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Julie Marie Duke said,
Hey guys, the site looks great! Good luck with your endeavors.
Erich Schmid said,
Great Idea….Erich
James Maxwell & Pattie DeMatteo said,
We like what you are providing with Mendocino Fun. Thanks for contributing this to the community.
Please check us out at Mendocino Stories. We provide monthly events that speak to the culture of the Mendocino area. We also have stories, art, poetry, photography, music and a store, coming soon, by locals.
If you like we’d like to be part of your listing. We’ll give you equal time on our site.
Cheers to what you are doing.
Max
Suzi Marquess Long said,
Hi. I think you’ll enjoy the 1.5 hour sketchbook journal class at The World of Suzi Long. We meet at the gallery at 10 and usually sit in the beautiful Mendocino Hotel garden and I teach you how to draw and paint the watertower that is my gallery and home! I give you enough information on mappin’ and measurin’ and perspective and painting so you can take your little book and paint kit and off you go! Paint your memories! See you soon!
xoxo suzi
Mendocino Fun » Lost Coast - Backpacking and Hiking said,
[...] Lost Coast Trail is 28 miles long, from Shelter Cove, California in the south to the Mattole (pronounced [...]
penny said,
Hi Dennis,
I recommend you add Van Damme State Park to your list. The upper campground is one of the prettiest I’ve ever experienced. Good size sites, a lot of privacy and lots of trails for exploring. You also have a beach with a fairly safe harbor for small boats and kayaking; visitor center , with good history on early logging era; bog walk, canyon walk and access to Pygmy forest. kayaking rentals from beach.
Mendocino Fun » Seal Pupping Season Begins at MacKerricher SP said,
[...] now until the middle of May, visitors to MacKerricher State Park will find a barrier cable and signs east of the harbor seal rookery. Seals give birth on an open [...]
The Queen said,
thank you and this weekend was hell
thank you
George Medovoy said,
Lovely site! We include Mendocino lodging and travel news on our site and will add the news of your new site.
Good luck!
Jenny Heckeroth said,
Mother’s Day Tea at the Historic Ford House in Mendocino. Join Mrs. Jerome Ford (Ford House Manager Jenny Heckeroth) and Mrs. William Kelley (actress Lorrie Lepaule) for Tea, Sunday, May 13th, 2pm to 4pm. Enjoy a delightful Tea menu, listen to Mendocino’s own Acafella’s, and engage in conversation with two of Mendocino’s first ladies. Tickets are $25.00. Proceeds benefit the Ford House Restoration Fund. Limited seating, please make reservations by calling 937-5397.
Mendocino Fun » Japanese Film Crew to Follow the ‘James Dean Trail’ said,
[...] member will stay in Room 102 where James Dean stayed during the filming of East of Eden in [...]
Jim Smith, Fair Oaks, CA said,
Friend, didn’t there used to be an annual pet parade in Mendocino? I have searched and can’t find it.
Regards, Jim
Pat Scheuner said,
Thanks for the tips. I have a home on the coast (Tideaway) just north of the Botanical Gardens. I am always looking for ideas for the guests. Shorelinevacations handles the property. I will pass this site on to them and put it on my site as a link.
Judy Mello said,
Love the site. We are bookmarking and using when we need event suggestions for guests who stay at B Bryan Preserve in Point Arena. We are an African Antelope and Rare Zebra Preserve right off Hwy 1. Come visit.
http://www.bbryanpreserve.com
Alberta said,
Great! About time some did this!
Matt said,
Hi,
Saw a mention of this site in the Sunday SF Chronicle. I enjoy hiking to, and photographing, waterfalls. I think it would be interesting to mention a few on this site (with directions), since there are a few nice waterfalls in the Mendocino area.
A few months back I hiked along the coast to the waterfall on the Stornetta Lands, near Pt Arena. That was a great hike. If you want any photos for your site let me know.
Matt
Tom Yates said,
Thanks for including our site…..much appreciated…and have not forgotten Local Music feature…soon, very soon….
Tom
The Coast
Candice ABC News said,
Hey, I came across your site as I was researching upcoming Fourth of July activities throughout the nation. This is a great interactive opportunity and we hope you’ll take a moment to send in a short 30-45 second video no later than Thursday, July 5th.
Independence Day Messages
Tell us your favorite 4th of July memories– or send a 4th of July greeting to loved ones overseas serving in the armed forces! We also would love you to video your local community’s 4th of July celebrations and send them to us by July 5th. ABC may use the video on ABC News Now!
http://abcnews.go.com/US/BeSeenBeHeard/story?id=3326845
Kathleen said,
Having just attended our SECOND Mendocino 4th of July parade, we are beginning to feel as if we might actually be “locals.” There were a LOT of people, more than last year, we think. And the steel drum band on the Kelley House lawn was awesome. But where was Larry’s car? Did we miss it or was it not present this year?
Many thanks to all the organizers, volunteers, (flashers), cleaner-uppers, the Fire Dep’t and the whole community. We’re so glad we live here. See you at the Salmon BBQ!
Cammie Conlon said,
Congratulations to Debra DeGraw for getting this film crew up here. She’s worked long and hard. Hope “Shark Swarm’s” success brings many new film companies here. Hooray.
Lisa C. said,
Hi there!
We went and signed up to be extras in this movie, ” Shark Swarm” and so far, we have had a blast!
The people are really nice to be around, the stars, and the production people, and even the director, and others important to this production are all really wonderful people!
We have been in 2 days of extra shooting, and hope to be in the last day of extra shooting soon.
It IS exciting! for the moment, but it will be a life time of memories as well.
Cheers, Lisa Chiapero http://www.zenzoos.com
Deirdre Lamb said,
The cast and crew for Shark’s Swarm including Darryl Hannah (Splash) and Rob Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard) are a wonderful addition to Mendocino film history. They employed many locals for extra work, and were all very cordial and respectful of the town of Mendocino. We were lucky to have great weather, and all had a wonderful time. It is always exciting to have a movie shoot here, and this was no exception. Very fun. I hope we can welcome them here again soon!
darryl amick said,
So, at what time and on what network will the new Darryl Hannah film, “Shark Swarm”, air? Thank you.
Chuck said,
We got to visit Rob Schneider during the filming in Mendocino and talked to him about the excellent country album that he did in 1987.He is a very talented singer.He was really friendly and down to earth.with
Debra De Graw said,
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for your interest in “Shark Swarm”, a Hallmark two-part mini-series. We don’t know when it will be airing just yet. They have left Fort Bragg and are on their way to film in the Los Angeles area…yes, Hollywood magic will make it all come together and look like the same place, a coastside town named Full Moon Bay.
Once they have finished filming and completed their post-production they will let me know the air dates, and I will pass it on to you.
Sincerely,
Debra De Graw
Film Liaison
Mendocino County Film Office
Ro Peterson said,
Nice site! I’ve passed your info on to our Event Coordinator who manages the Crab Cake Cook-Off in Fort Bragg in January.
anonymous said,
I got eaten by a shark on that show, it was fun
dan williams said,
What a treat it was to watch daryl hannah and john schneider film in our town. Can’t wait to see the finished mini series. Who was the beautiful young blond we all fell in love with playing their daughter? Whoever picked her hit the nail on the head….they looked like a real family.
Michele Robb said,
Hey: I loved “Our Lady of Food Counsel” but I have a feeling it was a typo. It’s a denomination I can relate to, though.
