Margaret Atwood wrote, “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” Spring in Humboldt County gives you plenty of opportunities to do just that. The air is warm(ish) and everything is green and lush. The daylight hours are dramatically longer, so you can explore all day and still have […]
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Mood Indigo
We like to keep it casual in Humboldt. Denim in all shades is playing a major role in the fashion picture this spring, making the clothes we already love to wear officially stylish. One of our favorite stops is Indigo Denim Bar in Garberville. Owner Annie Bignon started out with her children’s clothing store Li’l […]
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Grand Dame
Joan Schirle leaves her shoes at the door of the classroom and travels across the airy, cool studio in a pair of black sweatpants. Her MFA students are settled along the east wall. The sun shines on their backs through the tall windows of the 100-year-old building. Schirle situates herself in the center of the […]
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Moto Tours
Motorcycling through the towering redwood groves of Humboldt County is a trip like no other on earth. “We have the majestic trees, the mountains, the rivers and the coastline. And, a relaxed pace of life here that’s hard to find anywhere else,” says Vince Campbell, president of the United Bikers of Northern California, a nonprofit […]
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The Pink Lady
Perched daintily on the corner across from the Carson Mansion is the Pink Lady, a classic Queen Anne Victorian built as a wedding gift from William Carson to his eldest son Milton. (202 M St, Eureka) The Lady feels like the dark green, iron-gated mansion’s flirtatious kid sister, surrounded by a white wooden fence with […]
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Perfect Winter Trips
Welcome to winter, Humboldt’s unsung hero. The days are shorter this time of year, but we make the most out of them. We venture into the rain, exalt in blustery weather and cozy up in style. Grab your rain boots and your travel mug. You’re just in time. Outdoorsy Type Lacks Creek is one of […]
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Hot Streak
Feeling lucky? Home to four casinos, each with unique style, our neck of the North Coast has all your gaming fronts covered. Why not hit ’em all in one day? We did. That’s right, grab your lucky socks, steel your poker face and get ready for an 80-mile marathon day of card-turning, dice-throwing, primo food-eating, […]
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Hearth Warming
At Carter House Inn, a welcoming wood fire in the main lobby is lit mornings and evenings nearly year round. Starting at 5 pm, you can sink into leather chairs and sofas with a starter or dessert and a glass of wine from Restaurant 301’s award-winning cellar stocked with 3,400 bottles. You could also order […]
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The Old Steeple
Paul Beatie was standing in the kitchen when his life took a dramatic turn. “I was making coffee and my wife was on the computer in the other room, and she starts swearing, [yelling], “You’ve gotta come see this! The church is for sale!” The 115-year-old building came with a permit for live concerts, so […]
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Bookstores to Curl Up With
A bookstore! In the age of Amazon and ebooks, independently owned bookstores are alive and well in Humboldt County. Each of our local shops is as unique as their owners. Here’s a trio of favorites in which to get lost among the shelves on a winter’s day. Booklegger The Booklegger’s window displays wrap all the […]
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Young at Heart
Got somebody to spoil? Humboldt has some magical toy shops that will take you back in time and back to the age of wonder, whether you’re treating a little one or getting in touch with your inner child. You’re never too old to play. The Rocking Horse The Rocking Horse, is located in Arcata’s historic […]