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Lassen Volcanic National Park is gearing up to expand its youth camping program thanks to a generous grant from the…

Paper Street Pics has unveiled the trailer for “Trim Season,” a horror thriller film set on a marijuana farm in…

The Trinity River, a vital tributary of the Klamath River, has been ranked #7 on the list of America’s Most…

As the snow begins to melt in the Lake Tahoe region, wildlife experts are reminding residents and visitors to be…

Sitting in in the middle of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park is the Avenue of the Giants, a 31-mile two…

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) celebrated a milestone achievement this week with the successful release of approximately…

The number 420 is the international number associated with cannabis. At 4:20 pm, marijuana aficionados are likely consuming their favorite…

Photo via Under Canvas Under Canvas, known for its luxurious safari-style tented camps near national parks, is set to debut…

Spring skiing enthusiasts in the Lake Tahoe region have much to look forward to, from sunny days to corn snow…

California’s conservation champions have made monumental strides in safeguarding the iconic giant sequoias, the world’s largest trees. The Giant Sequoia…

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is continuing its post-Carr Fire recovery, and it’s looking for some people who want to work…

There’s been a lot of speculation surrounding the business at Homewood Mountain Resort, sitting on the western flank on Lake…

On Wednesday, the Pacific Fishery Management Council voted to finalize the cancellation of the California ocean salmon season for the…

This week’s solar eclipse captured the minds and damaged the eyeballs of many people throughout America. In Northern California, the…

Skiers at Palisades Tahoe were left bewildered on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, after receiving a notification from the resort’s mobile…

While Yosemite might steal the spotlight, Northern California’s Redwood National Park shines as a hidden treasure among giants. Renowned for…

In a bid to manage overwhelming crowds and traffic congestion, Yosemite National Park is set to implement a day-use reservation…

Photo: Lassen Volcanic National Park Northern California residents are in for a celestial treat as Lassen National Forest, Lassen Volcanic…

Anticipation builds as California’s largest reservoir, Lake Shasta, gears up to hit its maximum capacity for the second consecutive year,…

Photo: Palisades Tahoe Palisades Tahoe is bringing back its much-loved traditions this week with the return of the 38th Annual…

America is abuzz with anticipation for Monday’s rare celestial event: the 2024 total solar eclipse. This beautiful phenomenon, not to…

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) completed the pivotal April snow survey at Phillips Station, revealing the positive outcome of…

The expected closure of the main trails to Burney Falls at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park has officially begun, with…

The Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA) took a significant step forward by unveiling the draft Master Plan for the northern…

Join us in supporting the vital work of the League to Save Lake Tahoe by subscribing to the Active NorCal…

Spring mushroom harvest season is on the horizon in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, particularly on the Shasta-McCloud Management Unit. As…

Photo by Matthias Rossini The sun is shining in California, which means it’s waterfall chasing season for any outdoor adventurer.…

*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. The…

More details have emerged about the Leonardo DiCaprio movie, which filmed in areas of Northern California earlier this year, including…

Residents of Siskiyou County have recently noticed an increase in illegal dumping sites scattered across the area. This concerning trend…

Northern California snow, including in Lassen Volcanic National Park, has pushed the state’s snowpack past 100 percent of average. Photo…

Excitement fills the air as the Redding Eagle Family welcomes new eaglets to their nest, with the second eaglet hatching…

Taylen Brooks, right, and Wyatt Brooks, left, faced a mountain lion attack in the Northern California wilderness. Two brothers from…

Mammoth Mountain is known to receive a lot of snow. With massive snowfall each winter, ski patrol is forced to…

Ever since human beings have looked up and seen birds flying through the air with ease, we’ve been obsessed with flight.…

Northern California residents may have the opportunity to witness a rare celestial event tonight as the Northern Lights, or Aurora…

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has confirmed that the mountain lion euthanized in a remote area near…

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has unveiled the CDFW License App, a new mobile application designed to…

Five California parks have been named as the most polluted in the country, according to a recent environmental study by…

If you love the great outdoors and enjoy meeting new people, volunteering as a campground host with Lassen National Forest…

We’re giving away Yosemite steam train trip for the whole family with Sugar Pine Railroad! Situated just outside Yosemite National…

State Senator John Laird, representing Santa Cruz, has proposed a resolution in the California legislature to designate 2024 as the…

A 21-year-old man lost his life, and his brother sustained injuries, following a mountain lion attack in the secluded terrains…

The National Weather Service issued a weather warning this week, advising against travel to and from the Sierra Nevada region…

Russian River Brewing is gearing up for the highly anticipated limited release of Pliny the Younger, a beloved Triple India…

Photo: National Park Service When the National Park Service announced cashless entrance fees at many of its parks in the…

Photo by CalTrout/Michael Wier The Yurok Tribe, historically stripped of 90% of its land during the Gold Rush era, is…

After Northern California weathered its latest winter storm, Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort took immediate action to address hazardous conditions on the…

A 44-year-old man from Northern California is facing serious repercussions after attempting to take over 100 artifacts from Lava Beds…

The Bureau of Reclamation initiated a series of water releases from Whiskeytown Dam into Clear Creek, commencing Wednesday night. Dubbed…

