DEFINITELY TAKE THE TIME to stare up in wonder at our giant trees but don’t overlook the “coast” in Redwood Coast. Humboldt County boasts several expansive beaches inviting contemplation, lengthy conversations and another chance to savor the region’s endless beauty. Safety: Before we stroll, a note about safety: The ocean here is often big and […]
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Perfect Trips for Fall and Winter
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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Vintage Treasures
Ahoy, shoppers!Behold, for there was ne’er a more colorful destination than Shipwreck in Arcata. The sister site of Shipwreck in Eureka’s Old Town, this location brings vintage, handmade and modern apparel, and more to the Arcata Plaza. Even among the unique lineup of shops in Arcata’s downtown, Shipwreck is a standout. Its playful window displays […]
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The Festival Circuit
Humboldt County is a hot spot for a diverse selection of festivals that draws crowds from near and far every summer. Very few places in the world as remote as our county enjoy such a packed season of fun. Here are a few of the offerings out there for anyone who finds themselves in the […]
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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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From Near and Far
Formerly a Portland shop, Zumbido, buzzing with personality, opened in Old Town Eureka in 2021. Window shopping will simply not suffice (though the hand painted ceramics on display will certainly keep you occupied on the sidewalk for a few minutes). Step through the threshold and find yourself among an assortment of ethically sourced and fair […]
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Rolling into High Tide Lounge
I hear low male voices as I walk up to the Eco Cann Dispensary storefront on F Street in Old Town Eureka, a little intimidated at first. The door quickly unlocks and a glance around reveals a tidy dispensary with familiar bags and goodies stacked in glass cases and hanging on display. There’s a dog […]
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The Humboldt County Collective’s Family Business
For retired banker JoAnn Hammans, taking over a business felt natural. She was used to handling books, finances and investments. So why not handle cannabis sales? Before cannabis was legalized recreationally, she and her husband gambled on a small dispensary in Eureka that would later become the Humboldt County Collective, one of the county’s first […]
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Cate Be is All Fired Up
Cate Be never intended to be a ceramicist. In fact, she is probably more surprised than anybody that making beautiful works of clay art has become her job. A graduate of the ecological restoration program at Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Be had already started a gardening and landscape business helping people create […]
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Look to Your Culture
Soft spoken and silver haired Lyn Risling is many things: teacher, activist, historian, linguist, mother, grandmother and dancer, to name a few. To the larger Humboldt County community, she is most recognizably an artist. Risling’s career spans several decades, but her relationship with art and with her Native communities stems from a legacy of creators […]
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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 […]