Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hidden Springs Campground
, 5 miles south, and
Albee Creek Campground
, on Mat-
tole Rd past Rockefeller Forest, are open mid-May to early fall.
Miranda Gardens Resort
RESORT
( 707-943-3011;
www.mirandagardens.com
;
6766 Avenue of the Giants, Miranda; cottages with kit-
chen $165-300, without kitchen $115-200; )
The best indoor stay along the avenue. The cozy, dark, slightly rustic cottages have red-
wood paneling, some with fireplaces, and are spotlessly clean. The grounds - replete with
outdoor ping pong and a play area for kids and swaying redwoods - have wholesome ap-
peal for families.
Chimney Tree
AMERICAN
(1111 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville; burgers $7-11; 10am-7pm May-Sep)
If you're just passing through and want something quick, come here. It raises its own
grass-fed beef. Alas, the fries are frozen, but those burgers…mmm-mmm!
Riverbend Cellars
WINERY
(
www.riverbendcellars.com
; 12990 Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat; 11am-5pm)
For something a bit posh, pull over here. The El Centauro red - named for Pancho Villa -
is an excellent estate-grown blend.
Information
Visitor Center
TOURIST INFORMATION
( 707-946-2263; 9am-5pm May-Sep, 10am-4pm Oct-Apr)
South of Weott, a volunteer-staffed visitor center shows videos and sells maps.
Scotia
For years, Scotia was California's last 'company town,' entirely owned and operated by
the Pacific Lumber Company, which built cookie-cut houses and had an open contempt for
long-haired outsiders who liked to get between their saws and the big trees. The company
