Arcata CA My Favorite Town...Will I Give Up VAN LIFE And SETTLE Here? / Solo Female Traveler
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Hi there. I realize this video is two years old, but I just found it. I went to college at HSU starting in 89. I want to thank you for documenting so much of the town in this video. Even though I haven’t lived there in years it always felt like my true home and I still believe I left part of my soul there when I left. I can’t and Incan believe how much it still looks the same and I’m so happy to see that so many shops I patronized back then are still in operation (at least two years ago). I took a film class at HSU and it was basically going to that old theater each week to watch a movie and then writing a paper about it. I rode my bike from Arcata through the bottoms and then I to Mckinleyville to work at a pizza place there. This video is what my soul needed tonight. I’m hoping to start a more nomadic life in the next year now that my kids are grown and going home to Arcata is definitely on my list of places to go. Thanks again for doing such an amazing job on this video. Peace☮️✌️
You are welcome. This video was a labor of love. It was the first video I made after finally learning to edit a video. Arcata is that place you dream about after you leave. I can tell you, it still has that energy. I don't know what it is, but it feels so good. We were here at the same time. I came in 88! It was sooo hippie! And people think hippies just lived in the 60s. Were you a "Humboldt Honey"? Remember? Thanks for your comment and I hope you get to come back some day.
I lived, worked and did service learning while being A Lady Lumberjack 🥳 Many a lifelong friend and happy bonds where formed there. Being a Berkeley High graduate set the stage for such ~ ‘Think Global ~ Act Local ‘ ~ How Humboldt can You Be 😉🌷🦋
The dreams of the 60's didn't die. We just changed our clothes.
HSU class of "74"
I love it. Same here. Cut the dreads. The van killed the long skirts!
This isn't just a video, it was like watching a documentary. Great work!
Yes, once it came together, I realized it was a mini doc. An ode to Arcata! She deserved it. Thank you!
Ohh Julia Butterfly, I remember reading her books years ago …
Thanks for the video
I remember hearing her speak through a speaker set up when she was actually in the tree! She was doing an amazing thing.
I love the history. When i younger i couldn't stand history. But as i got older more like in my 30s i really enjoy history now well i am older than 30's lol. I love a town with history or a beautiful old house with a story. Awww beaches are beautiful and so calm and can be wild like Santa Monica Beach. I lived in Ventura by the beach and i would just walk on the sand and it felt good on my bare feet 😄 even though i did live there i hardly went to the beach only because i worked a lot and get off very tired. But it was nice there till i moved. Some day i will visit but not any time soon.
Whenever I've lived near a beautiful beach, I rarely went too for the same reasons. Now I go of course bc of Bambi. But it's not that warm!
arcata is a pretty neat place... i miss don's donuts every single day!!
1979 -1999 . I miss the trees and my friends there. Victor the mayor married us at Grizzly Adam's Park. Local bluegrass, flipping crab and salmon on an open fire, mushrooms in the trees. Our wedding invites were bring fun and Frisbees. I put a white picket fence around our tent for our honeymoon
Good memories. I'm actually curious about the 70s here, what it was like. I'm sure you saw some changes in that time. Thanks for watching.
It’s now home to CalPoly.
Gorgeous area. Thank you
Great video, thanks from someone who lived in Hoopa for 1 1/2 years and visited Arcata often ❤️😎
I went to the Hoopa Rez in college and learned a lot.
@@thegroovypatriot my wife worked in the clinic on the reservation and I was a Substitute teacher. Our daughter was in the Head Start daycare program on the reservation. We met a lot of great people, after all the Hoopa have been there for 10,000 years.
10,000 years carbon dated from the ancient fire pits, but they've probably been there even longer!!
Very well put together and your thoughts are spot on. I lived in this part of Norcal for a very long time and I can tell you get it.
Beautiful video. I lived in Eureka from 2014 - 2019 and always loved going to Arcata to get the best vegetarian food. I'm currently in Florida, which I loathe, but about to drive to Boise to live in my SUV so I can save up and by something bigger,. And the weather is so much better there. Good luck on the bus deal.
Good luck as well warrior!!
I love the way you tell the story of the little oasis
Julia, great job editing! I, too, will be 51 in March, never married, no children. Your experiences, both positive and challenging, have made you into the deep, thoughtful, intelligent, caring person you are today. I believe we OG single women have so much to offer, bc we had to develop skills that a married woman with kids did not necessarily have to develop. Being with yourself can force you to grow roots deeper, and find what you truly believe, without the distraction of caring for a family. You must become self-sufficient, protect yourself, and solve problems on your own. Although a good marriage and offspring can a beautiful experience, not everyone will have that. We must grow where we are planted! Peace, blessings, and much respect!🌿
Amen to that!