Michele
Jennifer Miller said,
Is there anywhere aroud Fort Bragg that we can ride the ATV’s? We are taking them with us on our honeymoon and we are going down 101 and we want to stop there and a friend said that they rode their ATV there but i wanted to ask before we come all the way up there?
thank you Jennifer
Charles Reinhart said,
Thanks for the great digest of this unfolding issue.
Charles Reinhart said,
Hmmmm. What wine best pairs with a Perseus meteor shower?
Charles Reinhart said,
Get the straight dope on Paul Bunyan here. (From one inspired hack to another.)
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/020510.html
tom donino said,
i was looking for historical dates of past peak times for the Perseid showers. Is it always Aug 12 in the US?
mike cutino said,
Nice Site John, My name is Mike,I am a towsurfer in his mid 40s who uses a jet ski driver to assist in catching large waves during winter swells along the lost coast.The driver and I take turns surfing fo about six hours before returning to shore using a dolly to retreive the seadoo Jetski.Visiting your site,I see you have flown locally and know the coast and its landmarks very well.Would it be possible to exchange any information about great offshore breaks you might have seen.Examples(Cape Vizcaino,The Great Break ,Mack Reef and Bear River)We plan to surf these Isolated spots in Sept and Oct 2007.I am a newsphotograher with 20 years professional experience and local images dating back to 1984.Maybe we can help each other out. Thanks,Mike
DOREEN said,
hi i visited glass beach today with my family and it was very sad to see that a lot of people were just collecting the treasure. i was surprised because people were just taking bags and bags of treasure. this is not right!!!!!!!!!!!! How come the state park does not have some one watching out
Mendocino Stories said,
Mendocino Stories and Music Series offers monthly performances at the Mendocino Hotel’s Garden Rooom. Focusing on the richness and variety of our local talent, expect to be entertained and informed about the beloved and sometimes crazy folks who live and earn a living in the Mendocino area. We feature writers reading their works; story telling of favored locals; concerts with our musicians and songwriters. http://www.mendocinostories.com/events
bruce said,
Since Glass Beach is a fairly new addition MacKerricher State Park, signs haven’t yet been developed to warn off collector. It is against state regulations to remove anything from Glass Beach.
I suppose if there is a positive side to this, it is that afer so many years as a city dump site, there is no doubt plenty of glass around — much of which I’m sure gets deposited in the winter when big storm surf pounds the coast.
Thanks for your comments, Doreen.
Bruce Lewis
Kittie Meredith said,
There are 39 birdhouses ranging from very simple to absolutely extreme! What a treat to see such a variety. I’m sure everyone will see that special birdhouse that they have always wanted!
Don’t miss it! This is definitely a MUST!
Mendocino Stories said,
November 16: Singer/Songwriter’s Round Robin
Mendocino Stories presents 4 local singer/songwriters, sharing songs and stories. Louisa Morris, Danny Barca, Holly Tannen and Jamie Gilliam. Mendocino Hotel Garden Room.Doors open at 6PM, program starts at 7PM. Donations for musicians requested. 937-1732
John & Margie said,
We both really like the site. We visit quite a lot to keep up-to-date. You both are doing a great job and we are very proud of what you have done and are doing.
Keep in touch.
nancy said,
One of our local organic companies, Elk Creamery, made the news in the San Francisco Chronicle on Wednesday, September 12, with their delicious goat cheese. Locals can pick some up at the Mendocino farmers market!
sherry said,
this site is great I used to live at the lighthouse in the 70’s my Dad ran the Lighthouse , I have wonderful memories Thank You all for restoring and preserving everything I visited in 1999 and in 2006 I will come back again , I now live in Oregon 
Sherry
Amy said,
When (what months) is the best time to visit to see the most glass?
dff said,
Glass Beach is fun any time of year — the main thing is to go on a sunny day so that the glass is all lit up. There is a great view of the coastline from there, as well, so it’s really nice when the waves are up.
Mendocino Fun » Julie Masterson Photo Expose said,
[...] Masterson’s “Lost Horizons” isn’t just another display of beautiful photos. These images have captured cultural and [...]
Susan said,
I am so sorry. I had NO idea it was not ok to collect the glass. Guess I’ve never been one of the enlightened ones. I took a few pieces last year, the first time I have ever visited. I will be back this October (07) and promise to bring it back!
I will pass the word.
Mendocino Fun » Local History at Kelley House Museum: the MacKericher Family said,
[...] you’re looking to learn more about the history of the Mendocino Coast, there is a presentation at the Kelley House Museum in Mendocino on Sunday Sept 22 at 3 pm. Faith Graham, the great-granddaughter of Duncan [...]
Charles Reinhart said,
Very dry humor Dennis.
Abalone Festival & Cook-off said,
[...] at http://www.mendocinofun.com/2007/10/02/abalone-festival/ delivered by [...]
Leisha Vale said,
These trails sound wonderful. Can our dog join us?
dff said,
Unfortunately, State Parks rules do not permit dogs on the trails. You can have them on the beach, or in some other parks, but not here. Check out our Pet-Friendly page for more details: http://www.mendocinofun.com/pet-friendly/
Mendocino Bay Overlook: Picnic Above Big River With Village View / Mendocino Fun said,
[...] Even if you come just to snap a photograph or share a personal moment with a significant other, I’m sure you’ll agree it’s a special place. And one of our new “favorites.” [...]
Favorite Picnic Spots: Big River and The World of Susie Long / Mendocino Fun said,
[...] Driftwood fires and barbecues are allowed on Big River Beach, a part of Mendocino Headlands State Park. Is there any wonder why this is one of our picnic favorites? [...]
Charles Reinhart said,
Great photo. Can I use it?
Marie Mitchell said,
please let me know of a rowing (ie. rowing shell or sculls) club in Mendocino, for recreation or racing. Plan to visit in summer 2008, hear waters are beautiful. I have my own shell. Thanks
dff said,
Charles,
You should ask Bruce — he’s the one with the intestinal fortitude to get outside at sunrise. If you ever see me out at sunrise, it could only be because I was up all night.
dff said,
Marie,
It’s absolutely gorgeous here in the summer, but I don’t know anything about rowing. Your best bet would be to call one of the main rental places and see if they have the scoop on it. Catch A Canoe is at the mouth of Big River, and you can head upriver for at least 7 miles. The guys at CaC are very knowledgable; ask for Rick Hemmings if you call. Fort Bragg Marine could tell you about rowing up the Noyo River. Finally, you might check in with the local chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association. There are other navigable rivers in the area, but these are the big ones.
Holly said,
Just wanted to say that it was a pleasure having the film crew stay @ TW’s & we miss your charm and the excitment you brouht to our town for the 6+ weeks you were here. I was lucky enough to spend quite a bit of time with them and every minute was a blast. They are all awesome people and I wish them the best of luck with this film and future ones. Miss you guys!
Mendocino Mushroom Madness is upon us! / Mendocino Fun said,
[...] to start. More importantly, the mushrooms themselves are off to a great start — check out the latest forecast from local mushroom expert Eric Schramm). We went out for a walk on Sunday in the Jackson Forest, and saw mushrooms everywhere. I [...]
New Photo Galleries: Goldeneye Fall Foliage Redux and more! / Mendocino Fun said,
[...] Gallery 1: favorite images from DFF [...]
