California Redwoods Region ~ Nature and Wildlife
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Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park (Just out of Crescent City, CA)
The park is named after the intrepid explorer, Jedediah Stong Smith who was the first white man to explore the interior
of northern California. His journey through the coast redwood belt was part of a remarkable two-year trapping
expedition which began in 1826. Smith pioneered a trail southwest from the Great Salt Lake across the Mojave Desert
through the San Bernadino Mountains into California.
Discovery of gold along the Sacramento and Trinity Rivers in the mid-1800’s drew many thousands to northern
California. The need for a supply route to remote mining camps initiated a spurt of exploration that motivated settlement
of Humboldt and Del Norte counties.
The park is named after the intrepid explorer, Jedediah Stong Smith who was the first white man to explore the interior
of northern California. His journey through the coast redwood belt was part of a remarkable two-year trapping
expedition which began in 1826. Smith pioneered a trail southwest from the Great Salt Lake across the Mojave Desert
through the San Bernadino Mountains into California.
Discovery of gold along the Sacramento and Trinity Rivers in the mid-1800’s drew many thousands to northern
California. The need for a supply route to remote mining camps initiated a spurt of exploration that motivated settlement
of Humboldt and Del Norte counties.
Redwood National and State Parks
An amazing diversity of life exists at Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP). The ancient coast redwood ecosystem
preserved in the parks contains some of the planet's most majestic forests. Here, banana slugs, gray whales, Douglas-fir,
black bears, and sea anemones are equally at home with redwoods. Park staff work to maintain and restore the area's
biological diversity through a wide range of resource management and educational activities. Preserving both natural
processes and the region's species and genetic diversity helps ensure that countless generations can experience the
beauty and complexity of an old-growth redwood forest. This is your personal classroom whose wonders wait to be
explored.
An amazing diversity of life exists at Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP). The ancient coast redwood ecosystem
preserved in the parks contains some of the planet's most majestic forests. Here, banana slugs, gray whales, Douglas-fir,
black bears, and sea anemones are equally at home with redwoods. Park staff work to maintain and restore the area's
biological diversity through a wide range of resource management and educational activities. Preserving both natural
processes and the region's species and genetic diversity helps ensure that countless generations can experience the
beauty and complexity of an old-growth redwood forest. This is your personal classroom whose wonders wait to be
explored.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (Just South of Klamath, CA)
League, Prairie Creek is a sanctuary of old growth coast redwood. Prairie Creek offers hiking, nature study, wildlife
viewing, beach combing, picnicking, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store. Park wildlife is both abundant and
varied including such animals as black bear, Roosevelt elk, deer, coyote, mountain lion, bobcat, skunk, fox, squirrel,
chipmunk and many others. Picnic areas in the redwoods & on the beach. Fern Canyon. 75 miles of hiking trails, bicycle
trails, self-guided nature trail, accessible trails for individuals with physical or visual limitations, backpacking
League, Prairie Creek is a sanctuary of old growth coast redwood. Prairie Creek offers hiking, nature study, wildlife
viewing, beach combing, picnicking, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store. Park wildlife is both abundant and
varied including such animals as black bear, Roosevelt elk, deer, coyote, mountain lion, bobcat, skunk, fox, squirrel,
chipmunk and many others. Picnic areas in the redwoods & on the beach. Fern Canyon. 75 miles of hiking trails, bicycle
trails, self-guided nature trail, accessible trails for individuals with physical or visual limitations, backpacking
| Visitor Information on all the Redwood Parks Contact 1111 Second Street, Crescent City, California 95531 (707) 464-6101 Website |
Trees of Mystery Located in the heart of the Redwood National and State Parks, you can explore a well-maintained
interpretive trail through the awe-inspiring Redwoods of Northern California. The Trail of Tall Tales is a section devoted
to the myth and mythology of Paul Bunyan, America's larger-than-life logger from the turn of the century. Enjoy the
Native American End of the Trail Museum, Skytrail Gondola Tour, a gift shop, restaurant.
15500 Highway 101 N., Klamath CA. (Just North of Klamath Town)
1-800-638-3389 Website
interpretive trail through the awe-inspiring Redwoods of Northern California. The Trail of Tall Tales is a section devoted
to the myth and mythology of Paul Bunyan, America's larger-than-life logger from the turn of the century. Enjoy the
Native American End of the Trail Museum, Skytrail Gondola Tour, a gift shop, restaurant.
