Great, getting all the right people giving you info! But, nothing like going and seeing for yourself! Google Earth and Zillow, doesn't do it justice! Hopefully, Humboldt will cool down. But, Willow Creek is out of the way and anything between Junction City and Arcata are pretty neat places! Too bad we can't talk! Everyone, particularly, the ones that actually have lived there all this time! I visited for a long extended time and never wanted to leave and havn't lost the urge to return! Am in a spot, I plan to get out of South. Cal for sure though! Veggii seems to have been around there a lot. I have seen Placerville, worked with people that retire there (a few too many transplants there, for the wrong reason); But, wherever MH is, may be a great spot. It is way south of Humboldt! You will not believe all the open country and trees (if any are left) up there! Depending on your needs and substance, you can go anywhere. Right now, it seems rough all over California. Surely, there will be a let up for a good stealth person. Hey, I thought, because I was legal, I could grow in my front yard. So, I've come a long way reading this site. But, I will never forget my 5 mos in Arcata/McKinleyville and a few in Junction City around Willow Creek. In Willow Creek, you get around a lot of small Indian tribes and, well, they are 'fun' lets' say! Hope to get you more info and hope more comes in from the locals up there. Did u try Craigs list, to find a local that will talk to you, discreetly about 'relocating to Humbloldt or surrounding area" Once, you establish a relationship, you may hit the jackPot! A friend of mine did that when trying to relocate, somewhere else! Take care and be sure to take your family and green thumbs! You can grow all your veges there and it is awesome. Everyone is into it! You'll find local grown organic anything up there! AS EVERYONE SAYS, BE CAREFUL AND NOT GREEDY, STAY WITHIN LAWS-ON YOUR LAND! and like the people there, keep your mouth shut. :thumbsup: Looking forward to more of this search! It is exciting to see someone doing what I should have at your age!:jointsmile: Now, I am waiting for right opportunity!:hippy: