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The Mendocino County Museum

The Museum is a store-house of memories, dreams and hard-won lessons of survival amidst the rugged beauty of California's North Coast. Follow the intriguing story of Mendocino County from the shipwreck Frolic to a 1970s “hippie van.” Learn about the equine hero Seabiscuit and enjoy the museums collections of Pomo basketry, logging, wine making, commercial fishing and ranching artifacts, railroad and logging exhibits.

Celebrate Willits Frontier Days

The town of Willits, California is home to a week-long 4th of July celebration known as Willits Frontier Days—host to California’s oldest continuous rodeo. We invite you to throw your rope around our “4-star” events in 2010 from the barbeque, parade, to the rodeo, horseshow and much, much more.

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Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree

At the junction of US 101 and Coast Highway lies the tiny hamlet of Leggett, known worldwide as the home of the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree. Marvel at some of nature’s oldest creations, dawn to dusk year round. You can also picnic by the pond or hike the Park’s 250 acres of wilderness and admire some of the tallest trees on Earth.

Ridgewood Ranch and Seabiscuit

Historic 5,000 acre Ridgewood Ranch was the final home and resting place of renowned champion racehorse Seabiscuit. Step back in time and relive memories of a bygone era in American History, at the home of the little bay horse whose steadfast spirit gave a sense of hope to a beleaguered nation in the 1930's and 1940's. Tours are by prior arrangement.

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Ridgewood Ranch and Seabiscuit

Discover the Mysteries of Confusion Hill

Confusion Hill has been an attraction in the beautiful Northern California Redwoods since 1949. Featuring the World Famous Gravity House, the Redwood Shoe House, the World’s Largest Free Standing Redwood Chainsaw Carving, and the unique miniature Mountain Train Ride, in addition to picnic grounds, a gift shop, and a snack bar.

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Confusion Hill

North County

Majestic redwoods, quaint towns, unique shopping and fun family activities

Constituting about one third of the total acreage of the County, this area is vast, with a purity and charm that reminds people of what California looked and felt like to the first settlers.

Experience the Towering Redwoods

The largest town in this part of the county is the Western town of Willits, host to California’s oldest continuous July 4th rodeo. Gateway to the Redwoods from the South and Gateway to Wine Country from the North, Willits features galleries and family-friendly eating establishments, as well as two of the County’s most popular museums – the Mendocino County Museum and the Roots of Motive Power, home to an amazing collection of vintage rail cars.

Speaking of trains, Willits is the Eastern end of the world-famous Skunk Train that also originates on the coast in Fort Bragg.

Seven miles South of Willits, the historic 5,000 acre Ridgewood Ranch was the final home and resting place of renowned champion race horse Seabiscuit. Tours are offered to the public three days a week in the summer and on some Saturdays off season.

The far northern reaches of this region feature some of the most unspoiled scenery in the lower 48, from the wondrous Lost Coast to the Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness and Mendocino National Forest. Outdoors enthusiasts can find true adventures in this remote and scenic region.