Outdoors

California Closes Vehicle Access to 59 More State Parks Due to Coronavirus

Castle Crags State Park – Closed California State Parks today announced it is temporarily closing vehicle access to 59 additional…

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PCT Association Asks Thru-Hikers to Cancel Pacific Crest Trail Plans

Photo: Pacific Crest Trail Association The Pacific Crest Trail Association, the organization responsible for preserving, protecting and promoting the PCT,…

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Finding NorCal’s Best Secret Fishing Spots

In a crowded pub I had one of those “TV commercial” moments. My buddy and I were talking fishing when…

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Forest Service Closes Developed Recreation Sites in California Until April 30

*Press release from the USDA Forest Service USDA Forest Service appreciates the public’s interest in outdoor recreation, particularly in light…

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Watch Huell Howser Take on Northern California Waterfalls

Huell Howser is a California legend. His adventures in the state showed a whole generation all the beautiful and historical…

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NorCal Park Closures Mount as Coronavirus Quarantine Tightens

Lake Ilsanjo at Annadel State Park in Sonoma County. Flickr/harminder dhesi First it was Yosemite National Park. Then it was…

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Watch Fishermen Go Crazy After Catching 50-Pound Striped Bass on the Sacramento River

View this post on Instagram #nowords #fuckcaronavirus #wefish #trophyhunting #beastmode #dreamsdocometrue #guidedfishing #riverlife #guidelife #swimbaits #swimbaitunderground #glidebait @delta_fisher @denisisbister @slyguylures…

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Yosemite National Park is Eerily Empty as Coronavirus Closure Continues

Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park The Coronavirus outbreak in Northern California has created eery situations throughout the area. The…

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Areas of Point Reyes National Seashore Closed Due to ‘Unprecedented Visitation’

As California residents look for ways to practice social distance amidst the “stay-in-place” mandate, outdoor destinations in Northern California are…

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New Storm Forecast to Bring 2 Feet of Snow to NorCal Mountains this Week

Photo: National Weather Service Although this winter has been wildly disappointing in terms of precipitation in Northern California, March storms…

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Yosemite National Park Closes All Access Due to Coronavirus

With little activities left for anyone looking to responsibly practice social distancing outdoors, Yosemite National Park has shut down as…

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What California’s ‘Stay in Mandate’ Means for Outdoor Adventurers

This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a “stay in mandate” for the state as experts believe the current growth…

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National Parks Wave Entrance Fee for Visitors During Coronavirus Outbreak

Yosemite National Park will be a popular destination for people practicing social distancing The National Park Service has announced that…

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VIDEO: Man Takes on Massive Widowmaker Snow Slab on Tahoe Cabin Roof

The massive winter storm that slammed the Tahoe area with nearly 10 feet of snow this week has given locals…

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The Bigfoot Mountain Bike Challenge is Returning to Redding!

Photo by Jaret Brantley Redding is California’s secret mountain biking mecca, boasting a trail system over 200 miles in the area. And…

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Northern California Mountains Receive Nearly 10 Feet of Snow in Just 3 Days

It’s been some really bad timing for the closure of all the ski resorts in Northern California. As the storm…

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NorCal Road Conditions are Brutal Right Now. See What They Look Like.

This week’s storm, the biggest of the winter season so far, has created significant travel delays on high-elevation roadways throughout…

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Sierra Avalanche Danger “Considerable” as All Ski Resorts Remain Closed

The timing of Northern California’s most substantial winter storm has been poor, considering all the nearby ski resorts have closed…

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NorCal is Buried in New Snow with 3 More Feet on the Way

The biggest storm of the winter season waited until mid-March to reach Northern California, but boy did it deliver. Initial…

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California State Parks Closes Indoor Areas, With Outdoor Areas Remaining Open

It’s been a whirlwind of news in Northern California since the cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) have grown in the state.…

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More NorCal Ski Resorts Announce Closures Amidst Coronavirus Fears

Photo: Northstar Mountain Resort On Saturday afternoon, Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Management both announced their difficult decisions to close…

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Today is Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s Final Day of the Winter Season

It was another difficult winter at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park, as sparse snowfall and poor snowmaking dominated the headlines…

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6 Northern California Ski Resorts Close Amidst Coronavirus Fears

Even with heavy new snow falling from the sky, many of the ski resorts throughout the Northern California mountains announced…

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The Redwood Route Rail Bikes Might be the Most Unique Adventure in Northern California

Photo by Benjamin Bateman There’s no place on the planet like the giant redwoods of Northern California. Towering high above…

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Weekend Storm Upgraded with 60 Inches of Snow for NorCal Mountains, 70+ MPH Winds

Deep Powder in the winter of 2019 at Sierra-at-Tahoe The big winter storm that Northern California residents have been waiting…

