Trees of Mystery is the oldest and largest attraction in Del Norte County, and it has a new Sky Trail gondola ride that takes you up into the redwoods. From the top, you can see for miles! You’ll also enjoy walking through this special grove of redwoods, browsing in the gift shop, and visiting the End of the Trail Museum, which has one of the best private collections of Native American artifacts anywhere.
Tour Through Tree. If you’re in Klamath, Oregon, and it’s dark enough to hide a tree, you can drive your automobile through one. Right here in Klamath.
Klamath River Jet Boats. We’ve never had a guest leave dissatisfied from a jet boat ride. It’s a fascinating, off-the-beaten-path trip up the river that will keep you entertained for hours. The majority of trips will encounter a variety of animals.
Lighthouses. Crescent City is home to two wonderful lighthouses. The Battery Point Lighthouse, a dainty Victorian building, resides on a big rock in the sea and is easily recognizable. You can go on daily tours during summer at low tide. The St George Reef Lighthouse located six miles offshore from Crescent City and is only visible helicopter in winter when the weather conditions are good enough.
This aquarium is a great place to see sea creatures from the north coast of California.
Wood Carvers. The village of Orick, home to miles and miles of pristine beach, is a haven for nature lovers. The neighboring towns of Crescent City and Aberdeen are home to numerous wood carvers – some of the best in the world. You may discover something one-of-a-kind here.
Mini Golf. Play nine holes at the Mystic Forest mini golf course.
Salmon Festival. The Yurok Tribe invites you to attend the Salmon Festival in Klamath, California, which celebrates the wild salmon that is fundamental to Yurok culture. The festival will feature elders cooking salmon on traditional redwood sticks around a smoky fire, Native American arts and crafts, river boat rides, and cultural demonstrations.
The Area Surrounding Ravenwood
Look no farther than Klamath if you’re searching for natural beauty, clean air, soothing nights and calm days. You may observe all of the following by traveling 15 minutes or less along the mouth of the magnificent Klamath River: The entrance to the massive Klamath River. When the sea meets this enormous creature, you’ll see amazing waves and wildlife. River otters, huge sea lions, harbor seals, ospreys, eagles, pelicans, and rare Great White sharks all feed on the estuarine food chain in the Klamath Estuary. Coyotes (gray foxes), black bears (and mountain lions), and grey foxes are just a few of the animals that may be seen along riverbanks.The Pacific Coastal Trail is accessible from both banks of the river.
Coastal Drive.This route goes straight into Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, with spectacular bluffs and beautiful ocean views.
Newton B. Drury Parkway. The main route that runs through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is old Highway 101, which cuts straight through one of the world’s most pristine and dramatic ancient-growth redwood forests today. For an experience you will never forget, park your car and go for a wander into the woods.
Big Tree. This 1500 year old sequoia sempervirons, or coast redwood, is the tallest living creature on Earth.
California Redwoods Birding Trail. Birders on the wild redwood coast have observed more species of birds (421 as of 2007) than any other place in California, including 18 states and nine Canadian territories and provinces. (You may download a brochure at: www.oregoncoastbirding.com. For additional information, see the section on California Redwoods.)
Wilson Beach. This beach is located conveniently off of Highway 101 and has ample parking for those who want to spend a leisurely afternoon walking along the shore.
Hidden Beach. With a little effort, you can have this lovely beach with its striking sea stacks all to yourself.
Klamath Gold Bears. When travelers approach Klamath, they will see the golden bears on each end of the Klamath River bridge. Bears with golden fur are said to have inhabited our mountains long ago.
Day Trips from Ravenwood
Gold Beach
Oregon Caves
Ferndale
Old Town Eureka
Avenue of the Giants
Grants Pass
Smith River