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Yosemite National Park officials have announced the temporary closure of Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through the park,…

WHO’S READY FOR ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! This time we’ve teamed with Six Rivers Rafting to giveaway a 2-person whitewater rafting trip…

Winter has arrived in Northern California, with a few snowstorms already draping the mountains over the past month. Of course,…

On March 31, 1982, a large avalanche hit Alpine Meadows, burying the main lodge and parking lot in 20 feet of…

In case you haven’t heard, the Active NorCal magazine is BACK and we couldn’t be more excited. The magazine will…

Northern California is gearing up for a significant deluge as a moisture-laden atmospheric river is forecasted to drench the region…

As autumn settles in, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is sending out a crucial reminder to all…

A devastating incident unfolded at Point Reyes National Seashore on Friday morning, resulting in the loss of a man’s life…

In a devastating incident, a worker at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort lost his life in a snowmobile accident during…

The lakes and rivers surrounding Redding, California make it one of the premiere fishing destinations in America. The Lower Sacramento…

Following just a 3-month closure for the summer, Mammoth Mountain has reopened for the winter season and hopes to see…

Photo: Discover Siskiyou Every year, Veteran’s Day sits as a reminder to all Americans about the sacrifice made by the…

Lake Tahoe’s vibrant Kokanee salmon run, which occur each fall in Taylor Creek, was shuttered last week when the U.S.…

As California braces for the arrival of El Niño, its lakes and reservoirs remain in impressive condition, bolstered by record-breaking…

Grab your backpacks and hiking boots because it’s time to celebrate Veterans Day with a fantastic opportunity to explore some…

With the first series of storms rolling through Northern California the past week, high-elevation regions are beginning to see some…

Every once in a while, conditions give photographers the unique opportunity to capture the Aurora Borealis, also known as the…

You’ll find no arguments against Indian Jones in this article. It’s truly one of the great film franchises ever. But…

As the seasons shift and Lassen Volcanic National Park prepares for winter, visitors should take note of potential seasonal changes…

After the historic winter of 2022-23, California has made a remarkable recovery from drought conditions. According to the U.S. Drought…

The Sierra Nevada mountain range is the gem of Northern California, running 400 miles from Yosemite all the way up…

Cal Poly Humboldt students and faculty are embarking on a comprehensive project to map the rich vegetation of the Klamath…

Serene Lakes A harrowing encounter with aggressive otters at Serene Lakes in Placer County has left one man pushing for…

UPDATE: Sebastopol Wolfdog Found and Returned to Owner Shadow the wolfdog, who made headlines after it was seen running on…

The Sierra is gearing up for another round of snowfall as a colder weather system approaches Northern California. The forecast…

In a significant development for California’s water management, plans for the Sites Reservoir in Northern California have been finalized. The…

The Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP), a collaboration between the Yurok Tribe and Redwood National and State Parks, is…

Bear sightings in the communities surrounding Lake Tahoe have grown at an astonishing rate in the past few years. Flocking…

It’s that time of year again. With the holiday season upon us in Northern California, it’s time to knock the…

Cal Fire has earned national recognition for its cutting-edge technology aimed at combating wildfires. Time magazine has honored the agency’s…

Lake Tahoe, a winter wonderland famous for its snow-capped mountains, is about to get a splash of the tropics as…

The removal of the Copco No.2 Dam on the Klamath River is now complete In a significant environmental milestone, the…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the end of the La Niña weather pattern after three years.…

Photo: Save the Redwoods League Sitting about 160-miles southeast of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada mountains is a tree so…

WE HAVE ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! If you’re keeping score at home, this is our third giveaway for anyone who subscribes to…

The trees in the Redwood National Forest along the Humboldt Coast are world renown for their size and age. Looking…

In an effort to maintain healthy ecosystems and reduce the risk of unwanted wildfires, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team…

Describing a time of year when this small impoundment east of Burney doesn’t fish well can be a real challenge.…

In a heartfelt tribute to the dedication and sacrifices of U.S. military veterans, California State Parks is opening the doors…

In an astonishing feat of endurance and skill, Miles Fullman and Tyler Karow have conquered the Yosemite Triple Crown in…

As the frosty temperatures of the winter season approach, it’s that time of the year when access to certain beloved…

D.L. Bliss State Park, a beloved destination on the shores of Lake Tahoe, is set to remain closed until the…

As the Dungeness crab season approaches on November 4, 2023, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced…

This holiday season, revive a cherished tradition or create a new one by cutting your own Christmas tree in the…

As the winter season approaches the Tahoe Basin, so does a critical phase for black bears – hyperphagia, or the…

In the 1800’s, traveling across the Sierra Nevada in the middle of winter was rarely accomplished. Native Americans were usually…

On July 24th, 1892, a group of masked men stormed the Redding, California jail and dragged out two men accused…

The mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe are bracing for a storm that’s expecting to bring the first significant snowfall of the…

The Long Valley Caldera, a volcano in Mono County, California, has been a subject of concern due to geological changes…

While the fall season in the Lake Tahoe area is known for its stunning foliage, skiers and winter enthusiasts have…

The deconstruction of the Klamath River dams is already underway, but that isn’t stopping the current run of Chinook salmon…

