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Jan- 2024 -3 January
Yosemite National Park Looks Stunning with a Fresh Coat of Snow
When the first snowstorm of 2024 arrived in the California mountains, the ski resorts were ecstatic to finally get some…
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3 January
California’s First Snow Survey Reveals Snowpack at a Paltry 25% of Historical Average
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted its first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station, revealing that the…
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3 January
Storm Delivers Two Feet of Snow, Chain Controls to the NorCal Mountains
As the storm moved into Northern California on Tuesday afternoon, mountain areas began to prepare for the first significant snowfall…
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2 January
Help Keep Tahoe Blue with the Active NorCal Magazine
When we decided to relaunch the Active NorCal Magazine, we wanted to create a community that supports great organizations doing…
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2 January
Baby Seals Were Being Beheaded on Northern California Beaches. We Now Know the Culprit.
Researchers have uncovered the unsettling mystery behind a series of headless seals discovered on the beaches of MacKerricher State Park…
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2 January
Will the Mt. Shasta Ski Park Open Soon? It’s Not Looking Good Right Now.
The lackluster start to winter throughout Northern California is being felt by the ski parks of the Sierra. Most of…
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1 January
The Top Active NorCal Stories of 2023
Another great year has passed and it was a busy one for all of us at Active NorCal. The most…
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1 January
California State Parks Awards $41.9 Million in Grants for New Parks
California State Parks has announced the allocation of $41.9 million in grant funding to enhance park accessibility and diversity across…
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Dec- 2023 -29 December
Palisades Tahoe Brings Back Park and Ride Program for 2023-24 Ski Season
Getting to the ski resort and parking can be a pain sometimes. That’s why one Tahoe ski resort is trying…
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29 December
Massive Waves Bring Elite Surfers to Mavericks
The world’s most elite surfers have gathered in Half Moon Bay for the renowned Mavericks surfing festivities, which coincide with…
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29 December
Hoopa Valley Tribe Reclaims Ancestral Land in Historic Acquisition
The Hoopa Valley Tribe has announced a significant milestone with the acquisition of 10,395 acres of land bordering the western…
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25 December
A Christmas Gift from Active NorCal
Merry Christmas to all you followers and supporters of Active NorCal! It’s been an incredible year for us, and we’re…
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20 December
Large Rockslide Falls on Highway 50 Over Echo Summit
The storms over Northern California are beginning to cause problems for travelers throughout the region. Near South Lake Tahoe, a…
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19 December
Win Two Lift Tickets to Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Tahoe!
We have yet another giveaway for the subscribers of the Active NorCal Magazine! If you’re keeping score, this is the…
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19 December
South Lake Tahoe Unveils New Names for the City’s Snowplows and They Are AWESOME
The City of South Lake Tahoe has unveiled the winning names for its 2023 Name a Snowplow contest and they…
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19 December
‘I’m Going to Die Up Here’: Hiker Recounts Harrowing 10-Hours Trapped Under a Boulder in Inyo Mountains
In a harrowing ordeal, a Californian adventurer was trapped for 10 hours beneath a massive boulder in the Inyo Mountains.…
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18 December
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Mascot Featured on Jeopardy!
Cal Poly Humboldt made an appearance on the renowned quiz show Jeopardy! during last night’s episode and the contestant almost…
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18 December
Give the Gift of the Active NorCal Magazine
The Holiday season is upon us and I don’t know about you, but I’ve been scrambling to get all of…
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18 December
Yosemite National Park Welcomes First Indigenous Ancestral Stewards Crew
Yosemite National Park recently introduced its inaugural Yosemite Ancestral Stewards (YAS) crew, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to…
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18 December
Bill Proposes Renaming Redwood Trail in Honor of Late Senator Dianne Feinstein
A new bill introduced by Rep. Jared Huffman and Rep. Mike Thompson aims to rename one of Humboldt County’s most…
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18 December
Small Tahoe Hotel Featured in Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ List
The 86-room Stardust Lodge in South Lake Tahoe has claimed its spot among the best family-friendly hotels in the United…
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17 December
California Releases Beavers into the Wild for First Time in Nearly 75 Years
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has taken a significant step in conservation by conducting the first beaver…
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15 December
California’s Newly-Discovered Wolf Pack Receives a Name with Native American Roots
The wolf pack that made headlines this summer in Tulare County has been given an official name: the Yowlumni Pack.…
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15 December
Skiers Watch from the Chairlift as Bear Family Walks Across Tahoe Ski Run
It’s been a busy week for bear activity at Heavenly Mountain Resort, which recently watched a video of a bear…
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15 December
Celebrate the New Year with Guided Hikes in California State Parks
California State Parks invites the public to kick off the new year in a healthy way by participating in the…
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14 December
‘Grappling with Gridlock’: Yosemite Unveils Brand-New Reservation System to Reduce Congestion in 2024
In an effort to enhance the visitor experience and manage congestion, Yosemite National Park has introduced a pilot program called…
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13 December
Police Officer Makes an Unlikely Friend on a Lake Tahoe Roadway
Late at night on patrol in South Lake Tahoe, graveyard officers encountered an unexpected sight. What they initially mistook for…
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13 December
Northern California Man Shoots Bear in His Front Yard After Attack
A Northern California man faced a frightening bear encounter at night on December 8, which led to a tense standoff…
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12 December
Northern California Could See its Best Aurora Borealis Show in 20 Years in 2024
Northern California skywatchers are in for a celestial treat as experts predict an increase in auroras, commonly known as the…
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12 December
Shaquille O’Neal is Performing at Palisades Tahoe this Weekend. Here’s How to See It.
