This early 1900's vessel is beautifully preserved. We found the information on the history of the…read morearea surprisingly entertaining. I was comfortable in a simple long sleeved shirt but plan for the weather and wind the day of your trip. Consider sitting in the shelter right behind the pilot house if you are at all concerned.

A nice tour around the northern (Arcata) bay. The tour was billed as "birds & Eco" but I think it…read morewas the same historical narration given on all tours. She did makes some general bird references, told a few personal stories and lots about the history and some current factoids. All in all a great way to spend $30 and 1.5 hours. BTW - we were told to arrive early if obtaining a seat was important when we called to ask about the tour. There did seem to be limited bench seating. We chose to sit/lean on the roof of the cabin towards the bow.

The management here treats their employees like garbage whether they have worked there since the…read morecompany took over the campgrounds and the marina or if they just started. The girls (so called bosses and, for the record, I wouldn't say so if even the slightest hint of maturity and or honestly and decency had been shown), yes, the girls do nothing but bicker back and forth to each other about everyone they can and attempt to get anyone they don't like in trouble like a bunch of high school kids with no respect for their customers or their employees. They recently forced the men to keep their pay the same while all the high school kids got raises and stated, "You will not get a raise until the high school kids wage matches yours. We are tired of them complaining." The "kids, technically new adults" lie about the adults that work there and are believed over staff that have worked there for over a decade and are actually believed by the two supposed boss' (the bickering girls in the main office that have lost the business 90% of their customers) despite direct evidence to the contrary. Why? Because if you're on their list of people they dislike they will not only disbelieve you but threaten you and your family if you don't change your story and pretend that things are all right and going just the way they want it to. The management uses their "security" cameras to pretend people are doing things they are not, i.e. stealing when you are stocking, playing with yourself when you are simply scratching or moving something due to the job forcing you into awkward positions having to fill boats on the water and things tend to get pinched! You're not allowed to defend yourself or refute their exaggerated and often fallacious claims. The Ruth Lake Community Services Districted used to shine light a lamp light in an oasis, now it is a rundown business run by cackling harpies ready to scoop your guts out after they are through torturing you. Do yourself a favor. Don't work here. Don't visit here or the Ruth Lake Campgrounds. Don't force yourself to regret attempting to visit Ruth anymore. The roads are garbage and have slid out in many places...for years now, the businesses, with the exception or Journy's End which is still a great place, are a joke and the heart ache you receive from your treatment will haunt you forever. I hope this helps prevent further painful memories. Best wishes on your next vacation. Sincerely, -Tortured in Ruth

So yesterday 9/5 I rented a boat from the Ruth Lake Marina for my family I. we were about an hour…read moreand half in when most of us jumped in the lake to swim. It wasnt until we all tried to get back up that we realized the fold ladder to the boat was broken! It looked like it was ripped off almost where the second part of the ladder was supposed to be it was jagged metals peices sticking out. The owner tied a rope to the part where the second piece should be before we rented it, well that didnt work because the 1 high up step and a rope to use it took us 20 minutes to try and get back on with the help of my family pulling each other back up. When I tried by myself I gouged my leg twice and my friend bruised her hand pulling herself up. I called the marina and they said if we brought the boat back you can get a refund but they have no other boats. I asked if we could keep the boat and just not swim and get a discount he said he would call me back after asking the manager, but didnt think I would get one..no sorry or anything. We decided to stay and try not to let it ruin our time since we drove 2 hours to get there. I never got the phone call from them because of my iffy service out there, but when I returned the boat i explained to a woman working there about what had happened and she admitted that we should have been informed before renting the boat and the guy said he told the people before us but forgot to tell us about it. When I asked if we could still get some sort of discount since the boat wasnt fully functional they said no. What kind of customer service is that? I spent the full $275 plus gas to get my leg gouged and cut. Idk if you can tell by the picture but it was a deep cut! It stopped bleeding after 45 minutes, I'm just glad no one drown that day which could've easily happened

Easy hike and you really can't beat the views! Would definitely recommend hiking this trail!read more

Stayed at the Fawn loop b campsite. Good sized, running water bathrooms and spigot for the…read morecampsite. No lights or showers in the bathroom. The site was a bit slopey but it was all shaded which was nice for the 90+ degrees. Did the Trinity Lakeside loop trail which was 8-9 miles with 500-600 ft elevation change. You can catch the trail from the loop b campsite. Very low water line this season during this drought year. There is paddleboarding, kayak, boating, fishing. Water is very mello. Lots of ticks and bugs this season. Very friendly people, not too crowded this memorial weekend.

