Excellent and compact home returned to its original decorated state with lots of historical items…read moreof City of Arcata history on display,

The Phillips House Museum is located in Arcata, CA - and chronicles what early life in the area was…read morelike. The building it is located in - is allegedly the oldest remaining house in the area. It's a small house/building - and I believe it is currently only open for visits on Sunday afternoons - please verify their hours before visiting. There are lots of interesting exhibits, including old newspaper articles about the events of the day throughout various parts of history... There are two levels to the house - the main level (ground floor) and an upstairs. I found the kitchen to be interesting - seeing how things were back in days of yore... #PhillipsHouseMuseum

This museum is such a wonderful little stop along the coast. It's clearly well loved and…read moremaintained, and has several rooms full of the colorful history of Trinidad. Patty, the sweet woman who welcomed us in, was easily my favorite. She is the definition of someone who loves her job. She loved to answer our questions, while giving fascinating descriptions of events and history. This place was wonderful, and a perfect place to stop, especially in the rain!!! Thanks Patty:)

This review is for the botanical gardens at the library and museum. When we arrived, the museum and…read morelibrary were not open because they didnt open until 12pm. We ended up walking and touring the botanical gardens instead. This is a perfect place to sit down for lunch of read a book. Taking a moment to yourself in a peaceful and quiet setting. The botanical gardens is a short yet well maintained path. The decomposed granite path curves through beautiful blooming native plants. Native plants full of blossoms and happy bees working hard to pollinate. The paths are short and small but loop around a little pond. It's very nice. If you have the time, stop by and appreciate this botanical garden.

Helping veterans get the benefits and services they have earned and deserve, this VSO for northern…read moreHumboldt county is a great resource for our remote area here on the north coast. The VA system is an interesting if not down right frustrating environment to try to work with and through in order to receive the benefits as veterans we've earned but often times are denied. The VSO is here to help veterans navigate the process and get approved. This particular office is by far one of the very best at what they do. After years (decades actually) of frustration and often just walking off because of all the red tape in dealing with the VA, this VSO was finally able to help not only to get access to but also qualified for several benefits and entitlements do to me as a disabled veteran. In spite of all of the issues within the VA, this VSO in particularly knows how to get you through the door, the process rolling and to completion. 3.5 stars - rounded up for doing what no other VSO could. 00439

Our family just got back from visiting the glorious Redwoods and staying right by the ocean in…read moreMcKinleyville. We came across John's Glass Blowing shop in Eureka while researching the surrounding towns. I gave John a call and asked if he was able to give my 2 older nieces a fun experience with glass blowing. (My husband and I were able to visit a glass blowing shop while visiting the Oregon coast in the town of Lincoln City. It was such a fun time and great memory for us.) John said, "Absolutely, come on by, we'd love to have them." He proceeded to make an appointment and fit us in his schedule. It was fantastic. We met John, who was so friendly and welcoming. My nieces were able to work with Matt, John's very experienced work partner. My nieces had a great time learning and participating with Matt's close guidance. My daughter and I also decided to join in on action too. We all came away with some beautiful glass pieces that we will appreciate for years to come. Matt was really kind and great at explaining different parts of the process. Definitely visit John's work studio and shop... His glass art pieces are whimsical and inspiring. They almost seem alive. His unique sculptures reminded me of so many creatures I've encountered while snorkeling in the Pacific Ocean. I've seen quite a bit of glass art, but John's technique, imagination, and color combinations were surprising and delightful. John's place was a wonderful highlight during our visit and we would definitely return in the future.

Such a cute little spot to check out if you're passing through Eureka! John was very polite and…read morewelcoming the second me and my friend stepped into his studio. His art is so life-like!! I couldn't leave the studio without picking up a few goodies :)

Old Town Art Gallery is a beautiful building as a showcase for a cooperative of local artists. It…read morealso features guest artists keeping the work rotating and fresh. There is so many different styles and kinds of art. I bought a mug with bunnies hiding behind trees and an art print for gifts for my niece and a friend! Very affordable. It's fun to stop in and just look too

I love Old town! I just wish this place was open 24/7 though because I wanna come here with my…read morefriends at night sometime.

Huge collection! Awesome trains, saws and steam donkeys! Bunch of cool old machines and some very…read moreinformative volunteers!

