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News
The Mendocino Complex Fire, the Largest Fire in California’s History, is Finally Contained
The Ranch and River Fires began as two separate incidents in Lake County, but they quickly joined together to create…
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Outdoors
The Deadly Sport of Rock Climbing in Yosemite is Still Very Popular
There are inherit dangers in any rock climbing scenario. Sturdy equipment, knowledge of your surroundings and climbing experience all play…
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Netflix’s Docuseries “Fire Chasers” Takes on Northern California Wildfires
“It literally looked like the apocalypse came through here. When it is coming towards you, it roars like a freight…
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Destinations
NorCal’s Redwood Coast Named the Top Place to Visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet
Northern California locals know the Redwood National Forest as one of the great beauties on this planet. The tallest trees…
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Destinations
Visit National Parks for Free on September 22 for National Public Lands Day
On September 22 you can celebrate National Public Lands Day by visiting any of the National Parks in Northern California…
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News
Drowning Victim’s Body Recovered 1,062 Feet Below Lake Tahoe’s Surface
Officials have been searching for a week for the body of 33-year-old Chaitanya Datla of Cameron Park in Lake Tahoe. On September…
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Stories
History Tells Us That Fire Season is Just Getting Started in Northern California
The past few weeks have been very successful for fire officials as the largest and most damaging fires currently burning…
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Destinations
Lake Tahoe Opening its First-Ever Underwater Trail
The area surrounding Lake Tahoe is world-renown for its beautiful scenery and amazing trail systems in the mountain above the…
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Outdoors
Massive Sturgeon Caught on Shasta Lake
The stories of giant sturgeon in Shasta Lake have been circulating for decades. The giant fish are known to hang…
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Stories
Stories from a Carr Fire Evacuation Center
Now that Redding has returned to a state of relative normalcy, we’ve been able to reflect on the Carr Fire…
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Politics
Opinion: Government Should Preserve The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Not Shrink It
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has announced the shrinking of two Utah national monuments, with eyes towards shrinking more, including the…
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Video
Under The Surface: See What Whiskeytown Lake Looks Like Underwater
We all know that the water of Whiskeytown Lake is incredibly gorgeous and when swimming in the lake, it’s hard…
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Hikes
The Full-Moon Hike to the Top of Lassen Peak
By Frances Griffey In Northern California, we’re surrounded by nature. Trees, mountains and wildlife flourish under the NorCal sun. But…
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Video
Watch: Fighting the Delta Fire from a Train
When the Delta Fire burned through the rugged hills near the Upper Sacramento River, the easiest way for firefighters to…
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News
Containment Grows on Delta Fire as it Nears 60,000 Acres
The tireless work of firefighters fighting the Delta Fire is beginning to pay off as containment grows to 17 percent…
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Lassen
After a Decade, Researchers Finally Caught a Red Fox in Lassen. Then They Caught Another One Three Weeks Later.
On March 6th, a 10-pound female red fox walked into a box trap near Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic National…
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History
A Beacon Of Northern California History: The Battery Point Lighthouse
A D.C. socialite, the Gold Rush, shipping lines, San Francisco, Crescent City and Battery Point Lighthouse intertwine in history to…
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News
Over 1 Million Acres Have Burned in Northern California Since July
Devastating. Exhausting. Heartbreaking. There are so many words we could use to describe what has been a very active fire…
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News
Delta Fire Approaches Charred Scar of Carr Fire, Hirz Fire 100 Percent Contained
The devastating fire season in Shasta County is close to coming full circle, as the Dleta Fire, which is currently…
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News
Red Flag Warning Issued for Northern California Posing Difficult Conditions for Firefighters
Due to increased winds and dry conditions expected in high elevations in Northern California, the National Weather Service has issued…
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News
2 Confirmed Dead From West Nile Virus in Northern California
The California Department of Public Health announced on Monday that two people have died from contracting the West Nile Virus…
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Wildlife
Northern California Coyote Rescued After Spending Two Weeks with Head Stuck in a Jar
We don’t typically see coyotes as a great friend to mankind, but anyone who could see this poor animal with a…
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Bay Area
Watch: A Superpod of Roughly 1,000 Dolphins Swim Through Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is known to have some of the coolest underwater creatures on the planet. But an even…
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News
Tahoe Officials Prohibiting All Open Burning and Recreational Campfires During the Red Flag Weather Warning
North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) and Meeks Bay Fire Protection District (MBFPD) issue a Declaration to suspend all burn…
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News
Interstate 5 Reopens as Delta Fire Grows to Nearly 50,000 Acres
The containment on the Delta Fire remained at just 5 percent on Monday as the fire continued moving north and…
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Bay Area
How Northern California Inspired Otis Redding’s Famous Song (Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding had become a world-famous singer/songwriter by the bright age of 26-years-old when a visit to Northern California inspired…
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Destinations
A Harrowing Journey into the Haunted Caribou Wilderness
By Chip O’Brien “AAAAAAUUUUAAAACK… AAAAAAUUUUAAAACK…” My eyes opened the size of softballs and the sleeping bag I’d been dozing in…
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News
The Mendocino Complex Fire, California’s Largest Ever, is Nearing 100 Percent Containment
The Ranch and River Fires began as two separate incidents in Lake County, but they quickly joined together to create…
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News
Delta Fire Reaches 40,000 Acres with 5 Percent Containment, I-5 Remains Closed
On it’s fifth day of burning through Shasta and Trinity counties, firefighters made some progress on the fast-moving Delta Fire,…
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History
A History Behind Shasta Dam’s Essential Role in California Water
In 1938, thousands of hardworking people arrived in rural Shasta County to build a dam and a dream. Shasta Dam…
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Destinations
See What It Takes To Hike Humboldt’s Lost Coast Trail
A mention of the Lost Coast should never be omitted from any comprehensive discussion of California’s best outdoor attractions. The misplaced…
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News
In the Midst of a Devastating Fire Season, CAL FIRE is Running Out of Money
With large, devastating wildfires swiftly moving throughout the state, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is pleading…
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News
The Delta and Hirz Fires Have Merged, Burning a Total of 83,000 Acres Combined
The Delta Fire erupted on the afternoon of September 5 smack dab in the middle of the burnt areas of…
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News
California Prepares $2.7 Billion for New Lakes, Including Sites Reservoir
In November of 2014, California voters approved $2.7 billion to increase water storage in the state. Now California is preparing…
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Shasta Cascade
We Guarantee this Mt. Shasta Timelapse will BLOW YOUR MIND!
