Kayak the Albion River: Calm Waters and Curious Houseboats Beneath the towering, all-wood Albion River Bridge lies one of the most peaceful paddling spots on the Mendocino Coast. Sheltered from ocean swells and wind, the Albion River offers glassy water, quiet forested banks, and the kind of solitude that makes you slow down and take it all in. But it’s not just the scenery that draws paddlers here. Scattered miles apart along the river are a handful of mysterious houseboats—weathered, one-of-a-kind floating homes built from salvaged redwood and found materials. Some look lived-in, others abandoned to time, but each adds a dose of curiosity to the journey. Whether you come…