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Situated in the heart of Mendocino County, Willits is considered the “Gateway to the Redwoods”, serving as an ideal central location from which to explore the lush and vast region just beyond its city limits. But this Old Western town ...
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9 things you should know about Willits
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Located in Mendocino County, Willits, California is a small town whose population was estimated to be 5,000...
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Hiram Willits arrived from Indiana in 1857 to settle in the Little Lake Valley.
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Little Lake was the scene of a legendary feud between the Frost and Coates families.
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Willits is also the birthplace of the famous California Redwoods, with some of the oldest redwoods in the...
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Willits is known for its abundance of outdoor activities, including camping, fishing, hiking, and biking.
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The town is also home to the annual Willits Frontier Days, a celebration of the American West, which includes...
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Willits is also known for its unique agricultural industry, with a wide range of crops including apples,...
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The town is also home to the largest concentration of organic farms in the United States.
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Willits is home to the Mendocino County Fair, which is the oldest and longest running county fair in...
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