All 4 female cousins and sister and me too! Marraige and kid free✊🏻 and not ashamed 😃
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I’ll be there soon working through temp services living in my vehicle . Good place to do it and save money then travel
Cool video thanks for the effort you put into making it rock on
Arcata is home. I can’t wait to come back
Amazing Video of Amazing Arcata! Beautiful! Btw - Luv luv luv my hat I got from u! Great work / high quality! Will tell everyone about u that asks me about my cool new piece! TY✌️
Thank you! So glad you like!! 💖
Great video… I love the redwoods. I’m a RN and relocating up to northern calif. I hope to visit beautiful Arcata
Really nice video with so much information, thanks for sharing!
I really enjoyed this one! Good work!
It's my favorite video of all time! Thanks.
that was a wonderful video, awesome job
So well done. Just saw you on Bobs Chanel.
Singer featherweight’s are really good small sewing machines and they can be used with or without electricity. Great video ty. 💕💕.
Wow, never heard of that sewing machine, and thanks!
I have one on my TH-cam Channel but it’s under Bluetti AC200 how many things can I do. IF you like to see mine.
I lived in eureka eight years arcata was a great Hangout with friends. Look into dancing rabbit in Missouri.
Ya, Dancing Rabbit cool. I lived in St. Louis 7 years. Loved the history
Beautiful!
OMGOodness I love how you tell your story! So informative and educational. I have never heard of Arcata, CA! Thanks for sharing. Stay safe. Happy trails. God bless and keep you on your journeys.
Thank you for sharing! I’m going to try to get up there asap. I’d love to one day be able to afford some land in NorCal… maybe Arcata is the place!
Land got Super expensive up here when cannabis went legal - it's really good for growing!! But ya, that would be awesome
Hey this is really good. Miss, you have a talent.
Dam, thank you!
Thank you for your work.
That was Beautiful Julia
Howzit Julia! Great video about Arcata. It was more conservative when I was there. I remember logging was big and there was a paper mill in Eureka that smelled bad. Have you ever gone up Fickle Hill Rd to a place called Top of the World? Great place to hang out. I lived at 1390 I st in a frat called Tau Kappa Epsilon. The freeway was not finished yet. So many memories. Going to Walts Friendly Tavern in Blue Lake with fake ids.
They had the best live music. I could go on but that's enough for now. Have great day in the Redwoods 😀🤙
Oh I understand that logging was huge still, but about to be severely challenged in the 80s by the hippies and environmentalists (because we were cutting everything and about to go for the national forest lands too). Pacific Lumber was eventually bought out by a TX oil company I believe. They increased cutting by 300%. They took what they wanted and the lumber industry basically died as a major economy of this area. Luckily, the hippies had already developed Cannabis which took off and saved the area's economy.
The mill was still running in the 80s and was disgusting, spewing dioxin in the air and chlorine in the water. We would all get sick from it and called the yellow phlegm the "Humboldt Crud". When I returned to see that smoke stack no longer running, I thought, NOW this place is perfect. Unfortunately woke is now destroying everything good the hippies made up here.
@@thegroovypatriot Thank you for the awesome comment
I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I understand. I'm happy about some changes but sad about others. All I do is spread positive vibes with a smile and hope for the best. Peace out✌🌺
Excellent video! Arcata is awesome.
Thank you! A labor of Love, this one.
wonderful video
Wow - great job! What a cute town, have never heard of it.
very informative......thanks for sharing....a definite must see on our travel list.......love your narrative too....you sound like a professional journalist....
What a fabulous video!! So informative. Such a beautiful and seemingly peaceful area......and learned a little bit more about you. Thank you, so happy I’m following your journeys. ❤️
I love your video! Thanks for the insights and inspiration.
Arcata is the most Vanlife friendly town that exists. I love it there.
No doubt
Your video is really in depth well done!
Thanks! A labor of Love for Arcata!
I really love this video. You've come a long way with your content. That's my kind of town.
Thanks! Been a long bumpy road. Thanks for being here.
Thank you for this amazing video - beautiful video footage and great narration! I've driven up the coast of California and must have missed this beautiful gem. I'll have to visit the next time I'm in Northern California. I found your channel after watching your interview with Bob Wells. Looking forward to following your journey!
Glad you're here!
I also found your chnnel while watching Bob Wells.
This was so well done!! Great writing, filming, and thoughtful content. I too love Arcata and have been considering it for settling down. Thanks for taking us with you.
