The Eel River runs along US Highway 101 as it winds north toward Humboldt County, California April 13, 2010. Pot pays the bills in this Northern California enclave, home to hippies and good old boys alike who espouse the weed's curative and economic benefits. Photo taken April 13, 2010. To match feature CALIFORNIA-MARIJUANA/ REUTERS/Alexandria Sage (UNITED STATES - Tags: CRIME LAW ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)