Start off your day by heading south of Benbow Historic Inn on Highway 101 to visit a few redwood “must-sees.” The Legend of Bigfoot is five miles south of the Resort. Here you will have an opportunity to view chain saw carvings. Continuing south you will come to The Tree House, a house built from a living tree and nice gift shop. Continue south again to Leggett Exit at Highway 1 and follow the signs to the Chandelier Drive-Through Tree. This is truly an outstanding attraction and is an incredible sight to see. If you have a small car, you will be able to drive through this 315-foot tall tree. After experiencing this tree, head back north towards Benbow Historic Inn. Shortly after leaving Leggett, you will come to Confusion Hill. This is an interesting attraction, which will have you questioning your perception of gravity. Continuing North on 101, you will come to The Grandfather Tree. This is one of the largest privately owned trees on the highway. It measures 245 feet tall and is 24 feet in diameter.

This is also home to a unique furniture factory. (The tables in the Benbow RV Resort main building were made by this business.)chandelier game lodge tripadvisor Head north again and 12 miles North of Benbow you will find the first exit for the Avenue of the Giants. chandelier becquetThis is the world famous 33-mile drive through the largest and most majestic redwood trees in the world.waterford crystal chandelier b9 On your return to Benbow, stop by Riverbend Cellars and A Taste of Humboldt in Myers Flat to enjoy fine local wines and food samples. Pack a picnic lunch, grab your walking shoes and pick up a free detailed map at our front desk or at the park’s entrance. You won’t want to miss anything on this tour.

A one-hour drive from Garberville will take you to the “Lost Coast” and Shelter Cove. This pristine location has beautiful views of the ocean, a black sand beach, tide pools, fishing, and tremendous outdoor recreation. There is even a nine-hole golf course for those looking for the next closest golf challenge! Pack a picnic (or eat at the Deli at the campground for some great Fish & Chips) and plan a day exploring this beautiful location. Head north from Benbow Historic Inn until you reach the Scotia Exit. Here you will be able to visit the town of Scotia, one of the last company-owned towns. There are some unique shops and buildings (some of which are over 100 years old). The Pacific Lumber Mill Museum has exhibits, photos, and a locomotive. After your tour of the museum, continue North to Ferndale, the winner of the “Prettiest Painted Places in America” contest. Step back 100 years or so and enjoy magnificently preserved Victorian architecture. Unique, old-fashioned mercantile, art galleries, antique stores, museums, beautiful buildings and specialty shops will provide you with an entire afternoon of sightseeing.

For that special touch, plan on taking the horse-drawn carriage tour of the town starting at main street. Heading North of Benbow Historic Inn past Ferndale you will come to Loleta, home of the Loleta Cheese Factory. Enjoy tasting 14 different types of cheese and view the factory from a large window display. After stocking up on your cheese, continue North to Eureka. Stop at the Eureka Chamber of Commerce just past the mall to pick up a copy of the visitors map and the Victorian Home drive tour. Follow the signs to Old Town, where you will be able to find a large variety of unique shops, art galleries, antique shops, and several buildings that are historical landmarks. Be sure to take your camera to take a photo of the Carson Mansion, one of the most photographed Victorian buildings in the world. Plan on visiting the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum next to the Samoa Cookhouse in Samoa to see the history of the ships built in this Victorian seaport. After visiting Old Town, take the Samoa Bridge to the Samoa Cookhouse for a meal.

It is the last surviving cookhouse in the west and serves great food, lumber camp style. The all-you-can-eat country/family style meal will ensure that no one leaves hungry. It has a museum next to the dining room that features early culinary items and historical mementos from the early logging industries.Leggett Valley Unified School District is located in Leggett, California, and is the Northern most District in Mendocino County.  It is located on the South Fork of the Eel River, 22 miles Northwest of Laytonville; and it’s the home of the famous Chandelier Drive Thru Tree.  Leggett is the “Gateway to the Redwoods” and is surrounded by State Recreation areas and State Reserves. Medical services and shopping are located to the north and south within one-half hour’s drive. The mission statement of Leggett Valley Unified school District is to promote academic excellence in a safe,responsible, and respectful environment through fully engaged participation of students, families, and the community. 

Upcoming Events  October 5, 2016Board Meeting at Leggett Valley School4:00 P.M.AnnouncementsWednesday, September 14, 20165:00 P.M. : Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Sufficiency of Textbooks and Instructional Materials.   Location:                      Whale Gulch School                                          76811 Usal Rd                                         Whitethorn, CA 95589Travel Tips Head north from the glitz of Hollywood and Los Angeles and the cultural attractions of the San Francisco Bay Area and you'll find towering stands of coast redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) extending northward clear to the Oregon border. A trip along Highway 101 is a perfect means of seeing the trees; just pull off at various parks and groves of note. Depending on your timetable and your departure point, you can see the ancient trees as a short excursion from San Francisco to Muir Woods, or take a longer trek to Redwood National Park.

Destinations Since 1908, Muir Woods National Monument (nps.gov/muwo) has protected the forests of redwood trees just 12 miles north of downtown San Francisco. The trees themselves are far older, many more than 600 years old. The national monument spans 560 acres and includes walking trails and a visitors center. Heading farther north along Highway 101, you come upon the Avenue of the Giants, a stretch of two-lane road. Turn off at route 254 and continue along its 32-mile loop before getting back on 101. ) accessed via the celebrated "Avenue," to get out and walk among the giants. Still farther north, 101 leads you to Redwood National Park, (nps.gov/redw) home of the tallest known redwood, which extends 379 feet into the air. You'll have to guess which tree is the tallest, though, as rangers do not disclose the location of the record-breaking giant. Drive-Through Trees If you're looking to get as close as possible to a redwood, visit one of the few "drive-through" trees. The Chandelier Tree in Leggett (no website; 67402 Drive Thru Tree Road, Leggett, California; 707-925-6363) has an unusual branch structure, resembling a decorative hanging chandelier.

Besides the tree itself, you can pick up a souvenir at the gift shop, have lunch at the adjoining picnic area or take a hike on one of the nearby nature walks. The Shrine Drive-Thru Tree in Myers Flat is situated in the Avenue of the Giants (no website; 13078 Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat, California; 805-735-1836). Once you've driven through one tree, drive over a fallen redwood log. Kids can play in two-story "tree houses." Arrive at the Klamath Tour Thru Tree (no website; 430 Highway 169, Klamath, CA; 707-482-5971) by taking the Terwer Valley exit off highway 101. Accommodations Round out your vacation among the redwoods by staying at one of the small towns in the area. Nature-lovers can rough it at Redwoods National Park's campgrounds and backcountry campsites. Make reservations on the park's website. Transportation Flying in to the San Francisco is a good option for visitors coming from smaller airports or those looking to combine redwood viewing with some urban vacationing. Alternately, Delta, United Airlines and Horizon Air all fly into Arcata/Eureka Airport, in the heart of redwood country.