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north coast
ELK
Greenwood State Beach. Climb a steep trail down to
this driftwood-laden beach. The cove is a popular spot
with kayakers, who can paddle around a rock island, sea
stacks, and rock arches. 707/937-5804; parks.ca.gov
California Welcome
CenterSM
Ukiah: 200 South
School Street
707/391-0474
More information
North Coast Tourism
Council
northofordinaryca.com
Navarro River Redwoods State Park. Choose between
sleeping under redwood groves or alongside a sandy
beach at this park's two picturesque campgrounds.
Day users take advantage of fi shing and kayaking.
707/937-5804; parks.ca.gov
EUREKA
Clarke Historical Museum. Step inside the historic
Bank of Eureka building to learn about the rich history
of Humboldt County. Walk through period-decorated
rooms for a journey through time. 707/443-1947;
clarkemuseum.org
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park. Discover an 1853
military post situated on a bluff overlooking Humboldt
Bay. Visit the historic hospital building to see a vintage
mountain howitzer cannon and a dugout canoe.
707/445-6547; parks.ca.gov
Humboldt Botanical Garden. Located near Humboldt
Bay, these gardens feature plants from both a coastal
and Mediterranean climate. Practice moving meditation
at All Happy Now, Peter Stanino's labyrinth-like art
installation. 707/442-5139; hbgf.org
Morris Graves Museum of Art. Housed in a 1902
Carnegie Library, this museum's permanent collection
features works by Morris Graves, a 20th century
American painter known for his mystical view of nature,
as well as other internationally recognized artists.
707/442-0278; humboldtarts.org
Redwood Discovery Museum. Bring the kids to this
interactive museum where they can play, tinker, and
learn about science, art, culture, technology, and
healthy living. 707/443-9694; discovery-museum.org
FERNDALE
Ferndale State Historic Landmark. This remote
fairy-tale village and onetime dairy hub features
carefully preserved Victorian-era homes, once known
as Butterfat Palaces. Today you'll fi nd art galleries,
fi ve-and-dimes, and diners in the one-square-mile town.
707/786-4477; visitferndale.com
visit
ARCATA
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. These 300
acres of constructed wetlands are a mecca for birds
and also serve as a wastewater treatment facility. Visit
the interpretive center, then walk, bike, or birdwatch on
fi ve miles of paths alongside freshwater and brackish
marshes, tidal sloughs, salt marshes, and mudfl ats.
707/826-2359; cityofarcata.org
CARLOTTA
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park. View majestic
redwoods in this small, off -the-beaten-path park.
Camp along the Van Duzen River and explore 5 miles of
secluded hiking trails. 707/777-3683; parks.ca.gov
CASPAR
Caspar Headlands State Beach. Explore a quiet
stretch of sand sandwiched between Doyle Creek and
Caspar Creek. Watch for migrating gray whales as
you hike along the coastal bluff s. Also popular for surf
fi shing. 707/937-5804; parks.ca.gov
CRESCENT CITY
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. Find solace at
this remote stretch of rugged coastline. Hike the 2-mile
Damnation Creek Trail to travel from fern-fi lled redwood
forests down to the coast. 707/464-6101; parks.ca.gov
Del Norte County. Wander with us in Del Norte County.
Find the top things to do and plan your trip to the
redwoods and the California coast from the Oregon
border to Crescent City to Klamath. Hike, bike, fi sh, raft,
surf, and more. 707/464-3174; visitdelnortecounty.com
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Hike through
the shady forest fi lled with giant, ancient trees and 20
miles of trails. Fish, kayak, or snorkel in the Smith River.
707/464-6101; parks.ca.gov
Redwood National & State Parks. Explore a
spectacular network of parks protecting nearly half of
the world's coast redwoods. Find lush rainforest, sandy
beaches, massive trees, and herds of Roosevelt elk.
707/464-6101; nps.gov/redw
Tolowa Dunes State Park. Horseback ride or hike
through 5,000 acres of pristine wetland habitat, ocean
beach, and sand dunes. Visit in spring to see wildfl owers.
707/464-6101; parks.ca.gov
FORT BRAGG
International Sea Glass Museum. Visit one of the
world's largest permanent sea glass exhibits. Learn
about the history of nearby Glass Beach, where the
shore is covered with little pieces of rounded glass.
707/357-1585; internationalseaglassmuseum.com
Jug Handle State Natural Reserve. Enjoy beautiful
ocean views, enchanting pygmy forests, and a bridge
built in the 1930s. Hike the popular 2.5-mile Ecological
Staircase Trail to explore wave-cut terraces. 707/9375804;
parks.ca.gov
MacKerricher State Park. Listen for barking seals on
the rocky outcroppings and search for tiny creatures in
the tidepools that line the shore. Popular with runners,
cyclists, and equestrians. 707/964-9112; parks.ca.gov
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Lose your
sense of time in this 47-acre garden by the sea.
Rhododendrons, camellias, and magnolias tower over
cultivated displays of dahlias, begonias, roses, and
more. Dogs welcome. gardenbythesea.org See ad, p. 175
Skunk Train. An adventurous ride deep into the
redwood forest on one of America's most scenic
railroads. Trips depart from Fort Bragg and Willits.
707/964-6371; skunktrain.com See ad pgs. 167, 175
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