they have the best kayak rentals around for super inexpensive. Their gear is new and in great…read morecondition. I've been able to try out several boats to see which kind I might be interested to buy from one of the local outfitters. One of the best things is you can launch your boat right from the aquatic centers boat ramp so you don't need to load it up on your car which is awesome. The staff are super helpful and accommodating, they teach you about the tides, weather and conditions so you stay safe. You even get a little instruction too. It's great to get out on the bay and explore the wildlife. So far I've seen harbor seals, river otter, and tons of birds. I'll definitely be coming back all summer.

Had a great time learning to SUP with Larry & Kyle! They…read morewere really great instructors, we had a lot of fun on the water and all the gear was in great condition. Would definitely recommend it!

A slice of heaven for kids of all ages! From hikes along damp Douglas Fir forest trails, to sunny…read moreafternoons swimming in the majestic Mattole River, song-filled hayrides, games, arts and crafts, overnight beach backpacking, and camper directed skits at campfire. Plus, the friendly and caring staff is committed to providing an unforgettable, safe and fun-loving camp experience to every camper. Wrap it all up with delicious meals and fresh air cabins and LCC is the place to be!

A great place for kids to spend the summer making friends. Remote and rustic and tons of fun. I've…read moreworked at this camp in the past and it is an amazing place for young people: Hiking on the Beach; Swimming in the Mattole River, Overnight camping in the Mattole Valley; Nightly campfires with songs and story telling; Teen Backpacking trip; Canoes; Mill Creek; Art; Raids; Dance Party; Ropes Course; Friends... I've only ever meet wonderful, caring and compassionate people working for the camp - still friends with many of them. Love this place!

Fantastic Thank you Kim…read more We had a good time and my sister from the East Coast had a good time as well

LOVEDDD this place! Brought my friend for her birthday because she loves horses. We went on the…read moretour at the latest time so we got to see the sunset. Such a great experience and everyone was all so nice !

My 8 year old daughter expressed an interest in sewing, but I have 0 experience with this. We were…read moreso fortunate to find Notions Sewing Studio. Rebecca has been a wonderful teacher. She is incredibly patient, kind, and professional. She has helped my daughter learn everything to make her sewing dreams come true. As I write this review, she is hard at work in the next room on her sewing machine, making clothes for her doll. She is able to find a pattern, cut out her fabric, wind the bobbin, and follow all the steps to bring her ideas into reality. I am so impressed with how far she has come under Rebecca's guidance. Here is what my daughter has to say, "Rebecca is a great teacher! She helps me understand each step. Whenever I get stuck, she helps me. Friday is my favorite day of the week because I get to go to sewing class!"

This is the most awesome camp for boys or girls! Rebecca is so good with the kids. They make…read moredifferent things using various types of fabric, depending on the skill level of your child. I highly recommend these various camps that she offers. Using a sewing machine is becomming a lost art.

The summer camp at Bar 717 Ranch is something akin to a national treasure. It is the oldest co-ed…read morecamp in the nation. My 16 year old has attended this camp since they were 9 years old. The camp community truly is a family, generations of kids attend and then send their kids. It's a back-to-basics type place. Nothing like a competitive sports camp. Every afternoon all the campers swim in the "swim hole", which is part of a beautiful river. In the morning kids can choose from several activities including crafts, horse riding, music etc. The camp is located in the "Trinity Alps."

This is a hard review to write but I think it's important to share for future families…read more I was very excited for my son to have his first 2 week away at camp experience. It was heartbreaking to hear about his experience when he came home. There was active bullying throughout the camp and no adult interference with that or redirection. Swear words were common without any redirection as was inappropriate conversations and behaviors. One thing that really bothered me was that nudity was acceptable including in the showers with camp counselors. This was not advertised or talked about. It was very disturbing to get a letter from my son talking about his camp counselors penis. I did connect with the Director when I did receive that letter who explained to me that they have a locker room type open set up there in the showers and that the kids are given an opportunity to shower by themselves (although my son said he didn't get that option), if they're more comfortable. I don't think it really hit me how much that bothered me until my son came home and we talked about it further and he shared his own discomfort. Even more bothersome for me was hearing that campers were often naked hanging out casually where he slept. These were his cabin mates who were of the same sex as him but again it was still bothersome to hear that the camp counselors didn't ask kids to put clothes on or consider everybody's comfortability. I do understand that nudity may be a non-issue for some but not for all, and not when it's a bunch of strangers. Lastly my son shared with me that his counselor talked about kissing a girls boobs and for me that was also extremely disturbing and not ok. I had such high hopes for this camp and was so grateful to receive a scholarship for my son to attend, but unfortunately it turned out to be a mistake. There was not appropriate supervision or adult redirection to help kids navigate. As time has gone by my son continues to share stories that just break my heart and upset me that I sent him to this camp. We will not ever go back to this camp. If you have a younger kid, I would really suggest thinking twice before sending them here. Two weeks is a long time for a kid to navigate uncomfortability, bullying, and exposure to inappropriate language/ concepts and ideas.

