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Wildlife
Millions of Curious-Looking Creatures Wash Ashore Northern California Beaches
Beaches in Northern California have become the unexpected resting places for millions of tiny blue sea creatures. These curious creatures,…
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Coast Guard Ship Spills 500 Gallons of Diesel Off the Northern California Coast
Last week, the waters off Mendocino County’s coast became the site of an unfortunate incident as a U.S. Coast Guard…
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WATCH: Climbers Measure the Massive Brotherhood Tree in the NorCal Redwoods
In a world where unity and resilience are much needed, the Brotherhood Tree stands as a living testament to these…
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Family Survives Plane Crash by Parachuting into Northern California Wilderness
Photo: Shelter Cove Fire Department A Santa Rosa family of three, including a 2-year-old child, miraculously escaped with only minor…
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Sasquatch Sunset: Star-Studded Movie Filmed in Northern California Looks Weird as Heck
If you haven’t learned by now, I have a healthy obsession with movies filmed in Northern California. At this point,…
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Cannabis
Humboldt Cannabis Grower Settles for $750,000 in Environmental Violation Case
Humboldt County cannabis grower Joshua Sweet has agreed to a hefty $750,000 settlement with state officials for significant water rights…
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Missing Hiker Details a Terrifying Fight with Aggressive Bear on the Lost Coast Trail
Joseph Seiberling’s 27th birthday hike along the Lost Coast Trail offered more excitement than he bargained for when he found…
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Secretive Leonardo Dicaprio Movie Begins Filming in Northern California
Speculation is growing as film production seems to be underway in Northern California for an upcoming movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio,…
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Cannabis
Humboldt Cannabis Farmer Ordered to Pay $1.75 Million for Environmental Violations
A Humboldt County Superior Court judge has approved a settlement requiring a cannabis cultivator to pay a fine of $1.75…
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Destinations
Reservations Are Now Available to Hike to Fern Canyon in 2024. Here’s How to Get One.
Humboldt’s Fern Canyon has become one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Northern California, with its magnificent 50-foot walls covered in…
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News
Highly-Anticipated Film Starring Leonardo DiCaprio to Begin Filming in Northern California
UPDATE: Leonardo DiCaprio’s NorCal-Filmed Thriller Gets Official Title and 2025 Release Date Excitement is building in Northern California as one…
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News
Body Recovered in the Search for the Missing Camper in Mendocino
Authorities have recovered a body in the vicinity where 48-year-old Rebecca Jones, a missing camper, was last seen along the…
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Stories
We Went Searching for the Best Olives in Northern California. Here’s What We Found.
Rarely does Northern California come into the conversation of great olive producing regions, but maybe it should!
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North Coast
Hoopa Valley Tribe Reclaims Ancestral Land in Historic Acquisition
The Hoopa Valley Tribe has announced a significant milestone with the acquisition of 10,395 acres of land bordering the western…
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Cal Poly Humboldt’s Mascot Featured on Jeopardy!
