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1. Newton Drury Scenic Parkway Drive into the heart of Redwood National Park. 2. Fern canyon Natural wonder of scenic beauty. 3. Lady Bird Johnson Grove One of the redwoods’ most sublime (and accessible) walks. 4. humboldt Lagoons A unique ecosystem for beach, birding, fi shing, boating and more. 5. Patrick’s Point State Park A pocket coastal paradise with scenic vistas, Indian village. 6. willow creek Mountain town with fi shing and rafting, wine and Bigfoot! 7. trinidad Scenic seaside village with beach, arts, dining on the pier. 8. clam and moonstone Beaches Miles of sand, beachcombing, wildlife, kite-fl ying and walks. 9. arcata Vibrant college town with historic square and bird-watching marsh. 10. humboldt Dunes Scenic coastal trails and visitor center with living roof. 11. humboldt Bay The Victorian Seaport has boats, history and wildlife to enjoy. 12. Samoa cookhouse 13. old town eureka Eat like a lumberjack, learn about Abundant shopping, logging. Three square meals daily. dining, arts, history (and accessible) walks. 13-15 See list at right 14. morris Graves 16. humboldt Bay National museum of art wildlife refuge Icons of Northwest art Experience incredible wildlife and 15. Sequoia Park and Zoo scenery. Good for long walks. Stroll in redwoods, 17. Loleta cheese Factory enjoy the animals. See how cheese is made Gift shop and Cafe. and sample dozens of delectable varieties. 18. Ferndale Step back in time in this Victorian town. Shopping, dining, arts. 19. Fortuna Antiques, events and more in classic small town America. 20. Scotia Delve into timber heritage in this historic company town. 21. Scenic Lost coast Drive Explore California’s only coastal wilderness, return via redwoods. 22. avenue of the Giants World-famous drive through the redwoods and much more. 23. Drive thru tree Yes, you really can take your car through a redwood tree. 24. Shelter cove Discover the beauty of this spectacular, remote community. 25. richardson Grove State Park Redwood hikes, camping, and seasonal river fi shing and swimming. 1. NewtoN Drury 7. triNiDaD 13. oLD towN eureka 19. FortuNa SceNic Parkway Just 20 miles north of Eureka, the Nowhere is Eureka’s Victorian The “friendly city” is a great hub This 10-mile scenic alternative to Hwy. tiny, picture-perfect town of Trinidad heritage more evident than in Old for visiting Avenue of the Giants 101 takes just a few more minutes perches on the coast. An official Town, a meticulously restored district and the Eel River Valley towns of and avoids the steep grades of the gateway to the California Coastal of shops, restaurants, galleries and Ferndale and Loleta, and hosts park bypass. From the north, exit at National Monument, Trinidad offers museums. Many events, including several exciting events during the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway tidepooling at Trinidad State Beach, the first Saturday monthly arts year. The River Lodge conference near the county line; from the south hiking on Trinidad Head, and dining walk, take place here. The Old center offers heather gardens and a exit at Newton Drury/Elk Prairie. Stop on the Trinidad pier! You can shop for Town/Downtown district includes scenic walk along the river. On Main at intriguing trailheads and wander gifts and picnic supplies, too. Also theaters, pubs, antique shops, coffee Street there’s an interesting cluster among the giants. Near the Elk Prairie check out the Memorial Lighthouse, houses and the Arkley Center for of antique shops, while in Rohner visitor center, stop and watch the and the Humboldt State Marine Lab. the Performing Arts. The Eureka Park you’ll find the Fortuna Depot magnificent Roosevelt Elk. Bring Boardwalk (foot of F St.) is open for Museum and beautiful hiking trails binoculars and don’t get too close — 8. cLam aND strolling and baywatching. Don’t through the redwoods. these are wild animals! mooNStoNe BeacheS miss the iconic Carson Mansion These wide, sandy beaches are easy 20. Scotia 2. FerN caNyoN at 2nd and M sts. Take 5th St. to access and offer all the beach (northbound) or 4th St. (southbound) Scotia is an authentic company A “Lost World” awaits as you recreation you’re looking for. Take and turn north from M St. to C St. town where everything from schools follow a narrow canyon whose 50- Hwy. 101 to the Clam Beach exit (12 Or take a horse-drawn carriage ride to shops was built by the Pacific foot plus walls are carpeted with miles N. of Eureka) where you’ll find from the hub of Old Town at 2nd and Lumber Company for its workers. luxuriant ferns and mosses. It’s a ample parking. Walk and beachcomb, F sts (707-601-3638). The Scotia Museum gives a glimpse primeval location used in the filming picnic and fly your kite. Take your of timber heritage, including logging of Jurassic Park 2. Approx. 