Arcata’s newest attraction is competitive, cheaper than therapy and right down the street. All you need to enjoy an unconventional twist on family fun is a pair of closed-toed shoes and to embrace your inner lumberjack at the Hatchet House Throwing Club off of Sixth Street in Arcata. Lauren Fischer and her husband, Michael, were […]
Megan Bender
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Blue Lake Casino Bets on Sustainable Fun
A man pulls down hard on a lever and watches as each reel on his slot machine spins and stops: one, two, three. He misses a jackpot by just one cherry. A row of machines over, a woman murmurs, “Come on, baby,” while her nickel slot machine spins. Across the aisle, a dealer places another […]
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Original Women’s March Organizers Host Conference Honoring International Women’s Day
When, citing the lack of diversity among its organizers, the original group planning the 2019 Women’s March decided to postpone the event, which ultimately went forward under new leadership, they decided to take a different approach and plan for International Women’s Day. In spite of backlash, they expanded their group, kept making plans and hosted […]
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A Humboldt Hike Worth the Drive
Fall is a beautiful time to put on a few layers and explore Humboldt County. One must-see hike is the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Nature Walk Trail loop, which lies just 4 miles north of Orick. To get there heading north, take the first right turn outside of town onto Bald Hills Road. Continue for […]
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Cruising Down Memory Lane
For three days at to the end of the July, car enthusiasts load up and cruise down to Fortuna, driving classics rich with heritage. Driver’s come from as close as Blue Lake and as far as Santa Rosa, Oregon and beyond to show off their wheels at the 29th Annual Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. Check out […]
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Pool Rules
Humboldt County beaches cannot just be visited, they must be experienced. And getting up close with marine life in tide pools should be at the top of this summer’s to-do list. Here are some tips on doing it right. Whether it’s Indian Beach, Palmer’s Point or Luffenholtz, we’ve got prime tide pools to explore. Attention […]