Redwood Coast Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 6) four water ventures big lagoon Stone and Big Lagoons Located in Humboldt Lagoons State Park, eight miles north of Trinidad, the lagoons are unique ecosystems sandwiched between the beach and sea cliffs. They offer great boating, paddling, fishing, wildlife viewing and camping. At three miles long, Big Lagoon offers respectable sailing. John Martin/Hum-Boats Wildlife Refuges, Humboldt Bay Eureka Waterfront, Humboldt Bay From Old Town and Woodley Island, explore the boardwalk, marina, fishing fleet and nightlife. For sea life, rent a boat or kayak from several nearby outfitters. Within minutes, one may see bald eagles, shorebird and harbor seal colonies, an egret rookery on Indian Island, and schools of bay rays. River Running Humboldt County boasts many wild and scenic rivers that teem with salmon and steelhead, swimming holes and world-class whitewater runs. And they keep plenty of water year-round. Whether with rod and reel, swimsuit or paddle, check out the Trinity, Mad, Eel, Klamath and Van Duzen rivers. The trails along the Arcata Marsh and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located on the north and south end of Humboldt Bay near Arcata and Loleta, respectively, are great places to see some of the two million birds from 250 species that make their permanent or part-time residence around California’s second largest bay. arcata marsh 6 | California’s Redwood Coast www.redwoods.info Janette Heartwood http://www.redwoods.info
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