Shasta Cascade
All the stories around the Shasta area, including Shasta County, Lake Shasta and Mount Shasta
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Sep- 2019 -17 September
News
Forest Service Hiring for a Bunch of Really Cool Jobs in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Get paid to make a difference! Now is your chance to work in a field that allows you to enjoy…
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17 September
News
Mount Shasta Could Receive Another 19 Inches of Snow Over the Next Two Days
Flickr/Jonathan Mueller It was a sight we haven’t seen in a while when the clouds cleared over Mount Shasta to…
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17 September
Destinations
Tapping California’s North: The Siskiyou Beer Trail
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou There are few things that hand-in-hand with the outdoors, but as we’ve learned over…
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16 September
Outdoors
Mount Shasta Receives its First Snowfall of the Season
The first significant storm of the season hit Northern California on Sunday evening, bringing with it some light snowfall in…
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11 September
Destinations
Hiking the Three Tiers of McCloud Falls
In McCloud, California sits one of the premiere outdoor destinations in Northern California. The three tiers of McCloud Falls offers…
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3 September
News
15 More Earthquakes Shake-Up Area Near Mount Shasta
Yesterday we reported five earthquakes that had hit near Mount Shasta, just north of McCloud, over Labor Day weekend including…
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3 September
Outdoors
Watch These Insane Kayakers Plunge Over Pit River Falls
Pit River Falls is easily one of the most underrated waterfalls in NorCal, most likely due to the fact that…
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3 September
News
Northern California Experienced its 2nd Warmest August in Recorded History
Rafters on the American River. Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker Did you think it was hot in August? Alright, alright… It’s always hot…
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2 September
News
5 Earthquakes Recorded Near Mount Shasta
The Labor Day weekend near Mount Shasta received its fair share of shake-ups after five earthquakes were recorded on Sunday…
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2 September
News
Sunken Car Discovered in the Sacramento River in Redding
A group of people fishing the Sacramento River in Redding made an unusual discovery when they floated over what appeared…
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Aug- 2019 -30 August
News
GIGANTIC 32-Pound King Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River
Fishing guide Kirk Portocarrero is pretty good at netting King Salmon on the Sacramento River in Redding. If you take…
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29 August
News
Whiskeytown Officials Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Car Thieves
Officials from the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area are seeking the assistance of the local community in identifying two female suspects…
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28 August
Destinations
The History of the McCloud River and its World-Famous Fish
Photo: California Trout It’s the strangest feeling. I can be standing for hours in a rushing trout stream totally absorbed…
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27 August
Destinations
The 8 Best Places for a Kayaking Adventure Near Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo: Visit Redding In 2014, Time Magazine created a list of American cities and…
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26 August
Destinations
Road Trippin’ Northern California’s Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Mount Shasta overlooks much of the North State and provides a certain familiar presence.…
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26 August
Outdoors
You Only Have 3 Weekends Left to Experience Summer Activities at Mt. Shasta Ski Park
View this post on Instagram New extension to the Downhill trail is flowing well 🤙 Planning on getting some more…
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23 August
Destinations
7 Exhilarating Summit Hikes Around Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo of Chip O’Brien on the Summit of Mt. Shasta “Doubly happy,” said John…
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22 August
Outdoors
Terrifying Details Emerge from the Climber Who Fell 30 Feet Down a Crevasse on Mt. Shasta
Photo of crevasse by Siskiyou County Sheriffs Office Officials had a busy day on Thursday, August 15 on Mount Shasta…
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21 August
Lassen
Nostalgic Northern California National Park Posters to Hang in your Home
Rob Decker grew up in the Bay Area and found a love for National Parks at a young age. He…
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18 August
News
Busy Day: Officials Rescue Two People in a Matter of Hours on Mount Shasta
It was a busy day for search and rescue officials on Mount Shasta on Thursday, with two separate incidents bringing…
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18 August
News
Toxic-Blue Algae Known for Killing Dogs Found in Whiskeytown Ponds
