Orick, CA
Music connected to Orick
About Orick
- • Greg King, a former MLB pitcher, was born in Orick.
- • The Orick Rodeo, a popular local tradition, originated here.
- • Logging and the Redwood lumber industry established Orick.
- • A WWII radar station, Site W-9, was once secretly located nearby.
- • The 1964 flood devastated Orick, reshaping its landscape.
- • "Orick" comes from a Yurok word; it was established around 1850.
- • About 300 live in Orick, a smaller population than many nearby towns.
- • The town sits at 23 feet above sea level, near the Pacific Ocean.
- • Tourism and Redwood National Park employment are vital industries.
- • A visit feels serene, surrounded by towering ancient redwoods.
- • The San Francisco Giants are the closest pro sports team.
- • Local schools fiercely compete in basketball, fostering community.
Songs About Orick
This Land is Your Land
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This Land Is Your Land
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highway 101
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