomed and busted along the banks of Redwood Creek, which is more like a raging river than a babbling brook. Its 282-square-mile basin contains much of the world’s remaining old-growth coastal redwoods, trees that can grow taller than 30-story buildings. Besides superlative height, coastal redwoods can live nearly 2,000 years, longer than the Roman Empire existed. Old-growth trees around Orick have been quietly growing since Roman armies were marching across Mesopotamia. Here are some highlights: Mouth of Redwood Creek Like the mouth of the Smith River 60 miles north, Redwood Creek plunges dramatically into the Pacific along an easily accessible beach. Gargantuan logs sent out to sea during high creek flows are strewn across the sand by tides, offering a different view of the redwoods. To access the mouth of Redwood Creek turn west off of Highway 101 two miles south of Orick, toward the Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center. From there, follow a boardwalk to view the creek’s slough and go north ¼ mile across the flats to view the mouth.
Elk viewing Orick’s human residents are outnumbered by Roosevelt elk, the largest species of elk in North America. Most often seen grazing contentedly in dewy meadows near the coast, elk attitudes change radically during the “rutting” season in late spring, when 1,000-pound bulls armed with six-, seven- and eight-point racks spar one another for dibs on the does. It’s a spectacular display. Elk are many things. Majestic. Powerful. Graceful. Wild. Friendly they are not. Elk do not appreciate paparazzi and have been known to charge overzealous people. They can be spotted all over the Orick Valley. Redwood trails Davison Road is an access point for some incredible trails as well as the only tent camping spot in the area, Gold Bluffs Beach, located 6 miles down a dirt road that connects to Davison Road at Elk Meadow. For those interested in a short jaunt, the 2-mile Trillium Falls loop can be accessed by a foot path south of the Elk Meadow parking lot, wending through giant redwoods and culminating in a
waterfall. Lady Bird Johnson Grove is another easily accessed and popular spot for viewing old growth redwoods. About a mile north of Orick and a mile south of Davison Road, turn east on Bald Hills Road for 2 miles. The trailhead parking lot is on the right after a footbridge.
HIDDEN GEMS ❖ Verdant walls — Entering Fern Canyon, it’s easy to imagine a stegosaurus picking its way over the fallen trees that litter the creek bed. With 50-foot walls draped in seven different kinds of ferns, the ravine provided a prehistoric backdrop for Steven Spielberg’s “The Lost World: Jurassic Park.” Visitors with sharp eyes will be able to spot a plethora of creatures including giant Pacific salamanders, banana slugs, garter snakes and birds.Turn west on Davison Road, 3 miles north of Orick and go 7 miles to the end of Gold Bluffs Beach Road. ❖ Rare minerals — The Orick hills have other secrets, such as rare minerals found nowhere else in the Western Hemisphere. Orickite is a rare mash-up of copper, iron, hydrogen, oxygen and sulphur. Only a few grams have ever been found. The first sample came from Coyote Peak, overlooking Orick, and was sent to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., for further study and safekeeping.
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he Klamath area is home to many things: the headquarters of California’s largest Native American tribe and the place where a 263-mile-long river flows spectacularly into the Pacific, to name a couple. The village — relocated after a devastating flood in December 1964 — and Yurok tribal headquarters are both on the inland side of U.S. Highway 101 just north of its bridge over the Klamath River. The most spectacular scenery, however, is reached by turning west off the highway onto Requa Road. Historic Requa Inn On your right less than a mile up Requa Road is the Historic Requa Inn, which you could consider either a big bed-and-breakfast or a small hotel. It was built as a 22-room inn in 1914 after a fire destroyed an older hotel built on the same site in the late 1800s. Its views of the river are as scrumptious as the multiple-course gourmet meals served in the dining room. Mouth of Klamath Overlook Continue up Requa Road to a parking lot on your left that overlooks the Mouth of the Klamath River to the south. During salmon season, fishermen amass on the water and sandy spit. If you think the view is good from here, walk down the Coastal Trail about
half a mile, and turn left on another trail that meanders for an additional halfmile to a wooden observation platform jutting over the ocean. From here, the Mouth of the Klamath can be seen in all its splendor, and if you’re lucky you might see the spouts of gray whales at sea. Retrace your steps to the parking lot, or continue north a little farther on a memorable stretch of the Coastal Trail.
HIDDEN GEMS ❖ World War II relic — If they look sharp, visitors exploring Redwood National and State Parks’ coastal drive will come across an old radar station from World War II. The U.S., fearing an attack from the Japanese, built a series of these stations on sloping hillsides, said Park Ranger Michael Poole. Because of their exposed locations, the stations were often disguised. The radar station off Coastal Drive appears at first glance to be a farmhouse. “They had two buildings, the power station and the operations station, but
they’re just cinderblock concrete,” he said. “Around one of them they built a fake farmhouse and around the other one they built a fake barn.” Coastal Drive can be accessed at the end of Klamath Beach Road off U.S. Highway 101. Visitors should then travel down Alder Camp Road, which will reconnect them with Klamath Beach Road, forming a one-way loop. ❖ Newton B. Drury Parkway — Visitors taking this scenic drive will plunge through an old-growth forest of coast redwood, western hemlock and Douglas fir. Prairie Creek protects some of the world’s tallest trees, including Big Tree. Accessed from the parkway via a short paved trail, Big Tree is 304 feet tall and 21 feet wide. Near the south end of the 10-mile drive, folks will travel through a grassy meadow where Roosevelt elk often graze; a visitors center and campground lie to the west. The main road through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, the parkway connects to U.S. Highway 101 4 miles south of Klamath and again 5 miles north of Orick. ❖ Klamath Glen — Up for a little side trip? Head east on Highway 169 for about 5 miles to the village of Klamath Glen, where you can enjoy some upriver views of the Klamath.
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GO FISHING O
pportunities for great fishing on the Wild Rivers Coast are as varied as the rivers. Before fishing, it is mandatory to possess a fishing license and tags (punch cards) for either Oregon or California.
Coquille River Crabbing for Dungeness can be phenomenal in the Coquille bay at Bandon from the local crab dock in Old Town and near the Bullards State Beach boat ramp. Crabbers use crab pots, crab rings and Pineapple Butterfly Traps. Chinook salmon start migrating upriver in robust numbers on the first full-moon cycle toward the end of August. This is an upriver trolling fishery. Anglers launch from Bullards State Beach at low tide and start trolling upriver using a Fish Flash and a cut-plug herring. The Rocky Point Boat Ramp is another popular boat launch facility to put in and take out. A wild coho river fishery has also grown in popularity in recent years, starting in September. Be sure to check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for current bag limits. Fantastic rockfish, lingcod, halibut, tuna and salmon fishing can also be found outside the Port of Bandon, with the primary charterboat operation being Prowler Charters, located in Old Town Bandon. Crab gear, bait, tackle and excellent seafood dishes are provided at Tony’s Crab Shack in Old Town Bandon. Elk and Sixes rivers At the northern end of Curry
County are two gems of the Pacific Northwest in the land that time forgot. The Elk and Sixes are sister streams that flow so close together, it would be hard not to mention one without the other. The Elk River empties into the ocean south of Cape Blanco, while the Sixes River flows into the Pacific just a few miles north of Cape Blanco. Both are relatively short, but don’t let their size fool you. Both rivers are known for having some of the latest runs of salmon on the Oregon Coast. Generally speaking, the first salmon enter the river mouths in September and will progress upriver depending on the amount of rainfall. Steelhead enter both systems around Thanksgiving and the runs peak around February. The main float in the Elk is to put in at the Elk River Hatchery and take out at the RV park or float all the way down to Ironhead. The main drift on the Sixes is to put in at Edson Creek and take out at either Mid-Drift, the Grange, or drift all the way downriver to the Hughes House. But if the winds are blowing downriver, do not drift below Highway 101. Instead, take out at the Grange. To check Elk River water conditions, call (541) 332-0405.
Lower Rogue River There is something to fish for in the Lower Rogue River almost 12 months out of the year, from Foster Bar down to the mouth. The first spring Chinook begin entering the mouth in late February and the run gradually builds, peaking into April and May. The Rogue is famous for its large fall chinook, caught from July to October. The traditional method used here is trolling a Rogue Bait Rig or a comparable spinnerbait rig, using an anchovy on the back two hooks. Coho salmon are frequently caught in the lower bay in September and October. Boat launches are available at the county ramp, Jot’s Resort and at Lex’s Landing. The winter steelhead run is quite prolific, as well. They enter the Rogue around Thanksgiving, depending on the water level. Chetco River Perhaps best known for its trophy chinook from 50 to 60 pounds, and for both wild and hatchery winter steelhead exceeding 20 pounds, the Chetco is also known for having the safest bar on the Oregon Coast. In September, anglers in the estuary below the Highway 101 bridge begin trolling spinnerbait rigs and plugcut herring for salmon averaging 28 pounds. The salmon run starts petering out around mid-November, when winter steelhead begin dominating the river. By December a handful of anglers have
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Smith River Barbless hooks are mandatory when fishing the Smith. If the Chetco River gets blown out at about 10,000 cfs and has a chocolate-brown appearance, California’s Smith River has an emerald green appearance and is plunkable the same day. The Smith and Chetco
Klamath River Barbless hooks are also mandatory on the Klamath River. The Klamath starts fishing well around May for spring Chinook heading for the Trinity River. There is little bank access, so please don’t launch here unless you have a sled with a full tank of gas. From the Roy Rook launch off of Terwer Road, start heading upriver until you find an inside bend. Anchor up above the bend, and set out a spinner running from a spreader bar so it settles in the bend. Names of spots are meaningless here because the shape of the river changes frequently. Therefore, it is best to know how to read the water and fish
accordingly. The size of these fish average between 12 and 16 pounds, but they are some of the best eating salmon on the planet. The fall run of salmon and the steelhead fishing is world class. The season lasts from June through the end of October, but Labor Day Weekend generally kicks off the fishery. If you are new to the Klamath River system, it is best to hire a guide first. There is also a launch at the Requa Boat ramp. Both summer and winter steelhead, as well as half-pounders, can be caught on flies, spinners, and traditional steelhead and salmon gear. Panther Creek Lodge at the mouth provides excellent fishing guides and accommodations.