Tom Rodrigues said,
Hi Eric, long time since we connected. Good start here in Yorkville with lots of Coccora’s and boletes. Quite alot of shaggy parasols also here on the ranch. Also more queen and kings than past years. A few sulfer shelves and honeys. I found my first Prince this year and looking for more. Chanterelles are just starting, we need a bit more rain, only 6 inches so far.
Nice web site I will stay in touch, and you stay in touch too.
Cheers
Tom
Johanna Jensen said,
I am sorry to say the report of “AL”s return appears to be based upon fiction. The person making the report says his contact at Point Arena got his information about the arrival from two other locals. His contact genuinely believed the story as true and reported it to him. He let the world know about the supposed arrival because it seemed genuine and timely. To his dismay, he later received a message from the same contact person saying he could not verify the story in talking to the local Harbormaster and other Pt. Arena Cove locals ….and he had not seen the bird either. So far, no one can verify the arrival story. He feels badly about the false report as he knows there’s nationwide interest in this bird. Let’s hope that the bird does, in fact, return for the fifteenth winter.
Johanna Jensen said,
8 December 2007 – Hooray! AL, the local winter visiting Laysan Albatross is, in fact, back. The latest news from a reliable source says it was reported to him by two independent observers that at 2:45 pm someone saw him fly in and land at the wharf. At 4:30 pm one of his tried-and-true observers verified it was just riding in the water and preening.
Model Train Show / Mendocino Fun said,
[...] you’re in for a treat. Because this year, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is hosting a Seasonal Model Train Show from December 15-24. The show will include trains and layouts of many scales with many themes. [...]
Whale Migration has Started Along the Mendocino Coast! / Mendocino Fun said,
[...] from Noyo Harbor, or going on a plane flight. Some great places to see whales from the shore are: Mendocino Headlands; Chapman Point / Spring Ranch; Point Cabrillo; Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens; Noyo Bluffs; [...]
M.J. Bolin said,
Is the New Years Eve dinner rate per person or for two?
Mendocino Stories said,
We have changed the location of our Feb 2 event – Kevin & The Coconuts – to the Hill House in Mendocino.
LightBackpacking.com » Blog Archive » Have an Ultra Light Happy New Year said,
[...] these short trips — 70 miles roundtrip combined with eating the world’s best omelets at Queenie’s Roadhouse in Elk, California on the way south — are my [...]
kris said,
why is there so little informaiton on fishing the big river in califonia?
is it a fishing river?
dff said,
Kris,
I checked the California Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations from the Department of Fish and Game. Big River is one of the rivers with special fishing regulations, and here’s what it says is allowed:
1. Fourth Saturday in May through October 31: only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used — and the bag limit is 0.
2. Nov 1 through March 31: only barbless hooks may be used — bag limit is 1 hatchery trout or 1 hatchery steelhead, with a big caveat. “Hatchery trout or steelhead are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip.”
There’s another note that says Big River may be subject to closure in low-flow conditions, and it is the responsibility of the angler to call to obtain info on the status of any stream. The number is 707-944-5533.
I’ve been biking up Big River for years, and the only fishermen I’ve ever seen have been crabbers near the mouth of the river. I checked the regulations, and they are the same for the Noyo, Navarro, and Garcia rivers. The regulations book I have is good through February 28, 2008.
kris said,
thanks for the response.
Whale Migration Report from Captain Tim / Mendocino Fun said,
[...] a lot of info about whalewatching on our Whale Migration [...]
Frolic Shipwreck Cannon Returning to Point Cabrillo Soon / Mendocino Fun said,
[...] of the Gold Rush Era Shipwreck Frolic cannon’s may be back in Mendocino for the 2008 Mendocino and Fort Bragg Whale [...]
Mendocino Stories Sadie Hawkins Improv Show said,
On Friday, February 29 the Mendocino Stories and Music series features Hit and Run Theater in the Garden Room of the Mendocino Hotel. Hit and Run veterans Jill Jahelka, Doug Nunn, Kathy O’Grady, and Steve Weingarten will be joined by Steve Antler and musician Laura Derry for an evening of improvisational comedy. Doors open at 6PM and the program starts at 7PM. Admission is $10. Contact Pattie at 937-1732 or check online at http://www.mendocinostories.com.
sue said,
Pacific Mist along the mendocino coast has 4 acres between cabins, and always has lot of mushrooms growing for viewing and photos. See http://www.pacificmistinn.com
stan said,
The whales are amazing this year. I saw them from the secret beach near Pacific Mist inn.
Pacific Mist Inn said,
I wanted to see how I can become part of the Pet-Friendly listings. I am a pet-friendly inn in Little River, Ca.
Stay in our 2 room cabins, that are set on the hillside in Little River, Ca. 5 miles from the village of Mendocino, CA.
Check out the pristine wilderness, the local wildlife and vegetation.
So many places to hike, and explore and amzing restaurants to partake in.
Enjoy a wood-burning fireplace, kitchenette (stove-top, sink, microwave, full refrigerator, coffee-maker), sitting area with table and love seat and a King sized cozy bed. The second room has a queen bed and coffee-maker. Both rooms have private entrances, as well as, their own bathrooms but there is a door that can open between the 2 rooms. Relax on your full deck sitting in your Adirondack chairs with a cup of coffee and a barbecue. Enjoy the peace of being tucked in the serene woods with the ocean peaking through the trees. Soak in our hot tub that is beautifully tucked into the woods with lights twinkling so that you can enjoy its mysteriousness at night. Bring your ALL of your family members including your dog because they deserve the vacation as well!
Thank you
jennifer Jones
stan said,
one of the most pet friendly lodges in mendocino is pacific mist . with over 4 acres to roam and play. also less than 1/2 mile to a very private and secret beach trail .
Gene Brown said,
Has anyone heard when this production is going to air?
dff said,
I’ll check on it — haven’t heard it mentioned in several months. I’ll see if Debra at the Film Office knows.
Lance said,
I’m looking for a used canoe for sale, I’ve never bought one, so I thought you might be able to help. Please reply back when you can.
dff said,
Lance,
The place I’d check is Catch A Canoe, located at the Stanford Inn in Mendocino. Catch A Canoe rents canoes and kayaks for use on Big River, so they might occasionally sell old ones. If nothing else, they have bought them over the years, so they might be able to point you at someone who sells them.
Regards,
Dennis
Roy Doughty said,
A wonderful award for a wonderful project. Local heroes making a worldwide impact. An inspiration to us all.
george mattison said,
A great web site found it have all kinds of useful info. I would highly recomend it for anybody into diving or just heading up the north coast. Thanks to all that were involved in making this site. If there is a mialing list or anything like that please add me to it. as it is I am adding this site to my favorites.
M. S. Klein said,
Our dinner at La Petite Rive last Thursday was excellent in every respect, and we’ll look forward to returning. The atmosphere is relaxed and refined, with a splendid ocean view, and Troy and Melanie Barrett have created an imaginative Cal-Continental menu, with emphasis on local ingredients and wines. The all-Menocino wine list is priced extremely inexpensively. Because each main dish includes 5 courses (an amuse-bouche, soup, salad and palate cleanser in addition to the entrée) the prices ($17-29) represent a real bargain. Troy’s Cordon Blue training and attachment to the local Mendocino scene, and the Barretts’ warm hospitality give La Petite Rive a distinctive personality. Each dish was beautifully prepared. There are 2 seatings (5:30 & 8:00PM), and reservations are required.