Cal Poly Humboldt made an appearance on the renowned quiz show Jeopardy! during last night’s episode and the contestant almost…
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North Coast
Bill Proposes Renaming Redwood Trail in Honor of Late Senator Dianne Feinstein
A new bill introduced by Rep. Jared Huffman and Rep. Mike Thompson aims to rename one of Humboldt County’s most…
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News
CASTING CALL! Feature Film Looking for Paid Extras in Humboldt County
Eureka, California Exciting news for aspiring actors and film enthusiasts in Humboldt County and Eureka! Casting Directors Tracy Dixon and…
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North Coast
Pigeon Point Lighthouse to Undergo $16 Million Rehabilitation Project
California State Parks is performing a rehabilitation of the iconic Pigeon Point Lighthouse, situated within the Pigeon Point Light Station…
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North Coast
PG&E Unveils Plan to Remove Two Dams on the Eel River, Creating the Longest Free-Flowing River in California
Scott Dam. Credit: Kyle Schwartz/California Trout Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has released an initial draft of its plan…
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Wildlife
Yurok Tribe Set to Release Three More Condors into the Northern California Wilderness
The Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP), a collaboration between the Yurok Tribe and Redwood National and State Parks, is…
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Outdoors
A Complete Guide to the Tallest Trees on Earth: The Redwoods of Northern California
The trees in the Redwood National Forest along the Humboldt Coast are world renown for their size and age. Looking…
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News
Restrictions on Dungeness Crab Traps in Specific Areas of NorCal Due to Whale Entanglements
As the Dungeness crab season approaches on November 4, 2023, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced…
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North Coast
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Tree Study Aims to Mitigate PG&E Power Outages and Wildfires
Cal Poly Humboldt is taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risks in Northern California. A team of faculty and students…
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Outdoors
Giveaway: Win a Whale & Wildlife Tour with Kayak Trinidad
It’s giveaway time! We’ve partnered with our friends at Kayak Trinidad to giveaway two whale watching and wildlife tours on…
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North Coast
Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo Receives Multiple National Awards
The Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo has earned prestigious national recognition, receiving two awards from the Association of…
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Stories
Is the Next Big Earthquake Destined for Northern California?
Fires erupt all over San Francisco in the earthquake of 1906 On January 27, 1700, a six-hundred-mile-long wave struck the…
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Stories
Among Giants: The Story of the Activists Trying to Save Northern California’s Redwood Forest
How far would you go to stand up for what you believe in? For a group of activists in the…
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Events
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Marks 100-Year Milestone with Grand Celebration
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, a cherished natural haven near Orick, California, is gearing up for a grand celebration to…
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North Coast
Kris Kristofferson’s Sprawling Ranch on the Mendocino Coast is Up for Sale – But It’ll Cost You
Kris Kristofferson’s sprawling ranch in Mendocino County. Photo: Sotheby’s International Realty. Country music legend Kris Kristofferson has decided to part…
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News
The Removal of Two Eel River Dams is ‘Closer than Ever.’ It Will Create California’s Longest Free-Flowing River.
Scott Dam. Photo by CalTrout. County water agencies and a tribal government have introduced a new plan that brings dam…
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This 2,000-Year-Old Redwood is One of the Tallest in Sonoma. It May Finally Get Protection.
The Clar Tree rises through the canopy on the Russian River Redwoods property. It is one of the oldest and…
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New ‘Actiontrack’ Chair Will Assist Visitors with Mobility Challenges Explore the NorCal Redwoods
Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) and Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) announced the arrival of a brand-new Actiontrack electric all-terrain…
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North Coast
New U.S. Citizens Take Oath at Redwood National and State Parks Naturalization Ceremony
On a misty morning amidst the towering coastal redwoods, Redwood National and State Parks welcomed 26 individuals from across the…
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Destinations
This NorCal Campground is the Best in the State, According to Outside Magazine
We all know there are some pretty amazing campgrounds in Northern California. Whether you’re camping in one of the National…
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North Coast
Redwood Driver Shocks TikTok with Damaging Act at Beloved Monument
A recent incident involving a driver in the Northern California redwoods has sparked outrage among TikTokers as they witnessed the…
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Video
Video Shows Plane Crashing into Humboldt’s Shelter Cove
On July 8, an aircraft crashed into the water of Shelter Cove in Humboldt County, approximately 200 yards from the…
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North Coast
