“My wedding day was the best day of my life,” says Humboldt County Clerk Recorder Juan Pablo Cervantes. This might be why he was so excited about the clerk recorder’s office offering a special opportunity for couples looking to wed on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, in civil ceremonies aboard the iconic Madaket or under the […]
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Perfect Summer Trips
The endless summer in Humboldt lasts well into autumn, when seasonal winds and currents bring the driest air and warmest ocean temperatures. Take advantage of this cyclical quirk, whether swimming on the Eel River, tide pooling at Patrick’s Point or paddling with the otters in Stone Lagoon. For a more civilized outside experience, take a […]
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UPDATED: Orcas Spotted in Humboldt Bay (With Video)
UPDATE: Biologist Mike Kelly, who writes the column “Washed Up” for the North Coast Journal, reported via Twitter that he also caught sight of one of the orcas but apparently missed seeing the pod catch a sea lion. “The remaining sea lions did seem nervous,” he says, showing a picture of several huddled on a […]
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What Are You Doing This Weekend?
Editor’s note: With a weekend forecast of a balmy 70 degrees along the coast while hitting close to 100 inland, now seems like a good time to dust off our look at perfect summer trips from the spring 2014 Insider magazine. Weather aside: The National Weather Service Office in Eureka reports there is a slight […]
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Perfect Summer Trips
Welcome to the time of year when spring winds give way to gentler coastal breezes, inland temperatures soar and the long, long days stir even the most reticent souls toward exploration. The Outdoorsy Type Let’s start with something simple and so obvious that you might not realize how nearby majesty awaits: Trinidad Head. The rocky […]
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Perfect Summer Trips
So, did you pack your hiking boots or a sketchpad? Are you scoping out galleries or restaurants (or both)? Are you looking for a little history, or just hoping to wear out the kids? Whether you’re searching for trailheads or artisanal breads, we’ve got you covered with customized itineraries so you can coast through your […]