Saw online that you could bring your dogs on the train. So I planned a day trip to go for a ride…read more I've been here once before when I was a little kid. Don't remember much from that visit. It took us a minute to get the dogs up the stairs. The conductor was helpful. He help the leashes while I carried them up the stairs. My dogs had a great time .they sat with their heads out the window. Wind blowing in their ears. At the rest stop. In the redwoods. I took my dogs for a very short walk along the trail. Not 5 minutes into the walk , I spotted a big tick on my dogs leg. We immediately headed back to the train. I spent a few minutes brushing them , while checking for ticks. Otherwise it was a great day

I highly recommend the Skunk Train! I took my family, including the kids, and we all had a great…read moretime. The whole experience was about two hours, and we went during Easter, which made it even more special. About an hour into the ride, they stopped so the kids could enjoy an egg hunt. I really appreciated that they even had a designated area for children under 3 years old--my grandkids had such a great time! They sell water, snacks, and even wine on the train, and having a bathroom on board was definitely a plus. There was also live entertainment, with someone playing guitar and singing, which made the ride even more enjoyable. 10/10, I definitely recommend!

We had a group of 15 - ranging in age from 4 to 54, and every one of us had a fabulous time! It was…read morefun, informative, thrilling, and safe all at the same time! Thank you, Skunk Train! We will be back!

The Excursion: We did the Skunk Train Rail Bikes, and it…read moreended up being such a memorable experience. This is a 24-mile ride--about 12 miles out and 12 miles back--on electrically assisted rail bikes. There are several trip options, and we chose the longer one. The route winds through the forest, alongside and over the Noyo River, with beautiful views of redwoods, pines, and peaceful stretches of nature. You cruise at a comfortable 9-12 mph pace, which feels just right: not too fast, not too slow, and perfect for taking in the surroundings. The bikes let you provide the level of effort you want to put in as the peddle assist is simply amazing. It all depends on how much effort you want put in, so don't let the peddling intimidate you. Our tour was full, meaning all available bikes were booked, but it never felt crowded. The team spaces each bike out, so every group gets its own personal experience, and that worked really well. You do travel together in a few spots, but there is still plenty of room to enjoy the ride at your own pace. There are several stops along the way where the guides share history, point out interesting details about the trees and plant life, and give everyone time to enjoy the forest. There is also enough time to step away briefly and enjoy the quiet, whether by yourself, with your partner, or with your group. Our guides were incredibly friendly, helpful, and happy to answer questions. They shared great information and personal experiences that made the tour even more enjoyable. The lunch provided was also better than expected: a deli-style lunch with a good-sized sandwich, chips, water, soda, and a snack. They even let us keep the reusable lunch bag, which was a nice touch. It did not feel like an afterthought. You meet at what first seems like a random location, where the group checks in with one of the guides. From there, everyone hikes down a switchback trail to the railroad and rail bikes. The trail is narrow but manageable for most people going down. Just keep in mind that you will hike back up the same trail at the end of the tour, so anyone with physical limitations should plan accordingly. Once you reach the starting area, the guides give a quick overview of how to operate the rail bikes and make any needed adjustments before heading out. When the tour begins, a lead guide starts out front while each bike leaves at timed intervals to keep everyone comfortably spread out. A second guide follows from the rear. Along the way, you stop several times, including at a railroad crossing and at the final destination where everyone has lunch before heading back. The return ride feels just as special as the ride out. It is a great time to relax, settle into the ride, and enjoy the quiet sounds of the bike and forest. If the tour is full, plan for it to take up most of your day. In my opinion, a larger tour actually makes the experience even better because you get the privacy of your own ride while still having chances to chat with the guides and other visitors at each stop. Our guides were Atlas and Travis, and they were absolutely wonderful. They were friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. We cannot say enough good things about them. Talk with them for a few minutes and you will know exactly what I mean. Overall: There is simply no better way to enjoy this environment than by rail bike. The experience was even more enjoyable than we expected, and I genuinely think everyone should try it. I have seen other rail bike tours that travel through open hills, but the Skunk Train offers something truly unique. Riding beneath the canopy of trees, following the Noyo River, crossing old bridges, and feeling immersed in such a beautiful setting made this tour unforgettable. Atlas and Travis really put the cherry on top. They kept everyone engaged, entertained, and comfortable throughout the day, and their friendly approach made the tour feel less like a business transaction and more like spending time with good company. They worked hard, made the experience special, and absolutely deserved more than the standard tip. We highly recommend this tour and would happily encourage anyone visiting the area to give it a try.

