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Destination: Fern Canyon

Published: Oct 8 2008, 11:46 PM · Updated: Oct 8 2008, 11:49 PM

By ASHLEY MACKIN, The Eureka Reporter

Filled with trails, animals and plant life, Fern Canyon never ceases to attract visitors coming for their first time or their hundredth time. Located 50 miles north of Eureka, Fern Canyon is found in the Prairie Creek Redwood State Park.

Destination: Pastels on the Plaza

Published: Oct 2 2008, 12:29 AM · Updated: Oct 2 2008, 12:45 AM

By ASHLEY MACKIN, The Eureka Reporter

The Arcata Plaza will be filled with color and life this weekend, and not just from the weekly farmers market. On Saturday, the 21st annual Pastels on the Plaza will cover the square with unique chalk drawings to help benefit the Northcoast Children’s Services.

Paddlefest 2008

Published: Sep 25 2008, 12:15 AM · Updated: Sep 25 2008, 12:28 AM

By ASHLEY MACKIN, The Eureka Reporter

For anyone who’s interested in kayaking and water sports, Paddlefest — an event boasting demonstrations, classes, games and races — should top any list of weekend activities.

Destination: 1864

Published: Sep 17 2008, 11:47 PM · Updated: Sep 18 2008, 12:09 AM

By ASHLEY MACKIN, The Eureka Reporter

After a five-year hiatus, Civil War Days, a reenactment of the War Between the States will return to Fortuna. On Sept. 20 and 21, residents can come out to Fortuna to see re-creations of battles and demonstrations of medical techniques of the 1860s, and see replicas of cannons, muskets of the era, as well as a replica of a Confederate submarine.

Friends of the Dunes offers educational, informative day at the beach in Manila

Published: Sep 10 2008, 11:56 PM · Updated: Sep 11 2008, 10:12 AM

By CERENA JOHNSON, The Eureka Reporter

Those searching for a scenic and interactive day trip need look no further than Manila. Local nonprofit Friends of the Dunes is in the process of transforming recently acquired property at the location of the historic Stamps House to serve as the group’s brand new facility.

Woofstock to bring two- and four-legged friends together

Published: Sep 3 2008, 11:49 PM · Updated: Sep 4 2008, 11:05 AM

By ASHLEY MACKIN, The Eureka Reporter

Milan Kundera, a Czech author once said, “Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring — it was peace.”

Kenya tourism down in wake of election violence

Published: Aug 27 2008, 11:51 PM · Updated: Aug 27 2008, 11:54 PM

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The number of tourists to Kenya dropped by more than a third in the first half of the year, a top tourism official said, blaming deadly post-election violence.

London fares: read them and weep

Published: Aug 27 2008, 11:50 PM · Updated: Aug 27 2008, 11:51 PM

By CAROL HARRISON, The Eureka Reporter

The shoulder Aug. 18 to Oct. 26 season is here, but cheap fares to Europe are not. “Two years ago this time of year you’d see airfare for $465,” said Rae Anna Federas of Dalianes Travel. “If you were leaving from New York, there were fares that were $300. It’s a whole different time.”

Visit Britain offers tips on home exchange

Published: Aug 27 2008, 11:48 PM · Updated: Aug 27 2008, 11:50 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — VisitBritain has some tips for Americans interested in swapping homes as a way to save money on vacation.

Culinary Cornwall

Published: Aug 27 2008, 11:43 PM · Updated: Aug 27 2008, 11:48 PM

By Clifton Wilkinson

Once upon a time, there was a country called Britain, where the national cuisine was something of an international joke.

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