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Otters, renowned for their charming habits like hand-holding and rock collecting, are making headlines for their aggressive behavior towards humans.…

Kathryn Hoedt, known as “Katie,” tragically lost her life over the weekend in an accident at Folsom Lake. The 23-year-old…

The Head Fire, situated south of Siskiyou County’s Hamburg community, ignited around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting urgent evacuation orders…

A Lake Tahoe resident, embarking on his first solo overnight hike, has been located after going missing within Sequoia National…

Photo: Mt. Rose Last winter saw an unprecedented deluge of snow in certain corners of Lake Tahoe, marking a historic…

Lightning took center stage over the Sierra and Mendocino regions on Monday, unleashing a total of 3,730 strikes across California.…

Camping in Northern California can be a challenging task as the high demand for state park campsites often results in…

Photo: Shasta Trinity National Forest The thriving ecosystem of the Trinity River basin plays a vital role in sustaining the…

After a tally of over 30,000 votes, the results are in, and the Sacramento River Rail Trail and Sacramento River…

Photo: California State Parks A critical warning for anyone planning a trip to Lake Tahoe, as this year has witnessed…

DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TRY THIS STUNT Erik Mukhametshin is a professional stuntman and a finalist from the Ninja Warrior Russia.…

Yosemite National Park is known to be a place that attracts outdoor thrill seekers. In fact, renown rock-climber Alex Honnold…

Photo: CDFW The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has just revealed the shocking discovery of a new gray…

Photo by He-Lo Ramirez (via CalTrout) An unsettling sight unfolded on Friday as Butte Creek took on an unexpected hue…

Yosemite National Park Rangers are making quite the call to hikers: keep your gaze down and be on the lookout…

A mention of the Lost Coast should never be omitted from any comprehensive discussion of California’s best outdoor attractions. The…

Photo by Stephen Leonardi One of the most beautiful places on the planet sits in Northern California and you’ve probably never…

Get ready for an awe-inspiring cosmic display as the Perseid meteor shower gears up to illuminate the Northern California skies…

Kris Kristofferson’s sprawling ranch in Mendocino County. Photo: Sotheby’s International Realty. Country music legend Kris Kristofferson has decided to part…

Scott Dam. Photo by CalTrout. County water agencies and a tribal government have introduced a new plan that brings dam…

While the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Klamath River is currently underway, the actual restoration of the river…

Photo: California Tahoe Conservancy The Tahoe Vista Recreation Area (TVRA) at North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) has just been…

Lassen Peak reflecting over Manzanita Lake Of all the destinations and parks in Northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park might…

The legendary Mavericks waves have increased in size over the past 4 decades Earlier this year, Northern California experienced an…

With the start of the summer season, the Tahoe Fund and eight agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s public beaches have…

Yosemite National Park enthusiasts can look forward to a slight relief from the weekend rush as the reopening of Tioga…

Photo: League to Save Lake Tahoe In a bid to safeguard the pristine beauty of Lake Tahoe, a unique aquatic…

The historic winter of 2022-23 buried Highway 80 near Tahoe The much-anticipated winter forecast for 2023/2024 has just been released…

You’d be hard pressed to find a more pristine area in Northern California than the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Whiskeytown…

Wildlife officials successfully immobilized and apprehended the notorious 400-pound black bear known as “Hank the Tank” in South Lake Tahoe.…

Harrah’s & Harveys Lake Tahoe are gearing up for an electrifying summer concert series at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena…

Surfing enthusiasts in Northern California may soon have the opportunity to catch epic waves without traveling to the coast. This…

Despite a few fires currently burning throughout California, CalFire is reporting the best start to wildfire season in 25 years…

A video was sent to us by Spencer Mojarro showing him rescuing a woodpecker stuck in fishing line along the…

On the nights of August 11th, 12th, and 13th, the Swift-Tuttle comet will put on an extraordinary show. When the…

The Clar Tree rises through the canopy on the Russian River Redwoods property. It is one of the oldest and…

Matt Herron is a fly fishing guide in Tahoe and had quite the run in with a giant brown trout.…

Photo by Paul J. Standar The Babe. The Sultan of Swat. The Great Bambino. The legend of Babe Ruth has…

During my entire life, I’ve had a steady stream of outdoor adventures and Calvin and Hobbes. And as I become…

Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) and Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) announced the arrival of a brand-new Actiontrack electric all-terrain…

The view of Castle Crags from the newly-protected land at Girard Ridge. Photo courtesy of Trust for Public Land. Nature…

Copco 2 is the first dam on the Klamath River to be deconstructed in the largest dam removal project in…

The City of Redding and the Bureau of Land Management announced that the Sacramento River and Rail Trails have been…

The Little Backbone Creek natural waterslide on Shasta Lake has become a top destination for NorCal adventurers on sunny days.…

Walking through a giant sequoia in Yosemite The National Park Service allows free entrance into all National Parks for five…

On a misty morning amidst the towering coastal redwoods, Redwood National and State Parks welcomed 26 individuals from across the…

The Sierra Nevada Mountains are currently holding a staggering 1,000% of normal snow water equivalents as of July 21, 2023,…

During the summertime in Northern California, you may have found yourself lucky to drive through Woodland, Davis or Dixon, where…

We all know there are some pretty amazing campgrounds in Northern California. Whether you’re camping in one of the National…

My last bike ride in Yosemite after working there for 4 months – set to Sleep On The Floor by…