Lydia was our guide, she was great! We went as a family of 4 with our 8 and 12 year old boys and…read morehad a blast. We were laughing and having fun the whole day (we did a day trip). Lunch was tasty and then we took a hike to see a waterfall and the scenery was amazing. We even got to see a banana slug and a bald eagle! As soon as our trip was over my kids were asking to go again!

Growing up in Humboldt on the coast I have always been afraid of the Trinity river she's a…read morebeautiful but dangerous river. We had family who loves to go rafting invite us on a rafting trip with 6 rivers from junction city to big flat I think it was. I was so skeptical but decided to face my fears. I'm so thankful I did! The entire experience was amazing! Our guide yuri was amazing and eased my nerves with how knowledgeable he was and how great at maneuvering the raft he was. I brought my kiddos one of them being special needs and he took the extra time and made sure he felt included, swam with him multiple times. Checked in on how he was feeling throughout the excursion. Anyways we are so glad we went couldn't have had a better guide or a better time thank you yuri and thank you 6 rivers rafting for a beautiful day and memory we will cherish forever! Until next year, stay safe

Michele is amazing. I sent a reservation inquiry and she called me back promptly that day. She was…read moreso upbeat and fun to talk to and genuinely excited to host me. She wasn't pushy at all and didn't upsell me anything - just gave me all the tips and info. We decided on a tandem snowmobile for an hour with a guide. We arrived 20 minutes late but she was so professional - she shortened and made the check in process so easy. There was a cabin with fire where you can change since Deer Mountain was quite cold and was snowing that day desolate the snow drought. She was mega attentive and taught us everything and told us exactly where we were going. She took couple of pictures for us and explained what we'll see had it not been so foggy. On the way back when we stopped at a viewpoint my boyfriend accidentally accelerated and we toppled right where the cliff started - Michele rushed over and helped us up and we genuinely concerned for our well being. We're so grateful she was our guide and can't recommend her enough. She's an amazing person with a beautiful smile and we definitely suggest everyone go snowmobile with her, especially first timers!

2 of my friends and I went up to Shasta for 4th of July weekend and spent the day with Captain…read moreMichele...it was the most perfect weekend (even amidst the current pandemic). Michele is super fun and an overall great human. She's energetic and patient, and flexible with how you want to spend your time on the water. We went wakeboarding and enjoyed tubing! She even took us to see Mt. Shasta from the lake, which was beautiful. We'll definitely be back again!

I absolutely love to bring my family here! Wish there was no…read morealgae problems to worry about with my dog. But other than that it is a great place to relax, and enjoy the beauty of Shasta co.

This recreation area is located in the hills west of Redding, California. I'd never heard of it…read moreuntil we took a different route back from the Humboldt region, back down to SoCal. It was scenic, there's lots of different lakes that dot the area. It's really pretty. People come here for boating, swimming, and hiking up to the waterfalls. Theres also water sports and camping in the summer months.

We've been Houseboating on lake Shasta for 20+ years & this by far is the best marina w/ the best…read moreboats. We always get the Somerset boat. The staff is always helpful. Boat is ready on time. See you next year...

Went on a five day trip this past weekend on a Mirage houseboat. Had a packed house of 14 people…read more What we loved about the boat was that we all had private quarters. It was 111 degrees when we arrived, the heat slowly dissipated as the days wore on, but the AC kept us cool, even in the two loft bedrooms. The only mechanical issue we encountered was the lake water pressure, but the techs easily fixed it. The marina store had snack items (mainly ice cream treats for us) at fair prices. Our boat was fully equipped with an array of cookware and entertaining pieces, Pottery Barn dishes and quality kitchen gadgets-- even a Pampered Chef garlic press. Our hot tub was clean and fully functional. The staff was professional- Every one of them that we interacted with. I highly recommend this company!

