Activities in North Coast
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Skunk Train
Everybody loves the Skunk Train, the historic logging train that chugs from Fort Bragg and Willits, passing through redwood-forested mountains, along rivers, and through deep mountain tunnels en route to Northspur, the midway point, where it turns around - a plenty-long 3½ hour trip. There's also a 90-minute jaunt if you're tight on time. The depot is downtown at Laurel St, west of Main St.
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Hum-Boats Sail, Canoe & Kayak Center
The Hum-Boats Sail, Canoe & Kayak Center , at Woodley Island Marina, rents kayaks and sailboats. They have lessons and tours (some dog-friendly), eco-tours, a water taxi, sailboat charters, sunset sails and full-moon paddles.
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Clear Lake Queen
The Clear Lake Queen, docked in Lucerne on the north shore, is an elegant, three-story paddlewheel steamboat offering sightseeing cruises, with pretty good dining, a bar and live music. Reservations essential.
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Madaket
Cruising the harbor aboard the blue-and-white 1910 Madaket is also fun. It departs from the foot of F St and the $10 sunset cocktail cruise serves from the smallest licensed bar in the state.
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HSU Center Activities
From Tai Chi and African dance to backpacking and kayaking, HSU Center Activities sponsors myriad activities, workshops, outings, sporting-gear rentals and consignment sales; nonstudents welcome.
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Pro Sport Center
The Pro Sport Center has a full-service bike-repair shop (no rentals) and sells camping gear; they rent and sell kayaks, and scuba diving and skiing gear.
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Redwood Region Audubon Society
The Redwood Region Audubon Society offers guided walks of the marsh on Saturdays, rain or shine, from the parking lot at I Street's south end.
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On the Waterfront
Many outfits rent boats, including On the Waterfront and Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa in Kelseyville.
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North Coast Brewing Co
The thick, hoppy brews at North Coast Brewing Co are reason enough to pull over.
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