Flickr/daveynin Officials from the Whiskeytown National Recreation have announced that two ponds on the north side of Whiskeytown Lake are…
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12 August
Outdoors
Fly Fishing for Rainbow Trout on the Sacramento River with Chris King from The Fly Shop
We joined Chris King, one of the premiere fly fishing guides on the Sacramento River, to catch some rainbow trout…
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10 August
News
578 Lightning Strikes Have Ignited 7 Fires in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in the Past 24 Hours
Flickr/Patrick Dirden Dangerous lightning strikes have been prominent throughout Northern California and Southern Oregon over the past 24 hours and…
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10 August
Outdoors
MONSTER 25-Inch Rainbow Trout Caught on Fall River
We’re in the thick of fishing season and some real pigs are getting caught on Northern California waterways. Fishing guide…
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8 August
Eating NorCal
Celebrate National Farmers Week with These 10 Markets in Shasta County
As the 2019 National Farmers Market Week gets off and running, it got me thinking about how few things there…
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7 August
History
Take a Historical Audio Tour Through the Modoc War
In the 1870’s, the national headlines set there eyes on the Modoc War, a bloody battle between the army and…
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6 August
Destinations
Celebrate Lassen’s Birthday with 2-Day Event in the Park – Discover Lassen
Lassen Volcanic National Park turns 103-years-old this week and the only way to celebrate this milestone is to head up…
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1 August
News
Judge Halts Work to Raise Shasta Dam
The Shasta County Superior Court issued a preliminary injunction that halts Fresno-based Westlands Water District from working on the Shasta…
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Jul- 2019 -31 July
News
Injured Hiker Rescued by Deputy on Horseback Near Toad Lake
Photo: U.S. Forest Service On Sunday, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a hiker who had injured…
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31 July
Hikes
The Historic Hike To Faery Falls
Combining history and nature, the Ney Springs Canyon Trail near Siskiyou Lake in Mount Shasta City is an easy hike…
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30 July
Destinations
An Unforgettable Summer Day on Shasta Lake
Brought to you by Visit Redding I had some good friends looking to come up from Los Angeles for the…
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30 July
Events
Explore the Cosmos at Lassen’s Dark Sky Festival this Weekend
Flickr/LassenNPS Friday through Saturday, August 2-3, 2019Join park rangers, astronomers, and astrobiologists in celebrating all that is out of this…
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29 July
Destinations
Discover a Wildlife Utopia at Lassen’s Manzanita Lake
Sitting right outside Redding, California is one of the most underrated National Parks in the United States – Lassen Volcanic National Park.…
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28 July
News
Watch: Injured Hiker Airlifted Out of Potem Falls
After a hiker was recently injured during the short hike to Potem Falls, it would have taken over an hour…
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27 July
Destinations
The 8 Best Adventures in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo: Joe Parks Sitting right outside Redding, California is one of the most underrated…
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24 July
Outdoors
14 Awesomely Unique Hotels in Siskiyou County
There is no lack of adventure in Siskiyou County. From the mighty Mount Shasta to the seemingly endless stream of…
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22 July
News
Warning: New Danger Awaits for Swimmers at Lower McCloud Falls
Flickr/scot2342 The heat is picking up in Northern California, inspiring locals to flock to the best places to cool down…
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16 July
News
Cascades Frog Halts the Trout Stocking of Northern California Reservoirs
Photo: CDFW In 2017, the California Fish and Game Commission voted to include the Cascades Frog on the California Endangered…
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11 July
News
NorCal Hawklet Adopted by Eagles Goes Missing with the Worst Assumed
It was a story that captured the hearts and minds of Northern California when a family of Redding eagles were…
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5 July
News
Redding Eagles Baffle Scientists by Adopting Baby Hawk
The Friends of Redding Eagles recently noticed an odd situation at the nearby eagle’s nest when baby red-tailed hawk had…
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3 July
Destinations
Best View in NorCal? The Unforgettable Hike to Heart Lake
We don’t take the designation of “Best View in NorCal” lightly. Northern California is full of beautiful destinations, and Mount…
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3 July
Destinations
5 Awesome Adventures in the Lava Beds National Monument
Sitting in the the tippy-top of Northern California is one of the most beautiful, historical parks in all of California.…
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3 July
Shasta Cascade
Win Two Free Tickets to the State of Jefferson Brewfest!