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rivers are similar in many ways. Both kick out trophy salmon and steelhead, and both empty into Pelican Bay. Salmon fishing usually picks up around September in spots like The Sand Hole, Cattle Crossing, The Piling Hole and at the mouth of Rowdy Creek. Bobbers and sand shrimp/ cocktails can be deadly. Early in the season, fish the north bank off of Mouth of the Smith River Road, off Highway 101. Here, it is best to fish the outgoing tide and through low slack, where the river makes a slot. The entry to the south bank of the Smith is by Pala Road. Hike from the end of Pala to access the various holes on the Smith. Great places to plunk would be at the Del Norte County boat ramp off Fred Haight Drive, the water tower off Highway 101, Ruby Van Deventer County Park off of Highway 197, Peacock Hole, Early Hole, and the Jed Smith State Park off Highway 199. When the river starts lowering, it’s time to start side-drifting stretches such as The Forks down to Ruby or from Ruby down to Saxton’s.
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GO CRESCENT CITY U .S. Highway 101 bypasses some of Crescent City’s most beautiful places — rugged beaches and ancient redwood groves, islands alive with birds and sea lions, historic lighthouses and epic murals. Most pass unseen unless you stray from the beaten path. Pebble Beach Drive Undulating over high bluffs, Pebble Beach Drive has multiple beach access points and stellar views of Castle Rock, the biggest, birdiest sea stack around. Nearly half of all off-shore seabird nesting sites in California are on the rock islands between the Oregon state line and Crescent City. Some parking areas allow access to the road’s namesake, a favorite spot with beachcombers, especially agate hunters. Point St. George Turn seaward from the north end of Pebble Beach Drive to Point St. George Heritage Area, the third-most western promontory in the lower 48. Infamous for shipwrecks, St. George Reef juts out to sea from these high grassy bluffs and an off-shore lighthouse marks the edge of reasonable navigability. Panoramic views of reef, open ocean and coastal mountain ranges make this area a local favorite. A trail from the parking lot leads to grassy paths and the beach.
close!), turn west on Anchor Way at the harbor’s south end. Look for a pile of pinnipeds on your right, near the Chart Room restaurant. (See pages 41, 44–45 for more about wildlife viewing.)
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To access Pebble Beach Drive’s northern section and Point St. George Heritage Area from the north end of Crescent City, exit Highway 101 at Washington Boulevard and go 3 miles. At a stop sign surrounded by ocean views and pastureland, go straight another mile for the Heritage Area parking lot. From central Crescent City, turn west on 5th Street or 9th Street and go one mile to Pebble Beach Drive.
❖ Panoramic views — The Crescent Beach Overlook commands a view that stretches from bluffs north of Damnation Creek to Point St. George. The overlook is a good place to access secluded Enderts Beach as well as the Crescent Beach and Last Chance sections of the California Coastal Trail. To get down to the beach, visitors will hike down a trail that was once the old Redwood Highway during the 1920s. The highway lasted just 10 years before landslides forced the building of today’s more inland route.
The Harbor Famous for fueling Californians’ love of Dungeness crab, Crescent City Harbor produces the highest commercial value of seafood of any California port north of Monterey. Situated on the south side of town among numerous hotels and restaurants, the harbor hosts over 200 commercial fishing boats — and lots of brash sea lions and seals. These bulbous creatures laze over the docks and walkways in the harbor. Slipping into the water, they become swift and elegant. To view sea lions and harbor seals up close (but not too
❖ Howland Hill Road — A trip past Crescent City’s industrial parks, junkyards, and casino will drop you trap-door like onto Howland Hill Road, a portal to the eternal shade and calm of coastal redwoods, which wends around these giants, over cold clear streams and through a fern-laden primeval landscape. This unpaved but reasonably maintained road passes by numerous trailheads. Motorhomes and trailers are not advised on Howland Hill Road. (See pages 28, 31 and 35 for more about exploring the redwood forests.)
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GO REDWOODS
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Stout Grove This easy trail boasts some of the largest and most impressive redwoods to be seen. The trailhead is located off Howland Hill Road east of Crescent City. Parking and restroom available. The loop trail meanders alongside the sparkling blue-green Smith River. Ferns and clovers blanket the ground, giving the grove an other-worldly feel. The trail is short, but some longer options are available. Check at a park information station for ranger-guided walks through Stout Grove.
Simpson-Reed Grove This easy and highly accessible trail
is one of the first that drivers come to after leaving Crescent City on U.S. Highway 199. Be cautious when driving this stretch about 5 miles from U.S. Highway 101, because there are often people crossing the road here. In fact, the area is so congested that park officials have moved the Simpson-Reed Grove trailhead to a location off nearby Walker Road, which also leads to other old-growth redwood trails and a stretch of the Smith River. Informative placards along the path educate hikers about redwood trees and other vegetation found there. The Peterson Memorial Loop can be taken to extend the hike through SimpsonReed Grove. After crossing bridges over a babbling brook and experiencing the wonders of an ancient redwood forest, hikers can join back up with the main trail and finish the trek.
Boy Scout Trail Off Howland Hill Road, the Boy Scout Trail (5.6 miles round-trip) is known for its forest of majestic redwoods as far as the eye can see.
And like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, Fern Falls treats hikers who make it to the end of this trail with the sight of cascading waters (more or less, depending on the season). The rainy winter season provides more of a rushing waterfall than the drier summer. The Boy Scout Trail is not an easy trek, but it’s well-maintained, making the hike only moderately difficult. The feather in the cap of the Boy Scout Trail is the Boy Scout Tree, which is located off a short, unmarked side trail at 2.4 miles into the hike. So keep a sharp eye, because hikers do not want to miss this double-trunked giant! A small wooden sign is nailed to the tree, labeling it as “Boy Scout Tree.” Back on the main trail, hikers will enjoy (besides redwoods) the many varieties of fern, bigleaf maple, vine maple and Douglas firs.
Hiouchi Trail This easy hike (4.2 miles round-trip) through Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park follows the pristine Smith River. The trailhead can be found just before the Hiouchi Bridge heading away from Crescent City on U.S. Highway 199. Parking is beside of the road. The Hiouchi Trail explores some of the most beautiful old growth
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redwoods in the park while giving the hiker prime views of the turquoise waters of the Smith River.
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Howland Hill Road offers easy access to the redwoods. place with this kind of scenery. And it still wouldn’t be as good, because you’re now amid the tallest trees in the world. Open those windows and the sunroof if you’re lucky enough to have one, because some of the best views are straight up. Just don’t forget to keep an eye on the road if you’re behind the wheel. The view is mesmerizing, but you do have to work your way around some epic trees. There are plenty of pulloff points (you could shoot photographs out your car window and tell the folks back home you hiked four
hours to get these shots).
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Which one’s the tallest? People frequently ask
How can you see the best of the redwoods on one short drive that’ll barely nudge your gas gauge? Three words: Howland Hill Road. This unpaved but relatively sedan-friendly roadway is your route to old-growth redwood bliss whether you’re looking for long, medium or short hiking paths. Or, don’t even bother getting out of the car. The views from the road are that good. South of downtown Crescent City but north of the harbor, turn east off of U.S. Highway 101 onto Elk Valley Road. Then turn right on Howland Hill Road, which is paved and straight at this point. Cruise past the Elk Valley Casino on your left (or stop and try your luck – you’re about to leave civilization behind). Soon, the pavement ends and a redwood wonderland begins. Elsewhere, four-wheeldrive enthusiasts would travel for hours to get to a
from U.S. Highway 199) and Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park (accessible along U.S. Highway 101), contain most of the redwood hiking trails. In northern Humboldt County, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (accessible from Newton B. Drury Parkway off Highway 101) contains many more old-growth trails (see Page 77 for more details). Additional sources: Go to triplicate.com and search for Walk Your World Go to a park visitors center (see page 10-11). Go to the California State Parks website at parks. ca.gov.
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ated Redwood National Park in the Redwood Creek drainage and the Tall Trees Grove, with the Tall Tree, became the heart of the new park. National Geographic called the Tall Tree “the Mt. Everest of All Living Things,” according to Preston. The distinction didn’t last, partly because the top of the Tall Tree fell off. Tree hunters have employed handheld laser range finders to get estimates on trees that might rank the highest, but the only sure-fire way to get an accurate reading is to climb to the top and drop a tape measure down to the ground. The Stratosphere Giant took the title in 2000, and it’s growing 2 to 5 inches per year, according to Preston. The last reading in 2010 put the titan in Humboldt Redwoods State Park at 371.1 feet. In 2006, researchers found the tallest and second tallest redwoods ever recorded in one afternoon of bush-
whacking through Redwood National Park: Helios, at 375 feet and Hyperion, at 379.1 feet. Hyperion still holds the claim to the tallest tree on Earth. Although the very tallest redwoods are found in deep, secret valleys of the Redwood Creek basin, some botanists and redwood enthusiasts consider the Grove of Titans in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park to be an even more amazing discovery. “They are, collectively, the largest redwood trees on Earth,” Preston wrote in “The Wild Trees.” Discovered in 1998, the Grove of Titans contains the largest coast redwood on Earth, the Lost Monarch with more than 40,000 cubic feet of wood and several other of the largest redwoods ever recorded. The exact location of the Grove of Titans is kept a secret by Redwood National and State Parks to prevent damage to the trees from excessive foot traffic.
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429 Pine Street at Redwood Spur Brookings Sunday Service ..............................11 a.m. Sunday School ...............................11 a.m. Wednesday Testimony Meeting..................................6:00 p.m. Reading Room, Mondays and Wednesdays........................1 to 3 p.m. Or by appointment Phone (541) 469-2398 or 469-6666
First Baptist Church SBC Pacific & G • 707-464-4213 Paster Blake Inscore Sunday Bible Study for All . . . . .9:30 a.m. Morning Worship . . . . .11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/Bible Study . 6:00 p.m.
First Baptist Community Church
607 Pacific Ave., Brookings Sunday School PreK-12th . . . . . . . .9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship . . .10:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursday Potluck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. Thursday Evening Bible Study..........6:30 p.m. Awana Club...................................Wed 6 p.m. (Sept. - May Grades Pre-K-8th) Youth Group.......................Fri. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dr. Ken Whitted • (541) 469-2014
Lighthouse Assembly of God 15803 Hwy, 101 S. Harbor Sunday School .............................9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship .........................10:30 a.m. Below: Call for Locations Monday Youth Group ...........................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Lighthouse Kids, Adult Small Group Studies...............6:00 p.m. James Schultz Pastor (541) 469-3458
Fellowship “Conversation, Commitment and Community in Christ” Hiouchi Call Pastor Steve Perez 707-951-1293 For information Sunday Fellowship ...10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship.......10:30 a.m. Wednesday “Faith Talk”7-8 p.m.
