My mom and I had an amazing afternoon ride through the redwoods with the Buckarettes. The horses…read morewere beautiful, and so tame. The redwood trail was a great and had beautiful views of the old growth redwoods. Our guide also shared some fun facts about the forest. As a Humboldt county local we highly recommend the Buckarettes for your horsing riding experience!

What a fun excursion! Myself and a couple of girlfriends wanted to go horseback riding locally…read more This family owned business in Orick was the most appealing option based on location. The state park trails we rode the horses through were so beautiful and serene that it made for a magical ride. After a brief introduction to our horses, we embarked on our tour (90 minute Goose Pen Trail). Our guide shared lots of interesting information about the trees and other native plants. We rode up some steep hills, gave the horses a couple of breaks, and of course had a photo opportunity in the Goose Pen Tree. After the ride back, we got to feed the horses some baby carrots as a thank you treat. This was such a lovely experience and I'm grateful for this family owned venture. I would recommend this again and again.

Fantastic Thank you Kim…read more We had a good time and my sister from the East Coast had a good time as well

LOVEDDD this place! Brought my friend for her birthday because she loves horses. We went on the…read moretour at the latest time so we got to see the sunset. Such a great experience and everyone was all so nice !

It is not easy to get across just how wonderful Marble Mountain Ranch is. We were anxious about how…read morethe week would go for our family of 4 with two teenagers, but this dissipated within seconds of arrival. There is a depth and breadth of expertise and care in how it is run that makes this a very special experience. The horses are loved, well-trained and contented, the staff are all adorable, the food glorious. We were fully occupied from morning until night, coasting from one unforgettable and enriching experience to the next. The ranch itself is stunning, and set in a spectacular landscape. Each activity was of the highest quality and it felt enormously luxurious to be in such capable hands throughout. It was a stretch for us financially but absolutely some of the best money we have ever spent

From the charmingly appointed rustic cabins to the farm to table exceptional homemade meals and…read moredeserts, this ranch exceeded any expectations I might have had. All the activities are scheduled so carefully that I was able to participate in everything I wanted to do. Their horses are very well cared for, well behaved and trained. No swaybacked trail nags here! The up to date whitewater rafts and staff were all very knowledgeable and safety oriented. We had some GREAT rapids rides!! The shooting involved expert SAFE instruction and a revolving set of varied experiences with different weapons. The children in attendance had the time of their lives as did this 74 year old horsewoman! The ranch is self sufficient ( off the grid) and well off the beaten path. A real community developed amongst the guests under the guidance and warm personalities of Heidi and Doug. The 30 plus years of love and devotion to the upkeep of the natural beauty of their ranch showed in the gardens and plantings of flowers and trees in abundance. Even the gaggle of teenaged sisters spent less time in the lodge (the only WiFi) than one would have imagined! A fun and deeply relaxing time in nature was had by all. I will definitely be back again! Happy Trails!

September 11, 2025 - Mike Thompson Wildlife Refuge Area, Arcata, CA…read more My husband found this area on the map, and wanted to check it out. Also called South Spit Wildlife Area, it is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It is a long narrow spit of land approximately 4-1/2 miles long and contains almost 600 acres of coastal dunes located approximately 5 miles south of Eureka. We arrived on a Thursday afternoon and practically had the place to ourselves. The BLM website says the area can draw anywhere from 20,000 to 80,000 visitors a year--a huge swing--but we must have lucked into the off season. Aside from a family playing on the beach, a couple of fishermen casting their lines, and a few workers updating the kiosk, it felt wonderfully quiet. We explored the area a bit. Unfortunately, we missed the off-leash season for dogs, so our pup had to stay on her leash. (Dogs allowed on leash March through September 15 and off-leash the rest of the year.) I could see this being an ideal spot to visit during the off-leash season--perfect for finding a quiet stretch of sand and letting your pup roam alongside you.