Photo: State of Jefferson Brewfest The State of Jefferson Brewfest is returning to Dunsmuir on August 3rd and Discover Siskiyou…
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3 July
Photography
Stunning Photos Show the Incredible 2019 Winter in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The winter of 2019 in Northern California was historic on many fronts. Many ski resorts, including Squaw Valley and Mammoth…
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1 July
News
Shasta Lake’s Centimudi Boat Ramp Remains Closed with Debris Build-Up
The high water levels on Shasta Lake are a welcomed sight following years of drought, but with the fast-rising water…
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Jun- 2019 -18 June
Shasta Cascade
Lumgrey Fire Grows to 215 Acres Overnight Near Klamath River in Siskiyou County
The Lumgrey Fire, which began at 6 pm on Monday night near Highway 96 in Siskiyou County, doubled in size…
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17 June
News
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Kicks Off Summer Season with Mountain Biking, Disc Golf and Gorgeous Views
The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is back with another summer season on the mountain, which once again includes a mountain…
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16 June
Outdoors
126 Lightning Strikes Have Hit the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Over the Past 24 Hours
Thunderstorms have been prevalent throughout Northern California this week, and no area has seen more threatening weather activity than the…
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6 June
Events
Celebrate Local Biking at the Shasta Bike Challenge Celebration Party June 7
Photo: Shasta Bike Challenge The Shasta Bike Challenge, presented by Healthy Shasta, is now over! The final results including the winning…
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6 June
News
Whiskeytown NRA Announces Brandy Creek Falls will Remain Closed this Year
Hopes were high following the reopening of Brandy Creek beach last week following a 10-month closure due to the Carr…
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6 June
Destinations
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Prepares Mountain Biking Course for Opening Day
View this post on Instagram It's what we've been waiting for. As the snow melts and the sun comes out,…
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6 June
Butte
Steal My Northern California Summer Bucket List
The sun has inspired me to start thinking more about summer. In case you missed it, one of the activities…
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6 June
Events
Fun For the Whole Family at Dunsmuir Railroad Days this Weekend
The Railroad Days festival returns to Dunsmuir on June 8th and 9th for a fun-filled weekend of with vendors, food,…
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3 June
Lassen
Stunning Footage Captured of Lightning Exploding Tree in Lassen Park
Thunderstorms have been prevalent throughout Northern California the past week and a stunning video captured in the Lassen Park’s Kohm…
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May- 2019 -31 May
Destinations
Whiskeytown NRA Celebrates the Reopening of Brandy Creek
Following a 10-month closure at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area due to the Carr Fire, park officials today reopened the lake’s popular…
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31 May
Shasta Cascade
Finding the Spiritual Side of Mt. Shasta with Andrew Oser
Although many of us know Mt. Shasta as a utopia for outdoor adventure, it’s estimated that 50 percent of tourism…
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31 May
Destinations
The 8 Best Places to Catch BIG Fish Near Mt. Shasta
Photo: Wild Waters Fly Fishing When it comes to fishing, there aren’t many areas in the world like Northern California.…
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31 May
Destinations
The 5 Best Northern California Swim Holes to Beat the Heat
The excessive heat is about to hit Northern California for the duration of the summer and I’ll be spending a…
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30 May
Destinations
5 Places to Find Blooming Wildflowers in Siskiyou County
As the long winter of 2019 finally comes to a close, the wildflowers of Northern California will be coming later…
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29 May
Destinations
Mt. Shasta’s Underground Adventure – Going Deep in Pluto’s Cave
After exploring Lassen’s Subway Cave, my spelunking desire wasn’t quite satiated. Subway Cave in Lassen was wild, eerie, and strangely…
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28 May
Outdoors
Watch the Moment Golf Ball-Sized Hail Began Falling on Shasta Lake
With the many warnings from weather forecasters last week, we knew we were in for some inclement weather in Northern…
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26 May
Outdoors
Out of This World! The Best Photos and Videos from NorCal’s Crazy May 24th Storm
