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Outdoors
Ryan Spitz on Mapping NorCal, Ultra Trail Running and California Untamed
We sat down with Ryan Spitz, the owner of Shasta Trail Runs and Founder of California Untamed, to discuss his…
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Outdoors
Tahoe Professional Skier Josh Daiek Barely Survives Massive Backcountry Avalanche
Josh Daiek is a well-known professional skier in the Tahoe area known for his big mountain riding and massive road…
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Destinations
Spending a Beautiful Winter Day in Mount Shasta
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou It’s winter in Northern California and one of our favorite ways to spend a…
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News
Thousands of ‘Penis Fish’ Wash Ashore on Point Reyes Beach
A fat innkeeper worm in Bodega Bay in June 2019. Photo: Kate Montana/iNaturalist Creative Commons Drakes Beach in the Point…
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History
This 1952 News Reel Shows Passenger Train Buried in Tahoe’s Worst Blizzard in 50 Years
In January of 1952, the worst blizzard seen in 50 years slammed the Tahoe area, closing the pass over Donner…
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News
Squaw Valley Resort’s World-Famous KT-22 Opens Today!
There’s a reason Squaw Valley’s KT-22 was voted the best chairlift in North America. It’s simply paradise for any expert…
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News
More Rain, Snow Heading for Northern California this Week
It’s been a non-stop onslaught of rain and snow in Northern California since the now famous ‘bomb cyclone’ hit on…
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News
Satellite Images Show the Insane Snowfall that Hit the Sierra Nevada in Just 2 Weeks
The month of November in Northern California was looking rather dry until Mother Nature hit in a big way during…
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Destinations
The NorCal Town Named ‘Rough and Ready’ Once Seceded from the United States
The only way you’ve probably heard of Rough and Ready, California is if you’ve driven on Highway 20 between Yuba…
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News
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Delays Opening Following Lackluster Snowfall
Mt. Shasta Ski Park has decided to push back its season opening following a lackluster snowmaking week and a storm…
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News
Nearly 7 Feet of Snow, 50 MPH Winds Forecast for NorCal this Weekend
It’s been just over a week since we received the Thanksgiving week storm that blanketed Northern California with snow, and…
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News
Snowfall Sinks At Least Four Houseboats on Shasta Lake
Following the massive winter storm that slammed Northern California last weekend, workers at Bridge Bay Marina on Shasta Lake returned…
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Destinations
We Visited 5 Breweries in a Day on the Siskiyou Beer Trail
With Siskiyou County’s endless opportunity for outdoor adventure, it also packs with it some of the best craft beer in…
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History
The Legends and Mysteries of Siskiyou County
It’s well documented that the areas surrounding Mount Shasta are full of legends and mysteries. From paranormal encounters to treasures…
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Cannabis
Remembering the Time it Rained 6,000 Pounds of Marijuana on Yosemite
Photo: Rick Schloss In 1977, Yosemite National Park was a much different place. Rock climbers traveled the world over to…
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Outdoors
Forget Avalanches: Tree Wells are the Most Dangerous Obstacles at NorCal Ski Resorts
Heavenly Mountain Resort If you’ve ever seen any semblance of an avalanche in person, you know why it gets much…
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Outdoors
The Late-Fall Salmon Run is Producing Some MASSIVE Fish on the Sacramento River
Due to the last couple of winters spitting out insane amounts of precipitation in Northern California, this year’s salmon run…
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Destinations
This NorCal Town Transforms into a Victorian Christmas Wonderland Every Saturday in December
McCloud, California December has arrived, meaning people are donning their homes with Christmas lights, decorating their trees with ornaments and…
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News
Dangerous Rock Slide Falls on Highway 50 Near Echo Summit
On Sunday evening, the Sierra Avalanche Center issued an Avalanche Warning for much of the Tahoe area, warning motorists to…
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Destinations
7 Incredible Winter Adventures Near Redding, California
It’s officially winter in Northern California, which means we’ll be trading in our shorts and sun-tan lotion for scarves and…
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Butte
Fisherman Lands HUMONGOUS 35-Pound Striped Bass on Sacramento River
Billy Driessen is no stranger to landing humongous striped bass on the Sacramento River. In fact, the Butte County fishing…
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Destinations
Visiting the Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, California
The areas surrounding Redding, California are world-renown for there incredible outdoor destinations. But if you’re looking for a great place…
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News
Avalanche Warning: ‘Large and Destructive’ Avalanches Expected in Tahoe Area
With the massive snowfall bombarding the Tahoe area over the past few days, the Sierra Avalanche Center has issued an…
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News
With New Snow, Mt. Shasta Ski Park Announces Opening Day
It’s been a pleasant surprise for skiers and snowboarders to witness the onslaught of snow falling in the Northern California…
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News
‘Atmospheric River’ to Bring Nearly 7 Feet of Snow to NorCal Mountains Through Monday
Here we go again. Northern California welcomed winter in a fantastic way Thanksgiving week, with a “bomb cyclone” storm bringing…
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Eating
7 Instagrammable Burgers in Siskiyou County That Will Have Your Mouth Watering
We all know the many reasons to visit Siskiyou County. The incredible outdoors destinations, waterfalls and recreation activities provide all…
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News
Winter Storm Watch: 3 More Feet of Snow Forecast for NorCal Mountains Through Sunday
It was a spectacular start to winter in Northern California when a the “bomb cyclone” storm brought 2 feet of…
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Destinations