Meike Thompson Wildlife Refuge Area, Eureka, California, September 11, 2025…read more We were out exploring and came across this wildlife area on the south spit of the Mike Thompson Wildlife Refuge. It's about a 20 minute drive from the freeway down to the ocean. They do have a pit toilet there with some interpretive signs at the first parking lot you come to on the ocean. You can drive on the south spit north for quite a ways,. We drove for about a mile and then turned around. They do have some areas were you can actually drive down onto the beach. We chose not to do that. We didn't have very good cell coverage there and we didn't want to risk getting stuck in the sand. We did find a place to park and walk down to the beach. There are some areas of the beach that are pretty level and other areas have a steep decline. Beware of potential sleeper waves.

My girls had the MOST amazing horseback riding experience of their lives today thanks to Rockin…read moreMaddy Ranch! I highly recommend it.

Laura, Scott and her staff were absolutely amazing to us from the moment we arrived til the moment…read morewe left. I felt at home, at ease and had the best time while we were visiting the area. We will be coming back for sure!!! The property is very clean, horses are very calm and taken care of. Our group consisted of 4- all beginners (ages 9 and 15), our guide was very patient, knowledgeable of the area and was an amazing leader! We couldn't be more happy and pleased with our experience! Thank you for everything! Kim & family

We went on the 1.5 hour beach ride with our two boys (ages 6 and 9). It was the highlight of our…read moretrip for my husband and the 9 year old, and a close second favorite (after Trees of Mystery) for my 6 year old. It was both boys first time on a horse by themselves (they've ridden horses at parks/fairs but always a short walk while someone is leading) and it was a great first experience. The horses are so well behaved and nice and follow the path and direction. The trail was interesting and exciting enough to keep their attention and I was thrilled to get nice photos of all of us riding our horses on the beach. Thank you Crescent Trail Rides for a lovely experience!

What an amazing ride. I had a blast. Paid for 2 hours ended up riding for 3 which was very nice…read more Beautiful beach ride and some redwoods. Gorgeous sunny day! With a great group of people too. My hubby and I will definitely be back! Thank you for the perfect birthday !

Back in 1961, my husband and I came for a week, and I l learned to ride horseback for the first…read moretime with your very patient staff and horses. I still remember our breakfast rides in the beautiful surroundings. On a whim, I googled Coffee Creek Ranch and was delighted to see you are still there and delighting guests.

We loved our time at the ranch. We did not stay at the property but will in the future. We set up a…read morehalf day ride and Ruth the Owen was kind enough to invite us to a Steak Fry the night before and meet everyone. Ruth was great as was our wrangler Duffy and all the staff were super friendly. The grounds are great with so much to keep the kids occupied. Food was great and we could not have had a better time !

Dear Ryan and staff, we loved how organized you have this resort! How thoughtful that you called me…read moreto let me know the air conditioning was out in our booked cabin and that you would make sure we had a great place to stay. Everything just far exceeded our expectations. So nice to arrive to a very nicely air conditioned cabin and be able to return to it after sweaty hikes! The 2 beds we used were surprisingly comfortable as I can usually look forward to an uncomfortable bed on vacation. Once inside we had such peace and quiet. I was so impressed with the cleanliness! The pool is beautiful and also very clean. Thank you all for making our stay so worry free and comfortable. I will give everyone I know who likes this kind of experience your website. I will post these thoughts on Yelp. Kay, Larry, Chance, and Ginger Sent from my iPad

My wife and our two young sons stayed at Lakeview Terrace Resort a couple weeks ago. Definitely…read moreglad we did, it was everything we were hoping for and more. We only stayed for two nights but in the short visit we squeezed in kayaks on the lake, floating down the river, fishing and a short hike. The scenery if absolutely beautiful and the cabin was clean and had all the amenities a family could need...which is nice for anyone wanting the "outdoor experience" without actually sleeping in a hotel tent/outdoors:) We took two trips this summer, one to Hawai'i and second here. When we asked our boys what their favorite part of summer break was they said "lakeview terrace"!