Shasta Cascade
All the stories around the Shasta area, including Shasta County, Lake Shasta and Mount Shasta
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Jul- 2021 -4 July
Health Advisory for Swimmers Lifted at Whiskeytown’s Whiskey Creek
The health advisory issued at Whiskeytown Lake’s Whiskey Creek swimming area has been lifted. The two-day advisory was caused by…
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2 July
Wildfires Rage On as Fourth of July Weekend Approaches in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
With the impending Fourth of July weekend expected to bring heavy traffic to the outdoor destinations of Northern California, wildfire…
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1 July
High Levels of E. Coli Found at Popular Swimming Area on Whiskeytown Lake
Photo by Chandler Hecht To protect public health, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area monitors water quality regularly from May to September. Recent…
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Jun- 2021 -30 June
Forest Service Issues Closures on Mount Shasta Due to Lava Fire
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a list of closures on Mount Shasta due to the growing Lava Fire in…
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29 June
7 Iconic Hikes to Put on Your Bucket List Near Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo by Sanath Kumar The many outdoor attractions surrounding Redding, California can give you plenty…
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24 June
‘Extremely Rare’ Brown Trout Found in Sacramento River Fish Trap in Redding
At the Keswick Dam on the Sacramento River in Redding, wildlife officials at the Coleman National Fish Hatchery use a…
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24 June
Here’s Everything You Can Do at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park this Summer
Mt. Shasta Ski Park opens for its summer season this week, offering visitors a variety of outdoor activities under the…
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22 June
When Will the Trail to Brandy Creek Falls Reopen in Whiskeytown NRA?
Photo: National Park Service Following the devastating Carr Fire in Redding, California that burned 229,651 acres and destroyed 1,604 structures,…
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22 June
Behind the Photo: Capturing Historic Structures at a Drought-Ridden Shasta Lake
With another drought causing low water levels in Northern California, we wanted to revisit a unique story of historic structures…
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21 June
Hiking to the Top of Castle Crags on the Castle Dome Trail
Brought to you by Visit Redding Castle Crags seems to hide in plain sight. Though clearly visible from I-5, the…
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8 June
This Video Shows Why You Should Leave Cliff Jumping at McCloud Falls to the Professionals
We share a lot of videos from the top cliff jumpers around Northern California performing death-defying jumps from the cliffs…
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4 June
A Complete Guide to Summer Activities in Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Instagram/@kriswith_a_k_ Did you know that the second sunniest city in America sits right here…
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3 June
9 Fascinating Historical Gems to Visit in Siskiyou County
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Richard Lee When gold was discovered in the American River in the 1800’s,…
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2 June
YIKES! Rattlesnake Seen Swimming in Whiskeytown Lake
With the coming of summer in Northern California, snakes of many species are through hunkering down, making human encounters with…
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2 June
Will Hatchet Creek Falls Ever Reopen to the Public?
Following a string of car break-ins, excessive litter and an apparent arson incident in the summer of 2020, the property…
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1 June
Wedding Proposal Caught on Camera on the Summit of Mount Shasta
It’s always fun to see a proposal in one of the iconic outdoor destinations in Northern California. We’ve seen plenty…
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May- 2021 -26 May
Art of Survival Century Bike Event to Highlight the Beauty, History of Far NorCal & Southern Oregon
Sitting in the upper corner of Northern California and stretching into the southernmost region of Oregon is a tight-nit community,…
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25 May
OPINION: Battle Over Shasta-Trinity Spotted Owl is a MAJOR Example Why Northern California Suffers from Catastrophic Wildfires
Photo: Bureau of Land Management The U.S. Forest Service has been attempting to thin a 13,162-acre patch of forest in…
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19 May
It’s Official: Crystal Geyser Won’t Be Bottling and Selling Mt. Shasta’s Crystal-Clear Water
In 2013, Crystal Geyser purchased a 145,000-square-foot facility just outside Mount Shasta with the hopes of bottling and selling the…
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18 May
The Redding Eagles Live Nest Webcam is MUST SEE TV!