Website: HCFCC.org Pelican Bay Evangelical Free Church “A Place Where Lives Are Transformed By Jesus” Dr. Russ Green, Pastor 464-9184 Bible Hour: 9-10 a.m. All ages Sunday Worship ................10:30 a.m. Nursery Care Friday Youth Group...................7 p.m. 160 Blueberry Lane (Off Blackwell) Visit us on Facebook @Pelican Bay Evangelical Free Church Email: office@pbefchurch.com
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“Where Everybody is Somebody
New Life Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Fellowship) Sunday Worship Service ...........................3:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study ...................................7:00 p.m. Pastor Sedgie Stogner 2455 Oliver Ave., Crescent City Call for further information (707) 951-5090
Smith River Baptist Church Just off Hwy. 101 (707) 487-5275 Pastor Steve Alexander Worship Services ............................10:30 a.m. Junior Church .................................10:30 a.m. Sunday School (All ages)..................9:30 a.m.
and Christ is Everything!”
Northcoast Bible Church 792 Wendell Morning Worship.................11:00 a.m. Richard Blankenship 707-464-5753
Solid Rock Christian Fellowship Meeting at Mary Peacock Elementary School 1720 Arlington Dr., Crescent City Sunday Worship...........................10:00 a.m.* *Children’s ministry provided at this service
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 220 E. Macken, Crescent City Father David Shewmaker 464-2708 Sunday Holy Eucharist . . . . . . . . .10 a.m. Sunday School . . . . . . . . .10 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church 1200 Easy St., Brookings Sunday Bible School (All ages) 9 a.m. (Sept. - May)
Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. Interim Rev. Richard Gunderson
Nursery Provided For All Services Jr/Sr High Youth.....................Sunday 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ...7:00 p.m. Pastor Pat Henderson 707.487.0378
Phone: (541) 469-3411 brookingslutheran.org
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Churches
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GO SMITH RIVER T he Smith River valley unfurls along Highway 101 near two eponymous communities — a small farming town and a tribal rancheria that runs a casino 3 miles south of the Oregon state line.
Halfway between the state line and Crescent City, the highway crosses the largest completely undammed river in California. Seven miles north at the mouth of the Smith River, there’s a good vantage point to see its cold, clean current make its final plunge to sea. Mouth of the Smith Popular with picnickers and anglers, the mouth of the Smith River also attracts a wild menagerie — diving sea lions, seals, salmon, otters, sharks, crabs, geese and shorebirds. On one side of a long sandbar the river fills fingers of a meandering slough, while on the other side ocean tides spray wildly, even on calm days. To access the mouth, turn west off 101 onto the Mouth of the Smith River Road, which runs through the heart of Smith River Rancheria, 3.5 miles north of the townsite and 3.5 miles south of the state line. The road ends at a parking lot overlook with access by staircase to a sand and pebble beach. Beaches and breaches Edging north from the river mouth
and still two miles south of the state line, Clifford Kamph Memorial Park is a stellar spot for beachcombing, surf fishing and whale watching. With three parking spots on a bluff overlooking the ocean, this unassuming county park has drive-up views and convenient facilities nearby, including wheelchair accessible restrooms and a ramp leading to a sandy beach. The campground is hosted year-round, with 12 tent camp sites rented on a firstcome first-served basis. One fish, two fish... Salmonids are a family of fish famous for their miraculous migration patterns: from freshwater streams out to the ocean depths and back upstream again, to spawn and die where it all began. Glimpse these revered creatures up close at Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery, which raises steelhead trout and chinook salmon to supplement sport fishing stocks in the Smith River. Strict regulations protect the Smith’s wild stock from overfishing. Licensed anglers may keep five wild chinook per year, while it’s illegal to keep any wild
steelhead. Hatchery fish, on the other hand, are always fair game, distinguishable from the wild fish by a clipped adipose fin. The Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery welcomes visitors during regular business hours and is situated just west of the highway behind the Smith River Post Office on 255 North Fred Haight Drive. Tours are free, though donations to the non-profit enterprise are accepted. Tolowa Dunes More than 4,000 acres of lush forests, rolling dunes, wetlands, meadows and 11 miles of undeveloped beach make up Tolowa Dunes State Park. The park encompasses Dead Lake, lakes Earl and Tolowa and the mouth of the Smith River. Visitors can explore more than 30 miles of hiking trails. It’s also rich in opportunities for surfing, fishing, beachcombing and birdwatching. Visitors to the park can even get hands-on experience in restoring the dunes to its original habitat. The Tolowa Dunes Stewards and the Redwood Parks Association host excursions to eradicate invasive European beach grass on the first and third Sundays of every month. For more information, redwoodparksassociation.org/tolowa-dunes-statepark or www.tolowacoasttrails.org.
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ATTRACTIONS
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If you want to know what the canopies of Del Norte redwood forests look like and view the amazing ways redwoods adapt to their environments, Trees of Mystery has just what the arborist ordered. “It’s a unique perspective of the redwood forest you can’t get any other way, besides being a bird,” said General Manager John Thompson, about the Sky Trail gondola ride at the attraction. The gondola follows a nearly 1-milelong trail through old-growth redwoods and includes signage and audio interpretations of exhibits. Trees of Mystery isn’t just a selfguided meander through majestic redwoods and unique trees. The attractions include a world-famous Native American museum, a huge gift shop and a unique restaurant. “The inside is like being in a forest initially; the other section is like being at the bottom of the (Smith) River,” said Thompson about the Forest Cafe. “If you’re sitting at the bottom, you’d be able to see what was underneath.” The cafe accomplishes that with three-dimensional artwork complete
with the undersides of ducks, webbedfeet and all, and murals that wrap around the inside of the building. The hero of Trees of Mystery is Paul Bunyan, his legends carved out by loggers of long ago. The Trail of Tall Tales is devoted to the myths surrounding Bunyan, as are the mammoth-size statue of his ox, Babe, and himself in front of the building. “Paul Bunyan is a big hit with the kids,” said Thompson. The End of the Trail Museum includes artifacts from tribes all over North America. “The End of the Trail Museum is said to be one of the best private collections in the world,” said Thompson. “It’s broad and very deep in its presentation.” If you don’t feel you’ve gotten close enough to the redwoods after leaving this place, try driving through the hollowed-out trunk of the giants at the Tour-Thru Tree down the road in Klamath on Highway 169 just east of its intersection with Highway 199. Here is more info about roadside attractions along the Wild Rivers Coast:
TREES OF MYSTERY
WHAT: A self-guided, nearly 1-mile-long hike through pristine and unique redwoods, a gondola ride through redwood treetops, a Native American museum, a cafe offering the indoors experience of eating in a forest or underneath a river, a motel and a gift shop. WHEN: Seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. June through September (otherwise 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Museum hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June through September. WHERE: 15500 Highway 101 South, Klamath COST: General admission is $15 per person; seniors 60 and over, $11; children ages 7–12, $8; ages 6 and under, free. Museum admission is free. CONTACT: Call (707) 482-2251 or go to www.treesofmystery.net; for reservations at Motel Trees, call (800) 848-2982.
OCEAN WORLD WHAT: Hands-on, interactive experience with tidepool animals, petting leopard sharks and a guided tour, plus a huge gift shop full of local souvenirs. WHEN: Seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. summer, 45-minute tours scheduled throughout the day. Winter hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: 304 U.S. Highway 101 South, Crescent City COST: General admission is $12.95 per person; children ages 4–11 are $7.95 and ages 3 and younger are free. CONTACT: Call (707) 464-4900 or go to www.oceanworldonline.com.
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They include tyrannosaurus rex, stegosaurus and 21 other critters of an age not our own. The self-guided tour lasts 15 to 20 minutes. WHEN: Daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; call ahead November through March WHERE: 11 miles south of Port Orford on U.S. Highway 101 COST: Adults, $12; ages 3-12, $8; seniors, $10; 2 or younger, free; leashed dogs welcome
Highway 101 COST: Ages 13 and up, $17.50; seniors 60 and older, $16.50; ages 7–12, $10; ages 2–6, $7; under 2, free CONTACT: (541) 347-3106.
WHAT: Visitors mingle with free-roaming wildlife in a walk-through safari experience. Less-social beasts such as bears, foxes, lions and zebras are in less-accessible displays, but their youngsters are often brought out for petting sessions. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily WHERE: 7 miles south of Bandon on
PREHISTORIC GARDENS WHAT: The Prehistoric Gardens is not a natural history museum, but with a little imagination, these beasts can come to life.
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reatures that fly, crawl on land, swim in the sea or roam the forests and meadows can be found on the Wild Rivers Coast, for those who know where to look.
ELK
Roosevelt elk are among the largest deer in the world, second only to the moose in size. Overhunting nearly decimated the herds on California’s North Coast, but since an elk reserve was established at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in the 1930s, their numbers have rebounded. Elk are among the most hazardous animals to the public at Redwood National and State Parks, Park Ranger Michael Poole said. Visitors should admire them from a distance. Elk can be especially dangerous during the fall rut when males grow their antlers and fight each other for females. In the spring, female elk can also be dangerous if they have calves to defend. About 450 elk roam Redwood National and State Parks. The best place to view them is at the junction of Davison Road and U.S. Highway 101 north of Orick and at the end of Davison Road near the trail to Fern Canyon. Closer to Crescent City, a herd of about 53 animals can sometimes be
seen wandering south of town near U.S. Highway 101 along Humboldt Road and Enderts Beach Road. Another elk herd can be found in the town of Smith River, often hanging out at a field near Ship Ashore Resort on U.S. Highway 101. Spotting elk in Curry County is challenging. Most herds stick to the county’s forested areas. But some herds have been spotted occasionally near the Brookings Airport, at 17330 Parkview Drive and the Salmon Run golf course up the south bank of the Chetco River. Elk may also be spotted on the north bank of the Rogue River east of Gold Beach.
