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The heart of Northern California's Redwood Empire beats in Humboldt
County. Here is where you journey to truly appreciate the tallest
trees on earth. The redwoods extend 450 miles from Big Sur to
Oregon, but only in Humboldt will you still find huge ancient
groves, virtually untouched by man. Words and pictures fail to
describe the feeling as you stand beneath these serene giants-it's
something you simply have to experience at least once in your life.
Outdoor recreation may be the prime attraction in this natural
playground of the gods, yet Humboldt has much more in store. A rich
history peopled with pioneers, soldiers, miners, loggers, farmers
and fishermen is only a turn of the page away; reminders of these
rugged ghosts are all around.
Today their whimsical Victorian houses are homes for painters and
poets, too, for Humboldt residents and visitors enjoy a cultural
life that's unrivaled in small town America. This appreciation for
the finer things also reflects on the region's lodging and dining
establishments. Where else can you go face-to-face with untamed
nature by day, and with a five-star, gourmet dinner by night?
Wonderful events, unique shopping and dining, plus interesting
attractions are there to be enjoyed, but whatever you're doing, your
eye is drawn outdoors. One hundred miles of magnificent coastline;
more than 40 parks, forests, preserves and sanctuaries; six major
rivers plus countless bays, lagoons and waterways...all waiting to
be explored. This attainable Eden is just a three-hour scenic drive
from Santa Rosa.
www.redwoodvisitor.org
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