Tenaya Canyon is a dangerous and dramatic canyon in Yosemite National Park that runs approximately 10 miles from the Tenaya…

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is providing an opportunity for nature enthusiasts to witness the beauty of…

With temperatures dropping, Yosemite National Park officials have taken steps to prepare for winter. As a result, overnight parking within…

Every year in early February, visitors flock to Yosemite National Park to witness the stunning ‘Firefall’ natural phenomenon. The event has…

A search for Tom Gerbier, an Air France pilot who went missing while hiking California, came to a heartbreaking end…

A salmon habitat restoration project along the American River near Carmichael is striving to provide a helping hand to the…

Laurie Strode had a Northern California family reunion with her psychopathic brother Michael Myers in Halloween H2O Northern California is…

California’s first wolf pack to return to the state in over a century, the Lassen Pack, continues to grow in…

A family of bears broke into a Tahoe home recently and had to make a great escape after volunteers with…

Stand By Me is a cult classic movie from 1986 about four curious boys wandering into the wilderness in search…

Bigfoot remains one of the most popular legends and mysteries in the United States. Thousands of sightings and the never…

We have another giveaway! This time, we’ve teamed with Cave Springs Resort in Dunsmuir to offer a 2-night stay for…

Shasta State Historic Park. Photo: Visit Redding In the mid-1800’s, the town of Shasta sitting just 6 miles west of…

Have you always dreamed of working in one of the most beautiful places on Earth? Yosemite National Park is hiring…

In a gripping display of courage and quick thinking, Captain Joshua Haveman, a flight instructor with the 60th Air Evacuation…

My interest with our surrounding volcanic activity has turned from curiosity to obsession. The last eruption of Mount Shasta occurred…

Salmon swimming through Butte Creek in 2021. Photo by Friends of Butte Creek. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has…

California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) is gearing up for the new water year that began on October 1st, with…

With the arrival of a mild summer and generous fall precipitation, the Lake Tahoe region has seen a reprieve in…

Eager snow enthusiasts at Mammoth Mountain didn’t want to wait for the official winter season to begin. After a recent…

Photo by Erin O’Brien The Trinity Alps Wilderness, located just northwest of Redding, is a gorgeous mountain range providing backpackers with…

As autumn paints its vibrant colors across Northern California, one natural wonder stands above the rest in its seasonal attire.…

Felix Louis N’jai went missing after an apparent shark attack on Wildcat Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore The…

Kennett, California was once a boomtown in Northern California, prospering in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, with numerous stores,…

Tragedy struck Yosemite National Park on September 28th when a seasoned Korean climbing guide lost his life while descending from…

Cal Poly Humboldt is taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risks in Northern California. A team of faculty and students…

A peculiar and puzzling phenomenon found in Northern California’s Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, leaving wildlife experts intrigued and cautious. In late…

Yosemite National Park, a place known for its breathtaking natural beauty, holds a hidden danger that has earned it the…

Mark your calendars, Northern California sky gazers, because an awe-inspiring celestial event is on the horizon. On October 14, a…

The stunning Tahoe Rim Trail, winding its way through the breathtaking Desolation Wilderness, is a cherished outdoor haven in the…

The seasons are changing in Northern California, with autumn colors seeing snowfall in the most beautiful way imaginable. The best…

Yelp has unveiled its list of the Top 100 Taco Spots in the United States and Sacramento boasts one of…

A swimmer remains missing following a reported shark attack off a popular beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore. On…

It’s giveaway time! We’ve partnered with our friends at Kayak Trinidad to giveaway two whale watching and wildlife tours on…

The Shasta Cascade region of Northern California is full of beautiful outdoor gems. From active volcanos to massive waterfalls, there’s…

A person was reportedly attacked by a shark at the Point Reyes National Seashore on Sunday, triggering a comprehensive multiagency…

In a series of targeted enforcement actions, wildlife officers from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Marijuana Enforcement…

After last winter saw the most snow in 70 years, the incoming winter season is already trying to top it…

The Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo has earned prestigious national recognition, receiving two awards from the Association of…

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is a beautiful outdoor destination outside Redding that provides visitors with year-round waterfall hikes, on-water activities…

A remarkable art installation, “Surfaced,” has been unveiled, showcasing the creativity of artists and the environmental efforts to clean Lake…

We know that our area holds significant landmarks for the state as well as the country, and no event signifies…

A remarkable property on Incline Village’s prestigious Lakeshore Boulevard is capturing the attention of luxury real estate enthusiasts and could…

Shred Brewing Co. in Rocklin received the prestigious title of “Brewery of the Year” in the 0–250 Barrels category. Photo:…

An experimental forecast has raised concerns about the potential emergence of a powerful El Niño climate pattern this winter, possibly…

Palisades Tahoe is set to launch a reservation-based parking initiative for the upcoming 2023-24 winter season. The move aims to…

In a recent Instagram video that highlights the risky behavior of some visitors in national parks, concerns are raised about…

Two hikers were struck by lightning on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome last week, managing to survive and recount their harrowing…

The popular Kokanee salmon Fall Fish Fest, originally scheduled for October 14th, has been canceled by the U.S. Forest Service…