It was a monumental event for eagles enthusiasts in March when the eagles in Redding’s Turtle Bay nest hatched three…
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18 May
The Dumbest Things I’ve Done in NorCal: Swimming Across the Sacramento River
Photo by Tony Webster Don’t try it. Redding in the summertime is a study in contrasts, contrasts that can be…
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17 May
Ranger Led Kayak and Paddleboard Programs are Returning to Whiskeytown Lake
Photo: Whiskeytown NRA Following an absent year due to the Covid pandemic, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has announced it will…
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12 May
10 Activities for the Whole Family in Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo: Turtle Bay Exploration Park The summer has arrived in Northern California, meaning it’s…
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7 May
21 Reasons Why Siskiyou County is the Best Destination for Outdoor Adventurers in 2021
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Stephen Leonardi For nearly the entirety of 2020, many people were stuck inside…
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6 May
Burney Falls Sees Massive Influx of Visitors, Spiking Traffic and Litter Issues in the Area
Burney Falls is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Northern California. The 129-foot waterfall, once dubbed the Eighth…
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3 May
10 Essential Spring Activities in Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding It’s springtime in Northern California, with the water melting off the mountains and flowing…
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Apr- 2021 -27 April
A Complete Guide to Enjoying Whiskeytown National Recreation Area this Summer
Brought to you by Visit Redding You’d be hard pressed to find a more pristine area in Northern California than…
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26 April
Siskiyou Adventures: Hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail from Castle Crags to the Oregon Border
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Stepping from civilization onto the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in Northern California is a…
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25 April
WATCH: Professional Cliff Jumper Performs Insane Flip Off Potem Falls
Northern California local Robert Wall has been lighting the internet on fire in recent years with his cliff jumping exploits…
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22 April
10 Actually Cool Things to Do in Redding, California Right Now
Following a year where many people were stuck inside, the travel bug has gripped California. Many people are looking for…
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16 April
A Guide to Exploring the World-Famous Rivers of the Shasta Cascade
Brought to you by Visit Redding With Redding, California situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, the flanking hills push…
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14 April
You Can Help Name Redding’s Three New Eaglets
It was exciting news when the eagle cam on the Sacramento River in Redding recorded the hatching of three new…
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8 April
10 Waterfall Adventures Near Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding It’s waterfall season in Northern California and Redding, California is the best destination for…
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Mar- 2021 -30 March
An Adventurous Girls Weekend in Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Choose your adventure in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo by Kyra Leach. Sometimes you…
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25 March
Get Pumped! The Bigfoot Mountain Bike Challenge is Returning to Redding in 2021
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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23 March
See the Biggest Steelhead Seen at the Coleman Fish Hatchery This Season
Since steelhead were listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act in 1998, Coleman Fish Hatchery has been dedicated to growing…
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22 March
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Hosting a Digital Terrain Park Contest for Prizes
Instagram – @mtshasta_terrainpark Mt. Shasta Ski Park typically ends its winter season with a freestyle competition on the mountain, but…
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22 March
Redding’s Famed Eagles Welcome New Hatch to their Turtle Bay Nest
The famed Redding eagles have welcomed a new hatch into their Turtle Bay nest along the Sacramento River. Liberty and…
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22 March
How ‘Euro-Nymphing’ Originated in Northern California
Joe Kimsey was a fishing legend on the Upper Sacramanto River If you refer to that fly rod as a…
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20 March
Short Film Celebrates the World’s Highest Elevation Composting Toilet Atop Mount Shasta
With the many people visiting the high elevation areas of Mount Shasta each year, various organizations go to great lengths…
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9 March
Getting High on Mount Shasta with John Muir
“If I were you,” he said as he passed by, “I’d head back down the mountain. Storm’s brewing.” His words…
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9 March
A Complete Guide to the 225+ Miles of Trails in Redding, California
Photo by John Husome It’s been said that Redding, California sits as the gateway to the Northern California wilderness. That…
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3 March
6 Legendary Road Trips for Outdoor Adventurers Near Redding, California
Road tripping is a time-honored tradition for outdoor adventurers. There’s nothing like feeling the excitement of your upcoming trip while…
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3 March
Hitting the Slopes at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Brought to you by Visit Redding We made the drive from Redding, California to spend an epic day on the…
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3 March
Breathtaking ‘Spaceship’ Clouds Surround Mount Shasta for the Show of a Lifetime
Mount Shasta has been known to have a beautiful cloud show every now and again, but this week the mountain…
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1 March
Don’t Be Alarmed. This Photo of Mount Shasta Isn’t What it Looks Like.