The beauty of Mt. Shasta has been documented ad nauseam on this website. We won’t shy away from that. But…
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News
Delta Fire Expands to 31,325 Acres with Zero Containment, I-5 Remains Closed Through the Weekend
The Delta Fire continues to blaze through the Shasta Trinity National Forest on either side of Interstate 5 Friday night,…
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Outdoors
Watch: Kayaker Launches Off Hatchet Creek Falls
Hatchet Creek or Lion Slide Falls in Montgomery Creek leads a bit of a double life. People flock to the Falls…
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North Coast
How Your Selfies Are Killing Northern California’s Seal Puppies
During seal pupping season on the coast of Northern California, baby seals will be basking in the sunshine on the beach…
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News
Update: Delta Fire Grows to 24,500 Acres, I-5 May Reopen Soon
Update – September 7th – 6 am – Although the flames have zero containment, the growth of the Delta Fire…
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Friday Morning Update: Delta Fire Grows to 24,500 Acres
Update – September 7th – 6 am – Although the flames have zero containment, the growth of the Delta Fire…
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News
CAL FIRE Hiring People to Work on Fuel Reduction Crews
With the many fires that are currently taking place in California, there is a significant need for firefighters. Now, CAL…
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Stories
Ellen Surprises Firefighter Who Lost Home in the Carr Fire
During the Carr Fire, Eric Johnson was fighting the Ferguson Fire in Yosemite when the Carr Fire broke out in…
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News
Teenager Falls to Death Trying to Snap Selfie in Yosemite
A teenager from Israel who was visiting Yosemite National Park died on Wednesday after trying to take a selfie next…
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News
Delta Fire Triples in Size Overnight, Grows to 15,000 Acres
Update – 7 AM: The Delta Fire blazed into the night on either side of Interstate 5 last night, growing…
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Update: Delta Fire Grows to 15,000 Acres Overnight
Update – 7 AM: The Delta Fire blazed into the night on either side of Interstate 5 last night, growing…
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Stories
Freak Accident: Did a Burning Hay Truck Start the Delta Fire?
As the Delta Fire plows along Interstate 5 between Lakehead and Dunsmuir near Lake Shasta, people are showing the aftermath…
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Random
10 Amazing Northern California Motorcycle Rides
Northern California is flush with people who prefer to enjoy the amazing natural beauty of our North State on two…
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Stories
Symbol of the State: Bringing the Grizzly Bear Back to California
Although the grizzly bear sits front-and-center on the California state flag, the animal hasn’t roamed California in nearly 100 years.…
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News
Delta Fire Update – 15,000 Acres Burned and Zero Containment
Update – 7 AM: The Delta Fire blazed into the night on either side of Interstate 5 last night, growing…
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Destinations
Explore the Circle of Discovery: The 7 National Parks Surrounding Far Northern California
Did you know that Northern California and Southern Oregon are home to seven National Park sites? This circle of parks…
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North Coast
This Northern California Town Has Its Own Language
I’ll never forget the first I visited Boonville, California, located 12.5 miles southwest of Ukiah in Mendocino County. We entered…
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North Coast
Watch: Riding Down White-Water Rapids on Top of Six Rafts
Living the whitewater rafting life is fun. You get to take enthusiastic people on an exciting ride down the river…
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News
Details Emerge From Deadly Log Rolling Incident on Shasta Lake
On September 2, a group of 7 people hopped on a boat and headed onto Shasta Lake for a fun…
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Destinations
Areas of Whiskeytown NRA to Remain Open Indefinitely
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area was closed for 5 weeks following the devastating Carr Fire that burned 39,000 acres within the 43,000-acre…
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News
Shasta Dam Sits in the Middle of the Battle Between California and the Trump Administration
The Trump Administration is pushing to increase the size of Shasta Dam by about two stories, an enterprise that would cost…
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North Coast
Watch this Massive Landslide Take Out Highway 101
The Trinity and Humboldt areas seem to have an issue with landslides and it’s becoming a big problem for Caltrans. Last year,…
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Butte
Lake Oroville Experiencing Severely-Low Water Levels
The summer on Lake Oroville has been a tough one for business owners on the lake, who say that the…
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News
Labor Day Weekend Means Hefty Trash Cleanup for Tahoe Locals
While most Tahoe visitors use Labor Day Weekend for lounging at the beach, recreation on the water or hiking through…
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Stories
The Incredible Recovery of a Bear Cub Severely Burned in the Carr Fire
California wildfires can have devastating effects on humans living near the fires. These fires can also be equally devastating for…
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Hikes
The Historic Hike To Faery Falls
Combining history and nature, the Ney Springs Canyon Trail near Siskiyou Lake in Mount Shasta City is an easy hike…
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News
Fast-Moving Tahoe Fire Forces Campground Evacuations
A small fire broke out in the Tahoe National Forest on Labor Day, and with windy conditions, quickly grew to…
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Hikes
Hiking the 2,650-Mile Pacific Crest Trail in 5 Minutes
Seeing pieces of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) around NorCal throughout my childhood generated a serious curiosity about this grueling…
