{"id":787,"date":"2017-10-12T12:11:06","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T12:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/?p=787"},"modified":"2021-04-21T08:42:47","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T08:42:47","slug":"redwood-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/redwood-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Redwood Country and Must-See Tourist Attractions in Northern California"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 class=\"custom-title\">Visit Redwood National &amp; State Parks- \u201cThe Kingdom of the Giant Redwoods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-sub-title\"> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The redwoods, once seen, leave a mark or create a vision that stays with you forever -the feeling they produce is unique and not transferable, they are ambassadors from another time!&#8221; John Steinbeck<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Visit-Leggetts-world-famous-drive-thru-tree-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Visit Redwood National &amp; State Parks\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bG0swicxX3o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Visit-Rockefeller-Forest-of-Giant-Redwoods-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>Redwood National Park Adventure is the ultimate outdoor getaway, a unique travel experience to see California&#8217;s giant redwood trees and much more! Embark on this once-in-a-lifetime journey to marvel at the majestic ancient groves of the redwoods. These are \u2018ambassadors from another time\u2019, as John Steinbeck once called <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>them, they are magnificent and ancient. When in the presence of these giants, you may feel like you are amongst the ferns where dinosaurs once roamed and co-existed with these trees. Travel to Northern California and explore in-depth the variety of sights of this lost-in-time landscape that has remained intact for centuries, and visit primitive lands and groves of ancient and towering \u2018skyscrapers\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there is much more to see in Northern California besides the world\u2019s tallest living tree. This this is the ultimate blog for all travelers, a must read before you visit the Redwood Country and Northern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Part I<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Travel to Redwood Country and visit must-see attractions in Mendocino and Humboldt Counties<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Worlds-Largest-RedwoodTreeService-Station-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Hopland<\/strong> is a countryside rustic farming village in Mendocino County adjacent to the Russian River. The settlement that became Hopland was originally called Sanely and later changed its name to Hopland in 1891. The town\u2019s name originates from the fact that, from the 1870s to the mid-1950s, much of the region\u2019s economy was based on the growing and drying of bitter hops, a key flavoring and preservative in beer. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are notable establishments in Hopland including the Mendocino Brewing Company, and Fetzer Vineyards, a major producer of both red and white wines in North America, and there is also The Hopland Band of Pomo Indians operates the Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino and Bingo on Nokomis which was opened in 1996 to fund health, educational and social benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/temples-redwood-country-things-to-see-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>North of Hopland is Ukiah,<\/strong> which is home to Vichy Springs, known for their champagne baths. Ukiah claims to have the only naturally carbonated hot springs in North America and this small town was visited by many famous people in the 19th century, including the sailor-on-horseback, American author Jack London. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>East of Ukiah is the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, one of the largest Mahayana Buddhist communities in the Western hemisphere<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/WILLITS-Gateway-to-the-Redwoods-Heart-of-Mendocino-County.jpg\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/WILLITS-Gateway-to-the-Redwoods-Heart-of-Mendocino-County-1024x362.jpg\" alt=\"WILLITS Gateway to the Redwoods Heart of Mendocino County\" class=\"wp-image-794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/WILLITS-Gateway-to-the-Redwoods-Heart-of-Mendocino-County-1024x362.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/WILLITS-Gateway-to-the-Redwoods-Heart-of-Mendocino-County-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/WILLITS-Gateway-to-the-Redwoods-Heart-of-Mendocino-County-768x272.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/WILLITS-Gateway-to-the-Redwoods-Heart-of-Mendocino-County.jpg 1026w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Willits<\/strong> is 20 miles northwest of Ukiah and is the center of Mendocino County at the beginning of the county&#8217;s extensive redwood forests when arriving from the south. An arch donated to the city by Reno, Nevada in 1995 stands in the center of town with Willits&#8217; slogans: \u2018Heart of Mendocino County\u2019 and \u2018The Gateway to the Redwoods\u2019. Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California is also headquartered in Willits. Picture the old Skunk train line runs 40 miles from Willits to Fort Bragg through the redwood forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Visit-Leggetts-world-famous-drive-thru-tree-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Drive Thru giant Redwood Tree video Leggett CA reviews california parks\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fHuEqpozUGc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leggett<\/strong> is located on the South Fork of the Eel River in Mendocino County is about 80 miles north of Hopland and 90 miles south of Eureka. Visit Leggett&#8217;s world-famous drive-thru tree, known as the Chandelier Tree. The enormous branches are balanced on both sides of its massive trunk. Entrance fees for Chandelier Tree are included in the tour price. Since the 1930s, the Chandelier Tree, which is a 315-foot (96 meters) tree with a 6-foot (1.83 m) wide by 6-foot 9-inch (2.06 m) diameter, has had a wide hole cut through its base to allow automobiles to drive through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/confusion-hill-mystery-spot.jpg\"><img width=\"761\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/confusion-hill-mystery-spot.jpg\" alt=\"confusion hill mystery spot\" class=\"wp-image-796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/confusion-hill-mystery-spot.jpg 761w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/confusion-hill-mystery-spot-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Confusion hill illusion Mystery Spot\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oU2r96JnhBU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Confusion Hill <\/strong>&#8211; Make a stop at the Gravity House and roadside attraction known as &#8220;Confusion Hill.&#8221; Here the laws of gravity appear to not exist, and while on this optional side trip, you can walk through a 1 \u00bd-mile narrow railway that was built in a switchback layout along the side of the steep hill (tickets are not included and may be subject to additional entrance fee). Overall, this will be a nice opportunity to stretch your legs and feel the remote and relaxed atmosphere of this region. Life will seem to move a bit slower as head north to the Redwoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Grandfather-Tree.jpg\"><img width=\"536\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Grandfather-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"The Grandfather Tree\" class=\"wp-image-809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Grandfather-Tree.jpg 536w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Grandfather-Tree-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>The Grandfather Tree<\/strong> is a trunk so large that it takes a dozen people holding hands to form a complete circle around it. The tree is 264-feet tall and the trunk is 25-feet across and 55-feet around. It is a privately-owned redwood tree along California Redwood Highway 101, and considered to be one of the largest and oldest redwoods in the world at close to 1,800-years-old! This is a good opportunity to visit the gift shop, use the restroom, or have a snack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Grandfather Redwood Forest One Log House Richardson Grove\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KgajhORslMI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/REDWOODS-one-log-house.jpg\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/REDWOODS-one-log-house-1024x513.jpg\" alt=\"REDWOODS one-log-house\" class=\"wp-image-797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/REDWOODS-one-log-house.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/REDWOODS-one-log-house-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/REDWOODS-one-log-house-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>One-Log House<\/strong> &#8211; The Famous One-Log House was created in 1946 and built from a single redwood tree that was 2,100-years-old! This section alone weighed over 42 tons. Two determined carpenters spent months hollowing out a room 7-feet high and 32-feet long. Enough chips came out of it to build a five-bedroom <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>house! The log house includes a living room, dining room, and bedroom area and this popular attraction is mobile, so note that its location can vary along Highway 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/grand-father-tree-by-richardson-grove.jpg\"><img width=\"947\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/grand-father-tree-by-richardson-grove.jpg\" alt=\"grand father tree by richardson grove\" class=\"wp-image-798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/grand-father-tree-by-richardson-grove.jpg 947w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/grand-father-tree-by-richardson-grove-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/grand-father-tree-by-richardson-grove-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Richardson Grove State Park<\/strong> is at the southernmost border of Humboldt County, 75 miles south of Eureka. Home to the ninth largest tree of all remaining Coast Redwoods Trees, Richardson Grove State Park is named after Friend William Richardson, the 25th Governor of California from 1923 to 27. The Bigfoot gift shop has a full-sized carving of this legend, made from one solid redwood tree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AVENUE-OF-THE-GIANTS-MAP-RAOD-TRIP.jpg\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AVENUE-OF-THE-GIANTS-MAP-RAOD-TRIP-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"AVENUE OF THE GIANTS MAP RAOD TRIP\" class=\"wp-image-800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AVENUE-OF-THE-GIANTS-MAP-RAOD-TRIP-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AVENUE-OF-THE-GIANTS-MAP-RAOD-TRIP-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AVENUE-OF-THE-GIANTS-MAP-RAOD-TRIP-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AVENUE-OF-THE-GIANTS-MAP-RAOD-TRIP-500x261.