Thank you so much
Actually, I'm about to make a video about a couple days in Arcata showing how awesome the community is, so keep an eye out for that this week!
Oh that was a very nice video,I never knew Arcata was like this.I'm going to go up there. Thank You for the video UNCIVILIZE.
I just saw your name is Julia thank you for the video. Very nice.
I just love this vid. Thank you so much for the tour and education. Be safe.
I grew up in Arcata and just moved away, this brought me great joy while feeling homesick, thank you :)
Oh, that's bittersweet!
This is a beautiful, educational, and inspiring video. Thank you for taking us here.
Okay! I want to go!
Thank you for sharing this, it’s all so perfect!
Come visit us here in Humboldt county!! It's beautiful here u gotta go see the redwood forest/park in arcata it amazing I love it. She showed it in the video it truly is beautiful. So much better in person.
Super Beautiful place, Love this video. TYSM
Thank you for creating the best video ever of my favorite little town. Been living in San Francisco for 2 years and looking for somewhere small and peaceful to move. Arcata might be it
Sounds like a possible fit! The only thing is you're surrounded by water and redwoods for miles around, so no city nearby. But 6 hours and you're in San Fran!
hi I got your message about the van. you are very welcome, just a little news I may be able to bring it to you and look for something out there. If it works out.
Hi! Well, I've decided I need a small RV or bus in order to really sew. A stand up van won't work. I just won't be able to earn enough that way with constantly getting water, emptying toilet, fuel, cleaning up fur. I spend almost every day doing these errands, then trying to sew at night in the freezing cold. It's not working. Much Love.
Great upload, Thanks for your effort's & love ya' put into this one. 🧙♂️
I love this video, what a truly beautiful place. So excited for you and your bus! Having the extra room is live changing. Beginning of this year i sold my van and got a mini Toyota rv and even though finding parking has been a bit harder in SoCal, I have done more art projects in one month living in it than I did in a whole year in my van. Having the space to spread out and stand up anywhere is the best for healing physically and mentally. As much as I miss my stealthy van sometimes, the mental clarity I’ve had with more space has been the best and what I want to do wouldn’t be possible even in a larger sprinter type van. Really happy for you finding your home in Arcadia, it seems like the perfect place and definitely shows our hope is not lost!
Awesome! Yes, even just trying to crochet in here is...furry! Much Love❤️
This may be an odd question, but where do you find a Toyota RV? I didn't think Toyota made RVs. I'd really like to find one. Are they branded as Toyotas?
@@lindac7146 they only made them from 87-92 so there aren’t too many around. I got lucky looking for anything under 22ft that I could afford. I found it on offer up. Apparently toyota rvs have a huge following kinda like VW, there’s Facebook pages where you can maybe find a good deal on one! And yes they are Toyota, they come in different styles like mine is the seabreeze, there’s dolphin, odyssey and sun radar seem to be the most common ones.
Thanks for answering!
Love your dog! So cutee
i love architecture and iron working....lovely, thanks for taking the time to share.......they just don't make things the way they use to
Having been raised in the foothills of the Sierra I've been up and down the coast several times and always enjoyed the far north coast. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.
As someone who was born and raised in humboldt i can say no matter how hard I try I might not ever make it out of here haha I love it to much and sure there are downsides as you have pointed out but there’s no place like home right?! I hope you stay too I imagine you might come to enjoy the Fairy Festival coming up next month I’ll be there with my kiddos and my wings if I happen to spot you I will surely say hello!
Hello! This is my all time favorite video (and the first one I ever fully edited). It's almost a love letter to how it was when I lived here before.
I noticed all the fun things coming up in town. So many unique events. I noticed the flyer for the Queer Prom. And then I noticed, no, it was the Queer Prom in the Astral Plane. This place is so extra ordinary.
Please definitely say hello as I was thinking of going. After all, I have my Butterfly wings from the Samba parade last year!
awesome video, Thank you sharing,, can't wait for your next video
This is so great to see! Thanks for bringing positive attention to Arcata, its way more than weed lol. Now it's home to CalPoly Humboldt!
Thank you! This video meant a lot to me. Love love love Arcata!
Very cool 😎 Will need to check Arcata 👍🏼
What a cool place. Thanks for the tour!
Thank you for making this video. I’m moving here in 2 weeks for work and loved what you showed.
You are very lucky!! Be careful, there's very little storage space here if you might need it. Lots of fresh air though!
✌️❤️🐶... I’m so happy for you... ❤️ your documentary... you are well on your way 🙏 thank you for sharing 🐾... waiting on the next video 🤗
Thank you! I'm so happy to have this new storytelling skill!