Chris Woods: Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden’s New Exec / Mendocino Fun said,
[...] Read more about Chris Woods. [...]
Nancy Carter said,
I am seeking information about Christopher Woods’s 2009 speaking schedule, and whether he will be visiting the East Coast at any time during the year.
Thank you,
Nancy Carter
zncarter@atlanticbb.net
Joan Alexander said,
Hello,
Thank you for such exqusite photos of some of the amazing flowers at the MBG. They bring back lovely memories for me! I loved to visit the gardens when my mom was well as she was raised with a “proper” British garden, complete with a shrubbery maze as well as flowers almost as tall as the house. Now as she is in the moderate phase of Alzheimer’s, my two sisters and I are caring for Mom in her home in Los Angeles. This was a visual vacation for me – thank you!
During my last visit to the area I noticed a tall, pink flower that I thought was called the “Fairy’s Wand” but I’ve been unable to locate it. Could you please provide some guidance? The work you do has much value on many levels – thank you! All the best, Joan
Gene Brown said,
I last inquired in February 2008 about the airing of Shark Swarm and as of April I have not heard anything about the airing date. Has anyone heard anything?
dff said,
Gene,
I’ll check with Debra DeGraw at the Film Office again. I never heard back the last time.
dff said,
Thanks, Joan. I love shooting at the Gardens — a large section of my hard drive is now devoted to images from there!
I’ll ask some gardener friends or someone at the Botanical Gardens if they know more about the Fairy’s Wand (or whatever it turns out to be).
dff said,
Nancy,
I’ve forwarded your request directly to Chris. (Sorry for the delay — I was off in Hawaii for 2 weeks.)
Ron Wren said,
The headline date is wrong. The Mille will be in Ferndale on April 30. All other details are okay. See release below:
75 Historic Race Cars & 50 Palo Alto Palo Alto Concours Classics Highlight 18th Annual California Mille April 27
Free Car Show Atop Nob Hill Precedes 4-day, 1000-mile Back Roads Tour
One of the largest assemblage of historic race cars in the 18 years of
the California Mille will be on display atop San Francisco’s Nob Hill between Mason and California Streets on April 27 from 11 AM- 6 PM. In addition, some 50 Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance classics will be around Nob Hill’s Huntington Park as a preview of the Palo Alto show scheduled for June 22 at Stanford.
The California Mille (MILL-ee) salutes Italy’s famed Mille Miglia (thousand mile) race that ran from Brescia to Rome to Brescia from 1927-1957. Cars that could have qualified for the original event are eligible to apply for entry in the California Mille.
This year’s cars will include some l5 Jaguars, 11 Alfa Romeos, 9 Mercedes-Benz as well as such rarely seen and exotic makes as Talbot-Lago, Nash Healey, Allard, Aceca-Bristol, Hudson Hornet, Kurtis, Cisitalia,
Cunningham, and Delahaye. Participants are expected from l5 U.S. states and six nations: Australia, Colombia, Switzerland, the U.K., Canada and the U.S.
On Monday, April 28, the Mille cars will line up on Mason St., with the oldest vehicle, a 1926 Bentley 6.5 litre from Switzerland, nearest the departure arch. At exactly 9:00 AM a giant Blancpain clock will strike the hour and the green, white and red Italian flag will wave the California Mille through a departure arch. The 1000-mile route will take the Mille west on California Street, into the Presidio, and across the Golden Gate Bridge, then northeast to Rio Vista, Walnut Grove and a lunch stop in Lodi.
The tour continues on Day l to Highway 88 and Jackson, Lake Tahoe and Incline Village for the night.
Day 2 will see the Mille passing through historic Grass Valley and Nevada City, then on to Yuba City and a lunch stop at Colusa. That afternoon, the group will follow Highway 20 to Nice, Lucerne, Ukiah with dinner at the Little River Inn in Mendocino.
On Day 3, the Mille will depart at 9:00 AM for Fort Bragg and Westport,
through the Avenue of the Giants to Honeydew and lunch at Curley’s restaurant in Victorian Ferndale. In the afternoon, the California Mille will
drive to Rio Dell, onto Highway l to Leggett and a return to Mendocino for dinner and overnight with half the Mille staying at the Little River Inn
and the other half at the Mendocino Hotel.
Day 4 will conclude the thousand-mile adventure with a surprise.
After departing the Little River Inn, the Mille will take Highway 101
to Pt. Arena, Gualala, Valley Ford, Pt. Reyes Station, with lunch scheduled at Rancho Nicasio. At 2:l5 PM, the Mille cars will take a loose parade formation for “the best road of the entire tour”: a drive along Ridgecrest Boulevard with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Mt. Tamalpais on the other. After a group photo atop “Tam”, the California Mille will drive toward Mill Valley and their ultimate and secret destination. According to organizer Martin Swig, “We’ll be the first guests at the most spectacular new resort in the area…one that combines California history, stunning views and world class accommodations.” That evening awards will be presented and special guests introduced at at a deluxe dinner at the new resort.
The California Mille, a not-for-profit event presented by Amici americani della Mille Miglia, is one of series of motoring tours under the direction of Martin Swig, including The Anti-Football Drive (for car enthusiasts would would rather drive than watch football on TV) and The Mille Autunno, a fall drive from Los Angeles to Sausalito –on non-freeway roads only.
The Mille is sponsored by San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel, Blancpain Watches, the Lodi Wine Growers, British Motors Jaguar, KSFO 560 AM Radio, Symbolic Motor Car Company, the Nob Hill Gazette and UBS Switzerland.
For information: Amici americani della Mille Miglia, 154 Mitchell Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94903, or http://www.californiamille.com
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For general information: Martin Swig 415 479-9950.
On the road: 415 990-9992
For press information: Ron Wren 415-433-1040
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janet nelson said,
Will you be postiing any info on the Mendocino 4th of July parade? Date, Theme, activities during and after ect. ect.
Debra De Graw said,
Greetings Everyone,
The Mendocino County Film Office is pleased to announce the airing of “SHARK SWARM”.
Last June and July we had a production crew in from Los Angeles to film a TV mini-series, for Hallmark. They mainly used Fort Bragg as they were on the water a lot out of Noyo Harbor. But they also filmed on Main Street in Mendocino, at the Mendocino Hotel and Twist of Mendocino, just to name a couple. After the filming here, they left our area to shoot in Los Angeles.
Many of you have asked me when the airing of Shark Swarm will be.
I googled Shark Swark and found one site that had a link with info after I heard from the production company about the dates.
Thanks to everyone who helped support the Film Office and production crew while they were here.
Will Air:
May 25
Dish/Direct 5pm
Regular Cable 8pm
May 26
Dish/Direct 2pm
Regular Cable 5pm
Check with your cable company to see if they carry the Hallmark Channel.
-Debra De Graw, Film Liaison, Mendocino County Film
em watson said,
hello.
my name is em watson and i was wondering if you could give me a list of the animals that live around Jughandle beach.
many thanks
em.
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Susan Pennebaker said,
I am a Susan Pennebaker from Houston and happened to visit Mendocino for the first time in Dec. 2007 — beautiful place!
I am curious about the Susan Pennebaker in the play you mentioned, as we have distant relatives in CA. Originally from Pennsylvania, our Pennebaker branch settled in New Orleans, Texas, Oregon & New Mexico.
