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fter pulling off Highway 1 and drifting down Lansing Street be L JLtween beautiful houses and a rocky cliff above the Pacific Ocean, Mendocino, Calif., unfolds. Lansing Street seems to drive straight into the picturesque seascape of Men docino Bay, juxtaposed surrealistically behind the village and invoking the in stinct to pull out a camera. The Mendocino area, or just "Men do" to the locals, relies heavily on tourism centered on the area's histori cal roots and coastal beauty. Mendocino Bay sings a sirens' song to shutterbugs who want that perfect crashing wave shot or close-ups of tide pool creatures. But photographers are warned to stay aware of their surround ings and watch for sneaker waves. The history of the area is meticu lously documented. The Kelley and Ford Houses offer libraries of jour nals, photos and other records about Mendocino's origin. Mendocino, founded in 1852, still retains a num ber of old houses. Most noteworthy are those dating back to the 1870s and 1880s. To keep the intimate atmosphere of the village alive, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and motels are com pletely absent. There is a nice hotel or two in the village, but the nearest Safe way is 11 miles north in Fort Bragg The largest town in Mendocino County with a population of about 6,000, Fort Bragg also has its roots in the 1850s when it was created as a temporary military outpost. More than 60 silent films, advertise ments, educational videos, TV series and movies have been shot in Mendo since 1904. A brief scan of the book outlining these films will reveal titles in cluding "East of Eden," "Cujo," "Karate Kid — Part III," 'The Fugitive" and 'The Majestic." The house used in the televi sion series "Murder, She Wrote" also stands in the center of town. The numerous festivals in the Men docino area celebrate everything from whale watching to wine tasting. 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It offers daily tours and sam ples of their award-winning brews such as the dark Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout and the Belgian-style PranQster Golden Ale. Across the street, the tap room and grill serve tasty lunches and dinners at reason able prices. Mendocino County has a lot to of fer in available campsites and outdoor activities. The Outdoor Store in Fort Bragg provides everything one would need, and a number of pocket books Courtesy Damien Sherwood Picturesque Mendocino Bay’s sporadic weather rarely deters the multitude of outdoor enthusiasts and photographers who visit each year. by Bob Lorentzen detail all the major parks and trails in the area. "(Lorentzen's) a local guy, so his maps are accurate," Outdoor Store employee Brian Miller said. He added that non-local authors don't detail their maps as intimately. A resident for almost a year, Miller says his favorite place to hike or bike is the Forest History Trail seven miles east of Mendocino on Little Lake Road. "It's pretty rugged," Miller said of the trail. "The biking is intermediate to advanced. Probably leaning more toward advanced." Miller also recommends anywhere you can stop for beach walks, but says MacKerricher Park and Ten Mile Beach, located just a few miles north of Fort Bragg, are definitely the best. If campers are looking for a real outdoors experience, though, the best place to stop is the Lost Coast, about an hour north of Fort Bragg. It gets its name from its location in the middle of the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, miles from any highway. Hikers pay $3 per person per night when they register to camp and begin an adven ture that takes them through about 17 miles of coastal canyons, forests and beaches. It takes around two to three * days to reach the end of the trail, but serious campers love it. Another popular but more expen- * sive activity around Mendo is at Catch A Canoe & Bicycles, Too! As the name suggests, tourists can rent canoes, kayaks, outriggers and all sorts of bi cycles. Boaters have the choice of tak ing a trip into the Mendocino Bay or following Big River inland. Big River winds through a canyon and stays tidal for about eight miles, making it * the longest unspoiled estuary in Northern California. "Since we're in an estuary, it doesn't really get crazy," resident Jim Rae said. "People that don't go boating all the time can have a really great time." Damien Sherwood is a freelance reporter for the Emerald. VEGAS continued from page 4B more dangerous for tourists. I parked the Vespa at the casinos, and after losing almost $100 at blackjack be tween the Tropicana and MGM Grand, decided to take my money to the sports bar and treat my four com panions to beers. We relaxed and cleaned up for our final night and waited at Rain, a club at the Palms. Rain sits kitty-comer to another popular nightspot, Ghost Bar, where MTV was filming its spring break special that night. Two lines of eager clubbers circumscribed the casi no, creating what seemed like a three hour wait. Being the impatient crew COAST continued from page 3B housed this mammoth mammal for two years before scientists and researchers moved him to Iceland. His former tank has been transformed into aqua tubes where visitors can walk through a variety of ocean ecosystems, including one teeming with sharks. Admission to the Oregon Coast Aquarium is about $10, which in cludes access to extensive exhibits featuring jellyfish and seahorses as well as native species of fish, birds and mammals. The Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center has a suggested donation of $4 and is located around the comer from the aquarium. The center is part of Oregon State University's marine sci ences program and is home to a vari ety of tanks and hands-on exhibits. The octopus tank is a family favorite and thrills children who Diace their that we were, we walked up to the VIP line and trotted right in, although still not bypassing the $20 cover. We were within the first 100 people in the dub, allowing us to run to the elevated dance floor and take advantage of its quickly dissipating vacancy. This club won my vote. Outside we found another bar, an other deejay and another dance floor v garnished with a deep blue swim ming pool and lounge chairs at its trim. After purchasing a Long Island •* for $7,1 was unexpectedly greeted by the Black Eyed Peas performing on the back stage — an event that com pleted my night and my trip. Jenny Sherman is a freelance reporter for the Emerald. faces against the tank. Newport's historic bayfront is an artist's gallery of murals and shops along a one-mile stretch of waterfront. This may be the only place to view "Al" the half-man, half-alligator, now preserved in one of the bayfront gift shops. The Wax Works and Ripley's Believe It or Not are also interesting attractions. Restaurants are plentiful along this stretch and offer fresh seafood and chowder. "I like to fly kites and get my toes wet, and sometimes I fall and get wet but that's OK because mommy has more clothes for me," Madelyne Fitts, 5, of Milwaukie, Ore., said about her time on the beach. Whether skipping class or looking for a weekend adventure, a drive to the Oregon coast can make a memo rable trip. Just remember to pack a wind breaker and a change of shoes. Sheldon Traver is a freelance reporter for the Emerald. ftawf to tMikfr Mlf* h»*l« } !»?**»»$ i** ?w«i» MmSM .*!>•'★>'. •■''«<*-! ^ *«,<»$&vf;:iW$$$$•*>i^i > ->lf f $ft% J* (??#¥<(,ii?(j • ■ ?'>'ij>&,%£ JySMWtw hit f&iiigM *>M tfyMit W'i
