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Lake Oroville. Photo: California Department of Water Resources If you thought this year was dry in California, you’re right on…
Read More »Mountain bikers enjoying the world class trail system in the Lost Sierra. Photo: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship The Sierra Nevada mountain…
Read More »The Tahoe region is known for its many bear sightings. From bears breaking into homes, to bears breaking into cars…
Read More »If you’re interested in botany in Lassen Volcanic National Park, the above video has plenty of great information for you.…
Read More »Mammoth Mountain terrain park. Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan. The ski season is coming to an end in Northern California. With…
Read More »Photo by Hari Nandakumar Following the controversial decision to kill Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore in favor of cattle ranchers,…
Read More »Hollow Falls. Brooke Stanley/AllTrails A hiker fell 100-feet to their death near Hollow Falls at Oroville’s Table Mountain on Saturday.…
Read More »April 1st has become a fun day for everyone. It gives even the most serious organizations the opportunity to let…
Read More »*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. The…
Read More »*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. Ever…
Read More »*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. Well…
Read More »Photo: Golden State Salmon Association Officials from the Coleman National Fish Hatchery, in coordination with the Golden State Salmon Association,…
Read More »Following a tragic incident where Jessica and Jake Woodruff were killed by a falling redwood tree near the Jedediah Smith Redwoods…
Read More »Brought to you by Visit Redding Choose your adventure in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo by Kyra Leach. Sometimes you…
Read More »There are a few magnificent destinations to see wildflower blooms in Northern California. The North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve in…
Read More »The Redwood National and State Parks are full of many wonders. The park system holds the three tallest trees in…
Read More »A snow plow clears snow near the Devastated Area. Photo by NPS. When the springtime hits Lassen Volcanic National Park, park…
Read More »More than a half million spring-run Chinook salmon smolts were released into the Feather River near Yuba City last week.…
Read More »CDFW photo by Kirsten Macintyre The reports out of Pollock Pines, El Dorado County, last month sounded eerily familiar. A…
Read More »Photo courtesy Courtney Mae A large redwood tree toppled over Highway 199 in Del Norte County on March 25, killing…
Read More »Curtis Brownfield, fish biologist for the Service, checks the tag number on a salmon carcass pulled up from the depths…
Read More »Photo by Jaret Brantley Redding is California’s secret mountain biking mecca, boasting a trail system over 200 miles in the area. And…
Read More »In this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the news of the week including the massive lawsuit won…
Read More »For the first time in 100 years, the endangered California condor will return to the Pacific Northwest. Once on the…
Read More »The wolf that made the astounding trek from Oregon to the Eastern Sierra has continued to travel south. The GPS-collared…
Read More »Since steelhead were listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act in 1998, Coleman Fish Hatchery has been dedicated to growing…
Read More »A section of the Wyandotte Campground in the Plumas National Forest is temporarily closed to protect a bald eagle nesting…
Read More »Instagram – @mtshasta_terrainpark Mt. Shasta Ski Park typically ends its winter season with a freestyle competition on the mountain, but…
Read More »The famed Redding eagles have welcomed a new hatch into their Turtle Bay nest along the Sacramento River. Liberty and…
Read More »Photo by Joey Childs A snowmobiler was killed over the weekend after falling from a cliff in the Sierra. The victim…
Read More »With the many people visiting the high elevation areas of Mount Shasta each year, various organizations go to great lengths…
Read More »High Times is bringing its signature series of cannabis competitions is back to Northern California in 2021. This year, the…
Read More »While the spring season typically signals the start of the recreational red abalone season, CDFW reminds anglers that the northern…
Read More »Officials at the Coleman Fish Hatchery made their annual trip to the Sacramento River this week to release approximately 5…
Read More »Why have a Beer Garden when you can have a full-on Beer Park? It’s a question that will be answered…
Read More »The Talking NorCal Podcast is back! In this episode, Zach and Bob discuss the National Geographic article on Northern California…
Read More »Hollywood is once again diving deep into the world of Bigfoot, this time through a true crime documentary set in…
Read More »Cliff where the avalanche occurred A Tahoe skier found himself trapped between a 100-foot cliff and an avalanche. He opted…
Read More »Following yet another fatal incident at the Lodi Skydiving Center, owner Bill Dause has been ordered to pay $40 million…
Read More »We all know that the vicious tendencies of nature are all around us. It’s just a little more shocking when…
Read More »Photo by Joshua Wilking A multi-agency team of wildlife management professionals and local law enforcement caught and euthanized the coyote that…
Read More »Photo by Claude Piché Point Reyes National Seashore is one of the gems of the National Park System in Northern California.…
Read More »Photo by Varun Yadav As the National Park released its annual visitation numbers for 2020, San Francisco’s Golden Gate National Recreation…
Read More »Kirkwood Mountain Resort Vail Resorts has extended the ski season at their Tahoe resorts, with Northstar, Kirkwood and Heavenly all…
Read More »The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is going virtual in 2021, with the Tehama Conservation Fund hosting this year’s event…
Read More »Photo by Casey Horner The outdoor surroundings of Northern California make it one of the most beautiful places on the planet.…
Read More »Save the Redwoods League, California State Parks, and National Park Service staff touring a Redwoods Rising restoration site in Redwood…
Read More »Park Ranger Griff is back with another educational lesson for you outdoor adventurers in Northern California. This time he tackles…
Read More »A gray wolf made major headlines after it made the long trek across the Oregon border and all the way…
Read More »Photo by Sonoma County Sheriff A seemingly innocuous storm rolled into Northern California this week, bringing small amounts of rain…
