All Around the Area 1
Explore the Vastness of Six Rivers National Forest
Six Rivers National Forest is an enormous forest offering a wide variety of activities for people of every age. The forest encompasses nearly one million acres and stretches southward from the Oregon border for more than 140 miles. Portions of the forest lie in four different counties, with a large portion in Humboldt County. The things you’ll see when visiting Six Rivers are awe-inspiring. You have the opportunity to hike, or ride horseback along trails through the rugged mountains, stands of redwoods and grasslands. Enjoy great fishing, whitewater rafting and kayaking in the area’s many rivers and streams. Wildlife lovers may spot rare animals and plants, and the photo by Steve Hammons area is also known as the home of the legendary Bigfoot. There are a number of places where you can enter the park. Highways 199, 96, 36 and 299 all run through Six Rivers National Forest, and Hwy 101 runs parallel to it. For more information on camping, activities and directions, call the Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters in Eureka at (707) 442-1721. www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers
2
Camp Out in Humboldt County
3
Try Your Luck at a Casino
Whether you sleep under the stars or enjoy the comforts of your RV homeaway-from-home, Humboldt County has some of the best and varied camping you’ll ever encounter. If you like to wake up to early morning sounds that can only be produced under a canopy of tall trees, then choose from one of many state and national parks spread throughout the county. Redwoods are abundant and the views from camp are truly magnificent. If beach camping is what you’re after, Humboldt County has that also, or camp along a lake, river or lagoon. From your chosen campsite, set out to explore the area: hiking, kayaking, surfing, fishing and wildlife-watching are all popular pastimes here. Humboldt County has all these activities and a temperate climate perfect for sleeping comfortably outside. But don’t forget the rain gear in the winter. Wherever you decide to camp, make sure to be respectful of any wildlife rules. For more information on the available campsites in the area call the Humboldt County Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 346-3482. www.redwoods.info
Pull that shiny lever, peek at your cards and pray that you hit the jackpot. Going to a casino can be an incredibly rewarding experience, and there are many places to try your luck in Humboldt County. At Bear River Casino on Bear Paws Way in Loleta, play on one of the 349 slot machines or play table games such as Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Claws Craps, Spanish 21, Bet the House, Match the Dealers or several kinds of poker. There are two wonderful places to grab a bite to eat or a drink. For more information, call (800) 761-BEAR (2327). www.bearrivercasino.com
2010-11 HUMBOLDT second printing
scheduled walks at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. For further information, call (707) 825-1124 or (707) 826-7031. www.rras.org The Friends of the Arcata Marsh offer free nature walks which focus on the birds, animals and plants that live and grow in the region. Regularly scheduled tours take place on Saturdays, rain or shine. For further information, call the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center at (707) 826-2359. www.arcatamarshfriends.org
5
Tour, Taste and Dine at a Humboldt County Brewery
Humboldt County is known for its excellent craft beers and small breweries, and visitors can get a taste of local flavor with the area’s brewers. Tours and tastings aren’t just for wine lovers anymore; beer aficionados are embraced in Humboldt County. Learn how local craft brewers create their libations as you explore the process behind your favorite bottled brew. Lucky visitors may be able to take a taste at the end of their tour, depending on what stage of brewing the beer is in; call ahead for reservations and recommendations on when to tour. These local breweries photo by Sue Leskiw welcome visitors: Mad River Brewing Co. (tasting room) Eel River Brewing Co. (restaurant) 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake 1777 Alomar Way, Fortuna (707) 668-5680 (707) 725-2739 www.madriverbrewing.com www.eelriverbrewing.com Six Rivers Brewing Co. (restaurant) Humboldt Brews (restaurant) 1300 Central Ave, McKinleyville 856 10 St., Arcata (707) 839-7580 (707) 826-BREW www.sixriversbrewery.com www.humboldtbrews.com After your tour, enjoy a meal at Eel River Brewing Company’s Taproom & Grill, serving an array of fine organic and local fare. Six Rivers Brewing Company’s restaurant serves up a great selection of dishes, as well as live music almost every night. Humboldt Brews does not actually brew beer but offers 25 microbrews on tap, a full-service family restaurant and live music. Mad River Brewing Company doesn’t have a restaurant, but has a tasting room with live music twice a week and a sampler tray of their beers. Visit local breweries for a true taste of Humboldt County.
Bigfoot Rafting Co. Highway 299
At Blue Lake Casino and Hotel, on Casino Way in Blue Lake, you can play casino games such as Spanish 21, blackjack, three-card and four-card poker, or play one of the 750 slot machines. Take in a live show or dance, dine at the 24-hour restaurant buffet or in the elegant banquet hall, then return to your hotel room for the night. For more information, call (877) BLC-2WIN (252-2946). www.bluelakecasino.com
AD PROOF
Email or fax with changes indicated and we will send a revised proof. Reply needed if approved: sign and return, or just reply to this email photo by Steve Hammons “ad is approved.” Cher-Ae Heights Casino on Scenic Dr. in Trinidad is open all hours of the day so you
800-722-2223
www.bigfootrafting.com
Action-packed, guided whitewater adventures for first-timers and seasoned veterans. Huge raft and kayak rental department.
House Specials
Lunch Specials
2nd edition 2010-11 HUMBOLDT
won’t have to break a winning streak at one of their 350 slot machines or playing Single Deck 21, Texas Hold’em, Omaha High/Low or Tahoe Pineapple. This is also a great place to go if you are a bingo fanatic. When you hungry,not headreturned over to one of Adget proofs bythree restaurants. For more information, call (800) 684-2464. deadline willwww.cheraeheightscasino.com be assumed
AD PROOF
6th St M
101
LUZMILA’S
Eureka
N
Great Mexican Cuisine & Spirits
946 West Ave. 707-444-2508
Hiller Rd
N
Nursery Rd
To Hwy 101 School Rd To Hwy 101
Holly Dr
Hear two od Dr LUZMILA’S
Central Ave
Av e
To Arcata
t Ave es W
reply to this email “ad is approved.”
4th St 5th St
le
Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®
255
yrt
It can be rewarding to head out on your own to one of the many hiking trails that crisscross the rugged wilderness ofThe Humboldt County, publisher will soaking not be in the amazing diversity of plant and animal life. But it can be difficult to get a scientific understanding of all responsible for any errors, changes the Email or fax with the things you’re seeing along the way. If you’re interested in learning about the things client assumes responsibility around you, reserve a guided nature tour. A number of full guides offerwill their expert service indicated and we and experience to curious visitors of Humboldt County. for accuracy and completeness revised historian proof.of Explore the Redwood Coast with thesend help ofaprofessional and author, Ray information, and for payment of tour services Hillman. An experienced tour guide and local authority, Ray provides guided Color represented onfor the moto individuals, families and groups, and advertisement. specializes in step-on guide services Reply needed if approved: torcoach industry. For more information, call (800) 400-1849. this proof may differ slightly from The Redwood Region Audubon Society offersand birding and other sign return, ornatural just history trips the actual printed to virtually every corner of northwestern California. Thead. chapter also leads regularly
V St
4
Go on a Guided Naturecorrect Adventure as shown.
Sutter Rd
1751 Central & Arcata 707-839-1624 McKinleyville 101 www.101things.com • Humboldt County 17