You don’t need a car to transport yourself plus a backpack or bicycle to Mendocino County’s most exhilarating places. Here are six day or weekend trips for hikers and bikers who want to maximize the scenic factor while minimizing their carbon footprints. MTA’s van-style buses have bike racks for two to three bicycles and room for several more inside. There is no extra charge … [Read more...]
#2 – Spa Resorts
A California vacation would not be complete without a relaxing visit to a spa. From facials and massages to a hot cup of tea, Mendocino County’s wide selection of spas offer havens from stress Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa in Willits is proud to offer some of the finest in organic skin and body care. Services include massage, body treatments and facials. 800-459-9911 | … [Read more...]
#3 – Farmers’ Markets
Farmers’ markets are one of Mendocino’s best kept secrets. They are where the locals go to socialize and connect. The markets are mostly made up of mom and pops-scale farms, ranches, creameries and more, most of which you will not find in larger metropolitan markets. Visit one (or all of them) and you will get a feeling for the communities. Meet the people who run the farm and … [Read more...]
#4 – Casinos in Mendocino County
Do you have a hankering for non-stop fun? Try your luck at one of the many casinos in Mendocino County. The casinos here are known for their many slot machines, plethora of high and low stakes table games and bingo. Along with all the fun to be had on the gaming floor, don’t forget to listen to live music. Many famous entertainers from around the world frequent the … [Read more...]
#5 – A “Road Less Traveled” from Hopland to Ukiah
If you’re headed from Hopland to Ukiah and you’re not in a hurry, and if you’d like to take in some Northern California countryside not often seen by visitors, here’s a 55-mile tour with stretches that range from the serene to the pulse-pounding. It’s perfect for experienced motorcyclists looking for a challenging ride, and it’s a treat for adventuresome motorists. There are … [Read more...]
#62 – Disc Golf Courses
The discus throw was introduced at the Ancient Olympic Games in 708 B.C., and the modern game of golf dates back to the 15th century in Scotland. It was not until 1926, however, that we have any record of the two games being merged. That year schoolchildren in Canada developed “tin lid golf,” a game similar to golf played by throwing tin lids. Elsewhere and independently, other … [Read more...]