Outdoors

See How California DFW Stocks McCloud Falls with Rainbow Trout

McCloud Falls is a popular destination for hikers to see three beautiful waterfalls in just a short hike in Siskiyou…

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Satellite Images Show Staggering Loss of Sierra Nevada Snowpack

The Northern California water year began with huge storms at the end of November and throughout December 2019, but it’s…

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California Trout Awarded $4.9 Million for Habitat Restoration, Including Two NorCal Projects

Thanks to the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program from the California Department of Fish and Game, California Trout has received $4,972,486…

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A Full Preview of All the Films Being Featured at the Fly Fishing Film Tour in NorCal

The Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Redding and Chico this week, and we couldn’t be more excited for…

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See Point Reyes Officials Attempt to Shoo Massive Elephant Seal Away from Busy Parking Lot

View this post on Instagram Northern Elephant Seal on Drake’s Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore. I couldn’t believe how fast…

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National Media Gets Giddy Over Mount Shasta’s Lenticular Clouds

Welcome to the party, Washington Post. Following our viral post of the Alien Sunrise over Mount Shasta this week, WaPo…

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Hexagenia Heaven: A Unique Fly Fishing Experience on Northern California’s Fall River

From the prow of our anchored pram I gazed across the Fall River Valley in the setting sun, and the…

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Fishermen Lands Two 40-Pound Striped Bass in One Hour on the Sacramento River

View this post on Instagram Had a solid night of #trophy #stripedbass #fishing last night on the #sacramentoriver !!! Guests…

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Go Off-The-Grid in this Remote Treehouse in the Northern California Wilderness

Photo: AirBnB Some people prefer the luxuries of glamping compared to roughing it in the wilderness. If that’s the case,…

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NorCal Man Wins California Wildlife Photo of the Year with this Incredible Eagle Image

Photo by Randy Robbins Susanville Photographer Randy Robbins goes to great lengths to capture stunning wildlife photography in Northern California.…

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Local Filmmaker Releases Mark Twain-Inspired Timelapse of Lake Tahoe

A new short, time-lapse film of Lake Tahoe, with a narrative inspired by the thoughts of American writer, satirist, publisher…

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Famed Redding Eagles Welcome New Egg to their Turtle Bay Nest

Liberty and Guardian incubating their brand-new egg in the Turtle Bay nest. Photo: Friends of Redding Eagles The famed eagles…

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The Trail to Whiskeytown Falls Reopens Following 19-Month Closure Due to the Carr Fire

Photo by David Wood The Carr Fire ripped through Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in July 2018, burning through 90 percent…

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Stay Overnight at a Historic Northern California Lighthouse

There are so many great adventures to be had in Northern California, but there may be none as relaxing and…

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Remembering the Historic Valentine Avalanche that Created a 30-Foot Wall of Snow on Mt. Shasta

On February 13, 2019, a giant avalanche slammed Mount Shasta, which has been come to be known as the Valentine…

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These Backyard Trail Cam Composites Show the Vast Wildlife of Northern California

Randy Robbins is becoming a well-respected photographer in Northern California, recently winning the 2019 California Wildlife Photo of the Year.…

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This Alien Sunrise Lenticular Cloud Appearing Over Mount Shasta is Unbelievable

Another week goes by and another incredible lenticular cloud show appeared over Mount Shasta. It seems like these have been…

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Yosemite’s Much Anticipated ‘Firefall’ May Not Occur This Year, According to Park Officials

Photo by Katie Rodriguez  Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts around the world wait for an entire year each year to flock to…

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Find 18 Waterfalls Surrounding a Massive Volcano in California’s Far North

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Ian Chen When many people think of California, they think of the beaches…

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See What it Looks Like to Get Rescued Under an Avalanche by a Squaw Valley Ski Patrol Dog

We all know that dogs are a man’s best friend. Well now dog’s can be a skier’s best friend. And…