Read More »Nick Coulter’s at it again, this time trading in his usual cliff jumping shenanigans for an epic kayak trip down…
Read More »Photo by John Husome It’s been said that Redding, California sits as the gateway to the Northern California wilderness. That…
Read More »David Burruss with his record crappie from Clear Lake California has a new record for largest crappie caught with the…
Read More »Thursday, March 11th, marks the one year anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To recognize the…
Read More »It was the winter of 2019 when historic snowfall blanketed the Tahoe region, allowing backcountry skiers to attempt obstacles never…
Read More »The bass fishing on the Sacramento River is rolling heavy right now with the area’s best fishing guides showing off…
Read More »Photo: Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau Vehicle reservations will no longer be required to enter Yosemite as of Monday, March 1st. The…
Read More »Road tripping is a time-honored tradition for outdoor adventurers. There’s nothing like feeling the excitement of your upcoming trip while…
Read More »The California Department of Water Resources conducted its third manual snow survey at Phillips Station near Tahoe on Tuesday, revealing…
Read More »The annual Firefall natural phenomenon peaked in late-February in Yosemite National Park, giving photographers and onlookers a show unlike any…
Read More »Brought to you by Visit Redding We made the drive from Redding, California to spend an epic day on the…
Read More »Mount Shasta has been known to have a beautiful cloud show every now and again, but this week the mountain…
Read More »Active NorCal Founder Zach O’Brien was recently featured in a National Geographic article on waterfalls in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade.…
Read More »It was a memorable weekend in Lake Tahoe when the National Hockey League descended on the area to play two…
Read More »Zach Milligan skiing down Half Dome. Photo by Jason Torlano. Two brave skiers recently completed an extraordinarily dangerous feat –…
Read More »The clouds of Mount Shasta are world-famous for their unique lenticular formations and intense beauty. In fact, these clouds have…
Read More »Photo by Japheth Mast Healthy Shasta is inspiring residents to get outdoors and enjoy the spring weather by exploring the wide…
Read More »A gray wolf is making major headlines after it made the long trek across the Oregon border and all the…
Read More »Although Lake Tahoe isn’t mentioned in the same breath as Northern California’s top fishing destinations, you can still catch some…
Read More »Yeah, yeah, I know. Who in their right mind would write so openly about good places to fish, and dare…
Read More »There are not many food items that are universally considered delicious across the globe, but fried chicken is sure one…
Read More »In the wintertime in Lassen Volcanic National Park, visitors are met with a closed highway, meaning to visit most destinations…
Read More »Yelp released its annual list of America’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2021, which has become a yearly event for…
Read More »The growing bear population in Tahoe has been heavily documented on this website, with bear-human interactions being scary and hilarious,…
Read More »Richard Barter AKA “Rattlesnake Dick” Richard Barter lived a life of crime in the Gold Rush era of the 1800’s…
Read More »On the surface, a house for sale in South Lake Tahoe is pretty standard. The multi-family home is just over…
Read More »Photo: Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary A volunteer at Oroville’s Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary was hospitalized over the weekend…
Read More »The National Hockey League has officially taken over the shores of Lake Tahoe in preparation for their outdoor games being…
Read More »The rivers of California’s North Coast are starting to see some trophy steelhead running through the system. Fishing guides throughout…
Read More »Photo by Katie Rodriguez The world-famous Firefall natural phenomenon at Yosemite National Park has become a popular event. Due to stunning…
Read More »Although the Pit River may be outshined by nearby fisheries in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade, like the Sacramento, McCloud or…
Read More »Photo: California Highway Patrol – South Lake Tahoe Sitting in the midst of a snowy winter in Tahoe, avalanches can…
Read More »There’s been an ongoing debate about where exactly Flavortown, U.S.A is located. We can now say it resides in Northern…
Read More »Photo by Katie Rodriguez When February arrives in Yosemite National Park, photographers flock to Horsetail Falls to see the natural phenomenon…
Read More »Lake Tahoe has become a refuge for tech billionaires to vacation away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley.…
Read More »View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Benchetler (@chrisbenchetler) With new snow falling on the Northern California…
Read More »Photo by Katie Rodriguez Yosemite National Park is world-renown for its stunning waterfalls, including the tallest in North America – Yosemite…
Read More »Photo: Mike Burns/ Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team) The tragic death of a skier in Siskiyou County…
Read More »The hike to the top of Lassen Peak is popular for outdoor adventurers in the summer months. The maintained trail…
Read More »Brought to you by Visit Redding Sitting near the southwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park is some of the…
Read More »When the Covid-19 quarantine hit, it was an unusual situation that was difficult for everyone to get used to. In…
Read More »Photo: Squaw Valley Phew! This week’s been one heck of a wild ride in the Northern California mountains, and it’s…
Read More »View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mei Drucker (@meidrucker) Snowmageddon 2021 brought plenty of snow to Mount…
Read More »Aftermath of the avalanche in the Eastern Sierra. Photo: Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center The massive snowfall that hit the Mammoth…
Read More »Snowmageddon 2021 was a fantastic week for Northern California. Precipitation fell at an incredible rate through three different storms over…
Read More »Two Siskiyou County wolves caught on webcam It was a major milestone for wildlife conservationists in California when OR-85, a…
Read More »If you live in the Lake Tahoe area, you’re most likely reasonably adept at dealing with snow. Heck, that’s the…
Read More »It’s been a busy week for CalTrans employees attempting to keep our roadways open in the midst of Snowmageddon 2021.…
Read More »Photo by Visit Mammoth During the first 3 weeks of January, Mammoth received 3 inches of snow. Over the past…
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