Palisades Tahoe is gearing up for an electrifying winter season kick-off with the highly anticipated Tahoe Live Music Festival, featuring…
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11 December
Controversial 20-Foot Tall Statue of the Virgin Mary Going on the Top of the Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Mt. Shasta Ski Park is making headlines for a unique project that could completely change the look of the mountain.…
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11 December
WATCH: Skiers Narrowly Dodge Bear Running Across the Ski Run of a Tahoe Mountain
Heavenly Mountain Resort Skiers and snowboarders at Heavenly Mountain Resort had an unexpected encounter with wildlife as a black bear…
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10 December
We’re Giving Away an Adventure Getaway in Mount Shasta. Here’s How to Win.
Winter is here, and we have yet another giveaway for subscribers of Active NorCal Magazine! We’ve teamed with our friends…
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10 December
Spectacular Geminids Meteor Shower Will Light Up the Northern California Sky this Week
Northern Californians are in for a celestial treat as the Geminids meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of…
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10 December
Highway Through Lassen Volcanic National Park Closes for the Winter
As winter blankets the region in pristine snow, Lassen Volcanic National Park’s highway is now closed for the season, signaling…
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9 December
Is California About to Get Hit With an El Nino Storm of Epic Proportions? This Forecast Thinks So.
Snow walls in the Sierra during the epic winter of 2022-23 It’s been a slow start to the winter in…
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7 December
CASTING CALL! Feature Film Looking for Paid Extras in Humboldt County
Eureka, California Exciting news for aspiring actors and film enthusiasts in Humboldt County and Eureka! Casting Directors Tracy Dixon and…
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7 December
Reservations Now Open for Yosemite’s Annual Firefall
Yosemite National Park, known for its breathtaking natural wonders, is gearing up for the annual “firefall” season, and visitors hoping…
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6 December
Winter Weather Advisory: Incoming Storm Could Bring a Foot of Snow to the NorCal Mountains
It’s been a dry start to the winter, but the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab has just made an…
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5 December
Pigeon Point Lighthouse to Undergo $16 Million Rehabilitation Project
California State Parks is performing a rehabilitation of the iconic Pigeon Point Lighthouse, situated within the Pigeon Point Light Station…
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5 December
See Smoke Around Northern California this Week? Here’s Why.
See smoke around Northern California this week? That’s all because of a planned operation aimed at reducing fuels throughout areas…
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3 December
Iconic California Fish Hatchery to Be Transferred to Native American Tribe
After years of deliberation, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has made a historic decision to transfer over…
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3 December
Tahoe Ski Resort Abandons Controversial Plan to Go Private
Developers have abandoned their plans to transform Homewood Ski Resort on Lake Tahoe’s west shore into a private, members-only ski…
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3 December
Backpacker Survives Freezing Night in the Marble Mountain Wilderness
A backpacker in Siskiyou County had a close call on November 18th when he encountered severe weather conditions near Paradise…
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Nov- 2023 -28 November
BLACK FRIDAY SALE: Get $10 Off a Subscription to the Active NorCal Magazine
*NOTE: The sale has been extended until Friday, December 1st. Get your subscription today! To promote the Active NorCal magazine,…
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26 November
How a License Plate Can Get You a Free Pass to Ski in Tahoe this Winter
Lake Tahoe enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as the annual ‘Plates for Powder’ program makes a return for the…
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24 November
Yosemite’s Tioga Pass Closes for the Winter Season
Yosemite National Park’s iconic Tioga Pass, also known as Highway 120, has officially closed for the winter season, according to…
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24 November
Emergency Regulations Aim to Protect White Sturgeon in California
In a bid to safeguard dwindling white sturgeon populations and address the impact of a harmful algal bloom (HAB), emergency…
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22 November
Yosemite National Park Declares the End of Fire Season
Yosemite National Park officials have officially declared the end of the fire season following a season-ending event, which is defined…
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21 November
PG&E Unveils Plan to Remove Two Dams on the Eel River, Creating the Longest Free-Flowing River in California
Scott Dam. Credit: Kyle Schwartz/California Trout Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has released an initial draft of its plan…
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21 November
Tahoe Ski Resorts Announce Opening Following Delay
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort have revealed their official opening days for the 2023-24 ski season after experiencing…
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21 November
Environmentalists Sue National Park Service for Replanting Sequoias in California
In a legal dispute that could impact the future of sequoia trees in California’s National Parks, several conservation groups have…
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16 November
Mount Shasta’s Stunning Outdoor Ice Rink Opening to the Public this Week
As a Northern California resident, skating on a beautiful outdoor ice rink might seem foreign. When you add the stunning…