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High Winds Transform Lake Tahoe Into a Scene from The Perfect Storm

It was a windy week throughout Northern California, but no place saw bigger gusts than the Tahoe area. In fact,…

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Yosemite’s 2019 Visitor Statistics Show the Best Ways to Avoid the Crowds

Flickr/Taylor Davis Yosemite National Park released its 2019 attendance statistics and it shows another year of massive crowds. The National…

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Northern California is Home to the ‘World’s Smallest Mountain Range’

In Northern California, we have a lot going for us. We have multiple active volcanos, pristine National Parks, a beautiful…

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The Fly Fishing Film Tour is Returning to Northern California

Cosmoledo Junkie. Photo: Flyfish-Adventures Production We all know that Northern California remains one of the greatest places on the planet…

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Record Setting Wind? 209 MPH Winds Recorded Over Tahoe Peak Under Question

Flickr/Ryan Grimm Although it was widely known that high winds were pervasive across Norther California today, National Weather Service officials…

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Watch Two Eagles Fight Over a Salmon Along the Sacramento River in Redding

One of the more well know bald eagle’s nests in Northern California sits along the Sacramento River in Redding, with…

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Resurrecting Hat Creek – A Wild Trout Legacy in Northern California

That magical, terrifying, intense time between the late 1960s and early 1970s saw change sweeping across America in steady waves.…

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Mammoth Mountain Founder Dave McCoy Passes Away at 104

Some say the secret to a long and happy life is to find your passion and make it your career.…

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Some Tahoe Ski Resorts Closing for the Day Amidst Winds up to 100 MPH

Heavenly Mountain Resort The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning throughout Northern California on Sunday and Tahoe ski…

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A Photographer Captured a Beautiful Yosemite Proposal in 2009. Now She’s Looking for the Couple.

Melanie Jackson Stinson was performing some photography in Yosemite National Park in 2009 when she came across a beautiful marriage…

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NorCal Man Fined $20K for Illegally Killing a Trophy Deer on His Property

Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife  In 2017, California Fish and Wildlife game warden Dave Moskat was on his…

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Proposed Gondola Connecting Two Tahoe Ski Resorts Moving Forward Following Environmental Lawsuit

A proposal to build a gondola that connects Tahoe ski resorts Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley has cleared a major…

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Another Endangered Gray Wolf Found Dead in Northern California

OR-54 fitted with a GPS collar. Photo by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Another endangered gray wolf was found…

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CDFW Begins Capturing Elk and Antelope in NorCal for Tagging and Collaring

Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is planning to capture numerous…

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Playing with Fire: Get an Inside Look at the Lives of Smokejumpers in Northern California

When it comes to firefighters, there are none more brave and respected than smokejumpers. The forest service recently released a…

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Watch: Snowboarder Narrowly Escapes Avalanche in Tahoe Backcountry

Tim Humphreys is a professional snowboarder living in the Tahoe and has great experience with the area’s backcountry. But if…

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Sledding at Snowman’s Hill in Mt. Shasta

Right off Highway 89 between Mt. Shasta and McCloud sits a historic hill known to be one of the best…

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Viral Video Shows a Playful Coyote and Badger Traveling Together in the Santa Cruz Mountains

It’s been known that coyotes and badgers sometimes hunt together, but a new video surfaced recently shows that their friendship…

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Yosemite Park Officials Just Made it More Difficult to See the Horsetail Falls ‘Firefall’

Yosemite National Park officials have been inundated with crowds during the past few February’s due to the growing popularity of…

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Get Married at the Top of Sierra-At-Tahoe for just $100 on Valentines Day

Photo: Sierra-At-Tahoe Sierra-At-Tahoe is mostly known to be the go-to ski resort for locals in South Lake Tahoe, but on…

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Hiking the Three Tiers of McCloud Falls in the Snow

Most people like to hike to Northern California’s amazing waterfalls in the spring or summer. That’s fair. There’s nothing wrong…

