Media Resources
We are always excited to work with members of the Media! Please take a look at our Media Kit and help yourself to our photo resources.
For inquiries please contact our Public Relations Manager, Kimberly Preciado, who may be reached at [email protected]
Press Releases
The Skunk in the News
Advocate News
May 8, 2025
Skunk Train to test hybrid, autonomous freight vehicles with new partnership
Locomotive Fandom
March 11, 2023
Excellent background on the 0-4-2T locomotive, one of which you can see at our depot
LaPalme Magazine
March 3, 2023
A wonderful in-depth article on visiting Mendocino, including a trip on our railbikes
Inside Our Suitcase
February 14, 2023
The Skunk is one of the 100 Hidden Gems in the United States
Travel Mad Mum
February 7, 2023
A great article on driving Highway 101 and what to visit on the way
Family Vacationist
January 1, 2023
Delighted for our railbikes to be featured in 20 Best Places to Visit with Kids in 2023
Travel By Vacation Rental
December 26, 2022
A great round-up of what to do in Mendocino, including the Skunk Train and Railbikes
Thrillist
October 18, 2022
Our Pumpkin Express included in a list of Perfect Fall Road Trips
Go Nomad
October, 2022
A great write up about Mendocino County including the Skunk and our railbikes
Mendocino Voice
September 19, 2022
Skunk Train’s general manager to save historic Finnish lodge in Fort Bragg
San Diego Family Magazine
March, 2022
What a lovely round-up of family-friendly train rides in California from San Diego Family Magazine – we’re honored to have both our train and railbikes featured, with some great images!
Via Magazine
March 8, 2022
We always love receiving love from Via Magazine! This great feature is all about Railbikes in the West, and ours is perfect for Adventurers, according to them!
Play Stay Eat
January 20, 2022
Thrilled to be part of such a wonderful roundup of Mendocino County!
NBC Bay Area
August 5, 2021
NBC Bay Area takes a look at our one-of-a-kind Music in the Redwoods series!
Viva Glam Magazine
July 8, 2021
The team over at Viva Glam took a trip to Mendocino to find the best things to do, and took a ride on our railbikes.
LA Times
June 10, 2021
The LA Times included us in a great list of the best things to do in summertime in California!
Bay Area Moms
April 27, 2021
The definitive list of what to do in Mendocino for families – and naturally the Skunk made the cut!
Forbes
November 28, 2020
An absolutely incredible article showcasing some of what makes Mendocino such an incredible place to visit. We’re thrilled to be included!
Coveteur
November 6, 2020
Great itinerary for some amazing getaways in California – and we love being a part of the Mendocino itinerary. We want to check out a lot of these!
California Travel Media
October 19, 2020
We love this write-up of a trip to the Mendocino Coast, and adore the perspective on the Skunk! Great video, some fun photos – and we learned a bit about our own coast as well!
HI Travel Tales
October 6, 2020
Great collection of photos and a wonderful write-up of our Railbike experience from HI Travel Tales!
Snap Taste
July 28, 2020
A fantastic collection of unique outdoor experiences to be had on the Mendocino Coast – and of course the railbikes were featured!
Alexandra Dorros
July 27, 2020
Alexandra Doros visited with her family and created an absolutely amazing video of our Railbike experience that perfectly captures the once-in-a-lifetime feel!
7x7
July 7, 2020
A wonderful roundup of some incredible places to stay, eat, and explore in Mendocino safely – we’re thrilled to be featured here!
RedTri
June 29, 2020
A visit from RedTri is always appreciated – and they do a wonderful job gathering some great family destinations in this uncertain summer. We’re excited to be on the list!
Trazee Travel
June 12, 2020
A very nice write-up about the Skunk and our history is up at Trazee Travel.
Retire Early and Travel
January 6, 2020
A great visit to Mendocino and Fort Bragg from Retire Early and Travel, with some beautiful photos of the Pudding Creek Express trip.