This month, Northern California residents might just catch a rare glimpse of the elusive Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as…

Following an extraordinary snowfall, Palisades Tahoe has opened its most exclusive and difficult terrain, which is accessible by the Silverado…

Beaches in Northern California have become the unexpected resting places for millions of tiny blue sea creatures. These curious creatures,…

Last week, the waters off Mendocino County’s coast became the site of an unfortunate incident as a U.S. Coast Guard…

Placer County is gearing up to tackle a decades-old issue — the remnants of a bridge that have cluttered the…

Photo: National Forest Service Adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts have a new reason to be excited as the U.S. Forest…

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a High Wind Warning for the Sierra region above 4,000 feet, with a…

Nestled within the heart of California’s Sequoia National Park, a remarkable assembly unlike any other convenes. It’s not a gathering…

Lake Tahoe has recently faced the Herculean task of digging out from under the aftermath of a historic blizzard that…

Following a series of storms that buried the Sierra with multiple feet of snow over the past two weeks, the…

In a world where unity and resilience are much needed, the Brotherhood Tree stands as a living testament to these…

California Governor Gavin Newsom has expedited the approval process for the Sites Reservoir, a significant water storage project north of…

When the spring season hits Mammoth Mountain, the world looks to the Eastern Sierra ski resort for some of the…

Photo: Shelter Cove Fire Department A Santa Rosa family of three, including a 2-year-old child, miraculously escaped with only minor…

Lake Oroville is making waves again as the Department of Water Resources (DWR) skillfully manages water releases to keep the…

In a mesmerizing turn of events, Tulare Lake, known as California’s ghost lake, re-emerged last year only to fade away…

Yosemite National Park is changing the game for visitors this year with the introduction of a new pilot reservation system…

Photo: Swiftwater Films The Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) is set to make history with the removal of the Copco…

Lake Tahoe is having a legendary winter, but not as legendary as this viral photo would have you think. Posts…

A daring rescue unfolded at Palisades Tahoe on February 23rd, showcasing the crucial role of modern technology in emergency situations.…

Photo: City of South Lake Tahoe The Sierra Nevada’s recent battering by a “biblical” blizzard, on the heels of a…

We’re only a couple months away from rafting season in Northern California, so we decided to do a four-person rafting…

Shasta Lake has witnessed an astonishing release of over 265 billion gallons of water within just a month, which has…

The hike to the top of Lassen Peak is popular for outdoor adventurers in the summer months. The maintained trail…

Palisades Tahoe received 8 feet of new snow during this weekend’s blizzard. Photo via Riley Bathurst/Palisades Tahoe The blizzard of…

As the blizzard of the year slammed the Sierra with whiteout conditions over the weekend, a dangerous situation developed over…

As mountain communities throughout Northern California continue to dig out of this weekend’s blizzard, yet another round of snowfall is…

After a brief hiatus due to severe weather conditions, Yosemite National Park has once again opened its gates to the…

Way to Go! from K-Rose Productions on Vimeo. With the many people visiting the high-elevation areas of Mount Shasta each…

In a disheartening turn for salmon restoration efforts, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reported a significant loss…

In a winter grip like no other, Interstate 80 (I-80) remains closed Saturday at both the Nevada state line and…

The “Mega Storm” peaked in the California Saturday morning and it’s making mountain travel throughout the state nearly impossible. One…

If you’re wondering why many Tahoe ski resorts were closed yesterday (and will likely be closed today), look no further…

A snowshoer waves on a ranger-led snowshoe walk through the red fir forest. Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of…

With a blizzard on the horizon in the Sierra, water officials in California needed to conduct their annual snowpack survey…

Photo: Sierra Avalanche Center The backcountry in Northern California is currently facing a critical avalanche danger due to a lethal…

Photo: Palisades Tahoe As California grapples with its most formidable storm of the season, Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts have shuttered,…

Yosemite National Park is battening down the hatches and closing its doors until at least Sunday in anticipation of an…

Volcanoes are the kind of geological formations that tend to inspire awe. Towering above everything else, they seem like a…

The highly-anticipated Top 100 restaurants in America list has been released by Yelp, and it includes nine locations in Northern…

In response to the Northern California skies unleashing torrents of rain, Shasta Dam has opened its top-level water outflows for…

In a heart-wrenching event on Thursday morning near Shasta Dam, the Shasta County community is mourning the loss of two…

After kicking off the year with a snowpack at a dismal 25% of average, California’s Sierra Nevada is now cloaked…

The ‘Firefall’ of Yosemite National Park is back and better than ever as visitors flock to California’s most popular park…

California State Parks has announced the closure of the main trails to Burney Falls at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park…

Shasta Lake is experiencing a significant rise in water levels, with an increase of nearly 27 feet at the Shasta…

Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center Mount Shasta witnessed a colossal natural event this President’s Day, as a massive D4 avalanche,…

It’s another incredible week here in Northern California, and that means another giveaway for subscribers to the Active NorCal Magazine!…

You typically won’t hear the words “ice fishing” and “Northern California” muttered in the same breath, but there’s a destination…

In January of 1952, the worst blizzard seen in 50 years slammed the Tahoe area, closing the pass over Donner…