2 mile dog (on the waveslope, under voice 14. morriS GraveS locomotives and steam donkeys. loop walk with seasonal bridges command) or bring your horse. muSeum oF art The Scotia Aquarium displays wild over Home Creek. Take Hwy. 101 To reach Moonstone Beach, exit Situated in a lovingly-restored salmon and steelhead and educates to Davison Rd., 3 miles N. of Orick. Highway 101 at 6th St./Westhaven, Carnegie Library building, the about habitat restoration. Exit Hwy. Follow unpaved road 6 miles to coast, turn left under the highway, left and Morris Graves Museum of Art 101 at Scotia, about 25 miles south 3 miles north to parking. Day-use fee; then right. Here you can scramble on delivers a big-city art experience of Eureka. restrooms, beach. boulders or explore tidepools. in a small town package. There 21. LoSt coaSt SceNic Drive are seven galleries, an outdoor 3. LaDy BirD 9. arcata The Lost Coast is California’s JohNSoN Grove sculpture garden and a performance The center of culture and rotunda, plus regular programs only coastal wilderness, where This spectacular redwood grove was commerce, the Arcata Plaza has including a young artists academy. no development or major roads dedicated to Lady Bird Johnson, excellent dining and shopping, 636 F St., Eureka. 707-442-0278. come near the ocean. This wild former First Lady, upon the creation especially in the historic Jacoby and spectacular scenic drive is the of Redwood National Park in 1968. A Storehouse. Each Saturday from 15. Sequoia Park & Zoo closest you can come without a level path ushers you past huge trees, May to October, the plaza hosts Few cities the size of Eureka have backpack. Leave from Ferndale on rhododendrons that bloom in May- a lively farmers market. Enjoy the zoos. Sequoia Park & Zoo is a the Petrolia Rd. (the “Wildcat”). The June, and numerous other features arts walk the second Friday each delightful attraction and is making road follows the coast for six miles of an ancient redwood forest – in a month. Northbound, exit Hwy. 101 regular upgrades and acquiring near Cape Mendocino, then turns loop nature trail of about two miles. at Sunny Brae/Old Arcata Rd, take new animals. See the Children’s inland along the Mattole River. Keep Take Bald Hills Road, just north of Samoa Blvd west. Southbound, exit Barnyard and petting zoo, the walk- going and you’ll wind up in the back Orick, two miles to the parking lot, at Sunset and continue south. A few in aviary, the primates, and the of Humboldt Redwoods State Park, then cross over the footbridge to the blocks south of the plaza, the Arcata always popular red pandas, not to whence you can return via Hwy. 101. trailhead where you’ll find printed trail Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary (South mention over 70 acres of old-growth Allow 3-4 hours for this adventure. guides. G St.) has excellent birding, walks redwood forest. Harris St. to 3414 22. aveNue oF the GiaNtS and guided tours on weekends. 4. humBoLDt LaGooNS W St. 707-441-4263. A 31-mile scenic alternate to Hwy. Whether your bag is fishing, boating, 10. humBoLDt 16. humBoLDt Bay 101, the Avenue is the best place beachcombing or birding, the coaStaL DuNeS NatioNaL wiLDLiFe reFuGe to see the redwoods by car. Apart Humboldt Lagoons are for you. These from stately aisles of massive trees, One of the U.S.’s largest protected An important stop on the Pacific lagoons are fed by springs, but get coastal dune systems offers miles it passes inviting trailheads and breached every winter so the water Flyway, the refuge serves up side roads, as well as historic towns of dune, forest and beach trails, spectacular birding. The Aleutian is brackish. The largest is Big Lagoon giant dunes overlooking the ocean and quirky roadside attractions. (six miles N. of Trinidad), which has Goose fly-off Feb. to March is Must-sees include the Humboldt and bay, a skeleton forest, and an legendary. Trails along the levees overnight camping (first-come basis) eco-visitor center with a living roof. Redwoods