Fort Bragg at a Glance
The majesty of redwood forests married with refreshing Pacific Ocean air characterizes
Fort Bragg, which is located approximately halfway between Eureka
and San Francisco. Visitors
can enjoy several beaches in the area, including Glass
Beach, which was at one time the local garbage dump. Today, the area has been
reclaimed and reveals a trove of smooth and polished glass, remnants from the
previous use of the land. The local Mendocino
Coast Botanical Gardens are the only gardens in the continental United
States that front onto the ocean, and provide an ideal environment for growing
rhododendrons. There are several events throughout the spring celebrating these
flowers, such as the annual Mendocino
Coast Festival of Gardens and the guided walks that showcase the best of these
blooms. For visitors who wish to venture further afield, the Skunk
Train runs on 30 mi (48 km) of track through inland forests, offering a glimpse
into the magnificence of the redwoods and the coastal forest environment.
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