If you’re taking a road trip in Northern California you may pass through Humboldt. You’ll want to make a stop at the Humboldt Botanical Garden to enjoy their miles of trails, gardens, and my favorite Santino’s “All Happy Now” earth sculpture.
Here’s what to see at the Humboldt Botanical Garden.
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Gardens
The centerpiece of the Humboldt Botanical Garden is of course the gardens. You can see all the gardens the park has featured on their website.
On our visit there was a brass band playing which gave great background music while exploring the gardens. You can see what events are happening on the Humboldt Botanical Garden events page.
Hiking Trails
While walking the grounds of the Humboldt Botanical Garden you’ll find plenty of walking trails.
The trails lead to a viewpoint overlooking the bay. On our visit they also had a sign saying they are planning to build an observation deck at the spot.
Santino’s “All Happy Now” Earth Sculpture
On the east side of the park is Peter Santino’s “All Happy Now” earth sculpture. Two metal shapes rise from the ground, with the highest point standing 6 feet at the center. The winding path covers 1/2 mile without repeating on itself, designed to be walked as a meditative experience.
Humboldt Botanical Garden Pictures
Here are my pictures from the Humboldt Botanical Garden.
If you’re road-tripping through Northern California, the Humboldt Botanical Garden pairs well with nearby Redwood National Park and the Avenue of the Giants.
We actually became members of the garden after learning about the Reciprocal Admissions Program by the American Horticultural Society. This means with a membership you can visit many other botanical gardens across the US.