A great train ride into the Redwoods. Dogs are allowed! The snack/beverage car along with the live…read moremusic, makes it a very fun experience. The local knowledge from the conductor is very informative. I'd highly recommend taking a ride on the Skunk Train if you're near Willits.

A lovely trip on this train. We had booked it accidentally thinking this was the ride in Fort…read moreBragg, but the drive was not too bad and the Wolf Tree ride was very cool.

Stopped here on a rainy day and we had a great time. Very informative and larger than we…read moreanticipated. It was a great experience and taught everyone the interesting history of Mendocino County.

Fun little museum about the old and recent history of Mendocino County. Surprisingly interesting…read morefor people of all ages.

I love this little town. Highway 101 used to run right through town, until it was bypassed by a…read morefreeway in 2016. The town took a hit for a while, but it seems to be doing pretty well now. It's a lot more quiet now, without all of that traffic going through town. A lot of people still stop to eat, stay, and of course catch the skunk train, which is the big tourist attraction here in town. I often stop and stay myself, when I'm on my way up to Humboldt County. A lot of the town is mom and Pop businesses, but they do have your McDonald's, BK, Taco Bell, etc. There is a decent sized Safeway with a pharmacy, a dollar tree, among other shopping options. Places to stay range from your little mom and Pop roadside motels, to higher end properties. Besides fast food, restaurants range from American, to Mexican, to Chinese, there's even a very decent little Indian place in town. Gas prices in town are very comparable to Ukiah, up the road. If you want to test your luck, there's also a small Native American casino in town. One of the coolest things in town, is the old Reno arch, which straddled Virginia Street, welcoming people to "the biggest little city in the world", from 1963 to 1987. After the new arch went up, and the old arch came down in Reno, a local resident wrote to the Reno city Council about acquiring the arch. His father, a local real estate agent, always called Willis "the gateway to the redwoods", and. "The heart of Mendocino County." Reno agreed to Willits taking the arch as a "long-term loan", and it took five years to get it standing in town, but now it stands tall over Main Street, welcoming everybody to town. If you get a chance, get off the freeway and check this little town out. It's a great place.

Spent the day here. We came for the Skunk train…read more Haven't been up here since I was a little kid. The train seems smaller,and the ride shorter. Nice small town.i was able to see everything in a couple of hours.

One of my favorite motorcycle tours includes Hwy 20 between the coast and Willits. After staying in…read more2 other similarly-architectured on the same road, I'm happy to report the Woodrose is no my "go-to." At first blush, the competition in this motel cluster appears fierce. They are price-pointed very closely perhaps with Woodrose rearer the top by small amount. IMHO? Worth it. Friendly, clean and surprisingly quiet, given its proximity to the busy highway. AJ was a friendly and welcoming host whom I look forward to seeing again soon.

First off, this review is from Summer 2025. This will…read moreexplain why older reviews might be worse. Why 4 stars, not 5, not 3? Let's start with the Locale. Willits is a logical stopping point on the way to the Redwoods, the coast, the Skunk Train etc. However, this is a one horse town pa'tner. In the olden days,The highway used to go right through it and was dotted with motels on it. This motel was here then. You will enjoy this place if you set your expectations correctly. As of June 2025, this is a newly renovated mid century motel. The rooms are very nice and match the website. So, i took a couple of shots outside the rooms. If you have a young family or a pet, it's hard to beat in this town. Location is not walkable to too much, Taco Bell, McDonald's etc. Oh, no breakfast as there is no lobby.