Located in the Bigfoot capital of the world [Willow Creek CA]…read more The two times we passed by Willow Creek in Humboldt County the museum was closed for the season, the very first time was in March 2011 and the second in February 2022. Third time was a charm as it was open! This past Memorial Day weekend we were passing through Willow Creek on our way to Eureka and the museum had just opened for the day. For new visitors you will immediately notice in front of the building a larger-than-life wooden statue of Bigfoot next to the signage. Next to it is a copy of a cast made from a Bigfoot track that was found on a little sand-gravel bar in 1963. Feel free to compare your footprint with Bigfoot's. Inside, we wandered the lower part of the museum and browsed through the collection of things from the past - old safe, cash registers, artifacts . We head on over to the Big Foot Exhibit which was further inside and found a collection of materials - newspaper articles, Bigfoot casts that have been collected over the years (donated to the museum), maps of sightings, photos including a blown up picture of the famous Patterson-Gimlin Film (frame #352) taken in Bluff Creek in October 1967. Outside of the building are some collection of logging, mining, forging and agricultural artifacts. The museum includes a gift shop where they sell Bigfoot shirts and sweatshirts, books and other collectibles like postcards and stickers. For reference, the museum is free to visit and is open from May to September (Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00a to 4:00p). Lots of free parking near the entrance to the museum. I am not a BF believer but the museum was interesting to see with all the Bigfoot stuff... I mean, with all the TV series about Bigfoot why haven't they found one yet in real life, just evidence. There are (were) at least 14 TV series about Bigfoot. I guess it's best I don't encounter one but that would make me a believer for sure LoL! The volunteer staff was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I believe he is a retired Highway Patrol Officer who once patrolled the area. Instagram: @bigfootmuseum Review #3768

Cool little museum with interesting artifacts to check out. The kids love the Bigfoot exhibits.read more

This is an annual EVENT that occurs the first weekend of October…read more A charity benefit for Coastal Grove Charter School, the Medieval Festival of Courage has just celebrated its 10th year running. Admission is cheap: $5 for adults and $3 for kids up to 12. Toddlers 2 and under are free. The time period is broad, spanning from the 5th - 15th centuries, with heavy references to Scottish, Saxon and Scandinavian cultural themes. Fantasy characters, in the sense of period appropriate mythical folklore, are encouraged and live performers enact a Court of the Fae each year. The height of excitement is live, real action jousting performed by televisions Knights of Mayhem each day from 12:30 - 3:30. After the competition is complete, children and adults are welcomed into the jousting ring to partake in combat training overseen by the Knights themselves. Tour several historical encampments spanning different periods of history, now including Pirates and Vikings! Listen, if you are brave enough, to a tale of life's lessons often learned by tragedy told by the pale and deathly master story teller, The Carpathian. Browse a medieval market in which artists from all up and down the western coast sell hand made medieval reproduction items and art ranging from true cast-molded reproduction gold doubloons, to bone-ware dishes, costumes, weapons and armor. Food vendors include a stuffed flat-bread stand, Leg O Beast, Ye Old Confectioners, and a hospitality booth that provides hot meals ranging from rolls and gravy to delicious stews and chili. Alcohol is served at several vendors' booths and local goat cheeses and mead are often available. Be prepared to show ID, as there is no stamp for age at the ticket booth. Coastal Grove Charter school has several dancing and acting performances throughout the day by students, and live music plays all throughout the faire. My ONLY complaint is that at times, they had modern cover-bands playing, and I felt it was wrong for the event theme. Really shattered the immersion for a while, especially since they were acoustic, slowed down renditions of a pop songs. Hopefully that was a one time, emergency situation where the scheduled performer couldn't make it, and a local band had to fill in last second? Hopefully that won't happen again. Actors and vendors from North Coast Renaissance, The Scottish Heritage Society, Longship Trade Goods, and several local volunteers all work together to make this fun local fundraiser happen each year, and the kids it benefits are largely involved as well, learning the value of pitching in as a community towards a goal.

I'm not going to say this is the most authentic ren fair I have ever been to, but as a parent with…read morea 2 yr old, it was an entertaining way to spend a morning. They had a small petting zoo, kids performing songs, a bouncy castle, and various food booths. Also jousting, but we didn't stay for that performance. Note: the field where the fair is set up is extremely uneven and bumpy. We brought our burly jogging stroller and even that made for a pretty comfortable ride for our son. Bonus: there's a pumpkin patch in the next field over so you can get a ride on a hay wagon and a pumpkin the same day you get a turkey leg roasted on a BBQ shaped like a dragon!