Humboldt Insider

In the Moment — Well, that was fast — we hopped over the line into a new decade in what felt like the blink of an eye. There’s a pull, at times like these, to commemorate milestones and the things that are most important to us. Admit it: You’re thinking about getting a tattoo.

You’re definitely in the right place. Not only are tattoos wildly popular in our county but we’ve got some of the most talented hands to wield a needle right here in the redwoods. (And you’ll see lots of redwood tattoos, if you keep your eye…
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Fall and All — There are those of us who smile through spring and summer but secretly count the days until fall, when we can feel a little snap in the wind, pull on something wooly and sip cocoa. Congratulations, sweater people, your time has come. And in Humboldt, it lingers since we don’t have harsh winters that demand warming up the car or shoveling snow. If you’re used to colder climes, our winter feels a bit like an extended (if sometimes rainy) fall.

Throw on an extra layer and explore. In Perfect Trips, you’ll find out about a…
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Naturalists — You’re just in time for Humboldt summer, that late season where the sun warms our hills and beaches into October. Coastal temperatures don’t sizzle like they do inland but you should put on sunblock nonetheless — telling people back home you got a sunburn in famously foggy Humboldt will get you no sympathy. As for what to do while you’re here, the Insider is full of ideas.

In this issue’s Perfect Trips, we invite you to make the most of the weather: Dip your toes in gentle swimming holes, paddle kayaks to remote camps, take in some…
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