Area retailers provide an array of instruments and musical themed gifts sure to hit the right note with enthusiasts of all levels. 1. Ronin Guitars (707) 798-6052Pinecrest Green Morningstar 2.0, prices start at $4,900, contact for availability 2. Many Hands Gallery 438 Second St., Eureka, (707) 445-0455Kalimbas, $96, $132 3. Otto + Olive 330 Second […]
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An Herb Shop Grows in Eureka
The first time Julie Caldwell drove across the Humboldt County line, the native Alabamian felt curiously at home underneath the towering redwoods. Humboldt’s incredibly diverse ecosystem, rich with verdant flora and fauna, captured Caldwell’s heart and imagination. She decided to stay forever. Like many transplants starting anew behind the Redwood Curtain, Caldwell saw an opportunity […]
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Family Business
Good taste runs in families. In Arcata, Halleh Paymard keeps her Southern California family’s restaurant tradition alive with breakfast, brunch and Bloody Marys at T’s Café North. And in Eureka, the Tanski family makes its home at Gabriel’s with Italian dishes and remarkable wines. Gabriel’s216 E St, Eureka (707) 445-0100 Tuesday – Thursday, 11:30 am […]
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Jewels of Humboldt
Slow down and look around. Humboldt County is a coastal treasure trove of historic buildings and cultural landscapes. Our architecture sheds light on the history of the redwood timber industry and the people who immigrated and traveled the routes of the earliest indigenous tribes, shaping the county into what you see today. Here are a […]
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Pulling Back the Curtain
Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. is the best-known secret in town. Tucked in an unassuming business park on the outskirts of Arcata, it’s become a popular destination for Humboldt County beer enthusiasts and tourists alike. But, says beer pourer Chris Galleron on a bustling Sunday afternoon, locals still frequently visit the tasting room for the first […]
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Out of the Past
Eureka’s historic Old Town is known for its beautiful Victorian architecture, independent bookshops and quirky locals. In recent years, several of Eureka’s lumbering old hotels and redwood office buildings have been restored, breathing fresh life into the city. Amid this makeover, the northern end of Eureka has quietly carved out space for high-end furniture and […]
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Perfect Fall Trips
Winter is coming … but activities still abound. Get fired up in front of old outdoor hearths surrounded by ducks and redwoods. Fuel up where young royals dine and old whalers pick perfect crab. Or feast your eyes on Yurok art and color saturated murals. Afterward, two trip trifectas await. On the Humboldt State University […]
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By Hand
Sun streams in the window. The café cat, Luna, sprawls across a polygon of light, licking her paws. An espresso machine purrs as customers of Mind’s Eye Coffee Lounge line up for a mid-morning hot beverage fix. A door in the back of the coffee machine and counter opens into a shop with works in […]
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The Spirit of a Place
“You’re playing hooky today,” Jerry Rohde’s mom informed him one autumn morning when he was 12. They piled into her 1954 Ford sedan and headed into the San Bernardino Mountains to explore a historic Wild West village she visited when she was a girl. Set in a pine forest surrounded by steep cliffs and rocky […]
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Old Time Revival
J enny Metz first walked into the ballroom of the Eagle House while scoping venues for her children’s theater group. Captivated by the history, architectural quirks and vast potential, she came home and told her husband, “We should buy it.” Two years later, destiny had its way — the Eagle House, operated as a hotel […]
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Out of the Past
Eureka’s historic Old Town is known for its beautiful Victorian architecture, independent bookshops and quirky locals. In recent years, several of Eureka’s lumbering old hotels and redwood office buildings have been restored, breathing fresh life into the city. Amid this makeover, the northern end of Eureka has quietly carved out space for high-end furniture and […]