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 !

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.

Multiple use area good for hunting, mushroom collecting, hiking, mountain biking, woodcutting and…read morewildlife viewing. Free overnight camping is allowed in designated camping areas. There is no designated shooting area, but use of firearms is permitted away from trails and camping areas. Fun spot to show shoe or cross country ski in winter months.

100% TRUE TO THEIR WORD In an era where reliance on the…read moreinternet to research a regularity nowadays, I know how some can be skeptical of what they see vs what is actually delivered. In this case, EVERYTHING promoted and promised on the website is what you get! Doug, Heidi, their family and entire staff do an amazing job to make you feel welcome and part of the Marble Mountain Ranch family. From the moment we arrived at the Ranch, we were met by Doug, who hopped on his ATV and led us to our cabin, gave us a tour and informed us about dinner that first night. I'll break the rest of this review up into parts to help you get an idea of how much fun MMR is as well as how everything they promise is delivered upon...all while trying not to spoil the surprise of how amazing being there is. BOOKING: It is a working ranch and know that it is normal to get their answering machine when you call. Leave a message if you don't get Doug or Heidi on the phone with your number and know they'll definitely call you back. Heidi is amazing and will answer any and all questions you have. Do make sure you have a "Plan B & C" as dates/weeks fill up rather quickly. Be sure to have your whole party size ready as well as Heidi does a great job making sure your whole party has adequate and appropriately comfortable accommodations for your party. ACCOMMODATIONS/LODGING: The cabins are beautiful and plenty spacious for all your party's needs. Every cabin is equipped with a window A/C unit that keeps everything plenty cool on hot days and a floor heater for those trips where the weather turns cooler. They are stocked it's pots, pans, dish and silverware, a full refrigerator/freezer and microwave. Bedrooms are perfect size for every guest as well. FOOD: Fresh cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinners are prepared by Heidi and her staff and provide you delicious meals that sufficiently fill you for the day ahead or to fill a hungry belly after a full day of activities. There's a variety of options for everyone - and at dinner time, there are wine and beer options as well. ACTIVITIES: You WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Everyone, at every skill level will have an opportunity to experience everything. From your time in the arena learning how to guide, ride and get comfortable on a horse, to being on the trails taking in the forest and amazing views, to your time on the River going through the rapids, you are never disappointed. Doug and Heidi employ some of the most knowledgeable, kind, and engaging staff our group has ever met at a vacation getaway. Heidi makes sure you provide them, when booking, your skill levels to ensure everyone has a safe and amazing time. CONCLUSION: In the technological age where we're perennially connected to all things electronics, this was an amazing opportunity to unplug, get away from the hustle and bustle of busy life and enjoy nature in all its glory. We had two teenage girls in our party and they didn't miss being unable to scroll social media, or the internet all day long. By the end of each day you were physically spent and happy to have downtime with family and other ranch guests. Each night there were activities and opportunities to engage with and get to know Doug & Heidi, their family and staff. Our family came in with no expectations other than the excitement of a new and different opportunity at a getaway vacation. We were blown away at how amazing the experience was and we're already planning a return visit in the coming years. From our family to Doug, Heidi, their family and staff we say THANK YOU for an AMAZING experience that we will not soon forget! I hope this review helps continue to bring you great business and prosperity in the future...and we look forward to seeing you all again soon!

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!

My son and I had a great day salmon fishing with Mike. Mike adjusted the location based on current…read moreconditions. We caught several fish and had a great day on the river. The boat was clean and the heater was nice to knock the chill off until the sun came up.

Three family members and I went on Mike's halibut charter on Humboldt Bay for my birthday this…read moreyear. We cannot say enough good things about our experience. The boat was clean and organized, Mike was completely on top of everything that needed to be done and monitored, teaching us what to look for and how to respond, checking bait and rods and GPS, and moving us to another spot when the action died down. Not only was he the consummate fishing guide, he was personable, fun, and funny. We came away with a great haul but, more importantly, with a wonderful memory of our entire experience. Thank you so much, Mike!

We aren't from the area so I was a little unsure when we first pulled up to the beach. The area…read moreseemed a bit sketchy and the beach doesn't look like much from the road but I'm really glad we stayed and checked it out. This is one of the more interesting beaches that I've been to. There is some grassy wetland, a small cove, and plenty of beach line. You can explore and find lots of interesting things or you can just sit and listen to the waves. We brought our dog and she really enjoyed it. There were also lots of other people with their dogs there. I can't say for sure what the rules are about your dogs being leashed, but we only saw one dog on leash. Our pup was able to play with some other dogs and enjoy the water. We ended up spending much longer here than we had anticipated because we enjoyed it so much.

Everything about this beach is amazing! There's a shallow tide pool spot for the kids to play in…read morewhen a little warm outside! An amazing lookout over the bay! And a nice restaurant to fill your stomachs up after a long day at play! I would totally recommend!

Honest family team of dudes working hard to put you on fish.Comfortable boat with crazy results!!!…read more(8lbs+ ling, 15lbs+ salmon, 41lbs+ hali) Cost is the median for the area. If you want the chance on big fish... give them a call!

Great morning spent with Captain Larry last week. He took care of everything we caught almost our…read morelimit. He moved us several times to make sure we found the perfect spot where the fish were biting.

The best there is. John is so competitive. He always wants to be #1 on the river and he works…read moreharder than anyone to do it. Over nearly 15 trips he has made me a much better fisherman.

We have been fishing John for close to 10 years and I have to say nobody works harder than John. He…read morewill give you 200% everytime you get in his boat and he always finds a way to put you in the fish. We fished with John on the 8th of January on the Vanduzen River and we hooked up 11 Steelhead. We netted 5 of those bright crome fish that day. John gave us another rod bending day and as always we will be back. We always leave the river totally satisfied when fishing with John Klar. If you are looking for a top notch fishing guide, John Klar will give you the adventure of a lifetime. Drift boat or Jet Boat, he has always exceeded my espectations. Good fishing!!!