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AVENUE-OF-THE-GIANTS-MAP-RAOD-TRIP-642x336.jpg 642w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AVENUE-OF-THE-GIANTS-MAP-RAOD-TRIP.jpg 1098w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Avenue-of-the-Giants.jpg\"><img width=\"635\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Avenue-of-the-Giants.jpg\" alt=\"Avenue of the Giants\" class=\"wp-image-801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Avenue-of-the-Giants.jpg 635w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Avenue-of-the-Giants-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Discover the Majestic Avenue of the Giants. <\/strong>The Avenue of the Giants is a highlight of any adventure to the Redwoods! Enjoy this unique and scenic 30-mile drive and walk or hike to some of the largest groves of redwood trees in the world. The southern entrance of Avenue of the Giants is located north of Garberville where you can have lunch. Then drive to the most famous groves of giant redwoods within this <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>30-mile stretch. Some of the most famous groves and redwood trees you can visit include: The Chimney, Tree the Immortal Tree located by the visitor\u2019s center, The Founder&#8217;s Grove, Eel River, and Shrine Drive-Thru Tree in Myers Flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park.jpg\"><img width=\"619\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Humboldt Redwoods State Park\" class=\"wp-image-802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park.jpg 619w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Humboldt Redwoods State Park &#8211; <\/strong>California&#8217;s 3rd largest state park, with over 53,000 acres, and the largest old growth contiguous redwood forest in the world! Drive along the 32-mile Avenue of the Giants to explore Humboldt Redwoods State Park, and come by the Visitor Center between 10:00-4:00 between the towns of Weott and Myers Flat. For more specific information about the parks, you can call (707) 946-2263.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Visit-Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park-.jpg\"><img width=\"435\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Visit-Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park-.jpg\" alt=\"Visit Humboldt Redwoods State Park\" class=\"wp-image-803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Visit-Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park-.jpg 435w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Visit-Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park--300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>Humbolt Redwoods State Park is 30 miles south of Eureka and home to the largest remaining old-growth redwood forests in the world, famed for growing to over 106.7 meters (350-feet). Here, you may see the fourth tallest measured living redwood\u2014Stratosphere Giant\u2014which measured 370-feet in 2004. Today, the tallest redwood is the Hyperion, which measures 379.1-feet!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-World-Famous-Tree-House.jpg\"><img width=\"391\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-World-Famous-Tree-House.jpg\" alt=\"The World-Famous Tree House\" class=\"wp-image-804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-World-Famous-Tree-House.jpg 391w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-World-Famous-Tree-House-300x278.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>The World-Famous Tree House.<\/strong> Believe it or not, you will also see a house built into a giant redwood tree! This amazing tree house is visible from the road and you can choose to stop here to take a picture and learn more about it from this travel guide. The front of the house is entered through the hollow trunk of a still living tree while the front door and windows are clearly visible and the rest of the house adjoins the rear of the tree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Tree House video Redwood  Ripleys Believe it or Not\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gLlBY8A1U2k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Chimney-Tree-Big-Foot.jpg\"><img width=\"377\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Chimney-Tree-Big-Foot.jpg\" alt=\"The Chimney Tree &amp; Big Foot\" class=\"wp-image-805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Chimney-Tree-Big-Foot.jpg 377w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Chimney-Tree-Big-Foot-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Chimney-Tree-Big-Foot-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Chimney Tree <\/strong>&#8211; Make a stop in Phillipsville to see the hollow tree attraction in the redwood country; its hollow living redwood tree that features a 12 and 1\/2 ft. diameter room, carved from the center of the tree when it got burned out back in 1914. Visitors can go inside this massive redwood tree and gaze up the sky through this hollow