About Staying In The Redwood Parks
Between the Majestic coast line and the prehistoric tress lay the little known treasures of Humboldt County.
Along the Lost Coast you can observe the sea lions and tide pools that have made there home among the springtime wildflowers and wave worn boulders. Fish for Salmon, Crab, or Snapper and everything between from our jetties, piers, boats and rivers. The Salmon average 8 to 20 lbs but have been known to grow up to 40lbs.
If retail therapy is your way to unwind visit one of the many charming towns nestled amongst the trees. Ferndale, Eureka and Arcata all bring their own charm to the eclectic one of a kind communities that make up Humboldt county.
And be sure to be here when the Hawaiian Chieftain and the Lady of Washington sail into town and port in Eureka in April. All though these towering pirate ships are just replicas, the Lady of Washington was authentic enough to be featured in “Pirates of the Caribbean”.
Without question, no visit is complete until you set your gaze on the Hyperion, the giant of the redwoods; it is the world’s tallest tree standing a breath taking 378.1 feet tall.
And it is all just around the bend.
Here are a few local links to places and things to do in Humboldt County
Dining
There are many great places to dine, both in the close vicinity as well as many exciting dining adventures only a short drive away. Some of the popular local restaurants include:
Click to see Our Google Earth Map of Local Dining and Attractions.
Or save yourself the trouble and have your very own caterer host your vacation or retreat. We highly recommend Catering By Shirley. Shirley can handle your picnic, celebration or casual afternoon.
Entertainment & Events
Orick Rodeo (Saturday July 12th and Sunday July 13th)
There are fun things to do year-round, not only in Orick, but throughout Humboldt County. During the summer there is the Orick Rodeo, a family-friendly rodeo with events for kids! Lots of great dining too.
Arts & Music
Orick Arts: The arts are alive and thriving in Orick. Be sure and see the great work of Gwen Ontiverdos and others.
Old Town Art Gallery: This gallery is proud to be Humboldt County's oldest cooperative gallery. They are a center of activity every Arts Alive!
The Morris Graves Museum in Eureka holds many remarkable pieces. It is also the home of the Humboldt Arts Council, which has artistic events regularly.
The Palette is Humboldt's County's guide to culture and the arts. And you can read it online!
A number of popular events attract artists year-round to Humboldt County. Some of those events include:
Outdoor Adventure, Physical Activity & Nature Lovers
Be sure to check in with the National Park Service's information office at Freshwater Lagoon to find out all about special events for outdoor and athletic enthusiasts.
Local Parks & Public Lands
Here are just a few of the nearby popular parks:
Other Popular Attractions
Trees of Mystery: One of the most popular local attractions is very nearby. Many astounding seeming contradictions of the laws of nature await you.
The Arcata Marsh & Interpretive Center: A world-renown location for bird-enthusiasts. You can't miss this amazing stop on the Northwest Flyway.
Visitor's Guides
Elk Meadow Update: Our blog started so Kristina could up the time-honored traditions her grandmother Thelma Hufford. Thelma would regularly write a nature column about Orick Valley and areas in and around Redwood National and State Parks. Keep up on our area, so you'll be ready for the action when you get here.
Redwood Visitor's Guide: Redwood Visitor's guide is one of the best sources for visitors to Humboldt County, and it should be... it's put together by the Humboldt County Convention & Visitor's Bureau. This one comes highly recommended!
101 Things To Do: The name must refer to our highway, because there is always more than 101 things to do in our area. One look at this online magazine of our events and you'll know what I mean!
News Sources
A wide variety of news perspectives are represented throughout Humboldt County, from small-town journals to progressive and conservative mainstream media. Some of those sources include:
Airports, Maps & Other Travel Information
Airports: The 2 closest airports are the Arcata/Eureka Airport in McKinleyville (Airport Code ACV) and the Crescent City Airport (Airport Code CEC). Airlines servicing ACV include United and Alaska Airlines. Currently only United Airlines services CEC.
Maps: There are many great area maps, including:
Car Rental: Car rentals are available in many surrounding cities, including Eureka, McKinleyville and Crescent City. The Arcata/Eureka airport has offices for Hertz, Avis, and National. Hertz also operates out of the Crescent City airport.
Web Portals
We have a number of great community portals that gather information about our area and are changing all the time. To mention only a few...
Community Sites
We have a number of exciting thriving communities very near to our cabins, each a pleasant day-trip away and filled with memories to last a lifetime...