TIDEPOOLS
During minus tides a garden of sea life can be seen clinging to the rocks and trapped in the tidepools on Del Norte County’s rocky beaches. The best place to explore tidepools within Redwood National and State Parks is at Enderts Beach, said Park Ranger Michael Poole. Critters include the Pacific sea
anemone, which are found from Alaska to Baja California and resemble giant flowers. The purple and orange ochre sea star, webbed bat stars and the occasional sunflower starfish, which can have 16 to 24 limbs, can also be seen. Mussels and barnacles adorn the rocks and folks may even see tiny fish swimming in the pools, Poole said. People should also be careful not to crush anything when moving rocks around, Poole said. “What you really want is a minus tide during daylight hours,” he said, explaining that a minus tide is an especially low tide that occurs roughly twice a month around the full and new moons (tide tables can be found on pages 6–8). Folks should park at the Enderts Beach overlook 3 miles south of Crescent City at the end of Enderts Beach Road off U.S. Highway 101. They can then hike down the trail to the beach and turn right to find some of the best pools. Other good places to view tidepools include the rocky beach north of Battery Point Lighthouse, the coastline northwest of Crescent City between Pebble Beach and Point St. George, and northwest of Klamath at False Klamath Cove off U.S. Highway 101. North of the Oregon border in Curry County is McVay State Beach, another good place to see tidepool denizens.
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Other good places to tidepool in Curry County include Mill Beach, a hidden beach in the heart of Brookings behind Fred Meyer. Tidepools at Harris Beach State Park can be accessed from the first parking lot by taking the South Beach Trail to the beach and turning south toward the sea stacks and hiking on the beach for about a quarter of a mile. At the campground entrance, before descending to the lower parking lot take the Rock Beach Trail. It’s a short trail requiring some exercise, but has tidepool life in abundance around the arch rock and rocky shores. However, tidepooling is not without its hazards. Folks should keep an eye on the ocean, expect sneaker waves and take a friend — two- or four-footed.
Birding
With the area’s pristine rivers, lagoons, rocky shoreline and lofty forests, even a novice birder can spot something interesting. Oregon’s Curry County hosts 376 bird species, according to the Kalmiopsis Audubon Society. Birding hotspots include the New River near Langlois, Cape Blanco State Park north of Port Orford, Floras Lake and the Sixes, Chetco and Rogue rivers. Since the Southern Oregon Coast is the state’s balmiest spot, birds normally only seen in California can often be spotted in Curry County too. For example, the Allen’s hummingbird, once rare in Curry County, is now
abundant. These birds can be viewed at New River near Langlois, Cape Blanco State Park, Euchre Creek between Gold Beach and Port Orford and the mouth of the Rogue River in Gold Beach. Short-eared owls, who hunt mostly at night, but can be seen during the day and at dusk, can also be seen at New River. They can also be seen at Lake Tolowa in Del Norte County hunting low over the fields. Vagrant warblers on their way from the eastern U.S. to South America sometimes wind up at Cape Blanco. In Del Norte County, ducks, loons, grebes, gulls, terns, the endangered marbled murrelet and other shorebirds can be seen at the Crescent City Harbor. At Point St. George there are rock sandpipers, harlequin ducks, shearwaters and marbled murrelets. The Castle Rock National Wildlife Area west of Pebble Beach houses the secondlargest seabird colony in California, according to Brug. From Pebble Beach Drive, folks can see tufted puffins, common murres and pigeon
guillemots with a spotting scope or binoculars. Castle Rock also hosts Aleutian cackling geese, which roost in the thousands before making their way to Alaska. The geese also congregate on pastureland between Lake Earl and the Smith River. Wetlands in that area are habitat for gulls, ducks and raptors like bald eagles, peregrine falcons, merlins and the rare golden eagle. Mountain birds like quail, Cassin’s finches, Townsend solitaires, sooty grouse and white-headed woodpeckers can be seen on the GO Road in the Smith River National Recreation Area.
Whale watching
Along the coast folks with a sharp eye can spot whale spouts, particularly during the summer. They are known as the “seasonal residents,” gray whales who linger in the area while others hurry along their migratory path between Baja California and the Bering Sea. Del Norte and Curry counties seem to hold a special attraction for the “seasonal residents.” As a
result, you might spot spouts off the coast here any time of year, and once the spouting starts, it sometimes lasts for several days. The general population of gray whales typically births and breeds in Baja in the winter and feeds in the Bering Sea in summer. The migration isn’t one big pod of whales; they move somewhat independently. The single mammals depart north first, usually followed by the mother whales who wait for their calves to be strong enough to make the trek. The best place to spot whales in Del Norte County is along Pebble Beach Drive and the mouth of the Klamath River. The best places to spot whales along the Southern Oregon Coast are Battle Point Wayfinding Point in Port Orford, Cape Ferrelo and Harris Beach in the Brookings area and Sporthaven Beach at the Port of Brookings Harbor.
Seals & sea lions
Visitors to America’s Wild Rivers Coast can see four species of pinniped — harbor seals, elephant seals, California sea lions and Steller sea lions — though they should keep their distance. In Southern Oregon, seals and sea lions can be spotted at the various ports along the coast. They often sun themselves on the docks and swim among the fishing boats at the Port of Brookings Harbor. In Gold Beach, seals and sea lions can be spotted on
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docks and along the shoreline and can be seen surfing the waves at the mouth of the Rogue River. In Port Orford, favorite viewing sites include Battle Rock Park, Port Orford Heads State Park and on the docks. The many sandy beaches near Bandon and the port itself offer good vantage points to view sea mammals. They can also be spotted in coves and isolated beaches from viewpoints along the Oregon Coast Trail within the Samuel Boardman State Park, between Brookings and Gold Beach. Harbor seals are the most commonly seen, can reach 6 feet in length, weigh up to 300 pounds and have spotted coats ranging from a
silver-gray to a black or dark brown. The second largest seal in the world, the northern elephant seal, so named because of the proboscis found in the male, are only on land during breeding season. Males can reach 13 feet in length and weigh 4,500 pounds, while females grow up to 10 feet in length and
weigh in at 1,500 pounds. The best way to view elephant seals is through a spotting scope or on binoculars as they breed on offshore islands. California sea lions, which use their large flippers to propel themselves on land, frequent the Crescent City Harbor near the Chart Room on Anchor Way.
Ranging in color from chocolate brown to a lighter golden brown, males can grow as large as 7 feet in length and weigh 1,000 pounds. Females grow up to six feet in length and weigh up to 220 pounds. Larger than the California sea lion, Steller sea lion males reach 11 feet in length and weigh 2,500 pounds while females grow to nine feet and weigh 1,000 pounds. Steller sea lions spend much of their time offshore and only breed on unpopulated beaches. Stellar sea lion pups are born from mid-May to mid-July. Folks may be able to catch a rare glimpse of Steller sea lions on Castle Rock through spotting scopes and binoculars.
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GO CAMPING T ucked into a bed inside an RV, hidden inside a tent or curled up underneath the stars, the Wild Rivers Coast has many camping options.
Visitors can sleep under the eaves of towering redwoods, within earshot of pounding surf or near the banks of its eponymous rivers. Here are a few highlights:
Jedediah Smith Campground Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, established in 1929, is made up primarily of old growth redwoods and is bisected by the Smith River, which has been designated a Wild and Scenic River. Jedediah Smith Campground is situated along the banks of the Smith River in the middle of the National Tribute Grove, a 5,000-acre swath of redwoods, which is the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and only living monument to World War II veterans. The campground offers 86 tent or RV sites, although there are no RV hookups. Hiker and biker sites are also available. Four 13-by-27 foot cabins will be available in June. The cabins feature an ADA-accessible deck, bunks and a
single electrical outlet. From the campground, visitors can access several hiking trails, including the Simpson Reed and Boy Scout Tree trails. In the summer, folks can cross the Smith River via footbridge to access more hiking trails, including the Stout Grove trail. The campgrounds also offer swimming and fishing as well as seasonal campfire programs. Jedediah Smith Campground is open all year. Location: 10 miles east of Crescent City on south side of U.S. Highway 199 Rates: Drive-in $35; hike/bike-in $5; cabins (available beginning in June) $85. Website: www.nps.gov/redw/plan yourvisit/campgrounds.htm
Clifford Kamph Memorial Park Located in a large open meadow off U.S. Highway 101 near the Oregon border, Clifford Kamph Memorial Park
has a campground and a day-use picnic area. Folks can wander the sand dunes and comb the beach, which is dotted with driftwood. Surfing and fishing is also available. On the bluff above the beach, hiking trails lead visitors to vista points overlooking the ocean. Heading south takes you to Prince Island, which sits offshore near the mouth of the Smith River. The park offers 12 tent-only sites. There are restrooms and picnic tables. Dogs are allowed if leashed. Location: 15100 U.S. Highway 101, Smith River Rate: $10 per day Phone: 707-464-7230 E-mail: parks@co.del-norte.ca.us.
Panther Flat Campground Panther Flat Campground lies in the middle of the Six Rivers National Forest and Smith River National Recreation Area adjacent to the Middle Fork of the Smith River. The campground itself offers family sites accommodating up to eight people in a mature forest of Douglas fir, cedar and Pacific madrone trees. There is also a picnic area with grills, water, eight picnic tables and a horseshoe pit.
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Two paths lead from the picnic area to swimming holes along the Smith River. Fishermen can also ply the waters for salmon, steelhead and cutthroat. Even though the campground doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t include any trailheads, hikers can find the Elk Camp Ridge, High Dome and French Hill trailheads within 10 miles. Plant enthusiasts will be able to explore a bog housing the carnivorous Darlingtonia californica. Also known as the California pitcher plant, cobra lily or cobra plant, it dissolves and digests its prey, which consists of insects. This bog can be accessed by an interpretive botanical trail 1 mile east of the campground. The campsites can accommodate up to eight people each with a maximum of two vehicles. Camp trailers are also welcome, but there are no electricity, water or sewer hookups. Flush toilets and coin-operated showers are available. The campground is open all year,
but the best season is May through October. Reservations are recommended during the summer, especially on weekends and holidays. Location: 2½ miles east of Gasquet on north side of U.S. Highway 199 Rates: Site, including one vehicle $15 day; $5 extra for second vehicle Phone: 877-444-6777 Website: www.recreation.gov
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Boice-Cope Campground Surrounded by beautiful spruce and shore pine trees, the Boice-Cope Campground occupies a manicured lawn near Floras Lake in Langlois, Ore. Narrow sand dunes separate the camp from the Pacific Ocean, which attracts sailboarders, kiteboarders, anglers, and various migrating birds. This county park is a first come, first serve-facility and offers 22 “dry” (no electric hookup) R.V. sites and 13 sites for tent camping. All sites have fire rings, stand-up barbecues and picnic tables. ADA compliant restrooms, showers, an R.V. dump-site, potable water and firewood are available in the center of the park. Free wi-fi is available for all of your internet needs.