tree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Immortal-Redwood-Tree-next-to-the-visitor-center.jpg\"><img width=\"367\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Immortal-Redwood-Tree-next-to-the-visitor-center.jpg\" alt=\"The Immortal Redwood Tree next to the visitor center\" class=\"wp-image-806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Immortal-Redwood-Tree-next-to-the-visitor-center.jpg 367w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Immortal-Redwood-Tree-next-to-the-visitor-center-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>The Immortal Tree<\/strong> Over 1,000-years-old, this tree stood 250-feet tall when it was still erect, and has survived everything from lightning strikes to floods. The Immortal Tree lies in the northern half of the Avenue. Redwood trees are named for the color of their bark, which is reddish and thick. The tannin in the bark and trunk protects the tree from disease, fire, and bugs, and is a strong building material. Learn more about redwood trees at the visitor center and museum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park-Visitor-Center.jpg\"><img width=\"601\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park-Visitor-Center.jpg\" alt=\"Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center\" class=\"wp-image-807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park-Visitor-Center.jpg 601w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Redwoods-State-Park-Visitor-Center-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center &#8211; <\/strong>located 2 miles south of Weott on the Avenue of the Giants. Free natural history museum, outdoor exhibits, publications, maps, camping and hiking information. The Visitor Center is operated by the Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association, and all proceeds benefit efforts to expand the educational and outreach goals of the park. There are numerous visual and hands on educational exhibits, a theater, <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>a library, gift shop, and a friendly volunteer staff to answer questions about the park and area. The Visitor Center is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Visitor Center Hours: April-September 9:00 am &#8211; 5:00 pm \/ October-March 10:00 am &#8211; 4:00 pm (707) 946\u20132263 \/ humboldtredwoods.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Eel-River.jpg\"><img width=\"451\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Eel-River.jpg\" alt=\"The Eel River\" class=\"wp-image-808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Eel-River.jpg 451w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Eel-River-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>The Eel River<\/strong> is the third largest river in California after the Sacramento and the San Joaquin Rivers. It carves deep down into the canyon through flat valleys and runs along majestic and ancient redwood forests. The Avenue of the Giants follows the south fork of this river.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Shrine-Drive-Thru-Tree-redwoods.jpg\"><img width=\"749\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Shrine-Drive-Thru-Tree-redwoods.jpg\" alt=\"The Shrine Drive-Thru Tree redwoods\" class=\"wp-image-810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Shrine-Drive-Thru-Tree-redwoods.jpg 749w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Shrine-Drive-Thru-Tree-redwoods-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>The Shrine Drive-Thru Tree<\/strong> Located in Myers Flat, the Shrine Drive-Thru Tree is a tight tunnel carved into a naturally angled opening in a trunk. This is a very small grove of redwoods located within the Avenue of the Giant, it has become a popular stop for visitors who want to drive their won vehicles through this tunnel tree redwood. It\u2019s privately owned and fees apply to enter this small park of redwoods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Founders-Grove-in-Avenue-of-the-Giants.jpg\"><img width=\"659\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Founders-Grove-in-Avenue-of-the-Giants.jpg\" alt=\"The Founder's Grove in Avenue of the Giants\" class=\"wp-image-811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Founders-Grove-in-Avenue-of-the-Giants.jpg 659w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Founders-Grove-in-Avenue-of-the-Giants-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Founder&#039;s Grove Avenue  of Giants Redwood national and state park tours from SF\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OUzfN9TQwIw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Founder&#8217;s Grove <\/strong>\u2013 walk to see the largest and tallest tree at Avenue of the Giants. Founders Tree is 346-feet tall and the Dyersville Giant stood 370-feet tall before falling in 1991. The Dyersville Giant downfall was so stupendous that locals thought they were experiencing an earthquake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fortuna<\/strong> is located south of Eureka and the name means \u2018fortune or chance\u2019 in Spanish, chosen by settlers who felt fortunate to live near the forest, rivers, ocean, and fertile valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Historic-Ferndale-is-Redwoods.jpg\"><img width=\"861\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Historic-Ferndale-is-Redwoods.jpg\" alt=\"Historic Ferndale is Redwoods\" class=\"wp-image-812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Historic-Ferndale-is-Redwoods.jpg 861w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Historic-Ferndale-is-Redwoods-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Historic-Ferndale-is-Redwoods-768x270.