Recreation

By Dennis G. Hunter

Recreation is a very important aspect of Humboldt Bay - both for the people who live here and the families who pay us a visit.

Ideally, I would like to see recreation not only mean additional access in terms of boating ramps and picnic areas, I would also like to see RV parks built on the peninsula. I envision the completion of the Timber Heritage Museum with a railroad loop created for tourists to tour the Harbor. Also, a walking/biking trail would loop the Harbor and connect Arcata with Eureka. The completed Eureka Boardwalk with restaurants, fish market, shopping and condominiums is nearing a reality. Next to the Adorni Center, the Humboldt State University facility would offer rowing and canoeing to locals and visitors alike and a Marine Lab, also run by HSU, would provide learning opportunities about the Bay's many inhabitants. To the south we might see a Naval Ship docked as a tourist attraction. The south bay would continu to be sanctioned as a wildlife refuge and would be visible to those utilizing the Bay's many recreational opportunities.