If your Susan Pennebaker would like to email me, it’s susan@pennebaker.com
Mendocino Blog » Blog Archive » Mendocino Film Festival said,
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dff said,
Em,
I am currently researching things for my book, so I looked at the available info for Jughandle. All the material talks about the plants, since the Ecological Staircase is the big deal. The Russian Gulch SP brochure mostly talks about history.
Here’s what I know to be in the area: deer, skunks, rabbits, foxes, raccoons, and squirrels. You can find bears and mountain lions further inland, but they don’t come this close to people any more ( or very rarely). There are wild turkeys in the area, and red-tailed hawks, and osprey (there are nests up Caspar Creek a short distance away). Brown pelicans can occasionally be seen, too. You might occasionally see sea lions or harbor seals, but there are no permanent colonies here.
In the winter and early spring, you could easily see migrating whales from the bluff above the beach, although I’m not sure how much you’d see from beach level — the beach is a protected pocket beach, so it’s a relatively small area that’s open to the ocean.
I hope this helps.
Dennis
charles said,
We watched it on satellite.
Great location shots – ridiculous plot lines. (Where do they get these ideas?)
Wealthy and unscrupulous developer conspires with local riffraff to poison the ocean so that they can ruin the fishermen and proceed with their resort plans.
The release of toxic waste causes sharks to go crazy and they attack everything in roaming packs.
Didn’t spot any local extras of my ken.
Captain Michael Kellick said,
It was an honor to participate in this photo event, doing our part in helping to recognize the beauty, engineering and absolute necessity of the Cabrillo Lighthouse. We’ll never know how many lives have been saved by this lighthouse in its first 100 years of service, or how many billions of dollars in goods that have safely reached their ports of destination. And we who make our living on the sea, sometimes in severe weather, find no greater comfort than being shown the way home.
LYNX will be open to the public this weekend in Eureka, with sailing excursions on Saturday and Sunday from 2-5pm; Dockside Tours by donation are from 10am-1pm.
Thank you all for making us feel so welcome.
Captain Michael Kellick
Dan Gjerde said,
Caltrans recently published this flyer of the Pacific Coast Bike Route (for the North Coast). It provides some basic information about the elevation changes.
The District 1 staff worked with the Mendocino Coast Cyclists and the City of Fort Bragg, and is committed to improve cycling on Highway 1, as part of ongoing operations. With improved GIS data, they hope to widen segments of Highway 1 (to provide a respectable bike shoulder) as they routinely resurface sections of Highway 1, where space allows.
You may want to post a link to it on web sites where people are looking for information about cycling opportunities.
Cindy said,
Watched the movie whenit aired on Hallmark. Pretty intense flick. Looks like it would have been alot of fun to make.
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Dave Bess said,
The 2008 Mendocino Music Festival shows a concert by the Acafellas, but I can’t find any information about the group. Do you sing just Barbershop? What kind of a concert is it going to be? I’d like to attend (I live in Sea Ranch) if I can find out more about it.
Regards,
Dave Bess
dff said,
Dave,
The Acafellas perform songs from a variety of styles: barbershop, gospel, jazz, doowop, and classical. Here are some of the songs from the upcoming performance: Shenandoah, Georgia on my Mind, Mood Indigo, In the Still of the Night, Blue Moon, Ave Maria (Biebl), O Nata Lux (Lauridsen), Down to the River to Pray, and more. If you like vocal music, I think you’ll enjoy the concert.
In addition to our standard 9-man lineup, we are also performing some SATB arrangements with a group of ladies, including a great medley of Our Prayer (from Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys) and Because (from the Beatles).
I’ve been singing with the Acafellas for 4 years, and we’re really looking forward to performing as part of the Music Festival.
charles said,
I wholeheartedly agree with your review. We had a wonderful experience recently with some out of town guests at Le Petite Rive. Entrees were reasonably priced and included a “lagniappe”, Soup, Salad, intermezzo, and they offered us some yummy looking deserts which we had to pass on being too full to continue. Corkage was a reasonable $15 for the special bottle of wine we brought along, and the final bill was a most pleasant surprise. Didn’t know Troy and Melanie had a 6 year old! They already earned our respect for opening a new restaurant with an infant!
shred said,
The new off leash park at Noyo is very cool.Dogs can run and play in the surf like they deserve to be able to do.
Summer Bargain: Mendocino Inns Offering Gas Deals « Traveling Mamas said,
[...] Posted by DesertMama on June 20, 2008 This summer the DesertFamily is beating the desert heat by taking off on a road trip up the coast of California. Our final stop is three nights in the Mendocino/Fort Bragg area where there are tons of family fun activities. We have a terrific itinerary including the Skunk Train, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, a stop at the Anderson Valley Brewing Company and much more. I promise to tell you all about it. But in the meantime I thought I’d share some summer gas deals several Mendocino Coast inns are offering. [...]
kathy said,
We plan on visiting in August and have planned on seeing glass beach, need to know can we walk our dogs on leashes at the beach or are they not allowed? Thank you , Kathy
dff said,
Kathy,
I checked with MacKerricher State Park, since Glass Beach is now part of the park. Yes, you can take your dogs to the beach there, but they have to remain on leash. That’s the basic rule in State Parks: on a 6-foot leash. They also prohibit dogs when there are nesting birds and seals pupping, but Glass Beach is free of those restrictions.
Now that the Pudding Creek Trestle has been remodeled for walkers, you can walk from Glass Beach north into MacKerricher on the old Haul Road. This road goes for miles along the ocean, and it’s flat, and it’s only open to foot traffic, bikes, and horses.
Tony King said,
do you have the phone number of Green Acres. Like to stay there a few days.
Dr. Dusty Young said,
What is the humidity, please?
Dusty
dff said,
Dusty,
Today (July 23), it says 40% humidity at my house, about a half-mile inland from the ocean. It varies, depending on how the fog goes in and out. It’s not really a problem, though. The average high temperature for July and August is 65 degrees, so it really doesn’t get uncomfortable. I can’t remember the last really hot day, since it just isn’t a factor in the summer.
Having spent the first half of my life in Texas, I know how humidity is such a killer in the summer. Here, it’s basically irrelevant.
Dennis
RO PETERSON said,
Anything on Jackson State Forest? Anything on the singing fish of Big River or the white redwoods?
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dff said,
Ro,
There is quite a bit of info on Jackson Forest, including the Forest History Trail and the Chamberlain Crfeek Waterfall. I don’t know anything about singing fish or white redwoods — tell me more!
Priscilla said,
BRAVO!!!
Maggie said,
I would like to take my great grandson on the Xmas skunk train. I live in Fair Oaks ca .Where do I board the train? I do hope that I can board in Sacramento.
dff said,
Maggie,
I’m sorry, but you can only board the train at the depot in Fort Bragg. It goes out into the redwood forest along the Noyo River, and then returns to Fort Bragg.
Dennis
Ken Whitmire said,
Is there a direct website for Jackson Demonstration State forest?
Joshua said,
What’s the weather like in late October? My fiancee wants to get married around Halloween and she really liked Mendocino. I know the weather may not be the warmest, but is an outdoor wedding completely out of the question?
Joshua
dff said,
Joshua,
We typically have an Indian Summer in September into October — it’s absolutely gorgeous up here. The summer fogs usually clear up, and the weather is at its best until the rains start.
It all depends on when the rain actually starts. It usually holds off until November, especially in the last few years. But I have also seen 25-foot waves on Oct 31, and the storm that produced them. If it’s not raining, though, it’s likely to be pretty nice, with not a lot of wind.
