Whales will be on parade this weekend at the Little River Whale Festival March 9, 10 and 11, 2018
The annual Little River Whale Festival offers lodging specials at inns and B&Bs throughout the seaside town of Little River, CA, a food and wine tour, family fun activities, and nature adventure all rolled into one weekend!
Be sure to stop by the Van Damme State Park and Visitor Center, located along Hwy 1 and three miles south of Mendocino. The visitor center will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10-3 p.m. Volunteer park hosts will share the history and environment of our park, which features coastal Spring Ranch trails, a lush Fern Canyon, a scenic riparian trail system, a Pygmy Forest interpretive walk of miniature mature trees. Just some of the events include:
NATURE’S WHALE PARADE CAMPFIRE -- Van Damme State Park: Friday, March 9, 6pm -7:30pm, Campfire Program on Van Damme state beach. There is a Whale Parade out there in the Pacific Ocean and we have front row seats. Join localState Parks Naturalists and discover what the gray whale's annual migration is all about as well as other interesting whale trivia. This interactive Program includes live music, games and prizes and is fun for all ages. Questions and discussion to follow. Marshmallows and Hot Chocolate provided! Dress in layers. Rain will cancel
WHALE WALK -- A two hour guided walk searching for pelagic cormorants, seaside daisies and of course, whales! Binoculars available, dogs allowed on 6 ft leash. Park on the west side of Highway One, opposite Gordon Lane. The trail is easy with only a slight incline. Round trip is approximately one mile. Dress in layers. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring water. Look for the blue flags. Heavy rain cancels this event.
VAN DAMME VISITOR CENTER -- will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 9, 10 & 11, 10am – 3 p.m. FREE Docents will share the history and environment of our park, which features coastal Spring Ranch trails, a lush Fern Canyon, a scenic riparian trail system, and a Pygmy Forest interpretive walk of miniature mature trees.
KAYAK MENDOCINO TOURS AVAILABLE -- Paddle through sea caves and meet the local harbor seals, sea stars, algae, and shorebirds. Tours offered March 10 & 11, ocean permitting, at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost is $60 per person.
For more information, visit the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce.
Save the date: Symphony of the Redwoods Spring Concert, Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m., Cotton Auditorium, Fort Bragg, CA