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Watch Thousands of Pounds of Trophy Fish Released into Lake Amador

Lake Amador, located just southeast of Sacramento, has become a popular lake for Northern California anglers and their hefty planting…

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Winter’s Back! Up to 4 Feet of Snow Forecast to Hit NorCal Mountains

Tahoe snowpack was much more robust in the winter of 2019 Saying that this winter in Northern California has been…

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The 10 Most Amazing Giant Redwood Trees of Northern California

A newly-formed group of former rangers, naturalists and other outdoor enthusiasts has ranked the “ten most amazing” trees of Northern…

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See the Best Photos of this Week’s Worm Supermoon in Northern California

Photo by Jason Duclos The clouds cleared over Northern California Monday and Tuesday nights, giving residents a gorgeous view of…

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The Journey to Potem Falls – NorCal’s Most Blissful Waterfall

Sitting just east of Redding on a remote stretch of water near the Pit River is a 70-foot waterfall that…

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MASSIVE 230-Pound Sturgeon Caught on the Sacramento River

Although massive sturgeon have historically traveled up the Sacramento River to spawn on the Pit River, it’s very rare to…

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Mt. Shasta Ski Park Reduces Hours Due to Dwindling Snowpack

It’s been a difficult winter at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park. Following the robust precipitation of December, the snowfall has…

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Over 200 Migrating Whales Seen at Point Reyes Over the Weekend

Photo: Merrill Gosho/NOAA The annual grey whale migration along the Northern California coast is beginning to peak and onlookers are…

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The Worm Supermoon Will Illuminate the Sky Tonight. Here Are the Best Places to See it in NorCal.

The second Supermoon of 2020 will illuminate the night sky over Northern California Monday night and could last as long…

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Dealing with Bear Encounters in the Northern California Wilderness

A bear with a tasty treat along Shasta Lake When bears turn up on city streets or caught foraging in…

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Winter Weather Advisory: Nearly a Foot of Snow Forecast for NorCal Mountains this Weekend

Snow in Lassen Volcanic National Park Following the driest February Northern California has ever recorded, we aren’t exactly seeing the…

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Find an Adrenaline-Pumping Adventure in Redding, California

As the Gateway to the Northern California Wilderness, it comes as no surprise that extreme athletes flock to Redding looking…

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The Red Bull Raid Returns to Squaw Valley Bigger and Better in 2020

Red Bull Raid, the only freeride event in the United States that blends the endurance aspect of competitive uphill ski…

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Photos Show the Ill-Effects of Seals Thriving in Northern California Waterways

Wildlife conservation in Northern California is a tricky subject. With each protection, or lack thereof, ripple effects are felt throughout…

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Miracle March?! Tahoe Area Wakes Up to Nearly a Foot of New Snow

Following a historically dry February, the Tahoe area was reminded what winter looks like with a blanketing of nearly a…

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The Perfect Road Trip for Outdoor Adventurers in Siskiyou County

We work hard all week and it’s important to spend our days off enjoying life. If you choose to enjoy…

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Sound the Alarm! Rain and Snow Forecast for Parts of NorCal this Weekend

Tahoe snow. Flickr/Scott Schrantz It’s been over a month since some parts of Northern California have seen any precipitation, but…

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Check Out this HUMONGOUS Dead Chinook Salmon Found on the Mad River

Facebook user Ishan Steelhead posted a photo of a giant Chinook salmon found dead, floating down the Mad River in…

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Ice Fishing at Mount Shasta’s Castle Lake

You typically won’t hear the words “ice fishing” and “Northern California” muttered in the same breath, but there’s a destination…

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California State Parks Hiring Really Cool Summer Jobs in the North Coast Redwoods

Want to get paid to be outdoors in one of Northern California’s most beautiful areas? California State Parks is now…

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A Fishing Experience on The Fly Shop’s Private Waters of Northern California

It wouldn’t be the first time I discovered I had a bad attitude about something without fully considering the facts.…

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#ThankYouDave – Mammoth Mountain Says Goodbye to its Beloved Founder

“Behind every mountain is a story, and behind every story is a legend. And one such legend was Dave McCoy.”…

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California Ends Mandate for Striped Bass Populations, Setting Up the Fish’s Decline

The California Fish and Game Commission unanimously voted to amend its policy regarding striped bass, setting up a potential decline…

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Hikers Rescued in Marin County Following 8 Days Lost in the Wilderness

Carol Kiparsky and Ian Irwin after 8 days lost in the Marin County wilderness. Photo by the Marin County Sheriff.…

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Photographers Flock to Yosemite to Find an Underwhelming ‘Firefall’

Flickr/Wayne Hsieh Some people have been waiting a year to travel to Yosemite National Park to photograph the famed “Firefall”…

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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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