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 […]
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Get Hooked
If you’re up for an adventure and want to experience the pristine beauty of the North Coast, try a river fishing trip. It’s sure to hook you. Yes, you may grumble at getting up at 4 a.m. or because you might get cold and wet, but once you get out on the placid water, it’s all […]
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Spirits of Humboldt
Our values of locally sourced, natural, sustainable ingredients are the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, but they’re also the spark for a couple of our indulgences: the Humboldt Distillery and Dutch and Dewey. In 2012, Abe Stevens put Fortuna’s Humboldt Distillery on the map when he launched his flagship vodka. Originally focusing on small scale […]
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Vintiqueing
Daisy Drygoods Proprietor Mary Anderson has been defining her collections for the past 15 years. While her initial focus was on vintage and antique textiles and sewing notions, her business has evolved to include a number of other specialties. This is the place for those who dream of a large store filled with “smalls.” We […]
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Summer Sipping
Yes, sometimes sun is hard to come by in Humboldt County, but don’t fool yourself into thinking you don’t still want a cool summer cocktail. Six Rivers Brewery (1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville) is a big, warm, inviting place, even if that partial afternoon clearing never materializes. Its new outdoor patio makes Six Rivers a true […]
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Farm to Mouth
Even if you’re not doing your weekly produce shopping, strolling the farmers market in Arcata makes for a lovely Saturday morning or afternoon (the stalls are open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). You’ve got live music, primo people watching, honey, jams and jellies worthy of suitcase space and a bevy of local food stalls […]
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Gear Up
We met with the pros from Adventure’s Edge (AE), Pacific Outfitters (PO) and Picky, Picky, Picky (PPP) to learn about innovative gear to make your hiking, camping, biking, fishing, climbing or paddling experience even cooler. Just a few of our favorites include: 1. Prana Geo Chalk Bag with its own belt, in citrus. $22 (AE) […]
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The Horsewoman
“Whoa now, stop that!” Sis Bruner is hollering at her horses. Her silver ponytail sways against her curved shoulders as she loads horses into the trailer for the next ride. “Back up girl, come on, Peach.” An Orick native and the daughter of a dairy farmer, Bruner grew up out by the little red schoolhouse […]
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There & Back
The King Range runs parallel to the Pacific Ocean, and its western slopes fall steeply onto the rocky shores. In 1936, the dramatic landscape made it impractical for engineers to construct U.S. Highway 1 nearby, earning the area the name “The Lost Coast.” Today, it’s still the longest stretch of undeveloped coast in California. Hiking […]
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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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Fish On
Insider recently had the pleasure of spending time on the water with Captain Matt Dallam of Northwind Charters in Eureka and Captain Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sportfishing, operating out of Shelter Cove. The genuine enthusiasm these guys show for what they do is well — catching! Captain Dallam’s 35-foot boat Fishy Business came here […]