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Fort Bragg Whale Festival and More Of What You Should Know About The Gray Whales
01/19/2012
During Fort Bragg’s 30th Annual Whale Festival (March 17 and 18) the town will welcome hundreds of visitors excited to catch a glimpse of some of the 20,000 gray whales migrating north from birthing grounds in Mexico to their winter home in Alaska.
To help us all understand these wonderful creatures a little better, over the next few weeks we’re offering a few choice facts, courtesy of the American Cetacean Society.
The Fort Bragg Whale Festival Is Just Around The Corner — What You Should Know About Our Guests Of Honor, The Gray Whales
01/17/2012
During Fort Bragg’s 30th Annual Whale Festival (March 17 and 18) the town will welcome hundreds of visitors excited to catch a glimpse of some of the 20,000 gray whales migrating north from birthing grounds in Mexico to their winter home in Alaska.
To help us all understand these wonderful creatures a little better, over the next few weeks we’re offering a few choice facts, courtesy of the American Cetacean Society.
What they look like:
January 27 Signing Ceremony Will Officially Recognize City of Fort Bragg As “Fort Bragg-Mendocino Gateway for the Mendocino Coast Section of the California Coastal National Monument”
01/16/2012
A “Signing Ceremony” on Friday, January 27, will celebrate five local organizations becoming Collaborative Partners of The California Coastal National Monument (CCNM).
Had Your Sea Veggies Today? Fucus, Kombu, Nori, And Sea Palm —Fort Bragg’s Rising Tide Sea Vegetables Harvests Locally, Ships Widely
01/05/2012
How many times have you taken that first taste of a hearty soup or crunchy salad and slapped yourself on the forehead thinking, “I could have had a (no, not V-8) — a salad with Fucus, Nori, or Sea Palm — or a soup with Kombu!” OK, probably never, but discerning lovers of seaweed around the country crave it, and know where to get it: Fort Bragg’s Rising Tide Sea Vegetables.
Four Hikes That Will Start Your New Year On The Right Foot
12/30/2011
What better way to start the New Year than getting outdoors for some exercise and fresh air in some of the most beautiful spots on earth?
Lightkeepers Unveil Plan to Keep Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park Open
12/28/2011
In the summer of 1909, shortly after William H. Taft became president, two events took place that would shape the city of Fort Bragg: the Point Cabrillo Light House was lit for the first time and Cornelius Vander Starr graduated from Fort Bragg High School.
Everyone in Fort Bragg is Crabby -- and For Good Reason
12/22/2011
It's crab season!
So, really there is NO reason to be crabby because there are plenty of the crustaceans coming into Fort Bragg Noyo Harbor aboard local fishing boats.
Another reason to visit: the gigantic storm waves this time of year are awesome -- as pictured above.
Only 89 Days 'Til 30th Annual Fort Bragg Whale Festival
12/18/2011
It's not too early to book a room for the Fort Bragg Whale Festival, which takes place this year on the weekend of March 17-18. You can get all the details at the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce official festival website.
Come To The Point Cabrillo Light Station For Holiday Serenades, Sing-A-Longs
12/16/2011
Members of the Mendocino Women's Choir will be entertaining visitors to the Point Cabrillo Light Station on Saturday, December 17, noon-9 pm, and Sunday, December 18, 11 am-4 pm.
There’ll be lots of great music, food samples from the choir’s “Recipes For A Song” cookbook — even a ukulele concert (Sunday at 11 am).
How Local is Shop Local?
12/15/2011
When Fort Bragg merchants discuss "shop local," the focus often comes around to "local" residents who drive over the hill to Santa Rosa and beyond for products available in town.
Despite popular belief, products sold locally aren't necessarily more expensive. Take the example of a "local" couple who were doing a major kitchen remodel: they shopped in the Bay Area for appliances, then brought their list to Canclini's across the Safeway on Franklin. Canclini matched the prices AND delivered. Many local merchants match prices with over the hill firms. You just need to ask.
