SNIFF THE AIR. The seasons have changed and summer has passed. How will you keep those kids engaged? And how will you keep yourself from hibernating? Flip through these pages for ways to have fun as a family or find a new hobby for yourself. Either way, Humboldt County provides thrills, chills and excitement. What […]
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David’s Chair Blazes Accessible Trails in Prairie Creek Redwoods
Wheelchair access is hard enough to find in our paved world. A park trail threading its way through 1,000-year-old evergreen conifers presents countless obstacles that can keep those with mobility issues from fully enjoying Humboldt’s old growth forests. Fortunately, as time passes, more barriers fall by the wayside. And what better time than a centennial […]
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Perfect Trips for Spring and Summer
After navigating one too many atmospheric rivers, you may be itchy to paddle some real rapids. Willow Creek awaits with canoes, kayaks and Thai food for when you need to refuel. Looking for a low-key excursion with appropriate libations? Try a boozy cruise with California’s smallest bar as you take in the beauty of the […]
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Intertribal Project Celebrates Traditional Boat Building
Marc Daniels-Aygagnax had a dream to build a nigilax, the traditional open skin boat of the Unangax (Aleut) people. In 2014, he founded the immersive MakeAccess Iqyax Apprenticeships with his wife, Leah, teaching Native youth traditional boat-building. He had built single- and double-hulled kayaks, but the nigilax was different. Knowledge of how to build it […]
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Perfect Trips for Fall and Winter
Summer is over. School is back in session. It’s time for a fun fall trip! Take a day off and grab your partner for a jaunt to Ferndale. Stop at No Brand Burger Stand for a tasty lunch, then a little cardio on the uphill trails of Russ Park. Kids of all ages deserve an […]
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Losing Their Marbles
The month of July just got a lot more colorful. The World’s Biggest Marble Hunt is guaranteed to bring people from all over to find hidden blown glass marbles throughout Humboldt County. They’re exquisite work of art you can hold in the palm of your hand and hunting them may become your favorite summer activity. […]
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Perfect Summer Trips
Why are you still inside? It’s SUMMER. Toss everyone in the car and head for the beach! It’s time for the return of many time-honored Humboldt traditions. When was the last time you watched kinetic sculptures wend their way to Ferndale? Stroll among sand sculptures and watch or fly colorful kites in Halvorsen Park. Tour […]
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Fortuna Celebrates the Life of Former Chief
Humboldt’s finest came out in force to pay respects to former Fortuna Police Chief William Dobberstein, 53, who died March 26, during a celebration of life held at the River Lodge Conference Center on Saturday to honor the contributions of a man who served his nation and his community. A gleaming Fortuna fire truck provided […]
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Opening the Door to Happy Employees
The winner of Best Companies to Work For in 2022 goes to a health care provider that not only cared for the community during the global pandemic, but their employees, too. Congratulations to Open Door Community Health Centers! The pandemic has caused many of us to rethink the way we earn a living, inspiring many […]
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History Looped at Fort Humboldt
We walk through our world in the footsteps of those who came before, sometimes treading the same path unaware. As a teen, I visited the Ulysses S. Grant home in Galena, Illinois. As an adult I helped with an historical recreation of the dinner U.S. Army pork supplier William “Hog” Ryan threw for his friend […]
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Samoa Sidestep
On Samoa Road there is a mile marker that always puts a smile on my face: Hum Co 0. The zero line is across the street from a not-so-secret trail, opposite the Samoa Boat Ramp and campground. A quiet path to the beach is sandwiched between dune restoration, a U.S. Coast Guard station and trails […]
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The Winter Hotel
When recovering after surgery, I was faced with a dilemma: Where to go for a gentle walk that was long enough without tempting me beyond limitations, yet interesting enough to keep hardened hikers happy, as well as amply benched for when the spirit was willing but the flesh needed to take a load off? On […]