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Destinations
The Ultimate Northern California Brewery-Camping Road Trip
By Zach O’Brien This journey began a few months ago, when I was lounging in my back yard, sipping on…
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News
It’s Finally Over: The Carr Fire is 100 Percent Contained
On July 23rd, a flat tire on a trailer sparked a fire in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. 39 days…
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Stories
Watch: Firefighter Works Out on His Gym that Burned Down in the Carr Fire
Rick Thompson is a firefighter and Crossfit enthusiast in Northern California. As he was going through the rubble of his…
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News
Earthquake Strikes North Lake Tahoe
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was reported on the north side of Lake Tahoe around 3:08 pm on Thursday. The quake,…
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Outdoors
The 25 Best Instagram Accounts to Follow for the Ultimate Northern California Experience
We live in such a beautiful area and sometimes the best way to appreciate Northern California is through the photos.…
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Destinations
This Northern California Destination Made World’s 100 Greatest Places in 2018 from Time Magazine
Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove is famous for being one of the largest collection of mature trees in the world. The grove’s sequoias…
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News
Whiskeytown Lake to Reopen for Labor Day Weekend
The Carr Fire began on July 23 in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and devastated the park. The flames burned 39,000…
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News
Shasta Strong IPA Available Now! Drink Craft Beer to Support Carr Fire Victims
With a united goal, five Shasta County breweries have come together to create a special batch of beer in support…
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News
Cliff Jumpers Perform Flips Off Burney Falls
Warning: Do not try this stunt. Not only is it illegal, it can be deadly. It’s considered the most dangerous…
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Video
Watch: Cutting Down Trees Burning from the Inside
When a fire gets to a forested area, the fire might hit the trees and due to the moisture on…
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Destinations
A Kayaking Adventure to Mossbrae Falls
Mossbrae Falls is probably NorCal’s most unique waterfall. Instead of your typical water falling off a cliff (although very beautiful…
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Outdoors
#TBT – Remembering the Time Burney Falls was at Flood Stage Pumping 250 Million Gallons of Water per Day
It’s a Throwback Thursday! Although the past five years have seen an overall drought, in the winter of 2017, we…
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News
More than 50 Percent of this Northern California County has Burned Since 2012
In the United States, Northern California has become the epicenter for wildfire activity in the country. In Northern California, Lake…
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News
Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Cold, Wet Winter for Northern California
Northern California has been on a roller coaster ride the past decade when it comes to winter weather. The past…
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Destinations
New Photos of the Sacramento River Trail Show Carr Fire Devastation
When the Carr Fire blazed through west Redding on July 26th, the biggest concern on everyone’s mind was making sure…
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News
Former Army Ranger Missing in Yosemite Found Dead
Scott Tenczar, the former army ranger and experienced hiker was last seen on July 25 at the Bridgeport Ranger Station, 10…
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Stories
Q&A with Michelle Titus – the Owner of Northern California’s Premiere Fishing Lodge
In a short time, Michelle Titus went from a Bay Area city-dweller to a North Valley, horse wrangling “anglet”. When she…
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Video
Watch: Inmate Firefighter Rescued by Helicopter while Fighting Hirz Fire
When an inmate firefighter working on the Hirz Fire near Shasta Lake suffered from “heat like symptoms,” a CHP helicopter…
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Outdoors
Take an Epic Trip Down the White Waters of the Trinity River
Once, in the dawn of pre-history, a ravenous saber toothed tiger stalked a little family of cavemen, mom, dad and…
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Random
The Mysterious Case of the UFO that Flew Over Northern California
It was the evening of October 25th, 2017 when an unidentified flying object was spotted flying very fast over Northern…
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Shasta Cascade
Emotional Video Shows Devastating Aftermath for Carr Fire Victims
Vice News Tonight visited devastated Redding neighborhoods during the beginning of cleanup operations after the Carr Fire brought a destructive…
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News
Illegal Marijuana Grows Pose Serious Risks for Northern California Firefighters
When firefighters battling the Hirz Fire near Shasta Lake discovered an illegal marijuana grow site, they had only one option…
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Destinations
Kiss a Giraffe at this Awesome Northern California Park
By Amy Sue Do you have an animal lover in your family? I’ve got one, and she gets extraordinarily excited…
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News
The Ferguson Fire is 100 Percent Contained Following a 5-Week Battle
On July 13, the Feguson Fire erupted in Mariposa County, eventually burning 96,000 acres and killing two firefighters. On August…
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Destinations
Shasta Lake is Surrounded by Two Large Wildfires, Lake Businesses Remain Open
The Carr Fire has officially moved all the way from Whiskeytown Lake to waterfront of Shasta Lake, blazing through another…
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Politics
The Wildfire Debate: What’s the Cause of these Massive NorCal Fires?