Taking a giant leap in bolstering wildfire detection and empowering communities, AlertCalifornia introduced its revolutionary wildfire camera network, allowing everyone…

Clean Up The Lake, renowned for their 72 Mile Cleanup project, announced the inauguration of their groundbreaking Environmental Dive Center…

In the Lassen National Forest, a historic lookout cabin stands tall, providing sweeping views of the outdoors near the Ishi…

A wildfire camera in Northern California captured a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, on…

In 1968, Charles Bello and his wife Vanna Rae bought 400 acres of redwood forested land in Mendocino County and…

July 19, 2021 marked the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Happy Isles rockfall in Yosemite National Park. The deadly incident…

In a significant development for water resources in Northern California, Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, unveiled the allocation of $30…

Mount Shasta Mount Shasta holds a mesmerizing secret: the snow that blankets its slopes takes an astounding 50 years to…

A recent incident involving a driver in the Northern California redwoods has sparked outrage among TikTokers as they witnessed the…

Photo by Saketh Garuda A list of the best hikes in every National Park in America was compiled by Outside Magazine,…

Lake Tahoe, renowned for its crystal-clear waters, has an unexpected problem lurking beneath its pristine surface. A recent paper published…

The removal of the Klamath River Dams is currently underway, leaving many people watching California’s current water issues and wondering…

Yelp, the popular review platform, has unveiled its coveted list of 50 must-visit state parks in the U.S., and Northern…

An extraordinary astronomical event is set to unfold in August 2023, offering stargazers a double treat of not one but…

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou The best part about hiking the stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail in Siskiyou…

This past weekend, on July 22nd, National Park officials achieved a historic milestone by opening Yosemite’s Tioga Pass Entrance, marking…

Northstar California Resort’s mountain biking officials were met with an unexpected challenge this season as they eagerly awaited the reopening…

No this isn’t Europe. It’s just the least hidden secret in Tahoe. For those of you who like to feel…

Over the past couple of weeks, a charming sea otter known as Otter 841 has become the center of attention…

Big Basin Redwoods State Park is celebrating its one-year anniversary since reopening its gates to visitors on July 22, 2022,…

Yosemite National Park seeks the public’s assistance in addressing its challenges with crowding. Taking to social media last week, the…

In South Lake Tahoe, a bear created havoc inside a woman’s car after accidentally getting trapped inside. Video footage captured…

Massive sturgeon caught on Shasta Lake in 2018. Photo: Sou Saephan For anyone who’s been lucky enough to take a…

Thanks to an unprecedented and record-breaking snowfall, the Mammoth Mountain will now remain open every day until August 6, 2023,…

Photo by John Gibbons It’s time to prepare for summer in Northern California, meaning we put away our rain coats and…

On July 8, an aircraft crashed into the water of Shelter Cove in Humboldt County, approximately 200 yards from the…

We all know where to avoid rattlesnakes – in hot fields with dead grass, under rocks in hot climates –…

In a remarkable feat of determination and endurance, 93-year-old Everett Kalin achieved an extraordinary milestone by summiting Half Dome on…

Combining history and nature, the Ney Springs Canyon Trail near Siskiyou Lake in Mount Shasta City is an easy hike…

A recent investigation by The Wall Street Journal has revealed concerning findings regarding high levels of lead in Lake Tahoe,…

In an impressive display of teamwork and swift action, first responders came to the rescue of an injured woman who…

Recreational razor clam fishing in Del Norte County has been given the green light by the Director of the California…

Exciting news from Yosemite National Park! Get ready, because Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through the park, will…

Amidst a severe drought linked with global warming, conservation advocates and Native Americans in California are rallying for a temporary…

Skiers and snowboarders hit a bit of a stage of depression in the late weeks of June. Although some ski…

Photo: League to Save Lake Tahoe Following the recent international news stories showcasing the shocking images of thousands of pounds…

CHP Northern Division Air Operations successfully conducted a daring rescue mission on Sunday, airlifting an injured hiker from Mount Shasta.…

The elusive surfing otter of Santa Cruz, known for its board-pilfering antics and aggressive behavior towards surfers, managed to evade…

Fidel Sanchez-Cruz, a 42-year-old Mexican national, received a sentence of 11 years and three months in prison, along with a…

The body of the man who went missing in Yosemite National Park prior to the Fourth of July holiday has…

Get ready to groove to the watermelon crawl because the North State is hosting its inaugural Watermelon Festival. On July…

Northern California is bracing itself for the arrival of its second heat wave of the year, coming just two weeks…

Northern California’s beloved Anchor Brewing Co., a pioneer in the craft beer industry, will cease operations and liquidate due to…

Northern California’s Calaveras Big Trees State Park, home to the majestic giant sequoias known as “the Orphans,” is facing concerns…

If you’ve spent enough time in the wilderness, you’ve likely come across rock cairns, also known as giant stack of…

The photos of Comet Neowise over Northern California from 2020 are absolutely stunning! From Yosemite to Lake Tahoe to Lassen…

Photo: League to Save Lake Tahoe After the now infamous photos and videos of trash on Lake Tahoe beaches on…

Photo: Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center A group of three hikers faced a devastating ordeal on July 2, 2023, when they…

A tragic incident unfolded in Yosemite National Park as a 24-year-old San Diego State University graduate, Hayden Klemenok, went missing…

Another Fourth of July has passed, which included plenty of great fireworks shows throughout Northern California. Despite the danger and…