Special adventures for furry friends in Mendocino

Person paddling kayak with dog by the Little River Inn

Water dog at the Little River Inn. Photo by Brendan McGuigan.

Mendocino County has so many dog-friendly activities that you might want to stay a few extra days. The Skunk Train is a northern California classic that departs from depots in coastal Fort Bragg and inland Willits Read more.

Redwoods, railroads and dogs, oh my!

Skunk Railbikes. Photo by Brendan McGuigan.

Experience classic Mendocino County on the California Western Railroad’s Redwood Route. Dog and family friendly rides on the Skunk Train. Read more.

All Skunk Train experiences

Skunk Railbikes with dog carrier. Photo by Robert Jason Pinoli.

Step back in time for a magical ride through the redwoods on the world-famous Skunk Train. Read more.

Board the storied Skunk Train

Yellow lab with conductor in front of the Skunk Train

Kayla gets ready to board. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

Experience classic Mendocino County on the California Western Railroad’s Redwood Route, a logging-era line established in 1885. Read more.

Onward and inland!

Photo by Wikimedia

Drive north on Highway 1 from Fort Bragg, and you’ll soon turn away from the coast and enter the county’s “Inland Empire.” It’s about an hour to Leggett, where the road merges with Highway 101 and the Redwood Coast begins.