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Massive Lenticular Cloud Appears Over Lake Tahoe

We’re used to seeing lenticular cloud shows over Mount Shasta, which may happen three to four times a month, but…

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Following a Mostly Dry January, California Snowpack Drops to 72 Percent of of Average

The winter in Northern California began strong in the final six weeks of 2019, bringing strong storms to the Sierra…

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This Lenticular Cloud that Appeared Over Mt. Shasta Yesterday Looks Like a UFO

Instagram/@padula2u Mount Shasta is known to marvel onlookers with a lenticular cloud show every now and again, and anyone lucky…

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20 Reasons Why Redding is the Gateway to California’s Breathtaking Wilderness

Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo: Turtle Bay If you look at Redding, California on a map, you’ll see…

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Record Number of Bald Eagles Found at Trinity Lake, Surpassing Shasta Lake

For years, Shasta Lake had been the largest area of nesting bald eagles in California, but that’s no longer the…

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This 3-Year-Old Tahoe Kid Might be a Better Snowboarder Than You

If you’ve ever been riding at a ski resort near Lake Tahoe, you may have noticed a little shredder passing…

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Watch Skiers Race to the Top of Mt. Shasta Ski Park During the Shasta Ascension Race

The 7th Annual Shasta Ascension Backcountry Race was held at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park on January 18, 2020, where…

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Simpson University’s Brand-New Bass Fishing Team Wins First Tournament on ‘Home Court’ of Shasta Lake

The brand-new bass fishing team at Redding’s Simpson University just finished the first tournament on their “home court” of Shasta…

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New Naturalist-Led Backpacking Trips in Santa Cruz Mountains Offered by California State Parks

Have you wanted to explore the Northern California wilderness but just don’t know where to start? Or maybe your brave…

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Everyone is Fawning Over Milton – Squaw Valley’s Newest Ski Patrol Dog

View this post on Instagram Meet Milton, the newest patrol puppy at Alpine Meadows. Welcome to the @alpinepatroldogs team, Milton!…

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This Double-Drop Video from a Snowboarder at Squaw Valley is Absolutely INSANE

Blake Hunter is a talented fly fishing guide in the Tahoe area during the fishing season. And in the midst…

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Watch Professional Skiers Summit Mount Shasta and Ride Down to the Bottom

Over the years I’ve seen a lot of videos of people summiting Mount Shasta. This one’s the best. Cody Townsend…

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Yosemite’s Popular ‘Firefall’ Natural Phenomenon is Returning in February

Flickr/Wayne Hsieh Adventure seekers and photographers are preparing to flock to Yosemite National Park, trekking through the mounds of snow…

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Rare Video Shows 5 Mountain Lions Together in Northern California

Mountain lions are notoriously solitary big cats, that’s why scientists at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were perplexed…

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Burney Falls is Looking Absolutely Breathtaking Right Now Covered in Snow

Northern California’s big winter storm came and went this week, bringing with it loads of snow throughout the mountains. The…

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This Week’s Storm Creates HUGE Waves for Surfers on Lake Tahoe

This week’s storm brought massive amounts of snow to the Sierra, closing down roads and bringing 100+ mph winds to…

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National Parks are Free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here’s Where You Should Go in NorCal.

Hikers in the Redwood National and State Parks On Martin Luther King Jr. Day you can celebrate by visiting any…

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The Ultimate Bucket List for Winter in Siskiyou County

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou It’s wintertime in NorCal, with fresh snow draping the beautiful mountains of California’s Far…

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One Fatality Confirmed in Alpine Meadows Inbound Avalanche

Photo: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows The Placer County Sheriff has confirmed one fatality and another injury in the inbound avalanche…

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Several People Missing Following Avalanche at Tahoe’s Alpine Meadows

UPDATE: One Fatality Confirmed in Alpine Meadows Inbound Avalanche Alpine Meadows Summit. Photo: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows The Sierra Avalanche…

