River Conditions: This is an hourly report on the height of the Smith River.  It also includes a 10 day graph of water heights.  Fishing is good between 7.5 and 14 ft..  

Local Weather:   Here's what's going on now as well as a five day forecast.  Note, temperatures at the cabin are often about 10 degrees warmer than Crescent City during the summer months.

Road Conditions:   Keep an eye on this site if you are coming up during winter rains.  Hwy 199 and US 101 both experience occasional problems.

Fishing Reports:  This site has links to various fishing reports for the area.

Geology of the Smith River :  If you want a quick course on the geology of the Smith River basin, check out this site.  It will take you on a guided tour of the Smith using mile post markers along Hwy 199 to help you find the features it describes.  

Everything about Del Norte County:  Here's a great resource for the visitor who is looking for things to do, places to eat, guide services as well as everything you want to know about the are
Jet Boat Trip:  During the summer a fun experience is to travel up the Rogue River in powerful jet boats.  There are half day trips and full day trips.  You owe it to yourself to do this at least once.  The boats leave out of Gold Beach, about a 90 minute trip from here.

Ashland Shakespeare Festival : Ashland, Oregon, is famous for its summer theater.  This is a very picturesque town and makes a great day trip. This is about a two hour and twenty minute drive.

Oregon Caves :  Just out of the town of Cave Junction, Oregon, are some of the most spectacular caves you will ever see.  There are guided tours throughout the summer months.  It is about a 90 minute drive from here.  No matter how hot it is, take a jacket.
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