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Historic Ferndale <\/strong>is Redwoods&#8217; best-kept secret town. Nestled between the California Redwoods and fabled Lost Coast, the Victorian Village of Ferndale is a hidden oasis of small town charm, spectacular architecture, enchanting natural <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>beauty and welcoming North Coast culture. With its fusion of old-fashioned Americana and modern quirkiness &#8211; and a scenic setting straight out of the movies &#8211; this small but thriving dairy town near Eureka, CA is the perfect destination for a fun family vacation, rugged outdoor adventure or romantic weekend getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ferndale authentic victorian village\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6m8YGj22KDY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferndale, sometimes also referred to as \u2018Cream City\u2019, is known for well-preserved Victorian store-fronts on main street and homes throughout the community, which are also known as &#8220;Butterfat Palaces,&#8221; due to their construction wherein considerable wealth was generated in the dairy industry. Many of these buildings date from the 1880s. The entire town is registered as California Historical Landmark. Six historic buildings as well as the Ferndale Main Street Historic District and the Fern Cottage Historic District are within or around Ferndale are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferndale has been featured in movies including The Majestic with Jim Carrey, Outbreak starring Dustin Hoffman, and made-for-television movies Salem\u2019s Lot starring David Soul and James Mason, A Death in Canaan, and Joe Dirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/EUREKA-TOURISM-CALIFORNIA-.jpg\"><img width=\"688\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/EUREKA-TOURISM-CALIFORNIA-.jpg\" alt=\"EUREKA TOURISM CALIFORNIA\" class=\"wp-image-813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/EUREKA-TOURISM-CALIFORNIA-.jpg 688w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/EUREKA-TOURISM-CALIFORNIA--300x73.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eureka &#8211;<\/strong> Eureka comes from Ancient Greek language and means, \u2018I have found it\u2019. It is the main city in Humboldt County, situated in the heart of Redwood State and National Park. It is home to hundreds of Victorian homes including the famous Carson Mansion, built in 1886. The land remained undiscovered and was inhabited only by Native Americans, until the 1800s, when Russian mariners reached the bay when they came from Alaska. The discovery of gold in the 1850s also attracted many people because of its proximity to Humboldt Bay and its natural, deep shipping channels. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goldenhorizontravel.com\">Ask your guide<\/a>\u00a0about the impact the Gold Rush had on this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Woodley-Island-in-Humboldt-Bay.jpg\"><img width=\"503\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Woodley-Island-in-Humboldt-Bay.jpg\" alt=\"Woodley Island in Humboldt Bay\" class=\"wp-image-814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Woodley-Island-in-Humboldt-Bay.jpg 503w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Woodley-Island-in-Humboldt-Bay-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>Eureka is well-known for its, museums, maritime spirit, rich bay area, street arts and murals, Victorian architecture, and the city\u2019s streets are a treasure trove of elaborate and lovingly restored buildings and arts. You will find examples street arts and interesting murals in Old Town, Downtown, and along the 101 Corridor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also famous sculptures in Eureka, the best-known is a sculpture by Dick Crane of a fisherman on Woodley Island in Humboldt Bay. Most of the pieces were donated to the City of Eureka by businesses and artists. The streets and alleyways of Old Town Eureka are also believed to be among the most haunted locations on the entire West Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/carson-mansion-eureka-sights.jpg\"><img width=\"590\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/carson-mansion-eureka-sights.jpg\" alt=\"carson mansion eureka sights\" class=\"wp-image-815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/carson-mansion-eureka-sights.jpg 590w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/carson-mansion-eureka-sights-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>The Carson Mansion<\/strong> is a large Victorian house located in Old Town Eureka in Northern California. Regarded as one of the highest executions of American Queen Anne Style architecture, the house is \u2018considered the grandest Victorian home in America\u2019. The Carson Mansion is said to have employed more than 100 craftsmen at one time for the carving, finishing and installing of its intricate decorative flourishes. It is one of the most written about and <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>photographed Victorian houses in California, and perhaps, in the United States. Originally the home of William Carson, one of Northern California&#8217;s first major lumber barons, since 1950 it has been a private club, the house and grounds are not open to the public. Images of the house are prevalent in web site designs and video animations as well as on posters, paintings, and book covers. This popularity also has led to replicas being created in amusement parks, including the clock tower on the train station at Disneyland. The home also serves as a model for haunted house art work and design. The house is a mix of every major style of Victorian architecture, including but not limited to: Eastlake, Italianate, Queen Anne (primary), and Stick. One nationally known architectural historian described the house as \u2018a baronial castle in Redwood Country\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Fort-Humboldt-EUREKA-2.jpg\"><img width=\"417\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Fort-Humboldt-EUREKA-2.