Big River Estuary: Expansive Conservation, Enormous Fun By Jennifer Savage, Adventure Columnist Photo Courtesy by Catch a Canoe Of all Mendocino’s many adventures, exploring the Big River Estuary State Marine Conservation Area ranks among the most amazing. It’s the longest undeveloped estuary in Northern California, bordered by Big River State Park, making for 7,000 … [Read more...] about Emerald Experience: Big River Estuary
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By Shannon Perkins | Photos by Michael Batty Restaurant 301. The Carter House. The bar and lounge. At L and 3rd in Eureka, fine, fresh dining meets Victorian-era style. Restaurant 301 and hotel face Humboldt Bay, with views of the Carter House and the marina. The restaurant opened in the late 1980s after Mark Carter and a small crew finished construction on a house … [Read more...] about 301
12 Cocktails of Christmas
Holiday Custard Egg Nog
Egg Nog serves 4 - 6 Custard 1 c Whole milk 1 c Heavy Cream ½ Vanilla Bean Split or 2 tsp extract 4 Lg Egg yolks 1/3 c Sugar ¼ t ground cloves Pinch of Salt Bring milk, cream and vanilla to a simmer. Let steep, covered, for 15 min. If using a vanilla bean, scrape out seeds and discard the pod. Whisk egg yolks, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Bring milk … [Read more...] about Holiday Custard Egg Nog
Secrets at the Shanty
Secrets at the Shanty - Shannon Perkins | Image by Michael Batty- On 3rd and C Street in Eureka, a dive bar is serving one of the county’s best drinks, the Bloody Mary. The bartenders know their booze and make excellent drinks. The Shanty is a place for locals and travelers; anyone who enjoys a good drink. Behind their green-walled exterior and neon-lit sign, you can play … [Read more...] about Secrets at the Shanty