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Avalanche Reported on Mount Shasta that was ‘At Least a Hundred Yards’

With the brunt of the winter storm arriving on Mount Shasta, avalanche conditions have been high on the mountain. When…

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3 Northern California Peaks Record 100+ MPH Winds Over the Past 24 Hours

Alpine Meadows Summit. Photo: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows As a few big winter storms begin to descend onto Northern California,…

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Wild & Scenic Film Festival Brings 5-Day Event to NorCal this Week

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is returning to Northern California this week with a 5-day event in Grass Valley…

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Intense Winds Expected to Reach 100 MPH on Mount Shasta this Week

Flickr/Owen Byrne As Northern California prepares for a batch of winter storms preparing to hit this week, falling snow and…

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Mount Shasta Named One of the ‘Best Secret Ski Towns in North America’ by National Geographic

There are some great ski towns in Northern California that get a ton of national press. Places like Truckee, South…

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California Wants to Transform a NorCal Ranch into a Massive New State Park

N3 Ranch. Photo: California Outdoor Properties When Governor Gavin Newsom announced his $222 billion proposed state budget on Friday, he…

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Another Beautiful Lenticular Cloud Show Appeared Over Mount Shasta this Week

Mount Shasta is known to marvel onlookers with a lenticular cloud show every now and again, and anyone lucky enough…

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Winter Storm Watch: Nearly 8 Feet of Snow Forecast for NorCal Mountains this Week

As the very beginning of 2020 took shape, Northern California enjoyed mostly sunny skies and moderate temperatures, but that’s about…

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Point Reyes Officials Install Concrete Barriers to Keep 5,000 Pound Elephant Seals Out of the Parking Lot

Flickr/Rick Berg Drake’s Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore is home to some of the most robust marine wildlife…

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More Snow Coming to the NorCal Mountains Tonight, With the BIG Storm Expected Next Week

Snowshoers in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo: National Park Service Following a snowy month to begin the winter in late…

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Reward Increased to $7,500 in Endangered Wolf Shooting Investigation in Northern California

Earlier this week, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife offered a $2,500 reward for information int the case of…

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Artist Needed for New Mural on Tahoe’s ‘Magical’ East Shore Trail

Photo: Tahoe Fund Tahoe’s “magical” East Shore Trail was completed in June 2019, highlighting the beauty of Lake Tahoe for…

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Watch a Mountain Biker Go Full Send Down Redding’s Newest Flow Trail ‘The Enticer’

The Redding Trail Alliance has been hard at work creating and providing maintenance on mountain biking trails after the Carr…

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$2,500 Reward Offered in Endangered Wolf Murder Investigation in Northern California

Lassen Pack The issue of wolves migrating back into California has become controversial, as wolf conservationists and cattle ranchers continue…

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Staying at the New Resort For Outdoor Adventurers in Mount Shasta

The newest hotel in Mount Shasta is designed exclusively for outdoor adventurers and it’s one of the most unique experiences…

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Crazy Video Shows ‘Selfie King’ Jumping Off Yosemite’s Half Dome, Pretending to Fall

*Note: Base jumping in Yosemite National Park is illegal. Please do not attempt. This might be the bravest piece of…

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Lucky Fisherman Lands Two 40-Pound Striped Bass in One Day on the Sacramento River

Fisherman Johnny Eller had himself quite a day on the Sacramento River last week, starting the day off landing a…

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Scary Video Shows Beachgoer Getting Swept Out to Sea By Massive Bay Area Wave

The waves have been vicious around the Bay Area and Sonoma Coast lately, with multiple high-surf warnings being issued by…

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DWR’s First Snow Survey of 2020 Shows Statewide Snowpack at 90 Percent of Average

Photo: California Department of Water Resources It’s become an annual tradition on the beginning of every year for the California…

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There’s a Secret Way to Get a Free Lift Ticket to Heavenly Ski Resort. Here’s How.

