Nice visit at the garden [Eureka CA]…read more Just outside the zoo's northern perimeter is the Sequoia Park Garden on W Street. Street parking is available just outside of the entrance. The forecast was partly cloudy in the mid 50's. The garden isn't very big but I enjoyed the variety of flowers that were in bloom which is generally between May and September. Our visit was during the Memorial Day weekend. Took some time taking lots of photos of the colorful blooms including a collection of gorgeous dahlias... wish they had labels for all the flowers for us who are botanically illiterate. Flowers are beautiful subjects for photography that's why I love botanical gardens. The garden also featured a wishing well and a gazebo for small gatherings and events and, also, a small sundial, unfortunately, there was no sun at that time to tell the time of day ツ Sadly, we weren't able to go across to the park. Hubby already had too much walking for the day ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Review #3771

This a great park in the city. I arrived in the early morning and entered through the Sequoia…read moreCreek Trailhead. A good walk that leads you to the park and garden. I liked the open grassy meadow and the duck pond. There was a sitting area to rest and take a break, and a playground. The tall trees and serene surroundings makes this place magical. Definitely wants me to return and explore more.

Headwaters Forest Reserve is an amazing place and full of natural beauty! The Reserve is managed by…read morethe Bureau of Land Management in consultation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The trails are well maintained and there is a decent size parking lot. This Reserve protects 7,472 acres of old growth redwood groves, other forest stands, streams, and wildlife. This is an amazing place to go hiking at there is a Headwaters Education Center if you want to learn more about this area. There are different hikes you can take varying in length. Some of the trails are paved and some are unpaved. Dogs and bikes are allowed on some of the trails and not on others. The Elk River Trail is the longest trail and it is 11 miles roundtrip. This area is so peaceful and tranquil and loved that this area has been preserved so that everyone can enjoy it!

The land consistently gets trimmed and cared for…read more I have come here for doggie hikes, walks, forest runs and to admire the river/nature. Overall, the high review comes after the expansion of their parking lot. If you are familiar with this place you will know that it used to be a two-way entrance now it is a one-way. Careful when coming in because a car might be backing up or confused it is a one way! I highly appreciate that on the trail they consistently have signs to show you if you are allowed off trailing or not. It is helpful to see a map in case you are unsure how far you want to go in. Take into consideration the amount of miles going in and out. Usually my partner and I go up to the 2nd mile maker which is the bridge overlooking the river. And building up your tolerance from there.

It's a fun place to bring the dog. She loves it and it is fully fenced. We can let her run around…read moreand it's fine.

This is a lovely little park by the water with plenty of space for pups to run around. Fenced all…read morearound so no fear of going in the water (if you want your pup in the water, go to Samoa Dunes). It needs a little TLC...next time I go I'd just bring a trash bag and pick up a few little things...stuffing from well-used toys, headless doll (although dogs still love them like that)...and maybe a couple of the chairs that people have brought but which have seen better days. Still enjoyed it very, very much and there were two terrific pups that showed up mid-day while we were there who were great playmates for my pup. Parking right next to the bathrooms and kiddie park...walk beyond the kiddie park and there's the gate. Would totally go back.

Easy parking and much easier walk to the beach then other ones in the area. Great location and our…read moredogs loved to run and dig!

I had a few free hours to myself during a recent trip to Arcata so I searched for a beach near me…read more Mauren Beach was less than a 10 minute drive from my rental house, so I set off. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to find, how short the walk is from my parking space and how clean the beach is. There were a few people along the beach as well as a few surfers in the water. Polite dogs and their walkers would stroll by on occasion. I thoroughly enjoyed lounging in my chair and reading while the sound of the waves calmed my soul. I look forward to returning on my next visit to the area.

Historic Military Fort [Eureka CA]…read more There's a lot to take in historically from Fort Humboldt. Although this site seems peaceful now, at one time it was the hub of a conflict between settlers and Native Americans. We walked through the grassy park area stopping to read interpretive signs along the way educating ourselves. The history of Fort Humboldt State Historic Park dates back to 1853. First, one of the most famous military personalities to serve here was Captain Ulysses S. Grant, the future U.S. President and commander of all Union forces during the Civil War. He was stationed here as Captain of Company F, 4th Infantry, in 1853-1854. His story is shared in historic signage and markers. No wait... FIRST! Fort Humboldt State Historic Park is haunted! The GhostTube app captured some anomalies when we used it. I posted a couple of videos. During its glory, the fort had 14 buildings: Officer's Quarters, barracks, a hospital, a blacksmith shop, a horse stable, and even a bakery. Wooden markers can be seen at the park indicating where they once stood. The reconstructed Surgeon's Quarters and original Fort Hospital remain standing till today and I wonder if they open the doors to visitors during park hours. One part of the park are collection of exhibits not related to the military history: railroad equipment and machinery used in the early days of 150 years of local logging history including a Donkey engine. Review #3772

This was a nice and peaceful park. It is a short walk around to see all the displays. There are a…read morefew buildings still left from the time it was a fort. Amongst the trees on the other side of the park, there is the remnants of the trains and steam engines from the logging days.

Great Skate Park for your kids or teens to go and hang out! All fenced in and has a huge open…read morebaseball field with bathrooms to either hang out or play and run around in! I definitely recommend the Eureka Skate Park!

Cooper Gulch has a lot happening in this little urban postage stamp park. The skate park is the…read moreobvious draw, but it also has a 9 hole frisbee golf course and a ball field. While skating or disc throwing you may also notice a lot of people walking around with binoculars on. It's a neo-tropical migrant hot spot. Lots of rare birds like to stop in this park before continuing on their journey. There are no restrooms. There really should be since this is a well loved local recreation destination. All the park users I've run into there are friendly and respectful of the multiple uses this little park provides.

Fairly large area with trails behind the dunes as well as beach riding. Great area for beginners,…read moreno large dunes and a large open beach zone that is mostly flat. Next step is the Oregon dunes, crazy stuff there.

This area is so fun for off-roading! Wow driving on the beach is the best feeling and watching the…read moresurfers ride the jetti waves was a bop for me. Besides all the trails to drive on, there's a fun rock crawl area to try out. Loved it all!

The bay view is great and the facility adequate, but the atmosphere for working out is distracting…read moreat best and downright aggravating at times. Some of the regulars are a little sketchy and the staff doesn't seem too concerned even though it could be a safety issue considering the location. There's a lot of transient traffic. Worst of all are the instructors. They must be the worst paid fitness staff in town and their skills and attitude reflect that. There's one lady in particular who completely runs your workout with her extremely loud, obnoxious directions. She's clearly trying to desperately hold off her own aging procees and it isn't working. Her routines are right out of the 80s aerobics craze. She's got crazy red hair, but you'll be able to figure out who she is right away. Stay clear!

The best spot to watch fireworks in Eureka for both 4th of July or New Year's. Also offers…read morememberships for folks interested in working out.