It’s fitting that a brewery named after the North Coast’s rivers swims upstream. At a time when alcohol consumption has fallen generally, and beer drinking has fallen particularly, Six Rivers Brewery has just expanded its brewhouse and significantly upgraded its equipment. They also have a semi-new chief brewer, Aaron Weshnak. Weshnak’s beer journey goes back […]
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While the Sun Shines
The clouds part, the fog steams away and we find ourselves in another Humboldt County summer. Of course, spring weather lingers but so does summer, enjoyed here through September and a slice of October. Stretch out with us under the sun. In our Perfect Trips section, you’ll find waters to paddle (kayak instruction included), gardens […]
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The Bead Collector
Merry Coor does not think of herself as an artist or designer. Rather, she sees herself as a supplier of goods. In her case, she is a supplier of beautiful beads. As the owner of Talisman Beads in Old Town Eureka, it is a label she has been content with for some three decades and […]
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Perfect Trips for Spring and Summer
Take that thorny problem to the nearest labyrinth and contemplate solutions as you center your mind. Let a local community garden or farm help because the best therapy is ripping up weeds. Or planting flowers and veg. Your pick. Explore the galleries that show off Humboldt in all its glory. Don’t forget the kids! Humboldt […]
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Perfect Trips for Fall and Winter
It’s time for some seasonal exuberance that won’t let the rains keep you from enjoying all Humboldt has to offer! The long nights give you plenty of time to redecorate your snug abode with a painting by your favorite local artist you’ve had your eye on, or a sophisticated mid-century vase in just the right […]
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Tule Finds a Home
Watching the young black bear named Tule scampering up redwood trees, hanging out in a hammock or playing in the pond in the enclosure at the Sequoia Park Zoo, visitors might be surprised to learn about his difficult start to life. Now a healthy, playful yearling with a perhaps unsurprising fondness for honey, Tule has […]
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Finding the perfect perfume at Tulip
When I stepped into Tulip, a small yet luxurious feeling shop in Eureka’s Old Town, I immediately felt calmer. The aroma was pleasant and floral. Warm lights bounced off little glass fragrance bottles. I took a moment to admire the golden rain-style chandelier fixed above me in the center of the ceiling. Owner Victoria England […]
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Bell & Hook’s Taste for Adventure
A more recent addition to the Arcata Plaza in 2023, the lifestyle gift shop Bell & Hook, is the sister store — or what the staff playfully calls the “brother store” — to Plaza, a long-standing Arcata business. Both are led by Natalie Walston, who made a “sharp left turn” into retail after a 12-year […]
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Perfect Trips for Spring and Summer
What a perfect time to get out and enjoy all that Humboldt has to offer! There is something for everyone, from the worldly wanderer up for a new challenge to harried parents looking for an affordable distraction. Humboldt’s creative communities come together to provide a calendar of cultural delights to fill your summer days and […]
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Eco Friendliness and Little Luxuries at Rosebud
Becoming an environmentally conscious shopper can be daunting in a world filled with plastic packaging and single-use products. But at Rosebud in Eureka, owner Tamara Cervenka does the legwork to make eco-friendly products from near and far accessible, so you can shop mindfully, without the hassle. The previous owner, Rosie Slentz, opened the store in […]
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Duane Flatmo’s Career in Flames
IF YOU HAD ASKED A YOUNG DUANE FLATMO where he would be in his 60s, there is little chance his answer would have been where he finds himself these days, looking down at a cuddle puddle of young partygoers from atop a stage with his wife, artist Micki Dyson Flatmo, and the flaming mechanical octopus […]
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Local Love at Humboldt Outfitters
At the cute and cozy Humboldt Outfitters, you can quite literally outfit yourself in Humboldt-themed merch from head to toe. You’ll find Humboldt-labeled sweatshirts, Humboldt-embroidered hats, Humboldt totes, and many other items to let people know that you have been to — or are from — our beautiful Redwood Coast Region. Bonus: All the apparel […]