I do know why I'm barely typing this out but I went to this store cuz it the only one in town and I…read moregot a game form there and got home to play it and when I tried to i found out that the game was broken and at that point I couldn't call as it was closed and then I forgot to call and I wasn't able to go to the store as I lived far away and when I was able to go to they didn't take it back so 50$ I wasn't a to get back as a store how can you sell a broken game and then not give a refund don't go here

Was traveling through Willits and came across this store with my kiddos. Best game store I've come…read moreacross! Great customer service, good selection of games, plushies, and Funko pops! Wish this were closer to our home.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This place is on another level…read more My wife and I have stayed at plenty of RV resorts, and I can confidently say this is the best one we've ever visited... hands down! If you're traveling through Northern California, put this place on your list. In fact, we'd go out of our way just to stay here again. What makes it so impressive is that they've thought of everything. There's a dog park, mini golf, a kids' fun zone, a train pickup location, a hot tub, incredible views, and even dedicated areas that are perfect for taking photos, shooting content, or capturing some seriously cool social media shots. But the amenities are only part of it. The entire property is beautifully maintained, the grounds are incredible, and the staff couldn't have been more helpful, knowledgeable, and welcoming. You can tell there's a real attention to detail here that separates this place from your typical RV resort. We originally planned this trip around visiting the Redwoods, but after staying here, our next Northern California trip might be planned around the resort itself. It's the kind of place where you could easily park the RV, forget the itinerary, and spend a few days doing absolutely nothing except relaxing and enjoying everything the property has to offer. And did I mention the hot tub, the views, and all the ridiculously cool amenities? Seriously... what a place! If you're anywhere near this part of Northern California, stay here. And even if you're not exactly nearby, it's worth the detour. 10/10. We'll absolutely be back.

I stayed here a week in a Class A motorhome. I had a wife, teenager, an 8-year old, and a Corgi…read more Everyone liked the experience. We plan to come back next year. Suggestions for improvements would be to just keep things maintained. Don't put a sign on something if it is broke, fix it. Way too many signs about everything. Make a disc golf map. Post the Skunk train schedule so we know when to go to the depot. Keep the mini-golf area nice. Make improvements. Actually put up a basketball hoop. Put up a volleyball net and weed the court.

Had an unfortunate encounter today. I've lived here 30 years and have supported Sparetime since and…read morealways have had a good experience. Today I pulled in with my truck that happened to have a utility trailer attached. I pulled in and backed carefully out of the way near the Uhaul trailers. An employee rushed over yelling at me that I needed to park outside for loading. He didn't greet me or even ask me what I need. (A few bags of manure). I said I just happened to have my trailer and he just continued yelling to park outside. Employees need to be trained better than this. I pulled outside and drove to Mendo mill to complete my purchase. Again I wasn't blocking any spaces and was already parked. Not a shining moment.

Been on the Mendocino scene for decades now doing what's it's done best for years. Providing top…read morequality products, service and supplies to the green community. Sparetime is the premiere dirt store of Northern California. Anything and everything the gardener needs to succeed can be found here including decades of knowledge and advice for the novice and professional alike. If you're ever in other "garden shops" you often see the Sparetime logo on the shelf. This is the source. Bulk by the yard - implements, mushroom composts and blended soils, bulk fertilizers, raw nutrients, a plethora of containers from tiny to gigantic, row after row of warehouses full of "dirt" supplies. These guys start where other shops stop. Drip irrigation systems large and small, every conceivable part you might need too in the parts department, trellis and caging systems in all kinds of sizes, pretty much anything garden related is here. A knowledgeable staff in all types of gardening - hydroponic, soil, soilless, organic, wild craft, container, dry farming, these folks are well versed. I've been trading with Sparetime for better than 25 years now, and whenever I can't find it at home - this is the place I come to, they always have what I've needed. 4.5 Stars - rounded up for being the perennial leader it's been for decades 00582

Just called, they said they don't operate in Willits... because they're in Ukiah. And they'd charge…read moreus $150 just to come to Willits. I understand it's a super small town, but this is insane. We only need to go on a 5 minute car ride in Willits to the Skunk Train.

I am so grateful for Redwood Taxi!! They have always been there when I needed them most! Most…read morerecently I thought it would be a good idea to enjoy the sunshine by walking across town with my 8yr old to get dinner at Rolands. Great fun on the way there but when we sat down, I got nervous about the walk home. I called Redwood taxi and left a message. Just moments later I got a call back and set up a ride for after dinner. He told me to call him when we would be ready. I did and he showed up a couple minutes later to "rescue" us. :) We seriously need to support having this local service. Much needed and much appreciated!