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The Pink Lady. Across the street from the Carson Mansion stands the nearly-as-gaudy Milton J. Carson House, affectionately known as the Pink Lady. Built as a wedding gift for his son and daughter-in-law, the home was also designed by the Newsome Brothers and built in the 1880s.

Carson Mansion: TImber magnate William Carson is said to have built this Victorian landmark in the late 1800s during a downturn in the lumber industry, as a means of keeping 100 skilled workers employed. The ornate home was designed by the Newsom Brothers, famous San Francisco architects. Photo by Don Forthuber.

Trinity River Rafters. The Redwood Coast is also the land of Six Rivers, and we are blessed with numerous wild and scenic waterways offering a variety of recreational opportunities. Whitewater rafting is a perennial favorite, and a number of local companies can guide you on everything from gentle floats to pulse-pounding Class 3 and Class 4 river action. Photo by Bigfoot Rafting Company, Willow Creek.

Sequoia Park. A surprising Eden in the center of Eureka, Sequoia Park and Zoo is a favorite haunt of local residents and is being discovered by more and more visitors. In addition to lovely hiking trails through 77 acres of virgin redwood forest, the park offers a duckpond, picnic areas and several playgrounds for the young ones to romp. Photo by Don Leonard.

The Madaket. In the days before a bridge spanned Humboldt Bay, and the Samoa Peninsula hummed with the activity of numerous saw mills, workers living in Eureka used small ferryboats to go to work each day. The M.V. Madaket, constructed here in 1910, is now fully restored and offers a narrated tour of the Bay’s history and wildlife. The vessel also boasts the smallest licensed bar in California! Photo by Jack Hopkins.

Main Street Ferndale. Hailed as the most perfectly-preserved Victorian Village in California, the town of Ferndale is a step back into a quieter, more leisurely rural past. Main Street is lined with interesting shops and attractions, while several charming B&Bs offer a bed for those seeking respite from the rat race. Photo by Carrie Grant.

Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse. The ocean can be a cruel mistress on the Redwood Coast, a fact recognized at the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse which honors and commemorates local fishermen who have been lost at sea. A well-known landmark of Humboldt County, the Memorial Lighthouse isn’t a true functioning lighthouse at all—but there is one just on the seaward side of Trinidad Head. Photo by Jack Hopkins.

Lost Coast Black Sands. You don’t have to travel to Hawaii to experience beaches made of volcanic black sands—they’re to be found right in Humboldt County on the famous Lost Coast. Journey to the village of Shelter Cove to experience the natural beauty, serenity and adventure of the Lost Coast. Photo by Jack Hopkins.

Carson Mansion. Often called the most photographed Victorian in the United States, the William Carson mansion at 2nd and M Streets in Eureka is indeed a wooden fairytale castle, revealing a picturesque blend of Victorian architectural styles. The mansion is now owned by a private club dedicated to preserving this masterpiece. Photo by Don Forthuber.

Lost Coast Lighthouse. The spectacular Lost Coast is the most unspoiled stretch of wilderness on the California coastline. No major road approaches the ocean here for over 70 miles, while relics such as the former lighthouse on Cape Mendocino, now relocated to the village of Shelter Cove, speak eloquently of the region’s rich past. Photo by Carrie Grant.

Clam Beach. Stretching over 110 miles from the Mendocino County to the Del Norte County borders, the Humboldt County coastline encompasses a stunning variety of land-and seascape, from wave-pounded rocks to gentle estuaries. Here, the wide flat sands of Clam Beach north of Arcata provide a perfect playground for walking, horseback riding, beachcombing, camping and bonfires. Photo by Don Forthuber.

James Irvine Trail, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. This is one of the most beautiful and accessible hiking trails on the Redwood Coast, leading from the park visitor center at Elk Prairie all the way to Fern Canyon and Gold Bluffs Beach. Photo by Carrie Grant.

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