Shasta Cascade
All the stories around the Shasta area, including Shasta County, Lake Shasta and Mount Shasta
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Jul- 2020 -10 July
News
Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s Summer Activities Set to Open with Mountain Biking, Disc Golf and Scenic Rides
It’s the middle of July in Northern California, meaning ski resorts throughout the area will transform their usual snowy slopes…
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9 July
News
Property Owners Close Hatchet Creek Falls to the Public
One of the most popular and recognizable swimming holes in Northern California has been closed by the property owners following…
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6 July
News
Accomplished Runner Summits and Descends Mount Shasta in Just 5 Hours
Photo by Lubo Minar Max King is no stranger to pushing himself to the limits. He has won many running competitions…
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2 July
News
Fuelwood Permits Now Available in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As the impacts from COVID-19 continue to be felt across the country, the US Forest Service is committed to providing…
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Jun- 2020 -25 June
News
Castle Crags Becomes One of the Last California State Parks to Reopen
Photo by Brandon DesJarlais While California State Parks throughout Northern California have been reopening to the public for the past month,…
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22 June
Outdoors
VIDEO: Cliff Jumper Performs a 75-Foot Quadruple Front Flip at Middle McCloud Falls
View this post on Instagram Another QUAD FLIP is in the books✊🏼 My friends definitely push me to be the…
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15 June
News
Whiskeytown’s Brandy Creek Beach Closed Due to Suspected Algae Bloom
Photo: Whiskeytown NRA Just weeks after Brandy Creek Beach in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area was reopened following the Covid-19…
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11 June
News
Campfires Now Prohibited in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is enacting fire restrictions until further notice to protect the health and safety of employees and…
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11 June
Destinations
Whiskeytown NRA Announces Phased Campground Reopenings
A long list of campground reopenings have been announced this week, including more than 1,6000 camping areas in California State…
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9 June
News
Lake Shasta Caverns Preparing to Reopen this Week
Another major Northern California reopening will occur on Shasta Lake this week, as Lake Shasta Caverns has announced it will…
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4 June
News
Thunderstorm Ignites Brock Fire Near Shasta Lake
Thunderstorms moving across the Shasta-Trinity National Forest over the past weekend ignited several small wildfires. Three of these were discovered…
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4 June
Outdoors
Lesser-Known Great Places to Fish in Northern California
Northern California is well known as a fishing Mecca, and the Sacramento River is sometimes referred to as the best…
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3 June
Shasta Cascade
We Challenged a Seasoned Fishing Guide to Catch a Fish Under Burney Falls
You see a lot of people attempting to fish at the Eighth Wonder of the World, but never with much…
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3 June
Lassen
Camping Now Restricted to Only Developed Sites Around Lake Almanor
Lake Almanor The Lassen National Forest announced camping restrictions around Lake Almanor in order to protect natural resources in the…
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2 June
News
Spawning of Winter-Run Chinook Salmon Begins at the Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery
It’s that time of year again, when the workers of Northern California’s hatcheries prepare for the winter-run Chinook salmon to…
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May- 2020 -27 May
News
Lava Beds National Recreation Area Increases Access for Visitors
Photo: National Park Service The Lava Beds National Monument, which sits in a remote area of Siskiyou County near the…
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27 May
News
Shasta-Trinity National Forest mourns loss of Fish Biologist Joe Zustak
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is mourning the loss of Shasta Lake Ranger District Fish Biologist Joe Zustak. Joe unexpectedly passed…
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24 May
Lassen
Ooowee! Brand-New Outdoor Company Offers Guided Trips in Northern California
Have you ever wanted to rock climb Castle Crags? Or maybe ski in Lassen? Or backpack the Trinity Alps? Or…
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24 May
Shasta Cascade
Remembering the May 24, 2019 Tornado-Like Storm that Brought Golf-Ball Sized Hail to NorCal
The Memorial Day weekend of 2019 was just getting started when the National Weather Service issued a rare tornado warning…
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23 May
Destinations
Forest Service Opens 12-More Campsites in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Gumboot Lake Last week, Forest Service officials announced they would be reopening 37 campsites in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, just…
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22 May
News
Whiskeytown NRA Increases Recreational Access While Resuming Entrance Fees
Photo by Fabien Delétraz on Unsplash Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, which has seen plenty of closures over the last two years with the…
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21 May
News
Bald Eagle Rescued from Interstate 5 in Redding has Died
It was an uplifting story of a group of officials who rushed to the scene on Interstate 5 in Redding…
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20 May
News
Forest Service Opens 6 More Campgrounds in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Last week, Forest Service officials announced they would be reopening 31 campsites in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, just in time…
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20 May
News
Bald Eagle Rescued After Landing on Interstate 5 in Redding
Officials received a report around 6:15 am Wednesday that a bald eagle was standing in the middle of Interstate 5…
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15 May
News
Forest Service Announces the Reopening of Campsites Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is increasing access to the public by opening additional developed recreational areas, including many of the…
