The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the suspicious death of a 28-year-old woman found at a home in Kneeland on Sunday and looking for a man, possibly called Austin, who reportedly fled the scene in the woman’s car. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called to the residence on the 4700 block of […]
Arcata Community Forest
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Shooting Near Arcata Forest Leaves Man in Critical Condition
A 37-year-old man was flown out of the area in critical condition after being shot in the neck with pellet rifle Monday while walking near West End Road and the Arcata Community Forest. Before being flown out of the area for emergency treatment, the man told first responders that he did not see the person […]
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You Need a Little ‘Wonderful Fantastic’
Enjoy a mood lifting three minutes of the happiest music you’ll hear all day in the some of the prettiest places in our neck of the woods. Raashan Ahmad’s video for “Wonderful Fantastic” is a joy-driven tour of Humboldt beaches and forest featuring local talents Jonny Woods and Brian Swizlo of Object Heavy. We defy […]
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Perfect Spring Trips
Green is our middle name. Not only is Humboldt County home to emerald forests that stretch for miles, it is also an eco-friendly community with a unique history of conservation. Here are a few of the ways you can explore the North Coast that celebrate and preserve the environment. Good deal. Outdoorsy Type Arcata Marsh […]
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Mountain Lion Sighting on Fickle Hill
The Arcata Police Department is reporting that a mountain lion has been spotted off Fickle Hill Road in the Arcata Community Forest area. While noting that such sightings are not usual, the department is asking residents and forest visitors to be “aware and alert” and reissued advise on what to do should an encounter occur, […]
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Discontinuing a Trail in Arcata’s Community Forest
Early Saturday morning, volunteers gathered in Arcata Community Forest for a trail building work day. Organized through a partnership between the city of Arcata and the Humboldt Trails Council, 25 volunteers spent the morning working on a section of Trail 4, which was recently rerouted to avoid a steep and slippery section of trail. Dennis […]
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Humboldt Slackliners
About 40 feet up in the air, Matt Paris took another step on a 1-inch slackline that stretched 400 feet across the redwood forest. The line began to bounce and shake. He swung down about 5 feet and back up again as he approached the middle section with the most give. Paris squinted, his breath […]
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Blazing Trails
The bed of the black pick-up truck is loaded with mountain bikes. Front wheels draped over the tailgate, back wheels buried in helmets, shoes and riding gear. The riders load into the cab and head up Fickle Hill to start their day. The group is eager to push their limits and enjoy a fun day […]
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Perfect Fall Trips
You’ve picked a perfect time to explore Humboldt. Summer’s haze has given way to the clarity of fall. South winds bring a tropical feel, while night brings just enough of a chill to justify extra snuggling. Welcome. The Outdoorsy Type The 12-mile Paradise Royale Loop is a thing of legend in the mountain biking community […]