15500 Highway 101 N., Klamath CA. (Just North of Klamath Town)
1-800-638-3389 Website
Tour Through Tree. reservations needed.
Located at the Hwy 169 exit on Hwy 101. Exit just before the north end of the Klamath Bridge.
Located at the Hwy 169 exit on Hwy 101. Exit just before the north end of the Klamath Bridge.
Klamath River Jet Boat Tours. Our experienced captain and narrator will describe the River's rich history,
local Native American culture, and thriving wildlife. Bear, Blacktail Deer, Elk, Soaring Osprey, Eagles, Hawks,
Otters, Mink and many other varieties of wildlife may be seen by looking carefully along the riverbanks. Our
experienced 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.
Klamath, CA (On the river in Klamath town, watch for the signs) 1-800-887-JETS Website
local Native American culture, and thriving wildlife. Bear, Blacktail Deer, Elk, Soaring Osprey, Eagles, Hawks,
Otters, Mink and many other varieties of wildlife may be seen by looking carefully along the riverbanks. Our
experienced 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.
Klamath, CA (On the river in Klamath town, watch for the signs) 1-800-887-JETS Website
Ocean World is an aquarium built within a “sunken” barge, originally built as the first aquarium in Seattle, Washington
and now making its permanent home in Crescent City Harbor. The aquarium holds close to one half a million gallons of
sea water and many different types of local sea life, including 20 different species of fish, wolf eels, octopus, leopard
sharks, and horn sharks. Also found here are large bat rays, skates and sea stars that roam the bottoms.
304 South Hwy 101, Crescent City, CA 707-464-4900 Website
and now making its permanent home in Crescent City Harbor. The aquarium holds close to one half a million gallons of
sea water and many different types of local sea life, including 20 different species of fish, wolf eels, octopus, leopard
sharks, and horn sharks. Also found here are large bat rays, skates and sea stars that roam the bottoms.
304 South Hwy 101, Crescent City, CA 707-464-4900 Website
The North Coast Marine Mammal Center is a private Non-Profit Organization, dedicated to the Rescue and
Rehabilitation of stranded, sick or injured Seals, Sea Lions, Dolphins, Porpoises and Whales along the Northern most
Coast of California. The Center, located in Crescent City's Beach Front Park , also promotes public understanding of
Marine Mammals and the importance of our Marine Environment. We recognize our interdependence with Marine
Mammals and our responsibility to use our intelligence, resources and compassion to ensure their survival and the
conservation of their habitat.
424 Howe Dr. Crescent City, CA, 707-465-6265 Website
Rehabilitation of stranded, sick or injured Seals, Sea Lions, Dolphins, Porpoises and Whales along the Northern most
Coast of California. The Center, located in Crescent City's Beach Front Park , also promotes public understanding of
Marine Mammals and the importance of our Marine Environment. We recognize our interdependence with Marine
Mammals and our responsibility to use our intelligence, resources and compassion to ensure their survival and the
conservation of their habitat.
424 Howe Dr. Crescent City, CA, 707-465-6265 Website
Klamath River Fishing Opportunities With a free flowing length of 175 miles from Iron Gate Dam to the ocean, the
Klamath River is one of the truly magnificent rivers on the west coast. Local tributaries empty into the Klamath,
increasing the river's flow and level providing pacific salmon and steelhead trout a migration route upstream to their
spawning grounds in its tributaries. Attracting anglers from far and wide, the salmon usually weigh from 10 to 20
pounds, but can weigh much more. Steelhead average three to five pounds, which is a bit smaller than in other areas of
the northwest, but they bite more readily than most. Check out this Website for more information.
Klamath River is one of the truly magnificent rivers on the west coast. Local tributaries empty into the Klamath,
increasing the river's flow and level providing pacific salmon and steelhead trout a migration route upstream to their
spawning grounds in its tributaries. Attracting anglers from far and wide, the salmon usually weigh from 10 to 20
pounds, but can weigh much more. Steelhead average three to five pounds, which is a bit smaller than in other areas of
the northwest, but they bite more readily than most. Check out this Website for more information.
Del Norte County Arts & Entertainment
Klamath Salmon Festival. Held in Klamath Mid August each year. Cultural workshops and demos, vendor booths, smoked salmon taste off,
parade and many more activities. Plan to attend, great fun.
Area Events. Visit Del Norte County Chamber of Commence, extensive area information. Website
The Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness provides support and excitement for all the creative arts, to inspire community vitality
and harmony. Visit their Website
parade and many more activities. Plan to attend, great fun.
