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9 Amazing California Adventures

Famous for sunshine and celebs, California also wows with fantastic off-the-beaten path adventures. Here are nine things to do in the vast and diverse Golden State.

1. Ride the Skunk Train

Don’t let the name fool you. One of North America’s most scenic trains, the restored Skunk Train meanders 40 miles along the coastal “Redwood Route” north of Mendocino much as it has since 1885. Nostalgia runs deep on this former logging railroad, built to move redwoods out of the rugged back country. The line criss-crosses the Noyo River and cuts through coastal mountains to towering redwood forests with views much unchanged since centuries past. As for the name? The trains were nicknamed for their original gas engines, which prompted folks to say, "You can smell 'em before you can see 'em." During summer, a barbecue dinner is served. (Photo by RevUp Creative Media)

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