It’s a wildfire year to remember in Northern California. The past 10 months have produced four of the top eight…
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Stories
Watch: The Singing Samoan Fire Crew Working on the Carr Fire
The “Singing Samoan Fire Crew” has captured immense love and respect from the people of Northern California. They hike through…
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Waterfalls
The Short Hike To Hedge Creek Falls
Similar to hideout entrances seen in Batman movies and the Legend of Zorro, Hedge Creek Falls cascades in front of the…
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News
NorCal Breweries Release “Shasta Strong” IPA in Support of Carr Fire Survivors
With a united goal, five Shasta County breweries have come together to create a special batch of beer in support…
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Destinations
Road Trippin’ – Southern Oregon’s Toketee Falls and Umpqua Hot Springs
Sure, we are Active NorCal, covering all the cool outdoor stuff in Northern California. But for us to ignore the…
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Random
Fighting Northern California Wildfires with a Helicopter Flamethrower
While massive wildfires continue to burn through Northern California, fire officials are always looking for new techniques to gain containment…
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News
NorCal Student Falls Off Popular S. Oregon Waterfall, Presumed Dead
Emergency crews in Souther Oregon were continuing there search for 23-year-old Brian Lewinstein, who slipped and fell off the popular Toketee…
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Random
It’s a Wrap! How the Forest Service Protects Historic Structures from Fires
Destructive wildfires that have ripped through Northern California this year have approached many historic areas. The Carr Fire burned some…
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News
Park Officials Looking for Missing Hiker in Yosemite
Yosemite National Park officials are seeking help from the public to locate a missing hiker in the park. 48-year-old Scott Tenczar…
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News
Yosemite National Park Preparing to Reopen to Visitors
When the Ferguson Fire put a blanket of smoke over Yosemite National Park, officials were forces to close most of…
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Outdoors
Behind the Stunt: 100-Foot Ropeswing on Lake Tahoe
It’s been called the biggest ropeswing into water ever seen. Launching yourself off a tree platform only to fly over…
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Sports
NorCal Woman Smashes National 5K Record in Sacramento
The Susan B. Anthony 5K was held on Saturday, August 11 in Sacramento along the American River. When it began,…
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Destinations
3 Bidwell Park Swimming Holes to Beat the Heat
What Chico lacks in terms of manageable summer temperatures, it makes up for with all the swimming hole options at…
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Stories
Almost Climbing Mount Shasta: A Story of Misery and Life Lessons at 14,000 Feet
by Chip O’Brien At four thirty in the morning no one saw the light from my tiny headlamp inching uphill…
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News
Interior Secretary Zinke to Visit Whiskeytown to Assess ‘Historic’ Carr Fire Damage
The Carr Fire, California’s sixth most destructive fire ever, ripped through 100 percent of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area causing extensive…
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Destinations
9 Family-Friendly Camping Spots in Northern California
The insistent bzzzzzzzz of a mosquito roused me from sleep, but my eyes refused to open in hopes it would…
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Bay Area
The World Dog Surfing Championship in NorCal was the Cutest Thing You’ve Ever Seen
Sitting just south of San Francisco at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, California there are some mellow waves that any hardcore…
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Waterfalls
A Tour of 10 Stunning Waterfalls in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park has countless waterfalls. A tour of the massive park can yield many small waterfalls, but we wanted…
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Politics
Over 2,000 Inmate Firefighters Working on Northern California Fires
As historic fires blaze across nearly 900 square miles of Northern California, officials have been desperately seeking relief and resources…
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Destinations
See What it’s Like to Summit Mount Shasta via Avalanche Gulch
Climbing Mount Shasta is the ultimate badge of honor in NorCal. It’s a grueling hike up steep terrain with changing…
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News
The Perseid Meteor Shower is this Weekend! Will Wildfire Smoke Ruin the Occasion?
On the night of Sunday, August 12th, the Swift-Tuttle comet will put on an extraordinary show. When the Earth plows into…
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Outdoors
Fly Fishing on the Haunted Upper Sacramento River
By Chip O’Brien Thankfully, no invisible or bony hand ever reached out to touch my shoulder on dark evenings while…
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Outdoors
Watch: Slacklining 2,500 Feet Above Yosemite Falls
Yosemite National Park is known to be a place that attracts outdoor thrill seekers. In fact, renown rock-climber Alex Honnold completed…
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News
Worse Than China? Smoke Causes Air Quality to Becomes Hazardous in Northern California
With massive fires burning over 860 square miles in Northern California, a cloud of smoke has blanketed the region, causing…
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History
Explorers Study Ancient Underwater Forests with a Submarine at Fallen Leaf Lake
Mapping out the history of our the outdoors can be a difficult task, one that requires time, money, and maybe…
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News
Report: Sierra Nevada Mountains Grew an Inch Taller During the Drought
Although I grew up spending my Saturday mornings watching Bill Nye the Science Guy, I can firmly admit that I…
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News
860 Square Miles Continue to Burn from the Mendocino Complex, Carr and Ferguson Fires
It’s been a tough wildfire season in Northern California as over 555,000 acres (867 square miles) are currently ablaze and…
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Destinations
A Summer Getaway to Lake Aloha in the Desolation Wilderness
By Ryan Loughrey The entrance to the Desolation Wilderness is anything but – neither desolate nor wild. The southern Lake…
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Stories
Firefighters from Australia and New Zealand Arrive in Northern California to Assist with Fires
Nearly 200 firefighters from Australia and New Zealand arrived in Redding on Monday to assist with the destructive wildfires across…
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News
Volunteers Clean more than 500 Pounds of Trash from Lake Tahoe
From it’s beautiful beaches to family-friendly resorts, Lake Tahoe is a centerpiece of outdoor recreation in Northern California. But with…
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News
It’s Official: Mendocino Complex Fire is the Largest Fire in California History
Updated August 6th – 9 pm: It’s official – The Mendocino Complex Fire has grown to become the largest in…
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Destinations
Road Trippin’ – The Painted Hills of the Oregon Heartlands
By Ryan Loughrey The first leg of our trip took us 323 miles, having left late last Thursday night, spending…
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Sports
Whitewater Rafting + Fishing: Catching Fish Deep in California’s Gold Country
“To find the goods, you have to be willing to go to places where no one else is willing to…
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News
Ferguson Fire Explodes in Size, Crosses Border into Yosemite National Park
The Ferguson Fire, which began on July 13th and has since grown to nearly 90,000 acres in Mariposa County, has…
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Weather
Report: Carr Fire’s “Historic” Firenado Created 143 MPH Winds
The National Weather Service and CalFire’s Serious Accident Review Team conducted a preliminary damage survey on the Carr Fire in which…
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Events
It’s Time to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week!
