Memorial Day Weekend Getaway: Kinetic Race, Eureka, Arcata & More!

Please Note: Read the directions carefully below BEFORE you RSVP "Yes" for this event.

1. This is a 3 day Memorial Day weekend trip to Humboldt County with multiple stops.
2. I will only allow those members who have attended at least several PP events in the past. If you are a new member and have never attended an event before, you will not be allowed to join me on this adventure.
3. There will be multiple stops for meals and visiting various sites all over the Humboldt County including Eureka, Arcata, Crescent City this holidayweekend. So you must be used to a FULL DAY's worth of activities, because there will be A LOT of walking and hiking involved.
4. I am not getting paid to host this event, so you must be DRAMA FREE and LOW MAINTENANCE and in decent shape for this event. Whne I say decent shape, be able to hike 10 to 12 miles in way at a slow but steady pace.
5. I will be renting a vehicle that we can carpool in and we will evenly divide the bill for the rental including gas. If we get more than 6 people, then we will need another designated driver and I can rent more than 1 vehicle if needed.
6. We will be flying to Sacramento and from there driving to Eureka. Because driving from LA to Eureka is at least a 12 hour drive which I have done before and don't want to do again. I'll provide my flight itinerary later but for now focus on your motel/hotel booking.
7. We will be having breakfast lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday and breakfast and lunch on Monday at various restaurants.
8. The total estimated cost for this weekend getaway for meals, transportation and hotel lodging is estimated around $600 to $700 per person.
9. I booked a room here: Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata, Arcata (updated prices 2025)
10. If you are unable to book a room at Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata, then choose a place less than 2 miles away from it, because I am not your chauffer.
11. You must be a dog lover or tolerate dogs, because I just might bring along my two pomeranians, TimTam and Cacao, to this road trip.
12. A preview of the Kinetic Race: Kinetic Sculpture Race | CROSSING THE BAY | Humboldt 2024

About 10 years ago, I organized a trip up to Arcata to experience the Kinetic Race and visit the Redwood forest and other points of interest and it was so much fun and memorable that I have been wanting to return and witness the race again, but also visit other sites as well.

So in addition to the Kinetic Race, we will hike the James Irvine Trail: James Irvine Trail, California - 1,871 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

We will hike the magnificent Fern Canyon in the Redwood State park: Fern Canyon Is California's Best Family Friendly Hike

We will ride teh Skunk Train at Fort Bragg: We Rode The Historic Skunk Train in Fort Bragg, California 2023 and visit the botanical garden

There will be many other stops along the way in this adventure as well. So come join me this Memorial Day weekend for a fun filled adventure in the Northwestern Corner of CA!