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16 November
Yosemite Announces Reservation System for February Firefall
Yosemite National Park is taking steps to manage the growing popularity of the Horsetail Fall event, which draws thousands of…
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16 November
South Lake Tahoe Introduces New Parking Measures to Alleviate Ski Season Congestion
Photo: Heavenly Mountain Resort In preparation for the upcoming ski season, South Lake Tahoe is taking proactive steps to combat…
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16 November
Fisherman Swept Out to Sea in Point Reyes National Seashore Identified
A rogue wave at Point Reyes National Seashore claimed the life of a 73-year-old Hercules resident identified as Richard Norio…
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16 November
Sheriff: Woman Found Dead in Northern California Home Had ‘Encounter with a Bear’
Downieville, California A somber discovery in Northern California has left a community in mourning. Patrice Miller, a 71-year-old woman from…
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15 November
Winter Storm Forces Road Closures in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park officials have announced the temporary closure of Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through the park,…
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15 November
Win a 2-Person Whitewater Rafting Trip on the Trinity River
WHO’S READY FOR ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! This time we’ve teamed with Six Rivers Rafting to giveaway a 2-person whitewater rafting trip…
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14 November
Winter Has Arrived! Here Are All the Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Tahoe.
Winter has arrived in Northern California, with a few snowstorms already draping the mountains over the past month. Of course,…
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14 November
Documentary About Deadly Alpine Meadows Avalanche Now Featured on Netflix
On March 31, 1982, a large avalanche hit Alpine Meadows, burying the main lodge and parking lot in 20 feet of…
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12 November
What You Can Expect from the January ’24 Issue of the Active NorCal Magazine
In case you haven’t heard, the Active NorCal magazine is BACK and we couldn’t be more excited. The magazine will…
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12 November
First Atmospheric River of the Season Heads Towards Northern California
Northern California is gearing up for a significant deluge as a moisture-laden atmospheric river is forecasted to drench the region…
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12 November
California Drivers Urged to Exercise Caution as Wildlife Activity Rises
As autumn settles in, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is sending out a crucial reminder to all…
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12 November
Missing Man Found Dead After Being Swept Out to Sea in Point Reyes National Seashore
A devastating incident unfolded at Point Reyes National Seashore on Friday morning, resulting in the loss of a man’s life…
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12 November
Overnight Accident Claims Life of Worker at Lake Tahoe Ski Resort
In a devastating incident, a worker at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort lost his life in a snowmobile accident during…
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10 November
Mammoth Mountain Opens for the Winter Season
Following just a 3-month closure for the summer, Mammoth Mountain has reopened for the winter season and hopes to see…
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9 November
Tahoe’s Kokanee Salmon Run Decimated by Shut Down of Water Flow
Lake Tahoe’s vibrant Kokanee salmon run, which occur each fall in Taylor Creek, was shuttered last week when the U.S.…
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9 November
Reservoir Levels in Northern California Sit Above Historical Averages Leading into Winter Season
As California braces for the arrival of El Niño, its lakes and reservoirs remain in impressive condition, bolstered by record-breaking…
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8 November
Celebrate Veterans Day with Free Entrance to National Parks this Weekend
Grab your backpacks and hiking boots because it’s time to celebrate Veterans Day with a fantastic opportunity to explore some…
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8 November
Photos Show Lassen Looking Like a Winter Wonderland with a Fresh Coat of Snow
With the first series of storms rolling through Northern California the past week, high-elevation regions are beginning to see some…
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7 November
Photographer Captures Stunning Images of Aurora Borealis Over Mammoth Lakes
Every once in a while, conditions give photographers the unique opportunity to capture the Aurora Borealis, also known as the…
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6 November
Lassen Volcanic National Park Warns that Impending Winter Conditions Could Impact Operations
As the seasons shift and Lassen Volcanic National Park prepares for winter, visitors should take note of potential seasonal changes…
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6 November
California is Completely Drought Free for the First Time in Three Years
After the historic winter of 2022-23, California has made a remarkable recovery from drought conditions. According to the U.S. Drought…
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6 November
Brand New 300-Mile Lost Sierra Trail Will Connect 15 Communities from Tahoe to Lassen
The Sierra Nevada mountain range is the gem of Northern California, running 400 miles from Yosemite all the way up…
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6 November
Cal Poly Humboldt Launches Ambitious Project to Map Klamath Mountains’ Botanical Diversity
Cal Poly Humboldt students and faculty are embarking on a comprehensive project to map the rich vegetation of the Klamath…
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6 November
Man Viciously Attacked by Otters in Northern California Left with 40 Puncture Wounds