VIDEO: Housecat Takes on Approaching Bobcat Outside Humboldt House
A lot of people would fear a bobcat if they saw it in the wild. But some housecats aren’t scared…
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Uncategorized
Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo Crowned Best Aerial Adventure Park by USA Today
In a significant achievement, the Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo has been hailed as the best aerial adventure…
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North Coast
How Scientists Are Using Lasers to Measure Northern California’s Giant Redwoods
The towering California redwoods, some of the planet’s most ancient and tallest trees, present a unique challenge when it comes…
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North Coast
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Humboldt County
On Sunday, Northern California’s coast near Eureka experienced a magnitude 5.5 earthquake, as reported by the United States Geological Survey…
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Destinations
4 NorCal Beaches Make List of ‘Best Hidden Beaches’ in America
Wildcat Beach ranked #8 nationally for the “best hidden beaches,” likely because of the beautiful Alamere Falls. Photo by Matt Bennett.…
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Cannabis
Viral Video of Law Enforcement Shooting Dog on Legal Cannabis Farm in Trinity County Sparks Outrage
Warning: The video at the bottom of the article may be difficult for some people to watch. On May 2,…
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North Coast
The ‘Triathlon of the Art World’ Returns to Humboldt County
Photo: Kinetic Grand Championship The Kinetic Grand Championship, often referred to as the “Triathlon of the Art World,” is an…
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Wildlife
Have Your Say on Elk Conservation: Join CDFW’s Public Meetings in Northern California
In a move that promises a more inclusive approach to managing the North Coast Roosevelt Elk, the California Department of…
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North Coast
Long-Awaited Trail Will Connect Arcata and Eureka Along Humboldt Bay
Humboldt Bay Trail The long-awaited Humboldt Bay Trail, linking the cities of Eureka and Arcata, had its official groundbreaking ceremony…
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News
Surfer Dies at Humboldt Beach After Being ‘Overcome by Waves’
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at Moonstone Beach near Trinidad, as a 25-year-old woman, Martina Marie Scarfia of…
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Destinations
Two NorCal Campsites Named on List of Best Places to Camp in the Pacific Region
The Dyrt has recently unveiled its 2023 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Pacific Region, largely based on…
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North Coast
Trash to Treasure: Exploring Nature’s Art at Fort Bragg’s Glass Beach
Photo by Joshua Sortino It was common practice in the early 1900’s to just throw your trash in the ocean. Today,…
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North Coast
New Book Highlights Kid-Friendly Hikes in Humboldt County
A new book aimed at encouraging kids and families to explore the natural wonders of Humboldt County has been launched.…
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Stories
How Star Wars Transformed the Northern California Redwoods into Endor for ‘Return of the Jedi’
In the early 1980’s, the third installment of the wildly popular Star Wars franchise was in production, and creator George…
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Events
The Legendary Boonville Beer Festival Returns to NorCal for its 25th Year
Boonville, California is know by outsiders for two things: 1. They have their own language 2. They host the biggest beer…
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Stories
Man Has Lived Off-the-Grid in the NorCal Redwoods for 50 Years. Now the Compound is Worth $6 Million.
In 1968, Charles Bello and his wife Vanna Rae bought 400 acres of redwood forested land in Mendocino County and…
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Destinations
Find Whale Watching, White Sand Beaches and Historic Landmarks at Mendocino Headlands State Park
Mendocino Headlands State Park is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Located adjacent to the village of Mendocino, the park surrounds the…
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North Coast
Spectacular Music Festival in Northern California’s Redwood Forest Returns for its 10th Year
Northern Nights, a weekend-long music festival nestled among the redwoods along the south fork of Northern California’s Eel River, will…
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Stories
The Easter Lily Capital of the World Sits Right Here in Northern California
The Easter Lily make a great centerpiece to any Easter dinner surrounded by family and friends. And it’s very likely…
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Video
Famous Film of Bigfoot Walking Through Northern California Has Been Enhanced by AI
Bigfoot continues to be a prominent legend and enigma in the United States. The countless sightings and ongoing stream of…
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News
Giant Underwater Volcano Discovered Off the Northern California Coast
Photo via Saildrone/NOAA A uniquely shaped underwater volcano, towering at 3,300 feet, has been discovered 184 miles off the Northern…
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News
PG&E to Accelerate Removal of Scott Dam Due to its Lack of Seismic Stability
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has raised concerns about the seismic stability of Scott Dam, and plans to restrict…
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Video
VIDEO: Cliff Collapse Causes ‘Mini Tsunami’ in Humboldt River