On-site hosts are available to answer any questions. Rates are as follows and are subject to change: Peak season rates (April 1 to Sept. 30): R.V. site $18 day / $108 week (pay for 6 days, get 7th day free); tent site $14 day / $84 week (pay for 6 days, get 7th day free); day-use fee $2; yearly day pass $25; extra vehicle $5; R.V. dump fee $20 (no charge for registered campers); firewood (per wheelbarrow load) $5. Location: 92850 Boice Cope Road, Langlois Phone: 541-247-3386 (office), 541373-1555 (camp host). Website: www.co.curry.or.us/ Departments/Parks/Boice-Cope-Park
If sightseeing is not your thing, the pet-friendly park offers several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails. Cabins, water and electric hook-ups, a horse camp and fire rings are just a few of the amenities available at the park. Rates are as follows and are subject to change: Oct. 1 to April 30 (per night): group tent $51 ($3 per additional person after 25); electric / water hook-up $18; horse facilities $13. May 1 to Sept. 30 (per night): Group tent $71 ($3 per additional person after 25); electrical / water hook-up $22; horse facilities $17. Year-round rates (per night): Rustic cabin $40; pet friendly rustic cabin $50; hiker/biker $5 per person; extra vehicle $7. Location: 91814 Cape Blanco Road, Port Orford Phone: 541-332-2973 (park); 800551-6949 (information)
Cape Blanco Campground Set on the westernmost point in Oregon, the Cape Blanco Campground offers picturesque ocean views and tours of the Cape Blanco Lighthouse and historic Hughes House.
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or hundreds of years, seafaring ships have met their demise along the coast of Southern Oregon and Northern California.
But out of Mother Nature’s fury along these 100 nautical miles of beautiful, rugged coastline has arisen a string of lighthouses so diverse and compelling in nature that they annually attract hundreds of thousands of admirers.
These lighthouses include the Point St. George Reef Lighthouse and Battery Point Lighthouse at Crescent City, Cape Blanco Lighthouse near the Sixes River north of Port Orford, Coquille River Lighthouse at Bandon, and Cape Arago Lighthouse near the entrance of Coos
Bay. Some are open to the public, at least part of the year, but one that is never open — the Pelican Bay Lighthouse at the Port of Brookings Harbor — is the newest of the breed. Pelican Bay is a private aid to navigation owned and built by Bill and Jo Ann Cady of Harbor as an exercise in nostalgia and family tradition. Bill Cady, whose father spent 37 years in the U.S. Lighthouse Service,
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grew up in California lighthouses at Point Loma, Cape Mendocino and Trinidad, and wanted to recapture those days at his new home in Oregon. Resting on a bluff at the west end of Lower Harbor Road, it looks as cozy as a backyard gazebo, only much better lighted. Its beacon reaches 11 nautical miles into the Pacific. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an official lighthouse, commissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1999. Neither cozy nor readily visible, St. George Reef Lighthouse sits precariously on a rock 6 miles off the coast of Crescent City in some of the most treacherous waters on the West Coast. Its construction was inspired by the Brother Jonathan disaster, which claimed the lives of nearly 200 passengers and crewmen. It took 11 years to complete in 1892. Built on a 70-foot-high concrete pier
and equipped with a tower stretching upward to 134 feet, the lighthouse was considered one of the least desirable and most dangerous assignments for lighthouse keepers. Decommissioned in 1975 and left for a time to fend for itself against battering seas, the lighthouse has now been rescued in stages by lighthouse and history buffs of the region. Its French-made Fresnel Lens was removed and housed in the Del Norte County Historical Society Museum in 1983. In October 2002, a new light was installed in the rebuilt lantern room atop the lighthouse. The light is powered by a solar panel and wind generator. Once manned and supplied by boom, derrick and prayer from lifeboats often bobbing dangerously in the sea, the lighthouse now is accessible only by helicopter. On a clear day, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visible
from points all along Pelican Bay, including Brookings, as a gray dot against the horizon. Much closer to shore in Crescent City is the Battery Point Lighthouse, which is accessible on foot when the tide is low. At high tide, Battery Point becomes an island. Built in 1856 when Crescent City was becoming a bustling center for export of lumber to San Francisco and import of miners to Oregon gold fields, the lighthouse held its ground against seismic waves from the 1964 Alaska earthquake, which claimed 11 lives in Crescent City and wiped out 29 blocks of commercial and residential structures. These days Battery Point Lighthouse houses exhibits from its storied past such as artifacts from the Brother Jonathan, the 1964 tsunami and a boat torpedoed in World War II.
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Back on the Oregon side of the border, Cape Blanco Lighthouse holds distinction as the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest continuously operated lighthouse since 1870, and its highest at 245 feet above sea level. The beaconâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 59-foot tower beams signals 21 miles out to sea. The lighthouse opens for tours on selected days from May through October, and volunteer guides from the Bureau of Land Management like to point out magnificent ocean vistas, including seven arch rocks on nearby Blanco Reef and Port Orford Reef. Back in the pre-electricity days of diesel-fired lighting, Cape Blanco Lighthouse once had a keeper named James Langlois who spent 42 years lugging fuel up a 63-step spiral staircase to the tower. He retired in 1918, taking with him a state record for tenure that still stands.
Cape Blanco Lighthouse has been in operation since 1870. The Coquille River Lighthouse near Bandon sits just a few feet above the
waterline not far from the point where the river meets the Pacific. It had a brief but exciting history of operation. Commonly known to mariners of the day as the Bandon Light, the Coquille River Lighthouse was one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last to go into operation in 1896 and one of the first to leave service in 1939. But during its years of operation, the Coquille River Lighthouse survived a fire in 1936 that wiped out Bandon, and was nearly rammed in the wreck of the C.A. Klose in 1903. The low-slung lighthouse structure stood abandoned for more than 35 years until restored as a museum in 1975. Because of its picturesque setting, the lighthouse is a popular subject for photographers and landscape painters. It is easily reached by visitors through the entrance to Bullards Beach State Park north of Bandon.
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GO BROOKINGS F ind fantastic fun things to do in and around Brookings in spring and summer. Beachcomb, river swim, shop, hike, fish, surf, golf, bowl, birdwatch, picnic and ...
You could take at least a week to enjoy what the area has to offer. If you don’t have that much time, here are a few places to go and sights to see that can be accomplished in one day.
nearby picnic tables and campsites. Samuel H. Boardman State Park Visitors can work their way along 8 miles of one of the most stunning stretches of Oregon coastline. Starting about 5 miles north of Brookings at Lone Ranch State Beach, the corridor follows Highway 101 north toward Gold Beach. There are about 12 sections where explorers can park their cars and access the beach. Adventurous visitors can hike sections of the Oregon Coast Trail. The corridor includes viewpoints such as Cape Ferrelo and Thomas Creek Bridge, which, at 345 feet, is the highest bridge in the state of Oregon.
Harris Beach State Park About 1 mile north of town, this multifaceted state park offers a campground shrouded in evergreens, a serene environment and glimpses of the ocean. A short walk through the woods takes visitors to a sandy beach and nearby tidepools. Lucky beachcombers might even stumble upon some coveted sea glass. At the north end of the peak, a well-hidden dirt trail provides a short steep hike to Harris Butte, a viewpoint that overlooks the ocean and surrounding hills and neighborhoods.
HIDDEN GEMS
Loeb State Park Located 8 miles up the North Bank Chetco River Road from Brookings is a quiet sanctuary nestled in a grove of myrtle trees. Take a stroll through the “best-smelling forest in the world,” which ends at the head of another path — the Redwood Nature Trail. On a hot day, you can cool off in the Chetco River, which has boat access and
v Winchuck Redwoods — Drive a mile and a half up the Winchuck River Road (just north of the California / Oregon border) and across the wooden bridge onto Peavine Road. Four miles up the gravel road, you’ll come to the trailhead. From there, you can walk a 1-mile loop through the trees or take a longer stroll and enjoy the otherworldly beauty of these ancient giants.
v Japanese bomb site - Visit the wilderness site where incendiary bombs were dropped by a World War II Japanese pilot in an effort to start a forest fire. Start by viewing a historical display at the Brookings Botanical Gardens on the corner of Highway 101 and North Bank Chetco River Road. Then, head up the South Bank Chetco River Road. After about 5 miles veer right onto Mount Emily Road and drive about 12 miles. Hike the trail and see the exact site where the bomb fell. v Mill Beach — A favorite among locals, this hidden beach offers an unexpected escape to nature in the midst of the city of Brookings. Drive down Railroad Street and make a left onto Mill Beach Road where a steep hill will take you to a newly-remodeled parking lot, a stretch of beach with tidepools and a gorgeous uninterrupted view of the ocean. v Brandy Peak Distillery — Drink in this family-owned “micro-distillery” located in the coastal mountains just outside of Brookings. Tour the distillery, witness the art of brandy making and enjoy a sample in the tasting room, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday or by appointment. Directions: Go north on Highway 101, turn right on Carpenterville Road, drive exactly 4 miles, turn right on Tetley Road. Call (541) 469-0194.
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um along now: “Groovin’, on a Sunday afternoon ...” It’s a reality every summer in Brookings — free outdoor concerts on Sunday afternoons in the gardens of Azalea Park. The bandshell and backdrop of evergreens provide great acoustics, though sometimes the breeze or a seagull can be heard. A grassy hillside gives everyone a view. Century-old azalea plants line both sides of the venue. So the Sunday Concerts in the Park are staged about every two weeks by the volunteers of the American Music Festival. The hallmark of the series is good music in a variety of styles. The atmosphere is very informal. No tickets or reservations. Bring your
own chair or blanket. Bring a picnic or patronize the Snack Shack. Volunteers will solicit donations, but they are not mandatory. There are two city rules: Animals have to be on a leash, and no alcohol is allowed in the park. On those rare days when the weather is bad, the concerts move indoors to Redwood Theater, 621 Chetco Ave., Brookings. Here’s the line-up for the 2015 concerts in the park, all at 1 p.m. Sundays
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May 31: Eight Dollar Mountain (bluegrass) June 14: Blues Box Bayou (cajun/zydeco) June 28: Cheeseburgers (Jimmy Buffet tribute/rock and roll) July 9*: Abbey Road Live (Beatles’ tribute) *special mid-week show at 6 p.m. July 12: Tuba Skinny (New Orleans jazz) July 26: Hot Rods (1950s/’60s music) Aug. 9: To be announced Aug. 23: Dixieland Rangers (Dixieland) Aug. 30: Marley’s Ghost (Americana) Sept. 13: Tsunami Swing Band (big band/swing music) Sept. 20: To be announced
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GO GAMBLING F or those interested in gambling, Del Norte County offers three casinos within 30 miles of one another; two have undergone recent expansions and the other opened last year.