Brought to you by Healthy Shasta There’s something special about attending a farmers’ market. Smiling vendors greet you with…
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News
Mendocino Complex Fire Becomes Largest in California
As the eyes of the country remained on the devastating damage caused by the Carr Fire, the Mendocino Complex Fire…
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Stories
The “Singing Samoan Fire Crew” in Northern California
A video of the “Singing Samoan Fire Crew” has made its rounds on the internet due to their uplifting…
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Shasta Cascade
Watch: The Martin Mars Waterbomber on Shasta Lake
When wildfires become difficult to control in NorCal, sometimes firefighters need a little help from the air. Call in the…
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Hikes
Weekend in Lassen – Exploring Cold Boiling Lake and Kings Creek Falls
By Ryan Loughrey Lassen Park offer a bounty of opportunities of exploration. Although I feel I’ve explored a good amount,…
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Outdoors
Win Great Fishing Gear with the 2018 California Trout Photo Contest
The 2018 California Trout Photo Contest is now accepting submissions July 15 through August 31st! Share your best photos of California’s…
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Video
Guy Dives into Truckee River to Catch HUGE Brown Trout
Matt Herron is a fly fishing guide in Tahoe and had quite the run in with a giant brown trout.…
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News
Yosemite Valley Remains Closed, Hundreds of Campers Evacuated Due to Smoke
As the Ferguson Fire continues to burnt through the Yosemite area, a dense cloud of smoke has filled the Yosemite…
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Video
Watch: Kayaker Reaches 36 MPH on 100-Foot Yosemite Waterslide
The Tenaya Creek waterslide is a little known feature in Yosemite National Park. The 100-foot waterslide is located at upper Tenaya…
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Events
Lassen’s 2018 Dark Sky Festival This Weekend
Friday through Saturday, August 3-4, 2018 Join park rangers, astronomers, and astrobiologists in celebrating all that is out of this…
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News
Carr Fire Climbing the Ranks as One of the Most Destructive Fires in California History
The Carr Fire continues to rip through Shasta County, now sitting at 112,888 acres burned and 30 percent containment. The fast-moving…
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Shasta Cascade
The Charred Surroundings of Redding’s Iconic Bridge is a Sobering Sight
We’ve seen the photos and videos of the massive flames of the Carr Fire. We’ve seen the devastation of the…
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News
Whiskeytown Closes for the Summer Due to Carr Fire Damage
Northern California’s beloved Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, home of beautiful waterfalls, stunning beaches and a crystal clear lake, is closing…
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Carr Fire Looters Should Be Publicly Flogged
This article was updated, as two more people were arrested for looting Sunday night. See update at the bottom of…
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News
Carr Fire Monday Update: Structures Destroyed and Fatalities Grow; Containment Improves
While the size of the devastating Carr Fire has grown significantly in the past 24 hours, firefighters finally caught a…
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News
Carr Fire Sunday Update: Fire Moves South, 140 Square Miles Burned, Five Dead, 38,000 Evacuated
The Carr Fire continues to move along the southwest side of Redding and brand new evacuations send thousands more people…
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News
Two Children and Great Grandmother Confirmed Dead, Bringing Carr Fire Death Toll to Five
As the community searched for the whereabouts of two children and their great grandmother in the midst of the Carr…
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News
The Incredible Science Behind the Carr Fire’s “Firenado”
The people of Shasta County are certainly used to wildfires. During fire season every year, scores of residents are evacuated…
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News
Two Children and their Great Grandmother are Missing in the Carr Fire
A neighbor spoke on the phone with 70-year-old Melody Bledsoe on Thursday night as the Carr Fire flames approached their neighborhood.…
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News
Ways You Can Help the Victims of the Carr Fire
As the catastrophic Carr Fire continues to burn through communities in Redding, it’s estimated that 37,000 people have evacuated their…
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News
Redding Firefighter Killed in Carr Fire Identified, 3 More Wounded
The Redding firefighter who was killed while fighting the Carr Fire in Redding has been identified as Jeremy Stoke, a…
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News
Carr Fire Update: Thousands Evacuated, Homes Destroyed, Winds Expected to Return
As the Carr Fire turned into a deadly tornado of fire and destruction on Thursday night, thousands of Redding residents…
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News
Whiskeytown’s “Out Of Control” Carr Fire Explodes Overnight to 20,000 Acres
We reported early this morning that the Carr Fire in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area had grown to 6,773 acres. Just a…
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News
Carr Fire Blazes Through Whiskeytown, Threatens National Park Structures
The Carr Fire in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has grown significantly in the last 24 hours, currently sitting at 6,773…
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Destinations
This Northern California Ghost Town is Cursed, According to its Visitors
The workers at the Bodie State Historic Park are used to receiving letters in the mail talking about the “Bodie…
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News
This Week’s Weird Headline: NorCal Firetruck Stolen, Suspects Captured After 85-Mile Chase
While firefighters from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District were battling a 12-acre grass fire near Rio Linda, a man jumped…
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News
Deadly Fire Near Yosemite Doubles in Size, Could “Become a Major Threat” to the Park
The Ferguson Fire started just west of Yosemite National Park on Friday, July 13th and continues to grow rapidly, posing…
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Video
Watch: Man Spots Rattlesnake Swimming Across the American River
It’s summertime in NorCal, which means when we’re out in the wild, it’s important to pay close attention to the…
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Weather
It’s Going to be REALLY Hot in Northern California this Week – Heat Advisory Issued
An excessive heat warning was issued in Northern California this week, with parts of the valley forecasted to reach 110…
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Butte
NorCal Man Drowns After Disappearing From Houseboat on Lake Oroville
The body of a 41-year-old Roseville man was recovered in Lake Oroville Saturday after the man disappeared from the boat…
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Outdoors
I Spent a Day Snorkeling Down Clear Creek in Redding. Am I Weird?