This was an amazing video! I enjoyed the content so very much and now I have a goal someday to visit, but, most likely settle in Arcatta. I never knew it even existed and from your story, now I'm in love with the area. It's beautiful and so are the people. Thanks for sharing information on this sweet, sweet town.
Hi! Of course it's not perfect, but I wanted to highlight the uniqueness of everything that was created here. I felt like Arcata deserved to be acknowledged in this way. At the same time I thought, should I really tell everyone about this place? What if they all storm it! Haha! But really, this whole area is such a jewel, so stunningly beautiful in my eyes.🌎
Julia, this was a moving video. All hope is not lost. Awesome music, editing and narration. Excited to see what is next in your life.
I feel like I've found an entire new art form and a great way to tell stories. Where have I been??
Thank you for your perspective and rad video! I love the area and may live there one day. I appreciate your knowledge and all you put into this video. :)
Thank you so much! So glad you liked it. It was my first majorly edited video and it took a lot of work. A labor of love for Arcata❤️🌿
Wow! What a great tour! Thank you for fighting for the redwoods so I can go visit them. And thank you for mentioning the indigenous people of the area. I always think about them wherever I am, the ancestors and the ones still here. Peace🦋
Ooooo....Love it 👩🎤 This was the closest to a Native emoji I could find!! There's a red lightning across her eye.
May 18, 2024. Been following you, love your videos. But this, this so touched my heart as i used to live in Sonoma county, 1974- 1978, and had been to Arcata. I read Ecotopia there. The world's a friggin shit show and I really don’t think there is much time left. If Arcata is still like it was when you recorded this, what a great place it would be to ride out the storm in. This video is so well done.Thank You. ✌️💥👍🙋♂️
Thank you! It took a LOT of hours to make, and was a labor of Love to Arcata and Humboldt. It is a good place to ride out the storm. But I gotta say, the weather is starting to really bother me and I'm itching for a trip!
Love the Saturday farmers market in Arcata
Very nice work, I can see why this place would be magical wonder land! Very nice organic foods with cannabis around every corner! Ooh la la thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this vid. My husband went to humbolt state, I have fond memories.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yay Humboldt!
Awesome💖 just another place for me to visit someday😍
Lovely video. Can’t wait to visit now!!!
Hi Julia, I just discovered your channel via Bob Wells.
I can tell that I'm going to enjoy it. Time for a binge session.
Peace.
Wow what a Great Video. Felt like I was watching a Documentary . Now because of you tons of people will probably come visit that place including me. Haa Love it. Thanks :) Subscribed & Liked and excited about your upcoming videos.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh my word, I'm so happy you shared this video. Absolute beauty in those trees. Thank you.
Arcata is such a special place. I love visiting there, where my son is a student. All his friends treasure the area and living off campus near forrests and the bay... and the ocean a little way north.
This was SO informative. I loved all thank you
What a wonderful "tour"...very authentic and so very well done...Many Thanks !!
Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the beautiful video! I'm from Eureka and Kneeland. my dad graduated 1953 from Humboldt state and did become a park ranger in Nevada. Such a beautiful area. Thanks for a really good video!
My heart still pines for being a Part Ranger I admit! And I also love Eureka, in a different way. Didn't like it so much when the pulp mill was here. Remember we used to get the Humboldt Crud" every year from that mill? Eureka always got the bad rap next to Arcata. But I love Eureka's old buildings and especially the waterfront. Even the old industrial stuff, so cool. Eureka has done a lot to re- integrate their wetlands with the tidal flow - awesome. There's a sticker everyone's sporting around here now..." I Like Eureka". ❤️
Such an AWESOME share. Thank you! So beautiful.
Someday I'm going to see the redwoods in northern Cali. Can't wait.
Yay!!!!!
Perfection. Arcata reminds me of the book Ecotopia that came out in the 70's.
Someone from here probably wrote it! But seriously, I think I read that and a follow up I thought was called Utopia Emerging, and told the story of how it all began. 🙋
YES YES YES !!!! Loveeeeee this video and I sure hope you’re able to get a small bus and plenty of solar for your work. I’m so happy for you in your endeavor!! Don’t give up the hope !! So happy for you and I loved this video !!! Stay well and safe and give us more videos more often. Like hearing from you !!! 🥰👏👏👏🤞🤞❄️🤗❄️💕🦄🙋♀️🙋♀️🌈
Thanks girl, appreciate it! ❤️🚐❤️🚌❤️
I am a new subscriber. I found your channel after your interview with Bob Wells. Love your channel and personality.
