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I N T R O D U C T I O N m e n d o c i n o c o u n t y 5 P A G E T I T L E & M E N D O C I N O C O U N T Y O N E - O F -A - K I N D A D V E N T U R E S Kayak Mendocino Be inspired by marine wildlife and rugged beauty…explore scenic rivers and the Pacific ocean adventure with its sea caves, arches and secluded coves. Enjoy professionally guided sea cave tours and more at Van Damme State park while on a "sit on top" Ocean Kayak. For 90 minutes join harbor seals, sea stars, algaes and shorebirds in their incredibly rich and diverse habitat. Tours are easy paddling for beginners with no experience, as Van Damme offers protection and channels in either direction to insure a smooth ride, while watching the wave action on outer reefs. 707.813.7117, KayakMendocino.com One happy circumstance of RICOCHET RIDGE RANCH is its proximity to Mackerricher State Park, at the south end of Ten-Mile beach - a swath of surf-pounded sand that arcs north to Ten-Mile creek. It's one of the few places in the world where you can live the fantasy of cantering past crashing waves toward a misty horizon, while a freshening sea breeze tosses your horse's mane. 707.964.7669 Ride the SKUNK in its natural habitat from Fort Bragg to Willits and back. Forty miles of railroad run through majestic redwood forests, scenic mountain meadows, and over 30 trestles bridging the pristine mountain waters of Northern California. Regardless of your departure point, the train follows the coastal "Redwood Route" as it has since 1885 on "one of the most scenic railroads in North America" which allows you to leave the rest of the world behind during your time with us. From Fort Bragg, common wildlife sightings include blue heron, egrets, osprey, ducks and the occasional lounging turtle. From Willits, your train will climb the California Coastal Mountain Range before descending into the mountainous part of our railroad; 8.5 miles of track were laid in to cover a straight line distance of less than one mile! www.skunktrain.com, 707.964.6371 STANFORD INN ECO TOUR OUTRIGGER "This was the highlight of our trip, we loved it. Erin was a wonderful guide!" – Sonia B. Christened Solar Wind, Catch a Canoe's latest creation is like nothing else in the world today. Sporting three distinct modes of propulsion, this ultra stable 9 person outrigger uses wind, solar electric & easy going human power to effortlessly cruise along Mendocino's beautiful Big River Estuary. Harbor Seals, River Otters, and a wide variety of bird life are often seen as your experienced and knowledgeable guide maneuvers up river, 4 miles. Unaffected by tide, sail east with a tailwind, paddle at your leisure, then return refreshed with a solar electric assist! www.stanfordinn.com, 707.937.5615