Serene Lakes A harrowing encounter with aggressive otters at Serene Lakes in Placer County has left one man pushing for…
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5 November
Officials Urge Caution After Possible Wolf Hybrid Spotted in Northern California
UPDATE: Sebastopol Wolfdog Found and Returned to Owner Shadow the wolfdog, who made headlines after it was seen running on…
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5 November
Winter Weather Advisory: Snow on its Way to the Sierra
The Sierra is gearing up for another round of snowfall as a colder weather system approaches Northern California. The forecast…
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5 November
Plans Finalized for Sites Reservoir – California’s $3.5 Billion Water Solution
In a significant development for California’s water management, plans for the Sites Reservoir in Northern California have been finalized. The…
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5 November
Yurok Tribe Set to Release Three More Condors into the Northern California Wilderness
The Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP), a collaboration between the Yurok Tribe and Redwood National and State Parks, is…
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3 November
CalFire’s AI Fire Detector Named One of the Best Inventions of the Year
Cal Fire has earned national recognition for its cutting-edge technology aimed at combating wildfires. Time magazine has honored the agency’s…
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3 November
Margaritaville Resort Set for Opening in South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, a winter wonderland famous for its snow-capped mountains, is about to get a splash of the tropics as…
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2 November
Final Blast Removes the Copco No. 2 Dam from the Klamath River
The removal of the Copco No.2 Dam on the Klamath River is now complete In a significant environmental milestone, the…
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2 November
California is in Line for a ‘Strong El Nino’ this Winter. Here’s a Look at the Strong El Nino’s of the Past.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the end of the La Niña weather pattern after three years.…
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1 November
We’re Giving Away a Yeti Cooler (Valued $250)! Here’s How to Win.
WE HAVE ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! If you’re keeping score at home, this is our third giveaway for anyone who subscribes to…
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1 November
Prescribed Fires Continue Throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin
In an effort to maintain healthy ecosystems and reduce the risk of unwanted wildfires, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team…
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Oct- 2023 -31 October
California State Parks Offering Free Admission to 144 Parks for Military Community on Veterans Day
In a heartfelt tribute to the dedication and sacrifices of U.S. military veterans, California State Parks is opening the doors…
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30 October
Rock Climbing Duo Complete’s Yosemite’s Triple Crown in Less Than 24 Hours
In an astonishing feat of endurance and skill, Miles Fullman and Tyler Karow have conquered the Yosemite Triple Crown in…
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30 October
The Gate at Mt. Shasta’s Bunny Flat Set to Close this Week
As the frosty temperatures of the winter season approach, it’s that time of the year when access to certain beloved…
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30 October
Popular Tahoe Park to Remain Closed Until Summer 2024
D.L. Bliss State Park, a beloved destination on the shores of Lake Tahoe, is set to remain closed until the…
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29 October
Restrictions on Dungeness Crab Traps in Specific Areas of NorCal Due to Whale Entanglements
As the Dungeness crab season approaches on November 4, 2023, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced…
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29 October
Here’s How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree in the Lassen National Forest
This holiday season, revive a cherished tradition or create a new one by cutting your own Christmas tree in the…
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29 October
Tahoe Bear Activity on the Rise with Winter Season Approaching
As the winter season approaches the Tahoe Basin, so does a critical phase for black bears – hyperphagia, or the…
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25 October
Tahoe Mountains Brace for First Significant Snowfall of the Season. Here’s How you Can Watch Live.
The mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe are bracing for a storm that’s expecting to bring the first significant snowfall of the…
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25 October
One of California’s Riskiest Volcanos is Seeing More Earthquakes. Is an Eruption on the Horizon?
The Long Valley Caldera, a volcano in Mono County, California, has been a subject of concern due to geological changes…
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22 October
CDFW Offering Free Swan Tours in Northern California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is providing an opportunity for nature enthusiasts to witness the beauty of…
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22 October
Overnight Parking Closed for the Season in Yosemite National Park
With temperatures dropping, Yosemite National Park officials have taken steps to prepare for winter. As a result, overnight parking within…
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22 October
Will the Autumn ‘Firefall’ Come Alive in Yosemite This Year?
Every year in early February, visitors flock to Yosemite National Park to witness the stunning ‘Firefall’ natural phenomenon. The event has…
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22 October
Missing Hiker Found Dead After 1,000 Foot Fall in Sequoia National Park
A search for Tom Gerbier, an Air France pilot who went missing while hiking California, came to a heartbreaking end…
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