So nice, thanks
Looks like a great town. Plus it’s close to the redwoods
It does rain a lot but that’s a plus in California lol
So glad this just showed up in my 'recommended'. As someone who was born in Mad River Hospital and has lived in Arcata all of my 43 years, this was amazing. Not a lot of folks really 'get' what's going on here, so when I find someone who obviously does, but also can paint the picture so eloquently, I just have to tip my hat n say: 'Thank You'.
Thanks so much! A lot of it was really based on how I remembered it from the 80s. I've found even though things have changed, as I said in the video, these roots run deep. It's truly amazing here. And to you as a born and bred local, I tip my hat to you as well!
Julia, Amazing job on this video! Keep it up!
Thank you for this video!! You've reached my heart and soul! My home base is Vancouver Island, BC. Arcata is now on my list to visit when I get to travel in the US. And Great video!
Thanks! And I just subbed your channel!
@@thegroovypatriot thank you!
Oh my goodness...drops mic... *this video is another level* want to weep for joy - too beautiful. Shine on my friend! 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏
Alexis! Thanks! It feels like making art now. Piecing everything together like a patchwork dress!!
What a great video! It makes me want to go there!
I would love to see a video about the local indigenous people!!
This was you at your best. Not sure how long it took to make this video but it was something you need to pursue. Nature has all your answers if we just wait and listen. Keep up the excellent work 👏
A labor of love, but it all came together in an easy flow. It was very fulfilling! So thanks!
Thank you...that seems like my kinda town. Watching van dwellers like yourself give me a chance to see parts of the world I unfortunately won't be able to see in person. So thankyou.
Love this video!!!I Need to go visit!!
I thought I recognized the thumbnail as this is where I live lol it's neat to see it through another's minds' eye...just throwing it out there: my dad could use a friend like you lol but seriously. He's got dreads like you, a huge heart, and loves his dogs like yourself. You have great energy...we call people that aren't technically from here, but who fit right in(and sometimes end up staying) "fromboldt". It's cool that you used to live in Dr. Dick's place("in town"). This place is kinda like a vortex. It always seems to call ya back if ya leave so I've heard. Great video, and welcome back home 💜
"Fromboldt"!! Now to be fair, I AM from NorCal! Sonoma County mostly, the Russian River which is like a miniature, less dramatic, less fresh version of here!! Anyway, from the moment I came back ( and wanted to for years) it felt like Home, seriously.
Now back in the day one of my roommates in that house was a gal who sang and played drums, and she was blind by the way, one time asking me, " But really, what is Fuschia like?"! She had left and lived in SF for 10 years...and came back! I have no idea if she's still here or even what her name was. Oh, about your dad...does he like vans?
@@thegroovypatriot right on! I was starting to watch more of your videos last night, but hadn't yet discovered where you originally came from. Aww I wonder if your old roommate is still around...that would be cool to reconnect with her. I appreciate your poetic descriptions... I'll bet you described fuscia quite well to her. My dad has done a little bit of van and motorhome life here and there in the past...he moved back here to the mountains from the Chicago area back in the 80's when he found out that we had land out here... it's beautiful and all, but now that I'm grown my dad is alone... well with his dogs alone. It's better when you have someone to share life with ya know. Anyways I think he would enjoy van life as he's talked about doing something like that... he's not very technological, but can garden like the OG he is... he's always trying to tell me to help him find a good woman as he can't figure out how to do dating sites, emails etc(and is out in the coastal mountains)...he said "your in town..put a cardboard sign on your balcony that says my dad needs a date w my phone number" lol I haven't done that yet, but stumbled upon your video and was instantly drawn to your heart/energy/spirit...Anywho, ya never know...I appreciate you and what you do. It's pretty admirable and fun to watch so thank you✨💜
@@Sil3ntsongbird FusCia! God, I can never get that one right, and I pride myself on spelling. Does your dad like spelling? Just kidding. Ya, I think it's really hard to meet people these days, and if you're older, like your dad and I, it's even more difficult. I would say it all happens naturally, energetically when you're ready. But since you are bringing it up now, that's energetically happening too. Can you email me at the address below? That's be grand.
13:48 - I think it's adorable that Bambi is chasing the birds, but they seem to be enjoying her company as well. Animals are so intelligent, but too few people actually give them the credit they deserve.❤️🤗
So true! They were doing a dance!
SO BEAUTIFUL THERE!👍🚐😀
Beautiful theatre. I'm coming to visit ya...! Relax, so not a stalker.
great video julia really enjoyed it
Great video. Learned a lot.