Have a backup plan, but there’s a good chance it will be beautiful out. I should know about the backup — my outdoor wedding at the Grand Canyon went indoors after 8 inches of snow fell the night before.
Dennis
dff said,
There are several sites with different purposes:
http://www.fire.ca.gov/resource_mgt/resource_mgt_stateforests_jackson.php
The CalFIRE (formerly CDF) office in Fort Bragg has a great map of the forest, too: 707-964-5674
steveng said,
I would like to kayak up the big river. is there places to put in
Bob Birge said,
Where do I find a sample menu for the Nov. 8 dinner at the Mendocinno Hotel?
dff said,
Bob,
Here is the URL for the Mendocino Hotel Winemaker Dinner menu:
http://www.mendocinohotel.com/MH-Winemaker-10-2008.html
Dennis
dff said,
Steven,
Yes, there are a number of locations along the river that are accessible…. I’ve been about 4 miles up, and stopped several times along the way. I believe you can go in as far as 7 miles or so…. The folks at Catch A Canoe are very knowledgeable about the river, since they rent kayaks and canoes for the river (and the ocean).
The main thing I know: go in with the tide, and come out with the tide. The tidal effects go 7 miles in, and you do not want to be paddling back out with the tide coming in.
Dennis
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Marlene Smith-Baranzini said,
This is a really nice site. We are coming up for a stay and it’s super to have an alternative guide to things to do. Have you thought of adding a few places to “hang out,” have a cocktail, a glass, etc.?
dff said,
Marlene,
That’s a great idea… I’ll have to do something like that. Here are some places off the top of my head:
Patterson’s Pub, Mendocino: they have sports on the TV, too. Locals and visitors mix.
Mendocino Hotel Bar: they have a great bar in a Victorian setting, and bar food is available.
Little River Inn: they have a great ocean-view bar, adjacent to the restaurant, with bar food.
Piaci’s Pizza, Fort Bragg: extensive collection of micro-brewed beers, great pizza
North Coast Brewery, Fort Bragg: their bar serves all of their different beers, with great bar food
Headlands Coffee Shop, Fort Bragg: espresso drinks, snacks, live music many nights. Lots of kids and locals hang out here.
Caspar Inn, Caspar: they have live music on the weekends
Ledford House, Albion: in addition to the restaurant, they have a fabulous ocean view in their bar
This list will get you relaxed enough, and I’ll work on a more comprehensive guide.
DFF
Amit said,
Are any there any trails that are reccomended for running 5 to 8 miles. I am especially interested in runs with coastal views.
Thanks,
Amit
dff said,
Amit,
There are 2 places I know for 5-8 mile runs — one along the coast, and the other up Big River (not coastal, but lovely).
The coastal run is the MacKerricher State Park Coastal Path, which starts at Glass Beach in Fort Bragg. For Glass Beach, go north across the newly-refurbished Pudding Creek Trestle on the MacKerricher path. No motorized traffic allowed on any of this, just foot traffic, bikes, and the occasional horse at the northern end…. It’s an old haul road, so it’s plenty wide for passing. The road goes for about 5 or 6 miles, then there’s a stretch of a couple miles on beach, where the road was washed out in a big storm. The road picks up again just south of Ten Mile River, where the big sand dunes are. (The dunes are a protected habitat for snowy plovers, so stick to the wet sand.)
The road is usually no more than 100 yards or so from the ocean, and there are unpaved footpaths along the headlands all along the way. You can easily run off on side paths, and then rejoin the paved path. You can see the Lost Coast in a sweeping vista to the north, an area so rugged the highway builders went inland with the Coastal Highway.
The other place for a long run is going up the north side of Big River, next to Mendocino. A lot of people walk and bike this road, and it gradually rises as you go inland. You’re next to Big River at various points, as well as passing through a lot of redwood groves. Since this trail goes inland in a wooded area, there are a lot of wild animals — you should travel with a partner. It is state park land, but more sparsely populated and wilder as you go inland.
The trail along MacKerricher is safe for solo running or biking. It’s a state park, and the path is well-traveled — but not so many that you think about it…. Beautiful!
Dennis
DeDe Thoma said,
Lynne Butler ROCKS! I have known her since she was in Art School in the 70’s when we were roomates, as well as going to high school together. There at Immaculate Heart she was influenced by our art teacher Sister Corita, later known as simply Corita. Lynne has worked through many mediums, including fabric, graphic design, paint, serigraph, calligraphy as well as ceramics. She has a natural talent that easily comes through in everything she does. I’m continually amazed with next new thing she comes up with! I’m delighted every day to use her work to serve at meals and as art on the walls. She is also an awesome friend, mother, daughter and partner to Jan and Goddess in her own right, to be admired and emulated.
Dan P said,
One one-line commentator said his dinner at La Petite Rive was the best he’s ever had. “Ha. Internet hype,” I thought.
Until I ate at La Petite Rive.
Seriously, I had one of the best dinners I’ve ever had ANYWHERE right here, at this tiny unpretentious restaurant that is an absolute gem. I don’t do “bests” ’cause it’s kinda crude. But I do five stars and this place is a solid five-star experience. I have not had a better meal anywhere, including NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, Vegas.
The most bizarre thing about the place? The price. Two of us had a $40 bottle of Anderson Valley wine with our dinner. The total bill? $110. That’s not a typo. Eat this food and you’d gladly pay twice that much, not including the wine.
Randy said,
Thanks for making this great web site. I was wondering is there much poison oak or ivy on the Mendocino coast? How about poison oak in the county in general.
Regards,
Randy
dff said,
Randy,
We do have poison oak, but no poison ivy. Some areas have more of it — it seems like mixed forests have the most, whereas you don’t see it much in the pure redwood forests. And most coastal headland areas are free of it, at least in the places I’ve walked. Out in the Jackson Forest, or along Big River, you can definitely find it. I’ve never gotten into it from biking or hiking in those areas, though, although a stinging nettle got me once on the leg on a bike ride. Ouch!
Dennis
Helen Brainerd said,
Hi Janis- I love your page and am so impressed with your work. I might have to have an original someday, but I want to come see them all! It was so much fun to finally meet you and have a visit when you and Jack were here. You inspire me and make me less fearful of retiring. When you start offering classes, put me on your mailing list. Take care and Happy Thanksgiving. xxooHelen
Candy Fox said,
The annual pet parade I believe Jim Smith from Fair Oaks, CA was referring to is the Paul Bunyun Days parade. And the dogs are winners of the annual “Ugliest Dog Contest” with catergories such as prettiest, smartest, look a like, smallest, largest, ugliest, etc.
Maple said,
Hi, I am planning a trip to Fort Bragg in May 2009, are there any surf schools/surf camps in the area? I will be staying at the Living Light Inn. I saw that there was a surf shop called Gone Surfing close by, do they offer lessons?
Thanks
Maple
dff said,
Maple,
I don’t know about Gone Surfing. The place I do know about is Sub-Surface Progression — they have been providing the coast with recreational and commercial support in Diving, Surfing & Kayaking for over 30 years. Address: 18600 Hwy 1 Fort Bragg, Ca. 95437
Phone: (707) 964-3793
These guys are very knowledgeable — I would give them a call.