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Humboldt EUREKA\" class=\"wp-image-816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Fort-Humboldt-EUREKA-2.jpg 417w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Fort-Humboldt-EUREKA-2-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Fort Humboldt State Historic Park<\/strong> is a California state park located in Eureka. Learn about the former U.S. Army fort which was staffed here from 1853\u20131870, the interactions between European Americans and Native Americans in roughly the same period, where you can also see logging equipment and local narrow-gauge railroad history of the region. Within this collection, there are trains, logging <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>equipment, including a fully functional Steam Donkey engine, and an authentic Native American dug-out canoe. The Fort overlooks Humboldt Bay from a commanding position atop a bluff. The North Coast regional headquarters of the California State Parks system is located onsite. Today, it\u2019s used as museum with exhibits showing the history of the area and how the fort operated. A historic garden has been planted with herbs and vegetables that were available in the 1850s. You can also see 19th and mid-20th century logging equipment, such as \u2018Lucy\u2019, a Dolbeer-type steam donkey, and two locomotives. The park is open from 8 am until 5pm daily, free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Samoa-Dunes-Recreation-Area-in-Samoa-Peninsula-.jpg\"><img width=\"664\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Samoa-Dunes-Recreation-Area-in-Samoa-Peninsula-.jpg\" alt=\"Samoa Dunes Recreation Area in Samoa Peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Samoa-Dunes-Recreation-Area-in-Samoa-Peninsula-.jpg 664w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Samoa-Dunes-Recreation-Area-in-Samoa-Peninsula--300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Samoa Dunes Recreation Area in Samoa Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just west of Eureka, wide grassy dunes and windswept beaches extend along a mile-wide and 10-mile long Samoa Peninsula, in Humboldt Bay\u2019s. This park is a sandy strip of land extending between Humboldt Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The Samoa Dunes Recreation <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Area is a multi-recreational popular park for off-road motorcycle, ATV riding, hikers, surfers, beachcombers and fishing enthusiasts. This area was an old US military property and even the site of a lighthouse in the 1800\u2019s. Remnants of the ammunition bunkers and lighthouse can be found if you search around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Arcata-Marsh-Wildlife-Sanctuary-.jpg\"><img width=\"279\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Arcata-Marsh-Wildlife-Sanctuary-.jpg\" alt=\"The Arcata Marsh &amp; Wildlife Sanctuary\" class=\"wp-image-819\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>The Arcata Marsh &amp; Wildlife Sanctuary <\/strong>&#8211; The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, is a remarkable natural habitat and recreation area built around a cost-effective and environmentally sound wastewater treatment facility. This is a prime spot for birding and wildlife watching hiking and offers great views of the Arcata Bay. In Arcata, Fire &amp; Light is a handmade glassware traditional family business that makes colorful handmade, recycled glassware and dinnerware.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/redwood-wine-country-.jpg\"><img width=\"391\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/redwood-wine-country-.jpg\" alt=\"redwood wine country\" class=\"wp-image-820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/redwood-wine-country-.jpg 391w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/redwood-wine-country--300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Humboldt County Wine Country<\/strong> &#8211; Humboldt is a county of diverse grape growing regions and wine making areas from the vineyards and wineries, scattered among the redwoods of Southern Humboldt to those in the winding river and forest canyons of the East county, and those of the Northern county that feel the cool breezes of the Pacific Ocean. These diverse regions produce a variety of grapes ideally matched to the cool micro-climates and soils of these areas. In Humboldt and surrounding counties,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>there are over 35 wineries that offer tastings and plenty of room for a picnic. There are also breweries, cideries and distilleries in Eureka oldtown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Bay-Harbor-fisher-man-statue.jpg\"><img