State Park visitor and rock collecting on Agate Beach. bring you close to the birding action. center, the Founders’ Grove and the From Arcata, take Hwy. 255 south. You can also launch your kayak or Kayak rentals are provided by Kayak From Eureka, take Hwy 255 north. Rockefeller Forest, the largest stand Zak’s (707-498-1130). There’s a great canoe at Hookton Slough. Highway of old growth trees. At Friends of the Dunes sign, turn 101 to Hookton Rd., follow signs to hiking trail from Dry Lagoon to Stone west on Stamps Ln. 707-444-1397. Lagoon; both have primitive camping. Ranch Road and start at the Richard 23. Drive thru tree Guadagno Visitor Center. Ever since there have been 5. Patrick’S PoiNt 11. humBoLDt Bay 17. LoLeta cheeSe Factory automobiles, people have wanted State Park Start at Woodley Island (Hwy. to drive them through holes cut Exit Hwy. 101 at Patrick’s Point Drive, 101 to Hwy. 255, over the first Visitors are always welcome! Watch in trees. Very well, if you must. about five miles N. of Trinidad, and bridge). Watch fishing boats, see cheese making through tall windows, The Shrine Drive-Thru Tree and you’ll find a perfect day-use park the Fisherman Memorial or Table sample the many different kinds of Drive-Over Tree in Myers Flat, for (fee) though you can camp there too Bluff Lighthouse, go kayaking cheese, then browse through the a modest fee, will let you do it. – reservations at 1-800-444-PARK. (Hum-Boats, 707-443- 5157) or cheese factory store where you can Myers Flat exit off Hwy. 101. Highlights include scenic walks on enjoy waterfront dining (Cafe also find many other locally produced 707-943-1658. Marina, 707-443-2233). In Eureka, food items as well as some of Rim Trail, Wedding Rock, Ceremonial 24. SheLter cove Rock, a visitor center, picnic areas bay views can be enjoyed from the Humboldt’s own varietal wines. Stay and Sumeg Village. This recreation boardwalk (foot of F St.), or onboard for a picnic in the gardens. 252 Loleta At the end of a challenging, twisty of a traditional Yurok village includes the Madaket, a historic ferryboat Dr., Loleta, (707-733-5470). road from Garberville/Redway, the offering narrated bay tours (foot of town of Shelter Cove rewards you houses, sweat lodge and a dance 18. FerNDaLe pit, as well as a redwood canoe and C St., 707-445-1910). with truly magnificent views of the native plants. 12. Samoa cookhouSe It’s known as the Victorian Lost Coast, black sand beaches, Village, and for good reason: this outstanding fishing and all the 6. wiLLow creek For over 100 years the Samoa bucolic farming town has barely solitude, peace and relaxation you “River fun in the mountain sun” is how Cookhouse has been serving up changed for 150 years, and is could need. Lodging and dining this community on the scenic Trinity good eats to hungry millworkers, loaded with beautifully preserved available. River bills itself, and indeed a popular lumberjacks and visitors. The fixed homes and shops. A stroll down pastime is whitewater rafting (Bigfoot menu is served family-style on long, Main Street is a step back in time 25. richarDSoN Grove Rafting, 800-722-2223). There’s much oilcloth-covered tables, and they – general store, ice cream parlor, State Park more to do, including backcountry will keep bringing food as long as blacksmith, etc. Besides shopping You may be in the old growth auto tours through Six Rivers National you keep eating! Check out the and dining there’s plenty to do: redwoods, but don’t be fooled – it Forest, winetasting and farm stands, museum of logging and cookhouse visit the Ferndale Museum, the gets warm! The trees of Richardson and visiting the China Flat-Bigfoot memorabilia (707-442-1659). While Kinetic Sculpture Museum, the Grove beckon, with an easy access Museum with the world’s largest you’re there, visit the Humboldt gothic Ferndale Cemetery or wild walk-through tree, forest camping, collection of Bigfoot artifacts. The Bay Maritime Museum next door. Russ Park. Country roads radiate nine miles of trails, along with Willow Creek area is in fact ground From Eureka take the Samoa Bridge into peaceful farmlands. Exit convenient access to the Eel River zero for Bigfoot sightings. (Hwy. 255) across the bay; turn left Hwy. 101 at Fernbridge, cross for wintertime steelhead and on New Navy Base Rd. and follow over the Eel River and drive 5 salmon fishing or summertime signs to the Cookhouse. miles to town. water play.