The clouds of Mount Shasta are world-famous for their unique lenticular formations and intense beauty. In fact, these clouds have…
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1 March
Win Prizes with Healthy Shasta’s Parks and Playgrounds Walking Challenge
Photo by Japheth Mast Healthy Shasta is inspiring residents to get outdoors and enjoy the spring weather by exploring the wide…
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Feb- 2021 -24 February
VIDEO: Hikers Snowshoe Across Frozen Lake Helen in Lassen Volcanic National Park
In the wintertime in Lassen Volcanic National Park, visitors are met with a closed highway, meaning to visit most destinations…
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17 February
VIDEO: Fly Fisherman Lands 20+ Fish in a Day on the Pit River
Although the Pit River may be outshined by nearby fisheries in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade, like the Sacramento, McCloud or…
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16 February
The Bizarre Story of the Horse that Summited Mount Shasta in 1903
Photo by Sébastien Goldberg Who isn’t fascinated with standing on top of NorCal’s premier active volcano, the formidable Mt. Shasta? Beyond…
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10 February
The Firefall Natural Phenomenon Arrives Early in Yosemite National Park
Photo by Katie Rodriguez When February arrives in Yosemite National Park, photographers flock to Horsetail Falls to see the natural phenomenon…
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8 February
Why Mt. Shasta Remains Mysterious – Dissecting 4 ‘Facts’ About the Mountain
Photo by Stephen Leonardi One day I was up in Oregon and pulled into the “Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint”…
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6 February
How a Backcountry Avalanche Turned Deadly on Siskiyou’s Mt. Etna
Photo: Mike Burns/ Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team) The tragic death of a skier in Siskiyou County…
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6 February
Watch Hikers Complete the Grueling Trek to the Top of Lassen Peak in the Winter
The hike to the top of Lassen Peak is popular for outdoor adventurers in the summer months. The maintained trail…
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5 February
Getting High on Mount Shasta with John Muir – Part 3 Finale
Read Part 1 Read Part 2 Lightning, heavy winds, hail and deepening snow pummeled intrepid mountaineers John Muir and Jerome…
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2 February
A Snowshoe Hike to Sulphur Works in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Brought to you by Visit Redding Sitting near the southwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park is some of the…
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2 February
Getting High on Mount Shasta with John Muir – Part 2
John Muir and Jerome Fay made it to the summit by 7:30am on that fateful day in 1875. That’s right…
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1 February
Artist Builds Giant Buddha Snow Sculpture in Downtown Mount Shasta
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mei Drucker (@meidrucker) Snowmageddon 2021 brought plenty of snow to Mount…
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1 February
Two Brand-New Siskiyou County Wolves Could Create California’s Second Wolfpack
Two Siskiyou County wolves caught on webcam It was a major milestone for wildlife conservationists in California when OR-85, a…
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Jan- 2021 -28 January
Mt. Shasta Receives 40 Inches of Snow with A LOT More on the Way
Mt. Shasta Ski Park during the epic storm of February 2019 Mount Shasta has been a welcoming recipient of the…
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28 January
The Best Photos/Videos of Snowmageddon 2021 in Redding
Photo: City of Redding It was a rare day in Northern California on Wednesday with Redding residents waking up to…
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26 January
Videos Show Intense Whiteout Conditions with 60+ MPH Winds Near Mount Shasta
With the intense winter storm arriving in Northern California, much of the forecast has targeted the Tahoe mountains and Eastern…
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26 January
Breaking: Snow is Falling on Shasta Lake
The time is nigh. Snowmageddon 2021 has arrived in Northern California and we’re already seeing snow as low as Shasta…
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26 January
Forest Service Closes Popular Mt. Shasta Roadways in Anticipation for Winter Storm
Everitt Memorial Highway With a winter storm descending on Mt. Shasta, forecast to bring 4 feet of snow to the…
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25 January
Redding Forecast to Receive More Than a Foot of Snow this Week
During a historic storm in February 2019, Redding received more than a foot of snow, the most since 1968. Photo…
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25 January
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Received TWICE the Amount of Snow Forecast – 4 More Feet on the Way
Photo: Mt. Shasta Ski Park The first epic storm of 2021 is already off to a fast start as the…
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21 January
6 Epic Snowshoe Hikes in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade
Brought to you by Visit Redding It’s wintertime in Northern California, possibly having you believe that it’s not the time of…
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20 January
A Guide to the 7 Natural Wonders of Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo by Lubo Minar The beautiful surroundings of Redding, California make it the gateway to…
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19 January
Potter Creek Cave: the Coolest Northern California Cave You Can’t Visit
It’s larger than Shasta Caverns. Extinct ground sloths were found there, the first ever in California. Sharp-faced bears, the most…
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11 January
Listen to Active NorCal’s Zach O’Brien Discuss Mt. Shasta Legends on the Discover Siskiyou Podcast
Zach O’Brien in the Active NorCal podcast studio. Photo by Ryan Craig. We’ve heavily documented the legends of Siskiyou County.…
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8 January
Extraordinary Spaceship Lenticular Cloud Appears Over Mount Shasta
There are plenty of legends surrounding the mighty Mount Shasta, including the theory that aliens use it as an underground…
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5 January
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Receives a Foot of New Snow with More on the Way
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Mountain Cam 1/5/21 The New Year has been good for the mountains of NorCal. Continuous storms…