With the opening of the Redwood Hotel Casino, Las Vegas-style gambling is now available in the heart of Redwood National and State Parks. Redwood Hotel Casino adjacent to Highway 101 in Klamath opened last fall and currently features 50 slot machines and video poker with regular and progressive machines. Redwood Hotel Casino also houses a 60-room Holiday Inn Express, which opened last summer. Its Abalone Bar and Grill serves local cuisine, including Klamath River salmon, Dungeness crab and abalone, as well as a selection of regional microbrews. Built and owned by the Yurok Tribe, the Redwood Hotel Casino offers gift items and jewelry crafted by native artisans at its Otter Creek Gifts store. In Crescent City, Elk Valley Casino, which is owned by the Elk Valley Rancheria, offers hundreds of slot ma-
chines, bingo, and both blackjack and poker tables. A recently expanded bar and restaurant also gives Elk Valley patrons the opportunity to eat, drink and gamble at the same time. Elk Valley Casinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location on Howland Hill Road is near the southern entrance to a scenic drive through oldgrowth redwoods. Farther north in Smith River is the Lucky 7 Casino, conveniently located just off U.S. Hwy. 101. Owned and operated by the Smith River Rancheria, this casino offers blackjack tables, slots, video poker machines, poker tournaments and bingo. The Lucky 7 Casino recently completed a $25 million expansion that includes covered parking, a larger gaming area, a convention and events center, a sports bar with dancing and live music, a new restaurant, nonsmoking game room, poker room and
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Lucky 7 Casino
Open 24 hours. More than 50,000 square feet including a 25,000-squarefoot convention center that opened last year. More than 285 slot machines and video games. Blackjack tables open daily, beginning at noon, table limits $3 to $200. Play poker four nights a week at 6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Play Bingo Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, with regular games starting at 7 p.m., early bird games at 6:45 p.m.
Getting there: From the south: Head north on Hwy. 101 past Smith River. The casino will be on the right. From the north: Drive south on Hwy. 101. The casino will be on the left. From U.S. Hwy. 199 or Calif. Hwy. 197: Turn north on Hwy. 101. Drive past Smith River. The casino will be on the right.
Elk Valley Casino
Open 24 hours. 23,000 square feet.
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More than 300 slot machines and video games. Blackjack tables open daily at noon, with minimum bets starting at $3 until 5 p.m. Poker tables, including Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em, have daily tournaments starting at 6 p.m. Play bingo in a non-smoking environment on Sunday beginning at 2 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Friday beginning at 7 p.m. Buy-in rates are $12 with $200 payouts. The Full House Bar & Grill is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features its famous steak and lobster for $19.95.
Getting there: From the south: Take Hwy. 101 into Crescent City. Turn right on Elk Valley Road. Take another
The casino also offers the Yurok Country Rewards Club, which allows folks to earn rewards each time they play and be notified of special deals with local businesses. Abalone Bar and Grill is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Getting there: right onto Howland Hill Road. The casino will be on your left. From the north: Drive south on Hwy. 101 into Crescent City. Turn left on Elk Valley Road. Turn right on on Howland Hill Road. The casino will be on the left.
Redwood Casino
The Redwood Hotel Casino features 50 slot machines and video poker with regular and progressive machines. The casino’s slots include “Festival of Gems,” “Wild and Free” and “Gods of Olympus.”
From the south: Go north on Hwy. 101 to Klamath. Take a right on Ehlers Ave. and another right on Klamath Blvd. The casino will be on the right. From the north: Go south on Hwy. 101 to Klamath. Take a left on Ehlers Ave. and a right on Klamath Blvd. The casino will be on the right.
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GO GOLD BEACH T ake the unique opportunity to enjoy wide, sandy beaches, the mighty Rogue River and rugged mountains all in one spot — Gold Beach. There are plenty of chances to hike, bike, fish, beachcomb, golf, shop, swim, surf, windsurf, camp, ride horses and take a jet boat trip.
Curry Historical Society Museum Ever wonder how the mid-1800s gold rush impacted the naming of Gold Beach? What kind of obstacles did the early pioneers encounter settling the Southern Oregon Coast? What became of the Native American population? Did a tsunami really visit the coast in January 1700? For the answer to these and other fascinating questions, visit this museum, 29419 Ellensburg Ave.
Rogue River Myrtlewood shop Craftsman Michael Merica and his wife Caryn transform these aromatic, multi-branched trees into intricate pieces of functional art, including
bowls, candlesticks and lighthouse figurines. Let them take you on a tour and see firsthand how these majestic myrtle woods go from tree to treasure.
Indian Creek Fish Hatchery Each year thousands of salmon fight their way through ocean and river predators and obstacles to reach spawning areas in the Rogue River and tributary streams. Learn more about the fascinating phenomenon by visiting Indian Creek Fish Hatchery, 94680 Jerry’s Flat Road. Here net-wielding volunteers give Mother Nature a hand and invite you to watch the hatchery’s fish ladders
and spawning operations. The smolt are released back into the river where the young fish will seek the ocean.
HIDDEN GEMS v Jerry’s Rogue River Museum and Gift Shop — This shop offers historic facts about Gold Beach and features life-size replicas of native wildlife as well as Native American artifacts. At the entrance to the Port of Gold Beach. v Myrtle Tree Trail — Oregon’s largest-known myrtlewood tree stands 88 feet tall with a girth of 42 feet and a 70-foot-wide canopy. Ten miles upriver from Gold Beach, for directions, visit the Gold Beach Ranger District, 29279 Ellensberg Ave. for a map or call 541-247-3600 v Ellensburg Theater Company — Enjoy community theater at the Rogue Playhouse at the corner of Mary and Moore streets in downtown Gold Beach. The theater company hosts four to six shows per year, directed, acted and performed by a dedicated troupe of locals. Call 541-247-4382.
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Jerry’s Rogue Jets and Rogue River Mail Boats Embark on a Gold Beach-based jet boat tour on the mighty Rogue River — one of the original eight Wild Rivers designated in 1968 for federal protection — with Jerry’s Rogue Jets and Mail Boats. In the 1940s and ’50s, the original Rogue River boat tours traveled only 32 miles upriver to the town of Agness. A lunch break at one of the Agness lodges was routine; then the boat traveled downstream back to Gold Beach. In the mid-1960s the advent of Hydro-Jets enabled boatmen to test their nerves in the 20-mile wild section, which is filled with boiling white water rapids. Jerry’s Rogue Jets has been in
operation since 1958 and Rogue Mail Boats has been in operation since the 1930s. The two companies joined forces in 2010 and now offer three river tours: the original 64-mile scenic tour to Agness and the more actionfilled 80- and 104-mile white-water tours. The 104-mile trip takes the river traveler to the rugged, boulder-filled Blossom Bar rapid, the end of the power-boat-navigable portion of the river. All excursions return to the small hamlet of Agness for the daily lunch and dinner stop and rest breaks. Three lodges — Cougar Lane, Singing Springs and Lucas Lodge offer a variety of meal service options. The Rogue River canyon abounds in a variety of native wildlife. All
river tours are hosted and narrated by veteran river pilots who spot wildlife and will maneuver the boat for prime photo opportunities. Hydro-Jet technology allows the fully loaded vessels to skim the shallow riffles effortlessly. Jerry’s Rogue Jets and Mail Boats operate between May 1 and Oct. 15 and their office and 60,000-square-foot asphalt customer parking lot is located along Highway 101 at the north end of Gold Beach at 29985 Harbor Way at the Port of Gold Beach. Also featured on their property is a free Rogue River museum, open year-round, which captures the rich history of the Rogue canyon. For information, call (800) 451-3645 or visit http://www.roguejets.com.
Klamath Jet Boat Tours
During the 45-mile, two-hour round-trip excursion along the Klamath River, an experienced captain and narrator describes the river’s rich history, local Native American culture,
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clothing as the day heats up; hats and sunglasses are recommended. Information provided by www.jetboattours.com.
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for where the fresh water meets the Pacific Ocean. Captains will provide a fully narrated river trip with plenty of stops to photograph spectacular vistas and wildlife. Bears are often seen feeding along the banks of the river on berries, fish and grubs.
Ospreys return in April to their nesting area of the Klamath River from as far south as Brazil. Klamath mornings and evenings are typically cool or overcast near the coast, so dress warmly in layers. As you travel upriver, be prepared to shed some
Blue Creek Guide Service does cultural jet boat tours in addition to fly fishing for salmon and steelhead on the Klamath River. Per-gish Carlson will take people about 25 miles upriver to Coon Creek. Along the trip, people can see eagles, bear, deer and turtles. To book a trip for sightseeing or fishing, you can go to the website at yurokfishingguides.com or call (707) 482-0579 or (707) 951-1284.
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ou could easily spend a day or two in the quaint communities of Port Orford and nearby Langlois during your trip along the Wild Rivers Coast. Nestled along Highway 101 about an hour north of the California border, Port Orford and Langlois offer a wealth of experiences for the outdoorsman, artisan, traveler and treasureseeker. Fine dining, art galleries and several historical landmarks speckle the community and provide plenty of opportunities for those in search of unique experiences. Port Orford Life Boat Station The rugged unpredictable surf and resulting loss of life off the Southern Oregon Coast made having a local life boat station here a must. By 1934, two men, Julias Yuhasv and Arvid Olson, built one on a 280-foot-high cliff overlooking Nellie’s Cove. Today, sponsored by the Cape Blanco Heritage Society and renovated by the Oregon State Parks, the facility includes a free museum featuring an original lifesaving boat, barracks, a garage, a storage building, a pump house and a lookout tower. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon-
day to Wednesday. Battle Rock Visitors Center Located at the south end of town, this is the perfect location to stretch your legs, view the ocean and step into the visitor center, where some of the friendliest volunteers help make your visit wonderful. Battle Rock Park was the site of an epic battle between the forces of the early Oregon pioneers and Native American Indians for control of the area. Learn about the area’s wild history while learning about the best restaurants, shops and sites in Port Orford. Port of Port Orford This day-use only state park can be accessed by turning west from Highway 101 onto Ninth Street and then Coast Guard Road, which takes visitors to the forested top of a promotory, next to the lifeboat station.