Dennis
Elly said,
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Bedelia Rosewater said,
This is the most FABULOUS!!!! train show I have ever seen. The atmosphere was enchanting and the trains were just delightful. The man running the trains is a charming older gentleman with a FABULOUS!!!!! British accent that just absolutely tickled me. The trains are wonderful, a great place for families and a real learning experience too. I highly recommend it!
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Vallerie Sanchez said,
I have been to Medocino County once and fall in love with it, I plan to take my husband and my children. It is one of the most beautiful places in Califonia. I love mushrooms and cant wait to try some of the local dishes that have the wild mushrooms.
Cate said,
Jughandle is one of my favorite trails on the Mendocino Coast to run. It is fun, single track running with twists, turns, ups, and downs. Referred to as an ecological staircase, the trail showcases the diverse ecosystems of our coast. Coastal headlands, redwoods, and a pigmy forest keep the scenery interesting. In the fall and winter, trail users are treated to a great display of our Mendocino Coast wild mushrooms. In the spring, wildflowers and rhododendrons add splashes of color.
The trail is 2.5 miles from the parking lot to the top. I usually finish my run with a cruise around the headlands to make a 6 mile run. This trail is regularly used by hikers and runners so keep an eye out as you zip around the corners; however, it is not uncommon to have the trail to yourself.
Ruth Sparks said,
Just checking the stories. Thanks!! Ruth
James Owen said,
We have numerous paintings of David’. He is a master of all mediums. My only regret is – because ours is a private collection – others are denied the opportunity to view his art. His Flower Phase and Bird Phases are particularly noteworthy. His Farm collection is so ‘real’ it is an abstract visual triumph. Truly one of the Master Artists of our time.
mj said,
Is there another way to get there besides flying/driving? A bus service, perhaps…..Thanks!!
Susan Sandler said,
Suzi: Do you ever take your class on the road? I’m on a committee for the Emeritus College of the Napa Valley College, the St. Helena campus. I’m looking for new ideas for a small class for generally older students. I’ve seen the work that a couple of your students did with the little sketch books and I thought it was great and something that I’d like to do. Would you consider coming to St. Helena for a class? Just an idea to explore… Thanks.
Susan Sandler
judy james said,
I will be bringing my 3 grandchildren to Mendocino this weekend March 21 &22. I would like to give them the opportunity to see the whales. Ages 9,7, and 2 1/2. I was hoping to take a guided walk, but i am not sure what or where that would be. We will be staying at the Cottages at Little River. Any information that you could give me would be helpful.
Thanks
Judy James
dff said,
Judy,
On Saturday at 1pm, there is a guided wlak at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. On both Saturday and Sunday, there are guided whale walks at MacKerricher State PArk, 3 miles north of Fort Bragg.
There aren’t any guides there, but the Mendocino Headlands State Park provides flat trails along the bluffs where you can easily see whales.
Have fun!
Dennis
dff said,
The Mendocino Transit Authority runs buses between the 101 corridor and the coast. I believe you can pick up buses in Willits, Ukiah, and Santa Rosa (the Sonoma County Airport). Check their Web site for details:
Regards,
Dennis
suzi marquess long said,
Hi Susan! Thanks for the interest, and YES, I take my show on the road. I have recently returned from 4 days in Carmel where I had a small group of artists for two days, about 4 hours per day. The first day was all about architectural perspective and the second day was adding PEOPLE to your sketching. I also teach color mixing and give away a few tricks of the trade.
How many students did you have in mind? I can bring supplies for everyone. Let’s email about this… also what days were you thinking? I’m pretty free during Jan-Feb.
Thanks for writing
suzi
Sheryl said,
To celebrate its place in our nation’s history, California State Parks and the Point
Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association are making a splash with events scheduled through out the
year. The most notable events are the Partnership Celebration on June 6th and the historic
relighting of the Point Cabrillo Light on June 10th. These are two of the events which will
provide visitors and guests with a rare opportunity to share a historical time with friends and
family, while learning more about the legacy of Point Cabrillo. To learn more, visit http://www.pointcabrillo.org/Centennial.htm
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Andrea said,
It’s John Schneider. Not Rob. John. Two very different actors. As a Mendocino resident, the movie was fun to watch.
emilybrady said,
We want to take a canoe up one of the rivers in the area and are looking for as primative a nature experience as is possible. Are there camp areas that are small and tucked away? Are there places where we could take our own canoe and travel from one camp site to another? Hope
Julie said,
This is a great web site. Are there any beaches here that you can have a bon fire on? I would love for my kids to experience that. Please let me know even if there isn’t any.
Thanks
Julie
dff said,
Julie,
I know that you can have fires on Big River Beach, but they have to be within the fire rings. You’d have to check the State Parks Web site to see their policies, but I think they don’t allow bonfires any more.
dff said,
Your best bet is to go up to the Lost Coast, the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. There are navigable rivers along the coast (Big River, Noyo, Albion, Navarro, and more), but none of those are particularly primitive. There are trails and houses and roads at various points along these rivers, so you’re not going to be that remote. The Lost Coast is the north end of Mendocino County, extending into Humboldt County. This is a remote as you can get….
Joe Fant said,
The link that you have on the bottom of the mountain-bikes page seems to be broken:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist1/d1transplan/bikeguide/full.pdf is not found.
thanks.
dff said,
Thanks, Joe.
Here is the updated link: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist1/d1transplan/bikeped/bikeguide/index.htm. They have created an excellent resource for bicyclists in this area.
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Sue Brodie said,
Can hardly wait to get the book…..we all love Cammie….in fact our second daughter is named after her.
State Parks Offers Summer Programs | Mendocino Fun said,
[...] Docent Led Hikes at Jug Handle State Reserve Join California State Parks for guided Ecological Staircase hikes every other Thursday this summer. Hikes are scheduled for June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30, August 13 and August 27. All hikes start at 10:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Meet at the Jug Handle State Natural Reserve parking lot on the west side of Highway 1, about 3 miles south of Fort Bragg. [...]
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Anonymous said,
hi this program is great i`ve gone on this program like ten times it was so very great.
Mike Gianelli said,
Any chance of being able to buy printes of the Point Cabrillo light house pics? They are beautiful
Mike
Amanda Simms said,
Yes, indeed. Clinton Smith is a true craftsman of the American Landscape. His images are soaked in beautiful light, color, and perfect composition. He works a scene, coming to it for several days or even years to get the right elements to line up: The position of the sun, the temperature of the days leading up to the transition of seasons, the phases of the moon, film speed, exposure time, and the final print.
Believe it or not, these images are not photoshopped! This is something truly amazing to behold in an age when everything is manipulated with technology. No, folks, these images cannot be achieved with the aid of photoshop. Instead, it is the traditional art and science of how to expose transparency film and a good dose of patience.
Clinton Smith is the real deal when it comes to the American landscape image. And, his images are a the culmination of a lifetime spent learning about light, film, composition and the essential moment from Ansel Adams, who passed the torch onto local legend, Smith.
Nancy MacClellan Sears said,
How I wish KY were not so far from CA so that I could view Clinton Smith’s photography first hand. His dedication to his art and talent is rare in this day and age.
Mary said,
Are there any decent paved bike trails in the North Coast area? Anywhere from Elk to Cleone (and beyond) would be fine. Heading up for a 4-day weekend and planning to bring my bike… not sure if I should, given I can’t find many paved trails to ride (other than Old Haul Rd. and Fern Canyon at VanDamme & Russian Gulch). Any tips??
dff said,
Mary,
Slim pickings for road bikes…. I have a friend who rides every day, but he rides very early in the morning on Highway One, before normal people are awake.
