WEATHER & WATER CONDITIONS:
Downloads
Orick Business Directory- National Weather Service, Eureka, CA
- NOAA Redwood Coast on land weather
- NOAA Coastal Waters off shore out 10 nm
- Weather Underground for Trinidad, CA
- River Conditions Northern California, California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
- American Whitewater (AW) River Information
- Dreamflows River flow information
- California Coastal Records Project cool aerial views of our coast
- Humboldt Bay Water Quality Humboldt Bay Keeper
KAYAK LINKS:
- HSU Humboldt Bay Paddlefest Our very own annual event
- West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium Biggest paddlesports event in the West!
- Explore North Coast—ACA Paddle America Club
- Adventure's Edge, Arcata
- Pro Sport Center, Eureka
- Outdoor Store, Arcata
- Necky Kayaks
- Ocean Kayaks
- Dick Wold Surf Kayaks
- Office of Boating Safety, US Coast Guard
- American Canoe Association (ACA)
- Kayak on the Mendocino Coast Force Ten
- Kayak on the Mendocino Coast Liquid Fusion
- Kayak Mendocino Sea Caves Kayak Mendocino from Van Damme State Park
- Kayak Humboldt Bay Humboats
- Kayaking Resources Active Kayak.com
- Adaptive Paddle works with just one arm!
- Helen's Greenland Kayaking Site Greenland or Bust!
MORE FUN THINGS TO DO:
- FaceBook Fan Page Be a Kayak Zak's fan.
- Gone Welding Check out our other business.
- Ride a Horse in the Redwoods! Redwood Trails
- Ride a Horse in the Redwoods! Buckarettes
- Trinidad Charter Fishing Boat Check out Emma (right) on the deck of the Jumpin' Jack!
- Take a Tour on the Fun Bus because it's fun!
- Northern CA Outdoor Activities Links My Outdoor Buddy
- Learn Blacksmithing or buy a groovy gift!
- Redwood Adventures Stay in the redwoods and explore!
- Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise on the historic Madeket
- Go Rafting on our Inland Rivers Bigfoot Rafting
- Go Rafting on our Inland Rivers Redwoods and Rivers
- Go Rafting on our Inland Rivers Trinity River Rafting Co.
- Build a Cardboard Kayak! Website and how-to book.
- Outdoor Activitives Humboldt.info lots and lots of activities!
- Eureka Walking Tours Free! Check their website for locations and dates.
- North Coast Adventure Centers Great outdoor trips plus a climbing gym.
NATURE INFORMATION:
- Learn About Birds
- Follow Pacific Predators on Their Journeys
- Learn About Mushrooms
- Local Dunes & Wetlands Plant Guide
- Near Shore Upwelling and Coastal Wildlife
- California Nature Festivals
VISITOR INFORMATION:
- Orick Chamber of Commerce
- Humboldt County Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Arcata Chamber of Commerce
- Links to lots of good info in Humboldt County Check out Humguide!
- Humboldt.info Huge list of links and information
CAMPING:
- Redwood National & State Parks Camping
- Big Lagoon County Park camping No reservations but you camp on the water!
- Stone Lagoon has a charming primitive camping area that can only be reached by hiking or boating
LODGING:
- Requa Inn, Klamath,CA
- Redwood Parks Lodge, Orick,CA Guest cabins
- Redwood Trails at Stone Lagoon cabins & RV
- Klamath Chamber of Commerce--lodging
- Trinidad Chamber of Commerce--Lodging
RV PARKS:
- Redwood Trails at Stone Lagoon--you'll see Elk!
- Kalmath River RV Park on the Klamath River
- Camper Corral on the Klamath River
- Sylvan Harbor Trinidad, CA
- Emerald Forest Trinidad, CA
ANIMAL RESCUE:
Nothing to do with kayaks—everything to do with kindness: All of these non-profits need money, supplies, and volunteers. Spay and neuter your pets and please don't take on more pets than you can really take good care of.- Friends For Life Animal Rescue
- Companion Animal Foundation
- Sequoia Humane Society
- Lists by county
- Humboldt County Animal Care & Control
- Best Friends Society
- Pet Finder
- Email Helen at the Arcata Eye to place homeless pets
- Miranda Pet Rescue
- Marine Mammal Center Crescent City, CA Note: Mommy seals leave baby seals on the beach while hunting. Do not move a baby seal unless it is in immediate danger. 707 465-6265
- Wildlife Care Center 707 822-8839 if you have an injured wild animal or bird
- Defenders of Wildlife Wildlife and conservation political action fund
- Shasta Animal Welfare Foundation These folks are just starting out. Kayak Zak's owner, Marna Powell will vouch for them. They are legitimate and have all the ducks in a row! Help them out with a donation today.
- Click Here to Give Free Food & Care Click daily to provide food for animal rescue. Cool shopping too!