HIDDEN GEMS v Wild Rivers Wool Factory — Located on Highway 101 north of Port
Orford in Langlois, the shop is known for its quality goods made from the wool of local sheep, alpaca, llama, mohair and pygora goats, as well as angora bunnies. The products are made by more than 50 local artisans and craftsmen. The Wool Factory also offers classes for knitters, crocheters and spinners. For hours and additional information, call 541-348-2033 v Garrison Lake — With 130 acres of oceanfront lake located within a mile of Port Orford, anglers are sure to catch plenty of freshwater rainbow trout, largemouth bass and cutthroat trout. The lake, which features a public dock and boat ramp, is perfect for easy kayaking and canoeing and vistors can glimpse plenty of wildlife such as otters, herons, turtles, osprey and ducks. v Hughes House — See a Victorian vision in Hughes House. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the home was built in 1898 as a Victorian-style ranch set alongside the Sixes River, near Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Tours are available April through October and offer a glimpse into what life was like more than 150 years ago. Directions: Head along Highway 101 toward Cape Blanco Road. Head west on Cape Blanco Road about 3 miles, then bear right toward Hughes House.
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OREGON Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Known the world over as one of the premier golf resorts in the United States since its opening on 1999, Bandon Dunes offers an experience unlike any other. Beautiful coastal vistas are the backdrop for five courses designed with golf’s Scottish roots in mind. Beautifully crafted, these courses are revered by golf experts around the world, with four of them garnering critical acclaim from the golfing elite. Pacific Dunes, Bandon Dunes, Old Macdonald, and Bandon Trails are all consistently rated among the best courses in the nation by top golf publications. Another unique experience in every way, the Bandon Preserve is a 13-hole, par-3 course that delivers a level of
enjoyment matched only by the spectacular views. Opened in 2012, Bandon Preserve begins high atop a sand dune and rolls down toward the beach. The Pacific Ocean provides the backdrop to every hole. All net proceeds go directly to the Wild Rivers Coast Alliance, an organization that supports conservation, community and economy on the southern Oregon Coast. The Punchbowl, a 2.5-acre putting green used to set up a 18-hole putting course was added in 2014, providing another exciting opportunity to challenge your golf skills. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort’s courses offer stunning, yet challenging coastal holes, steep and intimidating bunkers, and expansive greens set along the gorgeous southern Oregon coastline. Each course offers something different than the other, though all are spectacular in their own right.
Photo of Bandon Dunes Golf Course courtesy of Wood Sabold
Bandon Dunes’ courses were designed with the history of golf in mind, as their layout and structure harken back to world-famous courses in golf’s birthplace, the British Isles. Keeping with that mindset, the courses are walking courses with a caddie service available (call in advance for a reservation). As a crown-jewel of golf courses worldwide, a Bandon Dunes golf getaway should be on every golf fanatic’s bucket list. Bring your softspike cleats and passion for the sport because this is, “Golf as it was meant to be played.”
COURSE INFO 18 holes, par 72. v LENGTH: Black tees – 6,732 yds. Green tees – 6,221 yds. Gold tees – 5,716 yds. Orange tees – 5,072 yds. Blue tees – 3,945 yds. v RATING/SLOPE: Black tees – 74.1/143. Green tees – 71.7/139. Gold tees – 69.5/133. Orange tees – 72.4/128. v GREEN FEES: All prices are for MaySeptember. Call for additional pricing information. Bandon Dunes/Pacific Dunes/ Bandon Trails/Old Macdonald courses: Resort guest – 18 holes, $245-265. Golf-only guest – 18
SPRING/SUMMER 2015 COAST GO BOOK - Page 75 holes, $290-310. Resort guest replay – 18 holes, $125-135. Golf-only replay – 18 holes, $145155. Bandon Preserve Par-3 course: Resort/ Golf-only guest – 13 holes, $100. Bandon Dunes course: 9 holes, $145. v LOCATION: 57744 Round Lake Drive, Bandon Ore. 97411 v PHONE: (888) 345-6008 v WEBSITE: www.bandondunesgolf.com
Bandon Crossings Golf Course
Since its opening, Bandon Crossings Golf Course has been recognized as a challenging course that offers beautiful vistas and plays firm and fast, year round.. Located 5 miles south of Bandon, this 18-hole, par 72 course was named one of the country’s Top Ten New Courses in 2007 by Golf Magazine. It roams through wetlands, over streams and into open coastal forests. Bandon Crossings offers a complete practice facility, friendly staff and excellent golf instructors. A “Get Golf Ready” program is available for beginners of all ages. They also offer a “Long Driver Winner” annual pass for golfers living farther than 65 miles away. Curry and Coos county residents can join the “Crossings Club” at no charge.
COURSE INFO 18 holes, par 72 v LENGTH: Black tees – 6.855 yds. Blue – 6,270 yds. White – 5,780 yds. Red — 5,030 yds. Gold — 4,186 yds. v RATING/SLOPE: Black tees – 74.0/139. Blue – 71.1/127. White – 69.0/122. Red — Men 65.7117, Women 72.7/130. Gold — Men 62.3/107, Women 66.1/113. v GREEN FEES: Spring/fall rates (April–May, October) — standard 18, $55; standard 9, $27.50; twilight (after 2 p.m.), $40. Summer rates (June–Sept.) – standard 18, $75; standard 9, $37.50; twilight (after 3 p.m.), $45. Junior rates (17 and younger), $25. Special discounts for Coos and Curry county residents. v LOCATION: 87530 Dew Valley Lane, Bandon, Ore. 97411 v PHONE: (541) 347-3233 v WEBSITE: www.bandoncrossings.com
Cedar Bend Golf Course
Cedar Bend is unique among coastal courses because it not only offers great golf on a tidy 9-hole course, it has 11 RV campsites, so it is easy to stay-andplay. Twice around the layout plays to 6,288 yards from the back tees and 5,231 from the front. Dual tees are available for 18-hole play. The nicely manicured course, owned by its club members, crosses Cedar Creek several times. It features fairly wide, flat fairways, an anomaly for most coastal valley courses. The course hosts several popular seasonal tournaments. Among them are The Crab String Scramble, the Stampede Tournament, and the Popeye and Olive Oil Tournament, a man and woman blind-draw event. Call for event dates and information. A driving range, putting green, pro shop and snack bar are among the amenities. The course is located in Cedar Valley, until recently known as Squaw Valley, between Highway 101 and North Bank Rogue River Road.
COURSE INFO 9 holes, dual tees, par 72 v LENGTH: Tournament tees – 6,288 yds. Men’s tees – 5,892 yds. Women’s tees – 5,231 yds. v RATING/SLOPE: Tournament tees – 70.1/128. Men’s – 67.2/116. Women’s – 68.3/117. v GREEN FEES: 9 holes, $20; 18 holes, $28; junior rate (under 15) 9 holes $5, 18 holes $7; student (ages 15–21), 9 holes $15, 18 holes $20. Twilight golfing after 3:30 p.m., Monday to Wednesday $15. v LOCATION: 34391 Squaw Valley Road; Gold Beach, Ore. 97444 v PHONE: (541) 247-6911 v WEBSITE: www.cedarbendgolf.com
Salmon Run
Located in the middle of Oregon’s “banana belt,” Brookings is home to Salmon Run, a championship, 18hole golf course nestled in the hills 3 1/2 miles up the south bank of the
Chetco River. Salmon Run benefits from the “Chetco Effect,” which provides moderate weather year round, enabling golfers to hit the links just about any time of the year. “As far as Oregon goes, we’re probably the best weather year-round,” general manager Ed Murdock said. “It’s moderate enough that you can golf all year long. We do get big storms, but typically they’re here and then they’re gone. Then it is beautiful and you can play. In the summer, the fog stays in town, and it’s 75 and sunny at the course.” According to Murdock, the course can be as challenging as the golfer wants to make it. “You can tailor the game to whether you want an easy game; that is just a beautiful, nice relaxing day on the golf course,” he explained, “or you can go to the back tees and have one of the most challenging days in golf.” The course, close to some of the most pristine wilderness in the United States, sees frequent, non-human visitors including deer, ducks, geese, and raccoons among others. The course draws its name from the spawning salmon that run the streams that meander through the course. Bear, cougar, elk and the occasional wild turkey have also been spotted on the course. “It’s a beautiful golf course. Each hole has its own setting, which is unique and provides its own challenge,” Murdock said. “Other courses have houses around them and noise from the roads. This place is tucked back in enough that it’s quiet and you’re away from everything. You’re out in nature, and on practically every hole, you’re by yourself. The course hosts a number of tournaments every year, including the Silver Salmon Tournament, a women’s event, and the Claveran Classic. A number of the tournaments held at Salmon Run benefit local groups.
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Salmon Run Golf Course is located in the middle of the Oregon Coast’s “banana belt” with moderate year-round weather. The clubhouse features a pro shop, chipping and putting greens, a restaurant and a warm-up range.
COURSE INFO 18 holes, par 72 v LENGTH: 6,274 yds. Tournament – 5,929 yds. Club – 5,392 yds. Resort – 4,216 yds. v RATING/SLOPE: Ranges from 76.2/151 on professional tees to 61.8/103 on resort tees. v GREEN FEES: 9 holes, $31; 18 holes, $55. Premier Card holder fees: 9 holes, $20; 18 holes, $30. Senior special (weekdays after 1 p.m.), 18 holes, $27. Rates subject to change. v CART FEES: $15 per person for 18 holes, $10 per person for 9 holes. v LOCATION: 99040 South Bank Chetco River Road, Brookings, Ore. 97415 v PHONE: (541) 469-4888 or (877) 423-1234. v WEBSITE: www.salmonrun.net
CALIFORNIA Del Norte Golf Club Built in 1953, Del Norte Golf Club is
the dean of courses in the Wild Rivers Coast region. The course rests on a redwoodcovered hillside just across Highway 199 from the north bank of the wild and scenic Smith River. While the wide fairways are normally easy to hit, the small greens, many perched on hillsides, are not. A creek comes into play on two holes. The course features a driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant and bar.
