02-18-2014, 05:33 PM
I moved here from Humboldt Co more than 35 years ago.. and have lived on several parts of the island including in the Volcano area which is pretty much the same climate as Fern Forest. I would suggest that unless you really love the fog belt and never long to get out of there and head to the river you might consider exploring other options. When you say lots of rain.. the amount of rain that falls on Fern Forest in any given year is like one of those years in Hummoldt Co when the Ell river floods and leaves those high water marks way up the trunks of the redwoods. The often repeated advice given here by many who have come before you, to come on over and give yourself a chance to explore before you settle down, is damn good if you can arrange to do it. Good luck to you!