Sinkyone Wilderness on the Lost Coast of California
It has been 115 degrees in the desert lately, so I headed north to the cool, foggy north coast of California to the amazingly beautiful Sinkyone Wilderness State Park! This park is located at the southern end of the Lost Coast, about 2 hours north of Fort Bragg, and is one of the most beautiful places I have ever camped. Though it's very primitive (no running water or real facilities, just a few vault toilets), it's a WONDERFUL place to camp. If you venture further north into the wilderness you can backpack and camp along the trail, but I stayed at Usal Beach campground at the southern end....where you can car camp right on the beach, without a reservation...even on a holiday weekend, which is VERY unusual for California! While here we saw fish, otter, rabbits, birds and GINORMOUS Roosevelt elk, grazing calmly in a meadow not 100 feet from us. Magical place!
FOREST FIRE WHILE BACKPACKING | Lost Coast Trail x Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Backpacking the southern portion of the Lost Coast Trail in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, California.
In two days time, we experienced 14 miles of steep switchbacks and 5,000+ feet of elevation gain, met more elk than people, gazed at the Milky Way on a remote beach, and hiked back out to find our trailhead on fire.
This backpacking trip was one for the books!
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Is This Paradise!? Usal Beach in Sinkyone State Park
I wake up to a beautiful morning on Usal Beach along the Lost Coast of California. This is the southernmost part of Sinkyone State Park. Of course, it has to fog up very quickly, but I still go for a short hike into the redwoods. Thankfully, the sun comes out just in time for a magnificent sunset.
This place is a little bit magical. There are deer, elk, foxes, sea lions and birds in abundance. If you just sit still long enough, the local critters come out to play.
I actually lost my action camera on the final day here. It must have fallen off the front seat of my car while I was packing up. It really bummed me out because I had a couple of timelapses on there along with a bunch of footage down the famously rough Usal Road. There were times I didn't think I would make it while driving that road but was afraid to turn back. Maybe I'll post the little footage I still have from my other camera sometime.
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Lost Coast Highway USAL Full Jeep Trail Tour ~ 4x4 Jeeping California #Jeep
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We head out of Fort Bragg, CA on a stormy day Jeep trip to our favorite Jeeping Trail, USAL (Lost Coast Highway or Old Usal Logging Road) located off Highway 1 outside of Westport, CA and Sinkyone Wilderness State Park & Beach.
FEATURING:
THE DIRTY DOG, THE MUD PUPPY & THE TATER TOT and of course The Jeep Pups came along to play!
This is the full USAL Trail down into Sinkyone Beach and is PART ONE of the day trip. The trail was even better with all the rain! Yes it is a low-key, relaxing trail in comparison to many other Jeeping Trails but what makes it unique is how STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL it is! There are areas to really get muddy and plenty of rivers and streams but it is also protected to avoid damage from those looking to go too far off trail.
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Roosevelt Elk at Sinkyone Wilderness State Park in Northern California
The ROOSEVELT ELK that wandered past our camp site at Sinkyone Wilderness State Park last week's end.
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Backpacking the Lost Coast - Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Backpacking the Lost Coast - Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, June 18-21, 2012
Dark Gulch Waterfall, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Calif
Waterfall at Dark Gulch, in the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Mendocino County, California. This is found on the Wheeler-to-Usal horse/bike trail.
Weird Shelter and Chains The Lost Coast 17
The Lost Coast and Sinkyone State Park
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Petey & I visit Sinkyone Wilderness State Park along the Lost Coast. We stop by the Needle Rock Visitors Center and do a short walk along the Lost Coast Trail. Also, pay for cheap campsites because a ticket from a ranger could cost a lot more. ;-)
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Lost Coast Backpacking Trip in Sinkyone Wilderness
Sinkyone Wilderness, California
Lost Coast Trail - South Section (Needle Rock to Usal Beach)
2015
Needle Rock Visitor Center, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Needle Rock Visitor Center, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, California.
Original file: 1990-04 CA to ND driving trip-008A.mov.
The Lost Cost King Range National Conservation Area
The Best Places for Whale Watching in California
Come and experience California’s year-round whale fest!
From the far north to the Mexican border, California’s pristine waters play center stage to much-loved visitors such as humpbacks and orcas, as well as gray whales, who follow the entire coast on their yearly migration.
California is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Each year, about 20,000 gray whales make an epic 6,000-mile journey between Alaska and Mexico—and then back again. These massive, itinerant mammals travel from feeding grounds in the Bering Sea to mating and breeding lagoons along Baja California in Mexico. It’s one of the most amazing wildlife migrations on the planet, and also relatively easy for humans to witness, especially if you join a guided whale-watching cruise with knowledgeable crew on board. (In some locations, you can see whales spouting, breaching, and fluking from ocean bluffs, especially if you have binoculars.) While gray whales get the spotlight along the California coast, other cetaceans—including orcas, humpbacks, porpoises, dolphins, and gigantic blue whales—ply the waters at different times of year, bumping up your chances of seeing something amazing out there in the sea.
California is one of the few places where you can see whales year-round. From San Francisco in the north to San Diego in the south, these giants of the deep migrate up and down the coast, providing humans with one of the greatest shows on Earth. It’s easy to spot passing whales with the naked eye from California’s many points which jut out into the Pacific Ocean, however, nothing comes close to the thrill of seeing these majestic beasts up close out on the water. The most common species in Californian waters are gray whales, which make an astonishing 10,000-mile (16,090-kilometer) round trip each year between their feeding grounds in the Arctic and the warmer breeding and calving lagoons of Mexico. Off San Francisco and Monterey Bay, humpback and blue whales appear year-round, while blue, sperm, beaked, minke whales and orcas appear seasonally.
1. Eureka
Located on the shores of Humboldt Bay, Eureka, CA is the largest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with activities like boating, sport fishing, kayaking, and whale watching all available close by. To see the whales from the water, charter a boat or take a kayak tour out of Trinidad Harbor. There are also countless sites to whale watch from land. The best ones are located high on the cliffs of Shelter Cove, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Patrick’s Point State Park, and Table Bluff.
2. Mendocino
The quaint, coastal village of Mendocino is a beloved whale watching destination. There are plenty of great lookout points in the area, including Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, Point Arena Lighthouse, and Mendocino Headlands State Park. You can even whale watch at the annual Whale Festival in March. It’s a wonderful event that features whale exhibits, educational lectures, and delicious fare from local restaurants.
3. The Bay Area
The waters bordering San Francisco are a seasonal hotspot for whale migrations. Humpback whales, blue whales, and gray whales have all been spotted here. The Oceanic Society offers full and half-day guided tours to the Farallon Islands, and San Francisco Whale Tours provides whale watching adventures year-round. It’s always a good time to visit!
The Washington Square Inn is ideally situated in San Francisco’s legendary North Beach neighborhood. It’s just a short cable car ride from Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Coit Tower, China Town, Union Square, and Telegraph Hill. No matter where you end up, the inn’s friendly staff is dedicated to making your vacation as comfortable and relaxing as possible.
4. Monterey
The Monterey Submarine Canyon in Monterey, CA, is a deep water canyon system that provides many benefits to year-round whale watching. Killer whales use the canyon as hunting grounds throughout the year, and humpback whales, blue whales, and a variety of dolphins and sea lions feed here in the summer months. Visitors can charter a boat out of the wharf for an up-close look at these incredible species.
Blue whales are the largest mammal ever known to have lived on Earth. They can stretch up to 100 feet and can weigh more than 200 tons. Can you just take a second to imagine what that looks like to see a whale of that size spouting out air and water some 9 meters in the air? Envision this massive creature appearing on one side of your little whale-watching boat and popping up on the other. Realize how it could tip you into the water if it wanted to. And when you go whale watching in California? You don’t even have to imagine. You’ll have the chance to see this living giant, along with a host of other creatures, in real life.
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Prairie Creek Redwoods & Sinkyone Wilderness
Dave and Bruce hike 31 miles over the course of six days in some of the most pristine wilderness in northern California.
Roosevelt elk near Needle Rock Visitor Center, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Roosevelt elk near Needle Rock Visitor Center, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, California.
Original file: 1990-04 CA to ND driving trip-009A.mov.
An Insider’s Guide to Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park is small, less than one square mile. But those who come earn big rewards, shown here in this 6-minute video.
USAL (USA Lumber) Beach- Lost Coast N. Ca.
From our recent family adventure in the 4 Wheel Camper.
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The Mermen (A Great, underrated N. Ca. electric instrumental band)
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Tim O'Brien
The kidz first trip to the beach in 2014
Usal Beach Sinkyone Wilderness
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Lost Coast of California on Usal Road
Clips from driving Usal Road on the Lost Coast of California
Sinkyone Wilderness
Dirt Road to Sinkyone Wilderness in No California