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15 May
News
Union Pacific Finally Pledges Support for New Mossbrae Falls Trail
Photo: OSU Special Collections & Archives Anyone that’s ever had the pleasure of visiting Northern California’s most unique waterfall –…
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14 May
Outdoors
‘400 to 500 Pounds!’ MONSTER Sturgeon Caught on Shasta Lake
Photo via Larry Teague Fisherman Larry Teague set out on a normal day of catfish fishing on Shasta Lake recently,…
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13 May
Outdoors
VIDEO: Stunning Albino Deer Seen Near Mount Shasta
We’ve seen some recent sightings of an albino deer along the Trinity River just east of Redding, but the above…
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13 May
Outdoors
Watch Kayaker Launch of Whiskeytown’s Crystal Creek Falls
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is known for being a great area for kayakers… But not this type of kayaker. RELATED:…
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13 May
News
Mount Shasta Set to Reopen Above 10,000 Feet this Week
Photo by Richard Lee Following a three-week closure of Mount Shasta above 10,000 feet due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Forest Service…
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6 May
News
5 Rafters Rescued on the Sacramento River in Redding
Photo: Redding Police Department A group of rafters celebrating Cinco De Mayo were rescued on the Sacramento River in Redding…
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2 May
News
Forest Service Extends Closure on Mount Shasta Due to Coronavirus
Mount Shasta The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has extended its closure of all areas of Mount Shasta above 10,000 feet due…
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Apr- 2020 -23 April
News
Forest Service Announces Mount Shasta Closure Due to Coronavirus
Photo: Forest Service The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has announced closures in the Mount Shasta Wilderness due to health and safety…
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9 April
News
Officials Close Burney Falls State Park to the Public
All 280 California State Parks have been closed to vehicle access for over a week now with the condition that…
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8 April
News
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Donating 10 Percent of Season Pass Sales in April to Food Banks
The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is using their season pass sales in the month of April to help out the…
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3 April
Lassen
Key Ingredient for Coronavirus Testing Comes from Lassen’s Hydrothermal Waters
Boiling Springs Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo: Lassen Volcanic NP The gates of Lassen Volcanic National Park remain…
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Mar- 2020 -29 March
Destinations
How to Go Ice Fishing on Mount Shasta’s Castle Lake
Now here’s something you don’t see everyday in Northern California. In the wintertime in Mount Shasta, visitors to Castle Lake…
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28 March
News
Lassen Volcanic National Park Closes All Access Due to Coronavirus
Following another round of closures for outdoor destinations in Northern California due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Lassen Volcanic National Park…
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25 March
Outdoors
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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23 March
Eating
NorCal Distillery Making Hand Sanitizer and Giving it Out For Free
Photo: Denny Bar Co. As every restaurant, bar, craft brewery and distillery deals with the impact of California’s “shelter-in-place” mandate,…
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23 March
News
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Launches Turtle Bay TV for Educational Programs During Closure
The Turtle Bay Exploration Park has closed its doors as Northern California residents deal with the impacts of the Coronavirus…
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20 March
Eating
10 Locally-Owned Restaurants in Redding Open for To-Go Orders
With the new stay-in-mandate issued in California, these are very challenging times for the local restaurant industry, and it’s our…
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18 March
Events
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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15 March
News
Interstate 5 Closed Near Shasta Lake as Semi-Truck Crashes Off Antlers Bridge
CalTrans has closed northbound traffic on Interstate 5 near Shasta Lake as a semi-truck crashed off the ending of the…
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15 March
News
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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10 March
Destinations
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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9 March
News
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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3 March
Destinations
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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Feb- 2020 -28 February
Destinations
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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27 February
Destinations
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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26 February
News
$6.7 Million Awarded to Redding’s Caldwell Park Expansion
Caldwell Park. Photo: Visit Redding Thanks to the the largest park related grant program in California’s history, a $6,737,000 grant…
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25 February
Outdoors
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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18 February
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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16 February
Butte
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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15 February
News
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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15 February
Outdoors
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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15 February
News
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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14 February
News