Area Events. Visit Del Norte County Chamber of Commence, extensive area information. Website
The Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness provides support and excitement for all the creative arts, to inspire community vitality
and harmony. Visit their Website
The Del Norte County Historical Society. The Main Museum is located on the corners of 6th and H Streets in Crescent City,
California. The Museum is housed in the former County Hall of Records. It was built in 1926 and a portion of the building
was used for the County Jail until 1963 when the present County Sheriff's station opened. The Historical Society took
over the building and with some interior remodeling it became the Main Museum in 1965. There are still some original jail
cells on the second floor, which also serve as individual exhibit rooms.
Battery Point Lighthouse. Battery Point Lighthouse and Museum are located at the foot of A Street in Crescent City,
California. This is an active lighthouse that serves as a private aid to navigation. The Lighthouse was first lit with oil
lamps on December 10, 1856. The Lighthouse is also an active residence with lighthouse keeper. The Lighthouse and its
museum is open to the public for tours including opportunities to look into the personal quarters of keepers and their
families and the furniture and artifacts they have left behind since the 1850's. Tours include a climb into the light tower.
There are displays of many maritime artifacts, photographs and documents that chronicle its history. Visit their Website
California. The Museum is housed in the former County Hall of Records. It was built in 1926 and a portion of the building
was used for the County Jail until 1963 when the present County Sheriff's station opened. The Historical Society took
over the building and with some interior remodeling it became the Main Museum in 1965. There are still some original jail
cells on the second floor, which also serve as individual exhibit rooms.
Battery Point Lighthouse. Battery Point Lighthouse and Museum are located at the foot of A Street in Crescent City,
California. This is an active lighthouse that serves as a private aid to navigation. The Lighthouse was first lit with oil
lamps on December 10, 1856. The Lighthouse is also an active residence with lighthouse keeper. The Lighthouse and its
museum is open to the public for tours including opportunities to look into the personal quarters of keepers and their
families and the furniture and artifacts they have left behind since the 1850's. Tours include a climb into the light tower.
There are displays of many maritime artifacts, photographs and documents that chronicle its history. Visit their Website
Casino's and Gaming, North of Klamath River RV Park
Elk Valley Casino is located along northern California's rugged coastline, nestled in the redwoods. Whether you are
vacationing or just traveling through, Elk Valley Casino offers you a fine gaming experience that will make your visit a
memorable one.
2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, CA Website
vacationing or just traveling through, Elk Valley Casino offers you a fine gaming experience that will make your visit a
memorable one.
2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, CA Website
Lucky 7 Casino. Come to the magnificent west coast and experience the thrill of more than 20,000 square feet of
non-stop gaming excitement. Strike it rich on one of over 300 slot machines, or test your skills playing Blackjack in our
card room. Bingo provides excitement every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday in our Bingo room. Take a break from the
action in our restaurant; House of Howonquet. Our friendly staff takes time to greet you and make sure you enjoy your
visit. Located just south of the Oregon Boarder on Hwy 101. Website
non-stop gaming excitement. Strike it rich on one of over 300 slot machines, or test your skills playing Blackjack in our
card room. Bingo provides excitement every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday in our Bingo room. Take a break from the
action in our restaurant; House of Howonquet. Our friendly staff takes time to greet you and make sure you enjoy your
visit. Located just south of the Oregon Boarder on Hwy 101. Website
Casino's and Gaming, South of Klamath River RV Park
Cher-Ae Heights Casino. Located on the cliffs overlooking the beautiful Northern California Coastline. Cher-Ae
Heights Casino offers the finest in Indian Gaming including Slots, Tablegames, Hold'em Poker, Bingo and much more.
We also have two restaurants and a lounge including the Sunset Restaurant which was voted best fine dining and the
most romantic restaurant in Humboldt County.
27 Scenic Drive Trinidad, CA Website
Heights Casino offers the finest in Indian Gaming including Slots, Tablegames, Hold'em Poker, Bingo and much more.
We also have two restaurants and a lounge including the Sunset Restaurant which was voted best fine dining and the
most romantic restaurant in Humboldt County.