NorCal’s Frozen Gem – The Siskiyou Ice Rink is a Unique Winter Experience
Whether it’s a sunny day under the shadow of Mt. Shasta or a cold night under bright, illuminating stars, the…
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News
Video Shows Crazy Scene in Dunsmuir with Cars Backed Up for Miles on Snow-Laden I-5
With the closure of Interstate 5 between Redding and Yreka on Tuesday and Wednesday, it’s caused quite the commotion for…
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News
Interstate 5 Between Yreka and Redding Reopens to Southbound Traffic, Northbound Remains Closed
Here’s a quick update for anyone crazy enough to travel on Interstate 5 between Yreka and Redding today – as…
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News
Northern California’s ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Storm is Putting Up Historic Numbers
Following two excruciatingly dry months in Northern California, winter has finally arrived in the form of a massive “bombogenesis” storm.…
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News
Interstate 80 Remains Closed to All Traffic Near Tahoe Due to Storm
Any Holiday travel was completely stifled on Tuesday evening when a “bombogenesis” storm descended into Northern California, forcing officials to…
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News
Interstate 5 Remains Closed to All Traffic Between Redding and Yreka Due to Snow
As the sun rose Wednesday morning to reveal large amounts of snow throughout Northern California, Holiday travel remains stifled. Due…
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News
Interstate 80 Reopens Near Tahoe with Chain Controls
Following a more than 3-hour closure on the popular stretch of Interstate 80 near Tahoe, the road has reopened to…
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News
UPDATE: Northbound I-5 Closed to All Traffic 10 Miles North of Redding
We recently reported that northbound traffic had been closed on Interstate 5 in Dunsmuir due to spinouts and now CalTrans…
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News
Northbound I-5 Closed at South Dunsmuir Due to Multiple Spinouts
The massive Thanksgiving storm just reached Northern California and there’s already multiple road closures. One large road closure is northbound…
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Weather
Snowstorm Blankets NorCal – See the Early Sights of the Snow Throughout Northern California
We all knew it was coming – a “bombogenesis” storm that would blanket Northern California through Thanksgiving. But it arrived…
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News
Interstate 80 Closed at Alta Due to Snowstorm Induced Collisions
Photo: California Highway Patrol After much hype, the massive snowstorm has hit Northern California and traffic conditions are already being…
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Bay Area
The Chronicles of Mark Twain in California – Part 2: Getting Fired in San Francisco
San Francisco’s Cliff House in the 1800’s By the time Mark Twain (formerly Sam Clemens) made it to San Francisco…
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News
NWS Updated Snow Forecast: 4 Inches for Redding, 2 Feet for Shasta Lake and 3 Feet for Dunsmuir
Snow in Downtown Dunsmuir Yesterday, we noticed a change in the weather patterns of the upcoming storm descending on Northern…
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News
NWS Calls Upcoming Storm a ‘Bombogenesis.’ Here’s What That Means.
The National Weather Service tweeted a GIF of the storm descending into Northern California on Tuesday, calling it a “bombogenesis.”…
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News
Howling Winds Reach 101 MPH in Sierra Ahead of Big Winter Storm
View of Sierra Nevada from Mammoth Airport. Flickr/Jeff Sullivan The first big winter storm is descending into Northern California this…
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Stories
The 4 Volcanos Surrounding Northern California Are Some Of The Most Dangerous in America
Mount Shasta It’s no secret – we have some active volcanos in our area. But are you aware that we…
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Lassen
Lassen Park Highway Will Close Tuesday Due to Snowstorm
Photo: Lassen Volcanic National Park The first major winter storm is set to slam Northern California this week and Lassen…
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News
Winter Storm Warning – Up to 3 Feet Snow of Forecast for NorCal Mountains this Week
Flickr/Scott Schrantz We’ve been keeping our eye on the first big winter storm heading for Northern California this week, and…
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Bay Area
Massive Waves up to 35-Feet Set to Slam Northern California Coast
Photo: Flickr/mlhradio The first significant winter storm of the season is making its way into Northern California, and boy is…
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News
Wind Advisory – North Coast Could See 70+ MPH Winds This Week
Battery Point Lighthouse. Flickr/David A. Hofmann As Northern California braces for what’s proving to be the area’s first major winter…
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News
Say What?! Redding Area Forecast to See Snow This Week
With the massive snowstorm set to slam Northern California this week, many people are preparing to avoid the mountain areas.…
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History
Remembering President JFK’s Trip to Northern California Just Weeks Before His Assassination
On November 22, 1963, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade drove through Dallas, Texas. Less than two…
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Destinations
The Siskiyou Ice Rink is Open for the Winter Season!
The thrill of ice skating right beneath the majestic Mount Shasta while feeling the crisp winter air of Northern California…
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News
Tahoe Bear Destroys Car Interior After Breaking In and Getting Stuck Inside
It’s become a story all too familiar for Tahoe locals – a bear breaks into a car looking for human…
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News
‘Several Feet of Snow’ Forecast for NorCal Mountains Thanksgiving Week
A past storm in South Lake Tahoe. Photo: Flickr/Florent Lamoureux With snow and rain forecast for Thanksgiving Week in Northern…
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History
Before the Fall: Stories of Conflict and Discovery in Northern California History
Like stepping off a bar stool after swilling shots of whiskey, nudging my canoe into Fall River catches me off-guard.…
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News
Trailer Drops for Harrison Ford’s ‘Call of the Wild’ Featuring NorCal Scenery
The Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission announced that the new Harrison Ford movie, based on the legendary novel Call of the…
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