We all knew a storm was heading our direction for Memorial Day Weekend, but on the night of Friday, May…
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25 May
News
Tornado-Like Storm Brings Crazy Clouds, Golf Ball-Sized Hail to NorCal
What a Friday night in NorCal! We all knew a storm was heading our direction for Memorial Day Weekend, but…
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24 May
Outdoors
The World’s Greatest Houseboat Trip: Shasta Lake
The sun is shining and the heat is beginning to roll into NorCal which means it’s almost time to spend…
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24 May
News
Geologists Say ‘Ring of Fire’ Volcanoes in Northern California are Due to Erupt
With the volcanic eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii last year, geologists are on high alert for the other volcanoes located…
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23 May
Events
Catch Trophy-Sized Trout at the Lake Siskiyou Kids Fishing Day on May 25
In December, the Mount Shasta Rotary constructed pens in Lake Siskiyou to house and grow “trophy-sized” rainbow trout to release…
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23 May
Events
Spend Memorial Day Weekend at the McCloud Mushroom & Music Festival
Held every Memorial Day weekend at the base of Mt. Shasta in the historic lumber town of McCloud, the McCloud…
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21 May
Outdoors
Watch: Pro Athletes Visit Mt. Shasta and Redding for a Biking Adventure
Northern California is a biking utopia. From road biking to mountain biking to even snow biking, there’s an adventure for…
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20 May
Outdoors
Kayaker Performs Death-Defying Drop Off Middle McCloud Falls
During the winter or springtime at McCloud Falls, the flows become heavy enough for death defying kayak stunts. Although the…
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18 May
Events
Rainy Weather Postpones the Shasta Bike Tour
The rare rainy weather in May is causing issues for what’s otherwise sunny weather during the Shasta Bike Month. Unfortunately,…
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18 May
News
Whiskeytown’s Brandy Creek Reopening on May 31
Following a 10-month closure at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area due to the Carr Fire, park officials have announced the imminent…
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17 May
Shasta Cascade
Veteran Northern California Forest Service K9 Celebrates Retirement
K9 Jasper and Patrol Captain Harris. Photo: US Forest Service The Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Law Enforcement and Investigations is celebrating…
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17 May
News
“Significant Weather Advisory” Issued in Shasta County
The rare mid-May storm that is currently slamming Northern California has peaked in Shasta County, with the National Weather Service…
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17 May
News
“Jump Start” Winter-Run Chinook Salmon Return to Coleman Fish Hatchery
Photo: Jacie Knight/USFWS Wildlife and water management officials are heralding the early returns of a special group of winter-run Chinook…
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15 May
Shasta Cascade
An Open Letter to College Students Planning on Houseboating on Shasta Lake this Summer
Memorial Day is approaching, which means thousands of college students will be heading to Shasta Lake for their annual party…
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14 May
News
California Attorney General Sues Feds Over Shasta Dam
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to halt the federal government’s ongoing project to raise the Shasta…
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14 May
News
Shasta County Currently Ranks 3rd in National Bike Challenge
Photo: Shasta Bike Challenge The National Bike Challenge is hosted every May and is a friendly competition between counties in…
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14 May
News
Whiskeytown NRA Offering Ranger-Led Kayak Tours Memorial Day Weekend
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is beginning to resume normal operations following the Carr Fire and that is evident with their…
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13 May
News
Kayaker Dies Following Fall from Cliff Along Sacramento River
Sacramento River near Box Canyon A Mount Shasta man was exiting an upper section of the Sacramento River just east…
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9 May
News
Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show Returns to Turtle Bay Exploration Park
See a porcupine up close and personal or marvel as an owl flies inches from your head at Turtle Bay…
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8 May
Shasta Cascade
Showcasing the Animals of Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Most families have some sort of pet, whether it be a dog, cat or goldfish. Humans and animals are connected…