Captain Thorntan , or Randy as us second timers call him, got us on the whales from the get go. We…read moreenjoyed our trip and will be back. Bring your long lens and binoculars. Sun screen and rain/ jackets recommended.

Great experience. We went for the whale watching tour in March which is a great season for grey…read morewhales in the area. The boat ride is not for the weak. The ocean was windy and turbulent, we were warned about it before the tour. But, the tour in itself was great. They try to give as much information and do even try to go get the best sighting! But it is nature and everything is unpredictable.

The Woodley Island Marina was another tourist destination we went to while in Eureka. We didn't do…read moreany boating but there are a few things to see here for the passing visitor. There is Table Bluff Lighthouse which is a very small Lighthouse but cute all the same. It is kept up well and is one that lighthouse buffs may like. Nearby is a fishermans memorial where you can see a list of people who have been lost at sea in the area over the years. There is a large fisherman statue there as well as part of the memorial. Nice stop to make if out and about taking in the sights around town.

The local commercial fishing marina, where you can actually acquire fresh caught seafood that…read morevaries daily and from season to season. My most recent visit, Dungeness Crabs are in season after a delayed start! This small commerical marina actually has several docks running alphabetically, A through G - signage on the road frontage letting the passersby know what the mornings catch is and today it was our amazing local crab and our world class Kumamoto oysters, these petite beauties are a famous staple on the north coast waters here on Humboldt Bay. A marina coffeshop with restaurant are on site that has okay food and a full bar, there is also a charter house where some fishing vessels can be reserved by the hour, half day, day or longer. There is a Fisherman of the Sea memorial to all those who've made the ultimate sacrifice, working on the north coasts unforgiving and often dangerous waters. Ample parking at all the different docks. The coast guard also maintains a presence at this marina as well. The public can visit the docks and enjoy the views of old town waterfront, of the marina and Humboldt Bay out to the Pacific Ocean. A cool marina, where you can purchase freshly caught seafood right off the boat. Definately worth a visit and stop if you like fresh seafood, big commercial fishing boats, or just being on the water. 4 Stars 00669

I'm leaving this review in the hopes that it actually gets to someone who can make some changes in…read morestaffing and customer service. I attempted to make a reservation for the harbor tour with Captain Dan for my anniversary. When I called I reached a voicemail inbox and began to leave a message, but in the middle of it someone picked up - no greeting or other info, just a very brusque "hello?" Out of simple curiosity I asked if they ever do whale watching trips at other times of year, but was abruptly interrupted by the person shouting, "why doesn't anyone ever look at the website, we don't do that here!!" I was so taken aback that I apologized and hung up. The tour genuinely looks like it would be lovely and I was interested in what Captain Dan would be able to tell us about! But I'm not about to risk continuing to being treated so rudely on a special occasion.

My fiancé and I went on a private Noyo Harbor Tour on Monday. This was such a great experience. We…read moreactually booked this tour online back in May (we're on our annual anniversary vacation and we plan very very far ahead). Booking online was super easy, we were sent a confirmation email with a number to call to confirm our tour time. Since the availability of the tour in really dependent on the tide, we did call back a couple weeks ahead to confirm and pay for the tour. Kristin helped us though the process and made it really easy and painless. Captain Dan was super nice. I appreciate all the stories and knowledge he shared about the harbor, who does what in each boat, the surrounding properties, his time in Alaska, and more. Such great conversations. We got pretty lucky because there was a couple boats selling tuna and cleaning fish so there was a lot of sea lions and seals around waiting for fish. We were on an electric boat, so it was really quiet and didn't scare away the marine life and we were able to get up close. We got to see lots of beautiful birds, he had even told us which ones to watch because they dive down and catch fish. And we did see one catch a fish! It was so cool. Such an amazing experience we'd go again the next time we're out in the area. I definitely recommend!