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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13 February
Destinations
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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13 February
Outdoors
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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12 February
Outdoors
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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12 February
Destinations
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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9 February
Butte
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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9 February
Outdoors
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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9 February
Lassen
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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6 February
History
The Story Behind the Secret JFK – Marilyn Monroe Rendezvous in Castella, California
You may have passed Castella, California while driving on Interstate 5 just south of Mount Shasta, although it’s difficult to…
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5 February
Destinations
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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3 February
Destinations
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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2 February
Eating
The Ultimate Foodie Tour of Redding, California
We all know that Redding, California is the most popular gateway to the Northern California wilderness, but did you know…
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1 February
Outdoors
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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1 February
Destinations
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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Jan- 2020 -31 January
News
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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28 January
Events
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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28 January
News
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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22 January
Outdoors
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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20 January
Politics
What’s the Deal with Sites Reservoir? Northern California’s New 13-Mile Lake is Gaining Steam
As water storage has become one of the major issues California faces in the modern age, officials are looking for…
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19 January
Outdoors
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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18 January
Destinations
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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17 January
News
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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14 January
News
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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13 January
Destinations
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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13 January
Outdoors
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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10 January
News
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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9 January
Outdoors
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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8 January
News
$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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8 January
Outdoors
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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Dec- 2019 -31 December
Destinations
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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29 December
Outdoors
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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23 December
Destinations
Two NorCal Destinations Make Forbes List of ‘Best Places to Visit in 2020’
Forbes has released it’s list of the 25 Best Places To Visit In 2020 and Northern California got a lot…
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23 December
Eating
A Tour of the Four Breweries of Redding, California
During the winter in Northern California, sometimes you’re forced to find activities inside to entertain yourself. So we decided to…
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18 December
History
These Brothers Were Hanged in Redding in 1892. Their Hidden Treasure was Never Found.
On July 24th, 1892, a group of masked men stormed the Redding, California jail and dragged out two men accused…
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17 December
Destinations
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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17 December
News
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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16 December
News
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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14 December
Destinations
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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13 December
Outdoors
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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13 December
Destinations
Spending a Beautiful Winter Day in Mount Shasta
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou It’s winter in Northern California and one of our favorite ways to spend a…
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10 December
News
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Delays Opening Following Lackluster Snowfall
Mt. Shasta Ski Park has decided to push back its season opening following a lackluster snowmaking week and a storm…
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4 December
News
Snowfall Sinks At Least Four Houseboats on Shasta Lake
Following the massive winter storm that slammed Northern California last weekend, workers at Bridge Bay Marina on Shasta Lake returned…
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3 December
History
The Legends and Mysteries of Siskiyou County
It’s well documented that the areas surrounding Mount Shasta are full of legends and mysteries. From paranormal encounters to treasures…
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