The Haul Road at MacKerricher is the longest stretch of pavement with no vehicles, but it runs out after 4 or 5 miles — several miles of the road were washed away in a big storm years ago. You can stretch your ride by following dirt side trails over along the ocean.
I’m not aware of a paved trail into the Fern Canyon — it’s dirt after the parking lot.
If you have Kevlar tires and don’t mind some gravel, then the road on the north side of Big River in Mendocino will let you ride for 8 or 9 miles before it starts turning into single- and double-track. This is an old logging road, and it’s still in decent shape (mostly). It is not paved, but it’s a solid surface covered with gravel.
Most of the other roads with decent pavement have cars on them, and no shoulders or bike lanes. Point Cabrillo Drive between Mendocino and Caspar, or Little Lake Road east of Mendocino are examples of that — quite a bit of traffic, so it wouldn’t be much fun riding.
Riding south on Highway One below the Navarro River would cut down on traffic quite a bit, but there’s still a lot. Most people head north on One from Highway 128, so the road down to Elk has a lot fewer cars. Elk down to Manchester/Point Arena actually opens up for some long straight stretches on One if you’re determined…
Another approach: rent mountain bikes at Catch A Canoe in Mendocino (down on Big River), and go ride for more than a dozen miles out along Big River, or other places out in the Jackson Forest. There are tremendous opportunities for mountain biking here on the Coast!
About the Mendocino Art Center Calendar (and Launch Party) | Mendocino Fun said,
[...] Larry R. Wagner’s latest artistic project. The photographer and editor of the popular books “Artists of the Mendocino Coast Volumes 1 and 2″ recently directed his creative vision to pictorially reveal an exciting selection of the top [...]
Marilyn said,
Mendocino District State Parks will certainly be impacted by these drastic budget cuts. The latest information we have is that a list of park closures will be available on Sept 18.
We can all help. On Sunday September 6, from 10AM – 4PM next to the Visitor Center at MacKerricher State Parks. park supporters will give you a chance to share your love of state parks in one of dozens of events entitled I (Heart) State Parks.
Mendocina Area Parks Association is contacting local businesses and organizations to develop partnership programs that can possibly keep park services operating in some locations. More information is available at http://www.mendoparks.org and http://www.calparks.org
September 19 is Coastal Clean Up Day. Join one of the many volunteer groups who will clean our beaches and rocky shore, and count the stuff we collect! You are welcome to join the MacKerricher Volunteers at 10:00AM at the Laguna Point parking lot on September 19.
Sylvia said,
Wish you had map info, like where you are located relative to San Francisco, and climate info. I’m trying to decide where to go after visiting family in Petaluma, and more info is needed . . .
dff said,
Sylvia,
It’s on the site:
http://www.mendocinofun.com/getting-here/ : maps, driving routes
http://www.mendocinofun.com/average-weather/ : average temp, rainfall
Linda Smith said,
I heard there is a indoor waterslide somewhere near Fort Bragg. Do you know the name or location? Thanks Linda
dff said,
Linda,
Yes, the new aquatic center just opened last month. It’s located at Maple and Lincoln streets in Fort Bragg. You can read all about the center at the parks & recreation department Web page: http://www.mendocoastrec.org/aquatic_center-faq.html
It looks great!
De Shawn K. said,
I also am guilty of stealing glass from the beach. My wife and I spent this pastweekend in Abion and got the opportunity to visit the beach. We are looking at visiting the area again in December and I am planning to bring the gass back. God Bless.
Craig said,
Only in California is it possible to have garbage (broken glass) protected…
dff said,
It’s true…. It’s an odd silk-purse-out-of-sow’s-ear thing. But having seen it on a sunny day, it is interesting to see, and the location is spectacular — you can clearly see the Lost Coast to the north, and the waves are great in the winter.
Dawne said,
Ross Ranch is wonderful. I have been on many beach rides with Tobi and will ride with her on many more. She is a wonderful hostess.
Mendocino's Eco-Friendly, Oceanfront Alegria Inn said,
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Cheyanne Sanford said,
Brad, I am so fascinated by your work. You are so inspiring and I look forward to seeing more!
-Cheyanne S.
Cynthia Ariosta said,
I was a guest on Lari Shea’s Redwood Coast Riding Vacation at Ricochet Ridge Ranch in September, 2000. I came here from New York City to ride on beautiful beaches and through magnificent redwoods forests, on the back of a great horse. What Lari promised, she delivered. The horses are amazing athletes, the scenery magical. I was so impressed, I asked her for a job, and moved here six months later to work at Ricochet. I’m still here, riding those incredible beaches, and through these majestic forests. A horse named Virshima started it all. Thanks, Lari, and Ricochet Ridge Ranch, for changing my life and making many of my dreams come true.
Fort Bragg, California » Blog Archive » Beware of Winter Waves said,
[...] Perhaps we won’t have an event of that scale, but it’s always a good practice to expect the unexpected and “Never turn your back on the ocean,” as prescribed by the ocean safety guidelines developed by the Caspar South Ocean Safety Committee. Read their guidelines for more tips: Be Swept Away By the Beauty, Not By The Sea. [...]
California Redwoods in Fort Bragg, California | Mendocino Fun said,
[...] Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Bragg is a great launching pad for seeing redwoods. One of my favorites: Jug Handle State Reserve; in a 45-minute walk, you see redwoods and a pygmy [...]
Tom Yates said,
Gene Parsons-David Hayes concert Friday at Abalone Hall , Little River Inn is totally sold out!!!!
Ron Winters said,
Riding at Ricochet Ridge Ranch with Lari Shea for a week on every inch of 10 Mile Beach and the virgin forests of spectacular Mendocino Coast didn’t change my life. I wanted to be taller and younger when it was over. However, it did make my life fuller and richer for having done so. It is an ideal vacation, even for someone who is not sure which end of a horse eats. Treasuring the pristine environment aboard champion horses for a week made each day an indescribable and unique adventure. The ride is a safety first for rider and horse experience. Lari instills confidence while subtely helping to improve every particapant’s skill. My horse, Nikita was brilliant. He was balanced, knew his job perfectly, willing and responsive to my every request. (He even smelled better and was smarter than most of my friends and all of the lawyers I know.) Our small group gelled immediately and shared sweaters and medication by the second day. I have ridden horses all over the world and will definitely come to Ricochet Ridge Ranch to ride the phenominal Mendocino Coast with Lari Shea again and again.
Julie said,
Feature Artist Show of my photography continues at Edgewater Gallery through May 3.
David Pratt said,
Can anyone tell me if there is going to be a forth of july fireworks show in Fort Bragg this year? What are they like? Are they young child friendly? This will be the first time that I have been to Ft. Bragg as an adult with a family of my oe\wn on the f\orth of July…
Thanks in advance,
David Pratt
dff said,
David,
Yes, the fireworks in Fort Bragg will be on Saturday night, July 3. The fireworks are aimed out over Noyo Harbor, and parking is pretty straightforward. It’s as child-friendly as noisy bright explosions can be…. You can find out more on the Chamber Web site at http://www.mendocinocoast.com.
mercedes murolo said,
ever since we happened upon the after parade festivities, 2009, we have been planning to drive up — too poor this year — have to wait till next time. but you guys really rock — life is a groove there in Mendocino!
BIG LOVE & PEACE