ZERO Stars. I had my daughter (14 y.o.) enrolled as a junior counselor for 3 separate weeks. This…read morewas her first time (first day) at camp. She was accused of blatantly disregarding a camp counselor telling her not to walk to my car vs wait to be picked up and was subsequently kicked out of camp for all 3 weeks. She was devastated. She did not understand why she was kicked out of camp. I had mistakenly thought camp provided lunch. She had no food or water all day. No one noticed and she was too shy to ask. She was starving and thirsty by the end of the day and probably feeling a bit desperate to get to me. She told me her counselor clearly did not like her. She adamantly denies disregarding her camp counselor and said she thought the counselor said "OK". She has never been in trouble at school or anywhere else for that matter. Camp was an attempt to get her out of her shell. It completely backfired on me. Now she is home alone all summer because I have to work. Their punishment to eject her for their perceived blatant disrespect is extreme and they did not take into consideration how this would affect her emotionally. The best course of action would have been a discussion with her and I and an opportunity to correct the problem. I absolutely DO NOT recommend this camp. I received 1 phone call from the camp director and 1 email from another counselor attacking her character, both outrageous, unkind and misconstrued interpretations of my daughters shyness, taking her social awkwardness for an attitude problem. I have reached out further and they are ignoring my letters. I also included the board of directors. No responses for over a week now. Big huge "F-" for Pal Camp.

I love this camp, I've been going here since my mom was Director almost 20 years ago and now I get…read moreto work there :) I have loved seeing the camp grow and change over the many years and how many children love this camp!

My mom and I had an amazing afternoon ride through the redwoods with the Buckarettes. The horses…read morewere beautiful, and so tame. The redwood trail was a great and had beautiful views of the old growth redwoods. Our guide also shared some fun facts about the forest. As a Humboldt county local we highly recommend the Buckarettes for your horsing riding experience!

What a fun excursion! Myself and a couple of girlfriends wanted to go horseback riding locally…read more This family owned business in Orick was the most appealing option based on location. The state park trails we rode the horses through were so beautiful and serene that it made for a magical ride. After a brief introduction to our horses, we embarked on our tour (90 minute Goose Pen Trail). Our guide shared lots of interesting information about the trees and other native plants. We rode up some steep hills, gave the horses a couple of breaks, and of course had a photo opportunity in the Goose Pen Tree. After the ride back, we got to feed the horses some baby carrots as a thank you treat. This was such a lovely experience and I'm grateful for this family owned venture. I would recommend this again and again.

September 11, 2025 - Mike Thompson Wildlife Refuge Area, Arcata, CA…read more My husband found this area on the map, and wanted to check it out. Also called South Spit Wildlife Area, it is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It is a long narrow spit of land approximately 4-1/2 miles long and contains almost 600 acres of coastal dunes located approximately 5 miles south of Eureka. We arrived on a Thursday afternoon and practically had the place to ourselves. The BLM website says the area can draw anywhere from 20,000 to 80,000 visitors a year--a huge swing--but we must have lucked into the off season. Aside from a family playing on the beach, a couple of fishermen casting their lines, and a few workers updating the kiosk, it felt wonderfully quiet. We explored the area a bit. Unfortunately, we missed the off-leash season for dogs, so our pup had to stay on her leash. (Dogs allowed on leash March through September 15 and off-leash the rest of the year.) I could see this being an ideal spot to visit during the off-leash season--perfect for finding a quiet stretch of sand and letting your pup roam alongside you.

Meike Thompson Wildlife Refuge Area, Eureka, California, September 11, 2025…read more We were out exploring and came across this wildlife area on the south spit of the Mike Thompson Wildlife Refuge. It's about a 20 minute drive from the freeway down to the ocean. They do have a pit toilet there with some interpretive signs at the first parking lot you come to on the ocean. You can drive on the south spit north for quite a ways,. We drove for about a mile and then turned around. They do have some areas were you can actually drive down onto the beach. We chose not to do that. We didn't have very good cell coverage there and we didn't want to risk getting stuck in the sand. We did find a place to park and walk down to the beach. There are some areas of the beach that are pretty level and other areas have a steep decline. Beware of potential sleeper waves.

Very "loosie-goosie" instruction! Our 8.5yr grandson just…read morefinished his second (1/wk) session. He's very interested, attentive, and eager to learn. This is not true of all of the other learners, which may contribute to the challenge for the teachers. However, teaching methodology seems loose and disjointed. For instance, one brief demonstration of a SERIES of instructions (for a course of activities) does not insure comprehension or performance! Maybe having a video to watch+re-watch, while waiting your turn, would help. Also, I'd like to see more feedback and analysis of form, along with specific instruction for improvement, be provided. We are very frustrated in our search to find kid gym classes that are up to the norm we were experiencing 10 yrs ago (Santa Rosa area)!!!

Checked out the 1 hr open play for toddlers. Got in for free since it was our first time. Had we…read morepaid the very expensive $12/head fee I would have asked for our money back. This place is NOT safe for small children. So many hazardous objects just lying around. Heavy equipment stacked haphazardly, electrical cords, cleaning chemicals. Idk if there was damages to the building but one large part of the gym was covered in some sort of grout or rubble?! like substance that had been only partially cleaned up. Fans and shop vacs lying around. There are damaged foam blocks that look like babies have been chewing on them. It's actually wild that this is advertised as a place for parents to bring toddlers. You will have to spend the entire time making sure they don't hurt themselves.

I used to really like this place. I love to skate. Everytime I try to go to this rink the floor…read morelooks worse and worse. I don't care for the lighting now it is far too busy IMO. I guess I just want it to be like a "real" roller rink and I don't think it ever will be. My apologies if I've been holding too high of expectations. I wish the rink the best but probably will skate somewhere else.

This place has been around forever. My husband grew up skating and working here. This is our…read moredaughter's favorite place for fun. It's a Humboldt must-do for all ages. New floors, amazing lasers and disco balls. Great staff. Arcade, concessions, several party areas. $5 entry is totally worth it. We're regulars. You should be, too!