27 Scenic Drive Trinidad, CA Website
Blue Lake Casino. See the new Ultra-Lounge, Wave! We have a new state-of-the-art stage, in-lounge dining and much
more. Blue Lake Casino presents FREE live entertainment every Wednesday-Saturday and Happy Hour every Monday-
Saturday. Enjoy your pick of two restaurants: “Alice’s Buffet” (all-you-can-eat) and the “Lily Pad Café” for all night
pub fare. 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake CA, Website
more. Blue Lake Casino presents FREE live entertainment every Wednesday-Saturday and Happy Hour every Monday-
Saturday. Enjoy your pick of two restaurants: “Alice’s Buffet” (all-you-can-eat) and the “Lily Pad Café” for all night
pub fare. 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake CA, Website
Area Golf Courses
The Del Norte Golf Course is a secluded course located in the heart of the redwoods. The course is located alongside
of the Smith River. It is a challenging course to play. The fairways are flat, and some trees can alter your shots. The
small greens are basically flat, but there are some subtle breaks in them. A creek comes into play on two holes. The
course was built in 1953 and is a 9 hole, par 71 golf course. We are located in Crescent City, California and are within
walking distance of the Redwoods National Park. It is a walkable course but carts are available.
130 Club Dr., Crescent City CA 707-458-3214 Website
of the Smith River. It is a challenging course to play. The fairways are flat, and some trees can alter your shots. The
small greens are basically flat, but there are some subtle breaks in them. A creek comes into play on two holes. The
course was built in 1953 and is a 9 hole, par 71 golf course. We are located in Crescent City, California and are within
walking distance of the Redwoods National Park. It is a walkable course but carts are available.
130 Club Dr., Crescent City CA 707-458-3214 Website
Salmon Run Golf Course. "Our vision is to successfully provide an enjoyable and unique golf destination experience"
99040 South Bank Chetco River Rd., Brookings, Oregon 877-423-1234 Check their Website
99040 South Bank Chetco River Rd., Brookings, Oregon 877-423-1234 Check their Website
Restaurants & Dinning Klamath Area
The Country Club
Casual café and cocktails. Excellent burgers, fish and chips, and more.
Across from the Ravenwood Motel 156 Klamath Blvd., Klamath, CA
Klamath River Café
New restaurant right in Klamath. Breakfast, lunch and some dinner nights.
Forest Café
Family restaurant. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, across from Trees of Mystery. 15499
Highway 101 Klamath, CA
Steelhead Lodge
Casual restaurant, grilled food over open barbecue pit, Cocktails, 330 Terwer Riffle Rd, Klamath, CA
Subway Sandwiches & Salads Sandwiches, 125 Ehlers Ave., (inside Pem-Mee Store) Klamath, CA
Beacon Burger
2007 Daily Triplicate’s Readers’ Choice Favorite Hamburger Burgers, 160 Anchor Way, Crescent City, CA.
Chart Room Marina & Restaurant
2008 Daily Triplicate’s Readers’ Choice Award Winner for Clam Chowder and Fish and Chips and Readers’
Choice Favorite for Breakfast
Seafood, fine dining, caterer, 130 Anchor Way, Crescent City, CA OUR FAVORITE
Glen’s Bakery & Restaurant
2007 Daily Triplicate’s Readers’ Choice Favorite for Breakfast and Clam Chowder, Coffee, espresso,
restaurant, 722 3rd Street
Crescent City,
Casual café and cocktails. Excellent burgers, fish and chips, and more.
Across from the Ravenwood Motel 156 Klamath Blvd., Klamath, CA
Klamath River Café
New restaurant right in Klamath. Breakfast, lunch and some dinner nights.
Forest Café
Family restaurant. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, across from Trees of Mystery. 15499
Highway 101 Klamath, CA
Steelhead Lodge
Casual restaurant, grilled food over open barbecue pit, Cocktails, 330 Terwer Riffle Rd, Klamath, CA
Subway Sandwiches & Salads Sandwiches, 125 Ehlers Ave., (inside Pem-Mee Store) Klamath, CA
Beacon Burger
2007 Daily Triplicate’s Readers’ Choice Favorite Hamburger Burgers, 160 Anchor Way, Crescent City, CA.
Chart Room Marina & Restaurant
2008 Daily Triplicate’s Readers’ Choice Award Winner for Clam Chowder and Fish and Chips and Readers’
Choice Favorite for Breakfast
Seafood, fine dining, caterer, 130 Anchor Way, Crescent City, CA OUR FAVORITE
Glen’s Bakery & Restaurant
2007 Daily Triplicate’s Readers’ Choice Favorite for Breakfast and Clam Chowder, Coffee, espresso,
restaurant, 722 3rd Street
Crescent City,
Restaurants & Dinning Crescent City Area
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