The relentless series of atmospheric rivers slamming Northern California in recent months has caused many issues throughout the region, including…
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North Coast
Rare Water Tornado Photographed in Humboldt County Amidst Severe Weather
Photo by Micah Crumbaugh Amidst the severe winter storms that have been hitting Northern California recently, a strange occurrence was…
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North Coast
This Northern California Town Has Its Own Language
I’ll never forget the first I visited Boonville, California, located 12.5 miles southwest of Ukiah in Mendocino County. We entered…
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North Coast
Federal Government Contributing $548,000 for Restoration of the Eel River Fishery
Photo via Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Bureau of Land Management is supporting restoration…
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North Coast
This Truck Dangling From a Humboldt Tree is a Mysterious Piece of Art
It’s been said that some people in Humboldt are weird. Heck, it’s the charm of the place. Known for it’s…
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North Coast
Yurok Tribe Partners with Humboldt Colleges to Train Workforce for Floating Offshore Wind Project
The Yurok Tribe is partnering with Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods on an initiative to create a…
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Wildlife
Rare “Mutant” Coyotes with Blue Eyes are Only Found in Northern California
Scientists are following a trend of coyote sightings in Northern California, but these coyotes are rare. In fact, they are…
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Wildlife
Rare Video: Kayakers Surrounded by Pod of Killers Whales Off the NorCal Coast
Kayakers fishing off the coast of Sonoma County were greeted by a beautiful and somewhat terrifying pod of killer whales.…
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News
Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Rocks Humboldt County with Widespread Damage and 70,000 Without Power
Damage to the Ferndale Bridge. Via @AustinCastroTV/Twitter Humboldt County residents awoke to a magnitude 6.4 earthquake Tuesday morning, injuring at…
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Destinations
These Northern California Destinations Made Fodor’s ‘No List’ for 2023
Fodor’s is one of the world’s best resources for travelers. So when they tell you not to visit a place,…
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Wildlife
Poachers Leave Dangerous Elk Carcasses Near Condor Habitat in Northern California
Photo by Will Goldenberg On Saturday, November 12, the Northern California Condor Restoration Program performed x-rays on two elk that…
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North Coast
Hollywood A-List Actor Spotted in Humboldt. Is He Filming a Bigfoot Movie?
There have been sightings of an A-list Hollywood actor around Humboldt recently, which makes us wonder if he’s on the…
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News
Save the Redwoods League Secures Opportunity to Protect 3,862-Acre Weger Ranch in Mendocino County
Save the Redwoods League today announced that it has secured an opportunity to purchase a conservation easement on the 3,862-acre…
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News
The Great Redwood Trail Scores Monumental Victory Over the Skunk Train
The Great Redwood Trail scored a monumental victory last week when a federal regulator rejected the Skunk Train’s offer to…
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News
4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Humboldt County
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Fortuna, just 16 miles south of Eureka, at 11:16 am Sunday, sending a jolt…
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North Coast
‘Lucky to be Alive’: Surfer Details Vicious Shark Attack on Northern California Coast
Jared Trainor was excited for another fun day surfing on the Northern California coast on Sunday. The Fortuna man was…
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Stories
The Great Northern California Taco Trail
Northern California is typically known as a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts. From Mount Shasta to cascading waterfalls to National Parks…
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Outdoors
Yurok Tribe Partners with California State Parks to Manage North Coast Redwoods
California State Parks and the Yurok Tribe signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to establish a collaborative approach to…
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North Coast
Eel River Dam Removal is Moving Forward. It Will Create California’s Longest Free-Flowing River.
In April, PG&E’s 50-year license for the Eel River Dams expired, with the company opting against renewing the costly Potter…
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News
Unanimous Vote Calls for the Renaming of Patrick’s Point
Photo by Tim Oldenkamp The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to change the name of the famous…
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Destinations
You Can Kiss a Giraffe at this Awesome Northern California Park
By Amy Sue Do you have an animal lover in your family? I’ve got one, and she gets extraordinarily excited…
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North Coast
Watch Rob Lowe Search for Bigfoot in the Northern California Wilderness
It’s no secret that Northern California sits as the unofficial home of Bigfoot. So when Rob Lowe and his sons…
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A Stunning Tribute to the Ancient Redwoods of Northern California
The ancient redwoods of Northern California have an aesthetic unlike anywhere in the world. The tallest and oldest trees on…
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Destinations
NorCal Destination Makes Outside Magazine’s List of ‘Best Campsites in the U.S.’
