Sinkyone Wilderness State ParkFeatures rugged wilderness known as "the lost coast." Roosevelt elk are common. Nearest town is Garberville.
NPR Story on the RedwoodsPhotos, text and audio of from National Public Radio's Morning Edition about the redwoods.
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife SanctuaryA wildlife marsh which doubles as an ecological wastewater treatment project for the City of Arcata.
King Range National Conservation AreaContains 60,000 acres of desolate grandeur rising from sea level to over 4,000 feet in less than a mile, located in southern Humboldt County.
Samoa Dunes Recreation AreaInformation on this recreation area managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Prairie Creek Redwood State ParkPark includes Fern Canyon, Gold Bluffs beach, Roosevelt elk, and more than 70 miles of hiking trails.