This is Del Norte County.
Amid an awe-inspiring cathedral of soaring ancient redwoods, along a rugged
wave-swept Pacific shore, deep in the cool serpentine canyons of the untamed
Smith River - Del Norte County is where you will find the real Northern California.
Here, almost from the moment you arrive, you are immersed in the splendor of
nature at her most extravagant. Each path leads to a breathtaking world of
contrasts - tiny flowers in the shadow of the world's largest trees, the
silent grace of a solitary pelican dippings its wings the pounding surf,
morning mists evaporating in the warmth of the sun. Del Norte County is all
this and more. Unspoiled and unlike any other place on earth, Del Norte
County is an experience in nature, both on her own terms AND in the many
ways the natural environment shapes and directs the County's unique
lifestyle.
The influence of the sea and rivers is omnipresent. Cool ocean mists nurture the giant
redwoods. Rich offshore fishing grounds support a thriving commercial
fishery. The rocky chasms and thrilling whitewater of the Smith River -
California's largest wild river system - form the spectacular centerpiece of
the 305,337 acre Smith River National Recreation Area. And throughout Del
Norte County, diverse river- and sea-creature habitats support an incredible
array of wildlife. Magnificent forest trails, sandy beaches, and river
rafting are all close at hand. Yet for all its accessibility, Del Norte
County is unspoiled and uncrowded - perhaps the most remarkable fact of all.
Standing above all others, the great redwood forests of Del Norte County
have long epitomized the fabled beauty of the North Coast. For many years, tales have been
told of a redwood kingdom hidden in the North.
Today, the County is home of Redwood National and State Parks, nearly a
half-million acres of national forest lands.
Now, this realm of wonder awaits you and your family. Come experience the
legend and discover a world unlike any other.