By Chip O’Brien When you combine a pithy streak of spontaneity with a penchant for living life on the edge,…
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Wildlife
Passengers Freak Out as Rattlesnake Attempts to Climb on Boat in Folsom Lake
We all know where to avoid rattlesnakes – in hot fields with dead grass, under rocks in hot climates –…
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Wildlife
Rare White Raccoon Spotted at Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt is a beautiful urban lake in Oakland, California, and a new photo has emerged that shows it’s also…
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Hikes
A Beautiful Escape to Medicine Lake and Glass Mountain
By Ryan Loughrey We woke up to find that the water in our bottles had frozen. We knew it was…
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Outdoors
Adventures With Backcountry Craig – Splitboarding on Mount Shasta
Backcountry Craig, Active NorCal’s Adventure Consultant, takes on a ride of a lifetime as he splitboards up Mount Shasta to…
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News
Firefighter Killed Fighting the Ferguson Fire Near Yosemite
The 1,000 acre Ferguson Fire, currently burning on the steep and rugged terrain just west of Yosemite National Park, tragically…
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History
How Redding Got its Name – A Tale of Two Men With Nearly the Same Name
Redding, California sits center stage in Northern California, nestled comfortably in the middle of the beautifully distinct areas all across…
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News
Man Killed Jumping Off Burney Falls Identified
On Friday, July 6th, a 30-year-old man attempted the very dangerous and illegal stunt of jumping off of the 131-foot…
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Destinations
5 Tips for Hiking Lassen’s Brokeoff Mountain
By Ryan Loughrey Brokeoff Mountain in Lassen National Park is notorious for being one of the most difficult hikes in…
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Events
Celebrate Mount Shasta Becoming the First Ever “Trail Town”
The city of Mount Shasta, in partnership with the Pacific Crest Trail Association, Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Forest Service, and…
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Outdoors
Exploring the Car Graveyard of Mt. Shasta
By Ryan Loughrey Walking through the car graveyard felt like walking through an ancient time. Even though the cars couldn’t…
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News
Help Support a Firefighter Severely Burned in Klamathon Fire
The Klamathon Fire has been taking it’s toll on the Hornbrook community of Northern California. The fire has burned 81…
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History
The Turbulent History of Mt. Shasta’s Old Ski Bowl
It was in 1959 when ambitious developers leased land from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and opened a two-person chairlift on the…
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Video
Watch the “Unflippable Raft” Plunge over McCloud Falls
The Creature Craft was created by Darren Vanci, who was determined to create an “unflippable raft.” The structural integrity of the raft…
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News
One Dead and 81 Structures Destroyed: Vicious Klamathon Fire Continues to Rip Through Northern California
Northern California’s vicious Klamathon Fire, located in and around the town of Hornbrook in Siskiyou County near the Oregon border,…
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Outdoors
A Tale of Summer Backpacking: A Little Sketchy, A Lot Worth It
By Benjamin Goodpasture, Founder and CEO of Shasta Rock Club I’ll never forget the day I first saw Emerald and…
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News
Man Dies Jumping Off Burney Falls
A 30-year-old man tragically jumped to his death off of Burney Falls on Friday. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Department was…
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News
Deadly Klamathon Fire Rips Through Northern California, State of Emergency Declared
The Klamathon Fire, which has ripped through the small town of Hornbrook near the Oregon border, has grown to 9,600…
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Hikes
Hiking Up the Iconic Black Butte is Well Worth the Views
For frequenters of northbound I-5 in NorCal, imposing Black Butte is nearly as iconic as its next-door-neighbor Mt. Shasta. Characterized…
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Waterfalls
The 20 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Northern California
In 1995, the recording group TLC released their massive hit Waterfalls, in which the chorus reads “don’t go chasing waterfalls,…
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Sports
Flow State – An Inside Look into the Lives of Northern California’s Professional Cliffjumpers
By Zach O’Brien As Jay Briggs stands on a log perched 70 feet above the water in the middle of…
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Shasta Cascade
A Rite of Passage: Floating Down the Sacramento River
By Frances Griffey There are a few activities all NorCal locals have to do: walk across the Sundial Bridge, visit Turtle Bay, go…
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Destinations
The Desolate Hike to Lassen’s Mill Creek Falls
By Ryan Loughrey Now that the road through Lassen National Park is open, Kiva and I decided to hike a…
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News
County Fire Continues to Grow Rapidly, Now at 44,500 Acres with “extreme” behavior
The County Fire, previously known as the Guinda Fire, continues to rapidly spread across Northern California, growing to 44,500 acres…
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Destinations
The Flumes and Cable Pools of Paradise
The town of Paradise, California, which is just outside of Chico, is not necessarily known as NorCal’s “paradise,” but it does…
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Destinations
An Overnight Trip to Tangle Blue Lake in the Trinity Alps Wilderness
By Ryan Loughrey We had it in our mind that the hike to Tangle Blue Lake was going to be…
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News
Yolo County Fire Erupts Overnight, Doubles to 16,500 Acres
A fire in Yolo County began on Saturday afternoon during the poor fire conditions, when high heat, dry conditions and…
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News
Missing Hiker Found by Family in Northern California
On June 15th, experienced hiker David Ura and his dog Kingsley traveled from their home in Medford, Oregon and were dropped off…
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News
VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Northern California Wildfires
VCA Animal Hospitals announced that select VCA hospitals in Northern California are offering free boarding assistance for small animals, including dogs,…
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Hikes
Hiking Castle Crags – Castle Dome Trail
Castle Crags seems to hide in plain sight. Though clearly visible from I-5, the magnificent geological oddity receives less mention than other North…
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Outdoors
Moonlight Kayaking on Whiskeytown Lake
By Frances Griffey There’s something about the dark that prompts deep conversations and intense contemplation. For children, the dark is…
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Outdoors
Walking on Water – Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga on Whiskeytown Lake
By Angela Cordell I’ve always been drawn to yoga. Everything about its physical, mental and spiritual benefits attracts me. I’ve…
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Outdoors
My Northern California Summer Bucket List
By Ryan Loughrey The sun has inspired me to start thinking more about summer. One of the activities I am…
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Outdoors
The Lazy Float down the Truckee River
There are many summer activities in the Tahoe area for adventurers, but if your looking for a relaxing adventure, look…
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Butte
Chico State Students Use Their Education to Renovate a Park, Saving the City $135,000
The City of Chico was desperately looking to upgrade the Capres Acres Park, a Fairytale-themed playground featuring numerous activities and…
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Sports
This Rope Swing Stunt on the Truckee River is TERRIFYING!