width=\"862\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Bay-Harbor-fisher-man-statue.jpg\" alt=\"Humboldt Bay Harbor fisher man statue\" class=\"wp-image-821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Bay-Harbor-fisher-man-statue.jpg 862w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Bay-Harbor-fisher-man-statue-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Humboldt-Bay-Harbor-fisher-man-statue-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>The Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation<\/strong> is the Port of Eureka and adjacent to Samoa peninsula, Humboldt Bay, California&#8217;s second largest enclosed natural bay, located on the Northern California coast after San Francisco Bay Area. This is where visitors can take a guided tour on Madaket Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise for 8.5 mile one-hour cruise tour, it travels along the Eureka Waterfront with narration about all points of interest, including the discoveries of <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Humboldt Bay, timber industry, wildlife, shipping, maritime history and activity, Indian history and more. This is a wonderful way to learn about the Humboldt Bay area!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Madaket is the last survivor of seven original ferries that transported mill workers and families around Humboldt Bay. Since the completion of a local bridge in 1972, that put the ferry business out of business, the vessel regained a new life as Humboldt Bay&#8217;s harbor cruise flag boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Humboldt-Bay-Harbor-Recreation-.jpg\"><img width=\"487\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Humboldt-Bay-Harbor-Recreation-.jpg\" alt=\"The Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation\" class=\"wp-image-822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Humboldt-Bay-Harbor-Recreation-.jpg 487w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Humboldt-Bay-Harbor-Recreation--300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Woodley Island<\/strong> <strong>Marina<\/strong> is the largest marina on Humboldt Bay. This site offers awesome harbor bay views of Eureka, a fun and relaxing atmosphere to hang out at Cafe Marina and Woodley&#8217;s Bar. \u2018The Fisherman\u2019 sculpture by Dick Crane adjacent to the lighthouse in Woodley Island is a popular stop for visitors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay in Eureka Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Humboldt County Casinos and Lodging <\/strong>&#8211; There&#8217;s always something happening in Humboldt County and Eureka Bay Area. There are plenty of attractions and hotels to say. Some of the hotel casinos that offer entertainment, shows, and events include Bear River Casino Resort and includes the Arcata area like Blue Lake Casino, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, Garberville, Loleta, McKinleyville and Trinidad, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Loleta Cheese Factory &#8211;<\/strong>The Artisan Cheese Factory in Loleta strives to be the industry leader in producing superior quality, all-natural, small batch, artisan cheeses. To keep our cheese pure, creamy and consistent it takes the milk from cows chewing on the green grass, with high level of clover, found in Humboldt County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Loleta Cheese Factory on our redwood park private tours\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s1w88NMLrVM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, our goal will never be to produce millions of pounds of cheese or distribute nationwide but rather to put the best tasting, freshest cheese in the hands of the people who appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/hotels-redwood-country-eureka-.jpg\"><img width=\"710\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/hotels-redwood-country-eureka-.jpg\" alt=\"hotels redwood country eureka\" class=\"wp-image-823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/hotels-redwood-country-eureka-.jpg 710w, https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/hotels-redwood-country-eureka--300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>Blue Lake Casino and Hotel in Blue Lake is one of the premier casinos in Humboldt County. This gamer&#8217;s delight features 800 slots, slot machine such as \u2018Lucky Frog\u2019 and \u2018Bigfoot\u2019, comfortable bar-top video poker, keno in their WAVE lounge and more. Many of other hotels can be found along highway 101, but look for hotels away from the highway to enjoy tranquility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit Redwood National &amp; State Parks- \u201cThe Kingdom of the Giant Redwoods &#8220;The redwoods, once seen, leave a mark or create a vision that stays with you forever -the feeling they produce is unique and not transferable, they are ambassadors from another time!&#8221; John Steinbeck Redwood National Park Adventure is the ultimate outdoor getaway, a&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/redwood-national-park\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Things to do in Redwood Country and Must-See Tourist Attractions in Northern California<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/787"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=787"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/787\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goldenhorizontravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}