the hike down to the river
view of river from trail
our swimhole and jumping rock to the left
crystal clear water
little creek pouring into the river
rapid
Breon tubin the rapid
Trees
putting sunblock on at the rafting place
walking to the river access
taking a break
floating down the riiiiiiiiiiiiver
the girls jumping off the rock, Im waiting on top for my turn
the girls at the end of the day
Trail along the coast
Mad River dumping into the ocean
Vista Point along the 101
Clam Beach
shadow
Looking north toward Trinidad
My bike and footprints
Windblown sand dunes
Video of cruise along coast
Ocean View
Mad River Bridge was originally a wood covered bridge built in 1905 for the railroad. This current bridge was built in 1942 and was discontinued as a raildoad bridge in 1961. Today its a foot/bike bridge and part of the Hammond Trail
View of Mad River from bridge
Wildflowers with old farm equipment in background
Oyster Fest 2009 on the Plaza.
The Arcata Bay Oyster Festival began 19 years ago as a way to promote our local aquaculture industry. Over 70% of the fresh oysters consumed in California are grown in 450 acres of Arcata Bay where the conditions are ideal. 15,000 to 18,000 people attend this event every year.
Hotel Arcata opened in 1915 at approximately the same time that the Northwestern Pacific Railroad initiated passenger rail service to Humboldt County and a decision was made to permanently locate Humboldt State Normal School in Arcata (now Humboldt State University). Shortly thereafter, in 1920, the opening of the Redwood Highway (101) brought auto touring traffic to the area. The Hotel Arcata quickly became known as the finest lodging facility in the region
Arcata Fire Department was established on January 24, 1884 
The Arcata Plaza
Now in their 65th season, the Humboldt Crabs are America's oldest continuously operated summer collegiate baseball program. Time to go to work!
behind homeplate
Arcata Marshes with a Goose