Mike Wilson has become well known around Northern California for his insane rope swing stunts. He’s had viral videos from…
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Wildlife
Firefighters Rescue Baby Deer During the Creek Fire
As fires swept through Shasta County during the Creek Fire, firefighters rushed to save homes, evacuate nearby residents and contain…
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Waterfalls
Feather Falls – Hiking to Northern California’s Towering Waterfall
Before being accurately measured, Oroville’s Feather Falls was considered the sixth tallest waterfall in the United States. Though widely reported, the height of the falls…
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Destinations
Road Trippin’ – 10 Waterfalls in a Day at Silver Falls State Park
By Ryan Loughrey Sometimes your weekend starts with a long drive. This one in particular ended at a campsite at…
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News
NorCal Firefighters Brace for High Winds, Red Flag Warning Issued
As Northern California fires rage on, firefighters are bracing for forecasts of a hot, dry and very windy weekend. CalFire…
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Wildlife
Beware of the Shark-Infested Waters of Northern California’s Infamous Red Triangle
On the Northern California coast, starting in Bodega Bay and spanning down through the San Francisco Bay and all the…
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Lassen
Lassen Peak is Sinking and Scientists Don’t Know Why
A paper written by Amy Parker in the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research shows that Lassen Peak has been sinking since…
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Stories
NorCal Brewery Introduces “IPA Inspired” THC-Infused Sparkling Water
The Northern California brewery responsible for the #1 selling IPA in the world, is making a brand new drink that…
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News
Hiker Missing on Northern California’s Bigfoot Trail
On June 15th, experienced hiker David Ura and his dog Kingsley traveled from their home in Medford, Oregon and were dropped…
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Video
Dramatic Video Shows CHP Helicopter Crew Rescue Rock Climber in Yosemite
A dramatic video was released by the California Highway Patrol rescuing an injured rock climber on the south side of North…
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Outdoors
Video of Kayakers Flying Off McCloud Falls is NUTS!
McCloud Falls is a popular destination in Northern California and rightfully so. It’s a great place for a beautiful hike…
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Stories
This Northern California Outdoor Utopia is Up For Sale – But It’ll Cost You
The Lone Pine Ranch, a 27,000-acre property straddling Trinity and Mendocino counties, is a vast property of redwood forests, grassy…
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News
PG&E to Take $2.5 Billion Hit for Northern California Wildfires
Pacific Gas & Electric has warned its investors that it anticipates being held liable for $2.5 billion in damages for…
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News
Report: UO Student Found Dead at Shasta Lake was Wrapped in Tent at Bottom of Hill
Although it may take months to determine the official death University of Oregon student Dylan Pietrs, who died while on…
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Video
Professional Cliffjumpers Take on the “Stand By Me” Bridge
They’re at it again. The professional cliffjumpers that reside right here in Northern California have taken their talents to the…
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History
Watch President JFK Dedicate the Whiskeytown Bridge Weeks Before his Assassination
We know that our area holds significant landmarks for the state as well as the country, and no event signifies…
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Wildlife
Secret Northern California Old-Growth Forest Will Be Open to the Public Soon
Save the Redwoods League, celebrating their centennial year as the only nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and stewarding coast redwood…
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News
Pawnee Fire Balloons to 12,000 Acres, Only 5 Percent Contained
When Governor Jerry Brown declared a State of Emergency for the Pawnee Fire on Monday, the fire sat at 8,200…
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Stories
Driving an Amphibious Car on the Sacramento River
“Wild” Bill Hill lives in Roseville, California, and just like any outdoor lovers in Northern California, he likes to spend…
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News
Wildfires Ravage Northern California, State of Emergency Declare
As four wildfires spread rapidly through Northern California communities, Governor Jerry Brown has declared a State of Emergency. The Pawnee…
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History
Remembering the Devastating Chemical Spill that Killed All the Wildlife on the Upper Sacramento River
It was July 14th, 1991 when a Southern Pacific tank car spilled 19,000 gallons of the soil fumigant metam sodium…
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Destinations
Off the Beaten Path – Kosk Hot Springs
By Ryan Loughrey A typical Redding Pre-Summer: glimpses of the searing heat to come, interspersed with rain and wind. While…
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News
CHP Helicopter Crew Wins Award for Northern California Water Rescue
A CHP helicopter crew that rescued a stranded swimmer at the popular Emerald Pools near Truckee last year is receiving…
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Destinations
An Underground Visit to Lava Beds National Monument
By Ryan Loughrey This past weekend, Kiva and I visited Lava Beds National Monument for an overnight trip. I’ve been…
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Video
Watch: NorCal Sheriff Breaks Car Window to Free Trapped Bear
It’s officially bear season in Tahoe, where bears have awakened from their yearly hibernation in search of food. There have…
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Destinations
Mammoth is a Must-See Destination for Outdoor Enthusiasts
U.S. Highway 395 runs from the Canadian border all the way down to Southern California, and approaching the Eastern Sierras…
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News
Humboldt Zoo Receives $1.7 Million for America’s First “Canopy Skywalk”
At a news conference on Tuesday, the Sequoia Park Zoo announced it has received $1.7 million in funding from three…
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News
Federal Government Seeking Construction Bids to Raise Shasta Dam
The federal government has been fast tracking a controversial plan to raise the Shasta Dam, already the 8th highest dam…
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Weather
Massive Heatwave Descends on Northern California this Week
Let’s face it. We all knew this day would come. We’re getting into the latter parts of June and it…
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Photography
The World’s Most-Viewed Photo is of a Northern California Hillside
It was in 1996 when Charles O’Rear pull over to the shoulder of Highway 121 in Napa Valley when he noticed a…
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Hikes
3 World-Renown Day Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Many people like to visit Yosemite National Park for intimidating adventures, like the thrilling hike to the top of Half Dome,…
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History
How Did Weed, CA Get It’s Name? A Story of Achieving the American Dream in the Wild West
You see many people snicker when you bring up Weed, California. After all, it seems to be named after Cheech and Chong’s…
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News
Northern California’s Famed Giant Cow – Tallest in the World – Has Died
A dairy cow named Daniel in Humboldt, considered to be the tallest in the world, has died. The announcement was…
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North Coast
Video: Ornery Deer Crashes into Motorcyclist in Trinity County
Motorcyclist Loren Turner was riding along the beautiful Highway 3 in Trinity County when she encountered a rare exchange. It…
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Shasta Cascade
Flying Around Mount Shasta in 60 Seconds
Have we shown you too many views of Mt. Shasta? Maybe. Has our obsession with the mountain reached new heights?…
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Destinations
Daytrippin’ in Humboldt – Beach Bouldering and the Lost Coast Brewery
By Ryan Loughrey With the holiday season, traffic and locales around Redding have been busy. Not to mention the heat,…
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Destinations
The 10 Best Summer Activities to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Summer has officially hit Northern California, which means we ceremoniously trade out our snowshoes and hard-shelled jackets for swim shorts…
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Destinations
Yosemite’s Famed Mariposa Grove Reopening to the Public
Following three long years of restoration work on Yosemite’s famed Mariposa Grove, park officials are ready for its grand reopening…
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History
Capturing History: 10 Mind-Blowing Photos from the Lassen Peak Eruption
When Lassen Peak Erupted in 1914, there were no advanced photographical instruments. There were no DSLR’s or drones or GoPro’s,…
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Sports
Rock Climbing Duo Breaks the El Capitan Speed Record…Again.