Flickr/daveynin When it comes to some of the best camping in the United States, Outside Magazine knows its stuff. That’s…
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News
Hiker Dies After Being Swept Out to Sea Along Humboldt Coast
Photo: Rene Rivers A hiker died on Sunday after being swept into the Pacific Ocean near Shelter Cove on the Lost Coast Trail in Humboldt County. The incident began at approximately 2:45 p.m. with a call for two…
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North Coast
Brand-New Elevated Boardwalk Now Fully Open in Jedediah Smith Redwoods
California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Redwood Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service have completed construction on the…
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North Coast
Redwood Coast Kite Festival Returns to Eureka this Weekend
Photo: Humboldt Kiters The Humboldt Kiters will be hosting the Redwood Coast Kite Festival in Eureka, California this weekend. The…
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News
Save the Redwoods League Allocates Nearly $130,000 to Research Coastal Redwood and Giant Sequoia Forests in 2022
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve. Photo: Max Forster Save the Redwoods League announced it has selected eight projects to receive a…
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Wildlife
Dog Saves Owner From Vicious Mountain Lion Attack Along the Trinity River
Photo: Forest Service Northern Region Erin Wilson and her dog Eva were enjoying a beautiful day at the Whites Bar…
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Video
Watch the Condor Return to its Native Northern California Land After 100 Years
For the first time in 100 years, the endangered condor has returned to Northern California. During a livestream by the…
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Wildlife
Watch as Thousands of Seagulls Breed on the Humboldt Coast
It’s seagull breeding season on the Humboldt coast near Trinidad, California, meaning thousands of seagulls are nesting on their eggs…
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News
Semi Crash on Highway 199 Spills Tar into the Smith River
Photo: Six Rivers National Forest On Thursday afternoon, a semi truck hauling 2,000 gallons of tar overturned on Highway 199 in…
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News
Officials Searching for Father-Son Fishing Duo Lost in Humboldt Bay
U.S. Coast Guard personnel are searching for a father-son duo who went lost while fishing in Humboldt Bay Tuesday. Their…
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North Coast
Humboldt Park Ranger Explains Why You Should Never Pick Native Wildflowers
Park Ranger Griff is back with another educational lesson for you outdoor adventurers in Northern California. This time he tackles…
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North Coast
Coast Guard Rescues Three Hikers from the Lost Coast Trail
Three hikers needed the assistance of a helicopter crew from the U.S. Coast Guard to be extracted from the Lost…
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History
Historic Photos Show Lumberjacks Chopping Down the Giant Northern California Redwoods
Northern California is known for being the home of some of the oldest and largest trees in the world. The…
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Wildlife
Yurok Tribe Brings Condors Back to Northern California for the First Time in Over a Century
Photo: Matt Mais/Yurok Tribe For the first time in 100 years, the endangered California condor will return to Northern California…
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Wildlife
Come Face-to-Face with a Giant Whale with this Northern California Kayak Tour
During the months of March, April and May in Northern California, the coastline is full of thousands of grey whales…
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Wildlife
WATCH: Mountain Lion Caught on Camera Wandering Around on Fort Bragg Porch
Wildlife officials say that there is a good chance that at least once in your life, a mountain lion has…
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News
Wildfire Destroys Iconic Redwood Tree in Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Photo from California State Parks The fire season in Northern California appears to be starting early following a dismal winter.…
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North Coast
Hikers Will Need a Permit to Visit Fern Canyon Beginning this Summer. Here’s How to Get One.
Humboldt’s Fern Canyon has become one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Northern California, with its magnificent 50-foot walls covered in…
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North Coast
Coming Home – Chronicles of a Trinity River Steelhead
She was late getting back to the Trinity this year, at least later than a lot of the others. They…
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