This Family Blog
December 17, 2019
This Family Blog came to visit Mendocino and took a ride on the Skunk! Some fantastic photos that really capture our ride, and we teared up a bit reading that the ticket was added to the daughter’s memory book.
Visit California
September 18, 2019
A fantastic round-up of the best ways to spend Halloween in California – and we’re thrilled to have our Pumpkin Express included (as the signature image, no less)!
Life Beyond Zebra
August 16, 2019
A wonderful visit from Life Beyond Zebra in which they ride the Pudding Creek Express out of Fort Bragg. Some great photos, great insight, and great video here!
GoNomad
August 21, 2019
Nice write-up of Mendocino County from GoNomad, and we’re thrilled to be included in such a great group of businesses and scenic vistas!
Randomland
July 25, 2019
Randomland came and visited us as part of an incredible trip along the Redwood Highway – we learned so much about the roadside history of Ukiah and Willits, and absolutely love the feature he put together on his ride on the Wolf Tree Turn!
Outdoor Families Online
June 25, 2019
The great people at Outdoor Families Online came and visited the Mendocino Coast, and we were so happy to have them join us aboard the Railbikes! They had a great time, and we love some of these photos and the nice things they had to say about the experience for families!
Modeliste Magazine
June 13, 2019
Modeliste Magazine came and took a ride on the Skunk and the Railbikes and did a great write-up of both of our core experiences!
Press Democrat
May 24, 2019
The Press Democrat did a great round-up of outdoor fun on the North Coast, and we love that they loved our Railbike experience!
Little Grunts
April 29, 2019
The delightful Little Grunts took a ride on our Railbikes and we love their write-up and their beautiful photographs of the experience!
Arriaga Adventures
March 21, 2019
Arriaga Adventures visited the Mendocino Coast and put together an incredible itinerary of things to do with kids. We’re excited to be featured in this – and love the photos!
The Mercury News
March 17, 2019
The Mercury News came for a rainy weekend trip, and took a ride on our newly launched railbikes – we love the resulting article and recommendation1
Kid Tripster
March 15, 2019
A great roundup of kid-friendly things to do on the Mendocino Coast – we’re happy to be included!
California Family Travel
February 15, 2019
Healthy Travel Mom took a ride on the railbikes and wrote about it – we’re thrilled to be featured!
Emerging Horizons
November 30, 2018
We love this perspective! A visit from Emerging Horizons – a source for accessible travel news – highlighting how our trips are appropriate for accessible visitors.
Press Democrat
September 18, 2018
There are big things in our future! The Press Democrat has a great write-up about our plans for 70 acres along the coast in Fort Bragg.
The Untamed Trail
July 19, 2018
The Untamed Trail visited Mendocino County and wrote a wonderful guide – including the Skunk Train!
Travel Channel
July 17, 2018
Honored to be included in the Travel Channel’s 20 Terrific Train Trips for Family Adventures!
Little Cooper Bear
July 2, 2018
We had a great visit from the delightful Corgi, Little Cooper Bear, who shared his adventure on the Skunk!
Eric Burch Photography
June 11, 2018
Some beautiful photographs of our Pumpkin Express from Eric Burch Photography.
Hej Doll
May 15, 2018
Hej Doll visited the Mendocino Coast and took some absolutely stunning photos of her visit! We’re so happy she was able to take a ride on the Skunk with her family!
Parent's Press
May 11, 2018
Parents’ Press visited as part of their roundup of Things to Do in Mendocino with Kids. They had a great time!
Trips with Tykes
April 24, 2018
A very fun trip from Trips with Tykes to Mendocino County – and naturally a ride on the Skunk!
A Side of Sweet
April 23, 2018
A Side of Sweet came to Mendocino County, and took a ride on the Skunk! Some great photos here!
Design Mom
March 30, 2018
Design Mom brought her family to experience Mendocino, and took them for a ride on our Magical Christmas Train!