Flickr/jcookfisher Skiing can be a pretty expensive endeavor. If you already own your own gear (rentals can be around $100),…

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7 Hidden Outdoor Gems Near Redding, California

Brought to you by Visit Redding There are so many beautiful outdoor destinations that have put Redding, California on the…

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Mount Shasta Put on a Gorgeous Post-Christmas Lenticular Cloud Show

As the clouds parted over Northern California on Christmas Day, locals bogged down by rain and snow for the past…

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How You Can Snowshoe an Active Volcano for FREE in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo: National Park Service With mounds of snow in the Northern California mountains, adventurers…

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How this Man’s ‘Hell’ Became One of Northern California’s Most Popular Destinations

Bumpass Hell is a popular destination for people traveling through Lassen Volcanic National Park. Lassen is chock-full of hydrothermal activity,…

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Only in NorCal: Surfing, Wakeboarding and Skiing All in the Same Day

The beautiful part about living in Northern California is how we can enjoy the many different environments of California. We…

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Surfers Use Winter Storm to Ride Chilly Waves on Lake Tahoe

When a recent windy winter storm descended upon Lake Tahoe, the waters moved with a bustle only seen a few…

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With Over a Foot of New Snow in the NorCal Mountains, Christmas Week will be a Powder Paradise

Since Thanksgiving week, the snow has been falling nearly nonstop, giving Northern California the snowpack needed to enter 2020 with…

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NorCal Ski Resorts Lead the List of Deepest Snowpacks in North America

Facebook/Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows It’s been a snowy start the water year and much like the epic winter of 2018-19,…

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NorCal Residents Fight for the Trees of their Beloved Redwood-Lined Road

Photo: Change.org Sitting between the small towns of Crescent City and Fort Dick is a 2.5 mile remote roadway that…

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3 Northern California Snowshoe Hikes with a Waterfall Payoff

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Lower McCloud Falls under a blanket of snow. It’s wintertime in Northern California, possibly…

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Shasta Trinity National Forest Employees Receive Awards for Engaging Youth and Partners

Last week, Assistant Recreation Officer Marcus Nova accepted the award for “Engaging Youth” and the Trinity Divide Land Acquisition Team…

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Why Does Mammoth Get So Much Snow? Here’s the Science Behind It.

Mammoth Mountain made headlines last winter (2018-19) for producing some epic snowfall. In February, they broke a 30-year-old snowfall record and had…

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With New Snow, Mt. Shasta Ski Park Will Open this Week

While Northern California was bombarded with snowfall in the early weeks of the winter, Mt. Shasta Ski Park struggled to…

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Illegal Trout Confiscated by CDFW Fed to Rehabilitating Bears, Raccoons and Bald Eagle

Trout confiscated at Antelope Lake on April 28. Photo: CDFW On April 28, 2019, California Department of Fish and Wildlife…

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The Brand-New Trailhead to Mossbrae Falls is Coming Closer to Reality

Flickr/CheWei Chang Anyone that’s ever had the pleasure of visiting Northern California’s most unique waterfall, Mossbrae Falls, knows its well…

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Over 100 Wild Horses from Devil’s Garden Have Been Placed into Permanent Homes

Photo: U.S. Forest Service It was a controversial move to begin rounding up the beautiful wild horses of Devil’s Garden…

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Ryan Spitz on Mapping NorCal, Ultra Trail Running and California Untamed

We sat down with Ryan Spitz, the owner of Shasta Trail Runs and Founder of California Untamed, to discuss his…

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Tahoe Professional Skier Josh Daiek Barely Survives Massive Backcountry Avalanche

Josh Daiek is a well-known professional skier in the Tahoe area known for his big mountain riding and massive road…

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Thousands of ‘Penis Fish’ Wash Ashore on Point Reyes Beach

A fat innkeeper worm in Bodega Bay in June 2019. Photo: Kate Montana/iNaturalist Creative Commons Drakes Beach in the Point…

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