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8 May
Destinations
We Stayed in a Railroad Caboose in Northern California
We were in Dunsmuir, California and decided to stay at the Railroad Park Resort nestled right under the majestic Castle…
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7 May
Events
It’s Time to Get Muddy! The Shasta Mud Run Returns to NorCal
It’s that time of year again! The time when you get into your best physical shape and head down to…
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7 May
Destinations
Hiking the Seven Summits of Siskiyou County
Siskiyou County has proven to be one of the most beautiful outdoor destinations in the United States. With the mighty…
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6 May
News
Mt. Shasta Rotary Prepares to Release Trophy-Sized Trout into Lake Siskiyou
In December, the Mount Shasta Rotary constructed pens in Lake Siskiyou to house and grow “trophy-sized” rainbow trout to release…
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2 May
News
Butterfly House Set to Reopen at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Summer takes flight with Wings of Summer: Butterflies!, one of Turtle Bay Exploration Park’s most beloved and popular exhibits, on…
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Apr- 2019 -30 April
Destinations
17 Breathtaking Waterfalls Just Outside of Redding, California
Photo by Matthias Rossini It’s springtime in California, which means it’s waterfall chasing season for any outdoor adventurer. Finding great…
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26 April
Events
New Paddle Event on Upper Sacramento River Attracts Diverse Group of Paddlers
Photo: Jason Montelongo The California River Quest today announced that it has registered more than 70 paddlers from six U.S.…
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25 April
Destinations
A Day at The Eighth Wonder of the World – Burney Falls
Brought to you by Visit Redding We drove an hour northeast of Redding, California to see what President Theodore Roosevelt…
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24 April
News
Free Admission to Turtle Bay Exploration Park on Saturday, April 27th for Kool April Nites
Turtle Bay Exploration Park will offer free admission to Kool April Nites attendees on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10…
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23 April
Destinations
A Weekend in Redding, California – The Gateway to Northern California’s Outdoor Mecca
The Sundial Bridge, Burney Falls, Shasta Dam and Lassen Peak are all located within a short drive from Redding, California…
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22 April
News
“Fish in the Classroom” Program Releases Steelhead into the Sacramento River
Teaching kids about the importance of the ecosystems in Northern California waterways has become an important initiative, with one school…
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22 April
Events
Ride for a Cause at the Shasta Bike Tour, Benefiting One Safe Place
By Kathleen Kelley, Event Manager at One SAFE Place Having grown up in Shasta County with a love of the…
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19 April
Eating NorCal
Fall River Brewing Releases Limited Craft Beer to Raise Funds for Local Salmon Conservation
Photo: Fall River Brewing Co. Craft beer and local fundraising. Is there anything better? Fall River Brewing Co. announced the…
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19 April
Outdoors
Caught on Camera: Wild Animals are Returning to Whiskeytown Following Carr Fire
The Carr Fire had many ill effects on the human community of Shasta County, burning over 1,600 structures, claiming seven…
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19 April
Shasta Cascade
The Shasta Bike Challenge Kicks Off with the Spring Spin in Redding’s Caldwell Park
The Shasta Bike Challenge is kicking off Friday, April 19th with the Spring Spin event at Redding’s Caldwell Junior Bike…
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18 April
Destinations
Hiking to the Isolated Toad and Porcupine Lakes
“The trail has got to be around here somewhere….” was our refrain for the day. After the long, windy, and…
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18 April
News
Kids Ski for Free at Mt. Shasta Ski Park on Easter Sunday
Via Instagram/@mtshastaskipark It’s nearing the end of an epic winter season on Mt. Shasta Ski Park and now the mountain’s…
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17 April
Outdoors
The Art of Flight – Paragliding Over Mt. Shasta
Ever since human beings have looked up and seen birds flying through the air with ease, we’ve been obsessed with flight.…
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17 April
Destinations
Explore the Diverse Wildlife of Tule Lake in the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge
Tule Lake Refuge, established in 1928, rests in the fertile and intensely farmed Tule Lake Basin in Modoc County. The almost 40-thousand-acre refuge…
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