COURSE INFO 9 holes, dual tees, par 72 v LENGTH: Back tees – 6,117 yds. Forward tees – 5,400 yds. v RATING/SLOPE: Back tees – 68.3/119. Forward tees – 71/123. v GREEN FEES: 9 holes $18, 18 holes $26. Carts are extra. v LOCATION: 130 Club Dr., off Highway 197, Crescent City, Calif., 95531 v PHONE: (707) 458-3214
Kings Valley Golf Course Situated at the junction of Highways 101 and 199, Kings Valley Golf Course is a conveniently-located course that gives golfers a challenging short-game exercise. The course features eight par-3s and one 4-shotter routed over a relatively flat terrain. Coastal pines and alders make hitting some greens difficult. The course features a driving range, putting green, bar and snack bar.
COURSE INFO 9 holes, par 28 front, 28 back v LENGTH: Men’s tees – 1,259 yds. Women’s tees – 1,197 yds. v RATING/SLOPE: Men’s and women’s – 55/79. v GREEN FEES: 9 holes, $10; 18 holes $16. v LOCATION: 3030 Lesina Rd., Crescent City, Calif. 95531 v PHONE: (707) 464-2886
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GO RIDING
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uring spring and summer on the Wild Rivers Coast, the great outdoors is calling. Enthusiasts are hitting the waves and paddling their way to an adrenaline-soaked bliss.
Despite the growing popularity of surfing and kayaking worldwide, the Southern Oregon and Northern California coastal shores and rivers remain relatively undiscovered by such thrill-seekers. Those who do take to the chilly water will experience an adrenaline rush like no other, not to mention up close and personal contact with the area’s natural beauty and array of wildlife. Unlike winter, when the coast is pummeled by powerful storms and giant waves, summer offers mellower conditions perfect for riding waves and cruising the rivers.
Surfing
There are many surf spots along Curry County’s coastline. Some are easy to get to, such as Sporthaven Beach at the Port of Brookings Harbor and the mouth of the Rogue River in Gold Beach. Others involve a lengthy
hike or scramble down a hillside. South Beach in Del Norte County is widely regarded as the best all-around beach to surf. The flat beach just south of Crescent City is located off of Highway 101, providing a convenient place to park while riding the waves. The long, sandy beach is a fit for surfers of all abilities, including beginners. A series of shops, restaurants and hotels are located close to the beach. Farther north along the California coast, more experienced surfers can try Pebble Beach or Point St. George. A number of parking areas along Pebble Beach point surfers to places to catch waves, but all locations can be rocky and rougher than South Beach. There are several beach breaks located just north and south of the Oregon/California border, and several more located between Brookings and Gold Beach.
Kayaking
Ocean and river kayaking are other ways to enjoy the outdoors in Curry and Del Norte counties. Enthusiasts can use river or sea kayaks to paddle around Crescent City Harbor, Port of Brookings Harbor and on Lake Earl lagoon north of Crescent City. South Beach, just south of Crescent City, is a prime launching spot for ocean kayaking. Most beginning kayakers rent equipment and paddle around the harbor boat basins, up the Chetco River in Oregon and Klamath River in California. The Smith River in California offers premier, Class III and IV rapids during the kayaking season, which usually runs October-April. The water level is too low in the summer months to paddle the river’s North, Middle and South forks, but kayakers can put into the Smith at the boat ramp off of South Fork Road north of Hiouchi — at the slant bridge — and float down to the ocean. Adventurous kayakers in Oregon may want to drive up the North Bank Chetco River Road to one of several public access points.
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miles are on beaches and existing trails or newly built segments over the headlands. The trail has magnificent coastal vistas and is often bathed in sunshine. The section of trail located within Curry County is called Samuel Boardman Wayside. The local trail possesses many scenic
sections of coastline. Its rugged shoreline backed by forested bluffs, and steep-walled canyons often hide small secluded beaches. The ocean is littered with enormous rocks that are relentlessly battered by the surf. The south Curry County portion of the trail begins at Lone Ranch Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking area, 5 miles north of Brookings, and extends north to the Pistol River, a trek of nearly 20 miles. Several nice picnic areas can be found along the way. Other portions of the trail are scattered throughout the area and are marked by posts with the Coastal Trail symbol.
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Whaleshead to Indian Sands
It’s about half a mile on U.S. Highway 101 from Whaleshead Beach to the Indian Sands Viewpoint. However, by way of the Oregon Coast Trail, which follows each finger of land pointing out into the Pacific Ocean between the two Curry County landmarks, it’s much farther than that. The trail between Whaleshead and Indian Sands is steep as well, especially the climb ascending the bluff to the north of the beach. At the top of the hill, there’s a meadow which extends out toward the ocean. A side trail makes its way westward to a spot where the grassy meadow drops away abruptly at the
edge of a 200-foot precipice. From there, hikers can survey the central part of Boardman Scenic Corridor, from House Rock in the south to Mack Arch in the north. Back at the fork of the trail, continue to your right to get to Indian Sands. This section of the route passes through a dense forest of spruce, fir and ferns.
Gold Beach
In the Gold Beach area, there are several portions of the Coast Trail. A favorite is the trail down (or up) Cape Sebastian. Located approximately 2 miles south of Gold Beach, this trail is approximately 2 miles down, with a return trip of 2 miles. The trail winds through the coastal forest to the tip of the cape, which features waves crashing on the sandstone bluff. Some trail hikers will use two vehicles, parking one at the first Myers Creek Beach turnout to make a oneway, downhill trek.
Port Orford
Heading to Port Orford, the Humbug Mountain Trail is a “must see” area for the avid hiker. A winding trail up to the 1,700-foot summit leads to a grassy meadow and a spectacular view of the Pacific.Take along some picnic items and relax and enjoy the fresh ocean breeze. Other area hikes include the Grassy Knob Wilderness, Bald Mountain, easy walking trails at Storm Ranch at New River and several beach walks. Cape Blanco State Park offers many trail hiking options. Starting near the Hughes House at the Sixes River Boat Ramp, exit through the gate and walk along the banks of the Sixes River Estuary. Visitors may spot birds such as the bald eagle and watch seals playing in the water. Head south on the beach toward the lighthouse and a trail near the end of the beach will lead up to the coastal bluffs with spectacular views.
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GO BANDON D
iscover the northernmost city along the Wild Rivers Coast, named “the coolest small city” by Budget Travel a few years ago. It’s easy to see why.
Bandon offers an array of possibilities, from plein air spots where artists can capture scenic moments along the docks to the interactive nonprofit Washed Ashore! where visitors learn about recycling and plastic pollution in the ocean. The nearby Coquille River Lighthouse takes visitors back to the seafaring days of old. Don’t miss these highlights: Historic Old Town Bandon Visitors will discover the original works of local artisans and crafters, a variety of restaurants, books, candy and more while visiting the many shops lining the Old Town streets and colorful dock. Sample handmade candies and fudge. Enjoy fresh baked breads and pastries. Savor local seafood and chowder. Opportunities abound to fish and crab from the docks and kayak the Coquille River estuary. The boardwalk provides fresh seafood, licenses, bait, tackle, deep sea fishing charters and marine fuel for your adventure. It also has a unique collection of beautiful marine-life sculpture, totem poles, a relaxing glass-
enclosed picnic shelter and a beautiful mosaic outdoor amphitheater. Cranberry Festival The theme for the 69th annual festival, scheduled Sept. 11–13, is the 1950s-era “Cranberry Hop.” The fun-filled weekend event includes activities such as a parade, live music, a food fair and cranberry eating contest. Vendors at Cranberry City and the Festival Market will offer local produce, cranberry products and artisan wares. Most events and activities take place in Old Town Bandon. Call 541-3479616. Bandon State Natural Area Bandon is widely known for its longstretches of sandy beach perfect for strolling, horseback riding and searching for agates, petrified wood, jasper and tidepools. The shoreline, with its many offshore sea stacks and stunning sunsets, is a favorite among photographers. The beach can be reached via a string of access points and small state parks along Beach Loop Drive. Many of the
parks include picnic benches and viewpoints of the ocean.
HIDDEN GEMS v Bandon Historical Society Museum – This museum, located in Bandon at 270 Fillmore St. and Highway 101, is housed in the second building to be constructed after the 1936 fire that destroyed the city. Until 1970, this building was Bandon’s city hall. It features extensive displays that date back to the earliest pioneers and include the Big Bandon Fire of 1936. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. v Bandon Beach Riding Stables – Seven days a week guided horseback riding tours leave the Bandon stables, cross Beach Loop Drive and take a short trail to a wide-open beach. Each tour is about one hour and covers 3 miles of shoreline. All ages are welcome. Reservations strongly recommended. Call 541-347-3423. v Bandon Hatchery – Constructed in 1925, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildife facility is used for collecting adult fish, egg incubation and rearing of both natural and hatchery fall Chinook, coho, winter steelhead and trophy-sized rainbow trout. The hatchery is located about a half-mile east of Bandon toward Coquille, just off Highway 42S. Call 541-347-4278.
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GO WILD APP
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It’s one thing to promise all that; it’s another to guide you to all the places that define the Wild Rivers Coast. So in addition to this printed guide, try out the free Wild Rivers Coast mobile application: the GO App. With your handheld device, just search for “Go Wild” on either Apple’s App Store or Google Play. You can also point your web browser to gowildrivers coast.com to find download links.
The Go App is filled with more than 1,800 ways to enjoy and explore the Wild Rivers Coast — beaches, rivers, parks and campgrounds, shops and restaurants, roadside attractions, and more. (Try searching for “hidden gems” and see what you find!) Is it current? The GO App is updated daily with the latest local weather forecasts, tide predictions by port, special events, local news headlines, special
road reports and even classified ads. As if that’s not enough, there are some special tools: • The postcard icon at the bottom of most pages will help you create a personal electronic postcard to send to family and friends. • The “Ask a Local” feature does just that: Ask for local recommendations on what to see and do. • The bookmark feature lets you create your own personal itinerary or bucket list. • Just tap a phone number or email address for instant connections to specific businesses, attractions or visitor centers. In short: Go Wild! (Yes, that kind of wild.)
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