To find a motel or hotel is the starting point for visiting the Redwood National Park, along the northern coast of California, look in Arcata, California, is trying to Eureka in the north on Highway 101.
You have probably heard of Arcata by press reports of his event kinetic sculpture - a wild race between building human-powered amphibious all-terrain of art that every weekend are grateful to the shouts and screams Memorial of tourists and citizens alike. Other special events includeGodwit birding festival days and Arcata Bay Oyster Festival. You should Google, because in this article, let's focus on what a warm and wonderfully eccentric sense ecologically city to do this, not only for special events, but at almost any time of year am.
If you think "eccentric" is too strong a word, I wonder how many small town newspapers are known as the Arcata Eye, a little 'questionable WeeklyThe newspaper?
The near-do list of things any time in Arcata
Like many coastal cities in northern California and Arcata beautiful nature, with its redwood forests, sandy beaches and rugged coastline, and only in Arcata, the Humboldt Bay. What makes it unusual is its culture dedicated Arcata environment, making it one of the most affected communities and singing at the West Coast, and one of the greenest cities in the United States can enjoy a part of this culture as well asNorthern California traditional outdoor activities in a single day.
Arcata Plaza, 9 and G
The Arcata Plaza Arcata is the center of life, full of people surrounded the whole year, and cafes, restaurants and live music. Unlike many places, the Plaza sports a controversial statue of President William McKinley, who in liberal Arcata, someone always tries to convince the city like this, pull down.
Farmers Market in Piazza
Saturday morningfrom mid April to mid-November, from 09.00 to 14.00, perhaps the largest organic farmers' market, especially in the nation to put in place, often with live entertainment. More than 100 local companies participating at some point during the season.
Humboldt State University, LK Wood Blvd., North of 14 °
Humboldt State University is sitting under palm trees and redwoods, and dominates the city in its position above the bay.
Humboldt State to provide students with the act and the highest SAT scores inCal State system. Many more or less in studies of the natural world, such as environmental science, engineering resources, forestry, watershed management, fire ecology, fisheries biology, resource science grazing, wildlife, and oceanography.
The library of the University Center has great memories, including a wide selection of Humboldt State psychedelic T-shirt, reminiscent of the old hippie days.
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, south end of G Street
It is notoften that we recommend a visit to a wastewater treatment center, but that the main function of the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the most innovative water treatment plants in the world. This marsh, or wetland is known in the scientific community worldwide and has many awards including the Innovations in Government Award from the Ford Foundation / Harvard University Kennedy School.
The Arcata Marsh is popular with cyclists, joggers, walkers soStudents of the system, tourists and bird lovers. Attended by over 250 species of birds each year, many of which are migratory birds, the swamp is home to bird-watching Saturday morning a lot.
Arcata City Council meetings, City Hall, 736 F Street
In 1996, Arcata was to elect the first city in the U.S. Open for the majority. In 2007, the Green Party back a majority in the Council.
Even without the involvement of Republican and libertarian are the Arcata City Council meetingsoften lively and sometimes funny. And there are a lot of input from the public.
Attending a public meeting, an unusual tourist trip but Arcata is challenging because the residents as much concern for their city and the surrounding area. For a list of some of the most interesting meetings BidonTravel comments related to Arcata (link below). And call 707-822-5953 to confirm dates and times.
One of the most famous city government, nuclear weapons Free Zone and PeaceCommittee. Because the city is convinced that "all of the radioactive substances with a high potential for use as a weapon," he decided, not on products or services from companies involved in every part of the cycle to acquire nuclear weapons.
Arcata Community Forest, 14th Street at the eastern end
Arcata Community Forest is one of the few municipally owned forests in the nation. It 'been certified as sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in 1998 and is a model for sustainable returnForests.
Arcata forest by selective cutting (not clear cutting), which is to preserve the natural environment. However, the registration of redwoods in Arcata remains controversial. (The residents of Arcata an important role in saving the Headwaters Forest from logging carried out.)
The community forest serves as habitat for wildlife as a source of education for sustainable harvesting and many hikers and mountain bikers on their way, as for all seasons outdoorsFitness Center.
The Arcata Eye
Our favorite local publication of the weekly Arcata Eye - the epitome of a muckraking newspaper small town. Buy The Eye, rather than access online to get a list of events, shows, live music bird watching expeditions. (The easiest way is to have a paper in the office Arcata Eye Suite in 5 hours at 791 Eighth Street, on the south side of the square).
Humboldt Crabs Baseball, 9, and F
Humboldt County residents love their oldestcontinuously running semi-pro baseball team in the country, and the games are often sold out. The atmosphere is typical American with his feverish enthusiasm - but also tobacco-free!
Arts
Humboldt County needs more artists per capita than anywhere else in California. The second Friday of the month, visual arts and live music can be enjoyed in the city for more than 40 locations. But no matter when you're there, there are bands playing live, dance and artshows.
Restaurants
Our favorite restaurants are the Golden Harvest Cafe and oriental buffet. We also love the friendly service and free Wi-Fi on Mosgo's Coffee House. For details see link below. For an overview of our favorite, Golden Harvest Cafe, see link below. Casual and design students, you can use this restaurant, you know, the slogan that wants to please everyone, "herbivores, carnivores, we have what you seek"
Arcata residentsa city unique and important, attention to activities that can be collected from the kick-back relaxing on a piece of history in the field of learning.
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