Ma-le'l Dunes North
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Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge Click for map. The Lanphere and Ma-le'l Dunes are one of three sites that were recently designated as National Natural Landmarks . The designation does not imply that you can actually visit them, and for Lanphere Dunes a visit requires a permit or guided tour. Ma-le'l Dunes are split in two by the nearby gun club with the south section being BLM land that is open daily. The north section is part of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and only open from Friday through Monday. As it was Friday and I had already visited the south section on a geocaching wander , I made my way up the rough road to the parking at the north end. The view from my parking spot over the Mad River Slough. There's a touch of snow at the tops of the mountains from the last storm. I brought Rachel's tall rubber boots along since I've noticed these areas get full of puddles, but then left them and just put on my usual shoes, which turned ou