Over the past month, famous rock climbing duo Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell have been routinely breaking records on one…
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Wildlife
Gray Wolf Wanders into Sierra Nevada Mountains for the First Time in Over 100 Years
Northern California had not seen a gray wolf since the early-1900’s, not until famed wolf OR-7 traveled over the Oregon…
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Tahoe
Lake Tahoe’s Famed Water Clarity Hits an All-Time Low
Lake Tahoe is a Northern California gem, boasting some of the clearest and most beautiful water in the world. But…
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Destinations
Mt. Shasta’s Underground Adventure – Going Deep in Pluto’s Cave
By Ryan Loughrey After exploring Lassen’s Subway Cave, my spelunking desire wasn’t quite satiated. Subway Cave in Lassen was wild,…
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Bay Area
Foreign Nationals Convicted in Northern California Plant Poaching Investigation
Three defendants caught in the global succulent poaching scheme happening in Northern California, have each pled guilty to two felonies…
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Video
Exhilarating Mt. Shasta Rescue At 13,000 Feet Caught On Video
On June 22, 2016, a climbing group on Mount Shasta had almost summited the 14,179 ft. peak when a member of…
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Lassen
Discover the Hydrothermal Areas of Lassen Volcanic National Park
It’s been a hundred years since Lassen Peak’s last eruption, but evidence of its violent volcanic potential still pervades Lassen Volcanic National…
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Politics
Plan That Would Make Northern California its Own State Headed for November Ballot
California’s 168-year run as a single entity state could come to a halt next year, as the radical plan to…
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Wildlife
Lake Oroville Eagles Find New Home Following Spillway Crisis
When the Oroville Dam spillway collapsed in February of 2017, officials had to rush to move electric towers that were…
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Video
Video: 60 MPH Winds Bring Surfing to Lake Tahoe
Over the weekend, the National Weather Service reported that winds at the South Lake Tahoe reached 60 miles per hour,…
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Waterfalls
As Temperatures Rise, Northern California Waterfalls are FLOWING
Temperatures are beginning to rise dramatically in Northern California, with 100 degree weather scheduled for multiple areas in the valley…
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Lassen
Lassen’s Jot Dean Ice Cave – A Cool Summer Getaway
By Ryan Loughrey The Jot Dean Cave is easy to get to, although it doesn’t have a set trail or…
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History
The Story of the Ruggles Brothers – a Robbery, a Lynching and a Lost Treasure
On July 24th, 1892, a group of masked men stormed the Redding, California jail and dragged out two men accused…
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History
What’s in a Name? The Story Behind Hat Creek
By Chip O’Brien Names almost always make for a good story, and Hat Creek is no exception. Of course, not everyone…
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Outdoors
Into Thin Air – Climbing Mount Shasta
Sometimes the appropriate way to appreciate our beloved Mt. Shasta is to sit down, relax and enjoy its beauty. Sometimes…
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News
Report: Northern California Home to 7 of the 10 Most Polluted Beaches in California
Northern California beach-water quality sagged slightly in 2017-18, driven in large part by troubled beaches in San Mateo County and…
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Events
The Sundial Splash Returns to the Sacramento River This Week!
The Sundial Splash, a community race/float from Redding’s Turtle Bay Riverfront Park through the town to South Bonnyview’s Reginato River…
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North Coast
13 Breathtaking Hikes in the Redwoods National Park
The Redwood National Park in Humboldt can provide some of the most memorable hikes for visitors. There aren’t many places in…
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History
How This Man’s “Hell” Became One of Northern California’s Favorite Destinations
Bumpass Hell is a popular destination for people traveling through Lassen Volcanic National Park. Lassen is chock-full of hydrothermal activity,…
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Destinations
Road Trippin’ – The Must-See Tamolitch Blue Pool in Oregon
By Ryan Loughrey As long as you don’t mind how discovered the place can be, the Tamolitch Blue Pool is…
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Destinations
Exploring Humboldt’s Illustrious Fern Canyon
By Ryan Loughrey The Northern California coast defies the stereotype of the typical Californian beach. We don’t have red swim-suited…
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Lassen
Fishing Hat Creek – Tip Your Hat to Great Fishing
By Chip O’Brien Talking about fishing Hat Creek as if it were one, homogeneous fishery is like saying all California…
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History
A History of Lassen Park in Photos
Lassen Volcanic National Park’s history is fascinating, from the eruption of Lassen Peak to the naming of Hat Creek to…
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News
Report: Whiskeytown Superintendent Improperly Solicited Funds
Following an investigation, U.S. Department of Interior Inspector General’s Office found that Jim Milestone, the superintendent of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area,…
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History
The Story of Lassen’s Ishi – The Last “Wild” Native American
It was August 19, 1911, when an unknown, “wild’ man emerged from the wilderness near Lassen Peak and into the…
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Video
Camera Captures Northern California Skydive Plane Crash from Inside the Plane
By Zach O’Brien I’ll never forget it. It was on my 16th birthday that my dad took me to experience…
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Butte
4 Ways to Enjoy Chico When You Don’t Have Time to Enjoy Chico
By Ryan Loughrey Chico is a beautiful college town sitting in the valley of Northern California. Whether its exploring the…
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News
Two Climbers Fall to Death on Yosemite’s El Capitan
Two rock climbers fell to their death on Saturday on the Free Blast route on Yosemite’s famous El Capitan. Jason Wells, age…
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