Pull Over — You're not going to visit Humboldt and not drive the winding roads through the redwoods. In this issue we'll show some of the best places to stretch your legs and explore.
This summer, Insider sent its own expedition of staffers to hike a portion of the breathtaking Lost Coast Trail. They brought back glimpses of the landscape and tips for taking on a tour of the vast, undeveloped coastline. If you prefer to ride, meet Sis Bruner, the woman behind Redwood Trails Horse Rides, who'll show you the beauty of our countryside at a slow mosey (and maybe share a tale or two if you're lucky).
More adventure awaits in Perfect Trips: places to take a dip, find intriguing art, catch a wood-bat baseball game, take an evening bay cruise or catch a B movie. We won't let you go hungry, either, with a roster of restaurants ranging from diner comfort food to celebration-worthy French-Mediterranean.
Of course, if it's sunny out you'll want to eat al fresco, and we've found you some very pretty patios on which to nosh with your sunglasses on. Save at least one meal for the farmer's market, where local is king, even among the more exotic and inventive fare. We've also got summer drinks you'll want to sip even if it's a little cloudy.
Suiting up for an outdoor excursion? Thumb through Take it With You and check out the cool and functional (and therefore totally justifiable) outdoor gear, clothing and gadgetry we're coveting right now. Antique addicts, we know you're jonesing, so let us point you toward some rich treasure hunting spots in Just Browsing.
With all there is to do in a Humboldt summer, once you've gotten out of the car you might not want to get back in.