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Re: Humbolt Bay Board to consider revitalized NWP
Author: MG42
Date: 01-12-2012 - 13:17
Scott Schiechl Wrote:
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> I have a friend in the travel industry. He says
> that the cruise lines would love to see Eureka
> (and possibly Monterey and Santa Barbara) opened
> to cruise ships. However, what is needed is more
> shore excursions. Operating a tourist trains on
> parts of the NWP ROW around Humbolt Bay could
> become a good draw for the cruise passemger
> dollar. Perhaps it could tie in with the THA's
> museum.
That's a great idea! Humboldt Bay already has cruises on the Madaket, and if THA had a train around the bay, then riders could take the Madaket back to Samoa. It'd be great for tourism, and we wouldn't need to reopen the Eel OR build a new line!
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> I have a friend in the travel industry. He says
> that the cruise lines would love to see Eureka
> (and possibly Monterey and Santa Barbara) opened
> to cruise ships. However, what is needed is more
> shore excursions. Operating a tourist trains on
> parts of the NWP ROW around Humbolt Bay could
> become a good draw for the cruise passemger
> dollar. Perhaps it could tie in with the THA's
> museum.
That's a great idea! Humboldt Bay already has cruises on the Madaket, and if THA had a train around the bay, then riders could take the Madaket back to Samoa. It'd be great for tourism, and we wouldn't need to reopen the Eel OR build a new line!