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Dec- 2020 -31 December
Brand-New Trail Coming to Mount Shasta’s Heart Lake
Photo by Francois Olwage. Some of the best views in Northern California are offered at Mount Shasta’s Heart Lake, a high-elevation…
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30 December
6 Magical Winter Hikes Near Redding, California
Showshoeing around Manzanita Lake. Photo: NPS It’s officially winter in Northern California, which means we’ll be trading in our shorts…
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30 December
Hiking to 2 Waterfalls in a Day in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Sitting just outside Redding, California is Whiskeytown National Recreation, a breathtaking park full of hiking trails, beaches, a gorgeous lake…
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26 December
Fresh Snow Awaits at Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s Opening Day
Early-morning trail cam video on Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s opening day The Christmas storm that past through Northern California gave…
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23 December
6 World-Famous Fly Fishing Destinations in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo by by Craig Nielson, Shasta Trout Guide Service It’s been said that Redding…
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22 December
Stunning Lenticular Cloud Dazzles Onlookers at Mount Shasta
As the winter storms began rolling through Northern California, the typical alien clouds also began moving over Mount Shasta. It…
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17 December
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Receives Lackluster Snowfall, Putting Opening Day in Question
Mt. Shasta Ski Park was hopeful this week’s storm would bring plenty of snow – potentially enough to begin operating…
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14 December
Heavy Snow Falls on Mt. Shasta Ski Park with Opening on the Brink
Mt. Shasta Ski Park trail cam on Monday morning The snowfall hit Northern California hard this weekend, with storms blanketing…
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10 December
Biking from the Sundial Bridge to Shasta Dam on the Sacramento River Trail
We’ve all felt like we were going in circles at some point in our lives, but just maybe there’s an…
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Nov- 2020 -30 November
Winter Bucket List for Outdoor Adventurers in Redding, California
Lassen’s Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center It’s officially winter in Northern California, which means we’ll be trading our shorts and sun-tan lotion…
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23 November
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Sets Opening Date with Hopes of More Snowfall
Mt. Shasta Ski Park has enjoyed the early season snow accumulating throughout the mountains of Northern California this month. But…
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19 November
Redding Garden of Lights Brings a ‘One Million Light Experience’ to Northern California
Brought to you by Visit Redding The Holiday season is about traditions. Whether you decorate your house the day after…
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17 November
Mt. Shasta Ski Park is Getting DUMPED ON Right Now
As the third winter storm of November descended into Northern California, locals wondered exactly how much snow we could expect…
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17 November
Simpson University to Host Bass Fishing Tournament on Shasta Lake
Ranked nationally as the top West Coast college team, Simpson University’s bass fishing team will host its first annual fundraising…
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13 November
Mt. Shasta Put on a Gorgeous Lenticular Cloud Show During the First Storm of the Season
It was a beautiful surprise to see last weekend’s early-season storm drop 20 inches of snow on the Northern California mountains. From…
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10 November
Three 18-Year-Old Hikers Rescued After Night Lost on Mount Shasta
The frozen slopes of Mt. Shasta. Photo by Sean Martin. Three “very lucky hikers” were rescued from Mount Shasta on Sunday…
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Oct- 2020 -28 October
Fishing with a Guide on the Trinity River in Northern California
Brought to you by Visit Redding The lakes and rivers surrounding Redding, California make it one of the premiere fishing…
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27 October
72 Bars on One Road? The Legend of Mount Shasta’s Whiskey Row
The stories of Siskiyou County during the Gold Rush are like something out of a Wild West movie. The town…
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24 October
700 Winter-Run Chinook Salmon Return to Battle Creek for Spawning
At least 700 sub-adult and adult winter-run Chinook salmon (winter Chinook) returned this year to Battle Creek. Although monitoring efforts…
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21 October
Lake Siskiyou Fish Pens Filled with 1,000 Soon-to-Be ‘Trophy-Sized’ Trout
Photo: Mt. Shasta Rotary The Mt. Shasta Rotary continued its highly-successful program of growing trout in pens on Lake Siskiyou…
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14 October
5 Underground Adventures in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade
Brought to you by Visit Redding The Shasta Cascade region of Northern California is full of beautiful outdoor gems. From active…
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12 October
A 10-Mile Packrafting Adventure on the Sacramento River in Redding
Eric Leslie and Ryan Spitz are training to complete what they’re calling the Sacramento River Untamed, a 402-mile kayaking journey…
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12 October
Mount Shasta Surprised Onlookers with a Beautiful Lenticular Cloud Show this Weekend
Mount Shasta is known to marvel onlookers with a lenticular cloud show every now and again, and anyone lucky enough…
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6 October
5 Fall Color Road Trips Near Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo by Jay Hall It’s autumn in Northern California, with the foliage that grew all…
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6 October
Hiking to the Top of NorCal’s Most Notorious Volcano – Lassen Peak
Video brought to you by Visit Redding It’s hard to beat the experience you get when you’re standing at the…
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1 October
Fly Fishing for Steelhead on the World-Famous Trinity River Just Outside Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding The lakes and rivers surrounding Redding, California make it one of the premiere fishing…
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Sep- 2020 -30 September
Whiskeytown Lake Remains Closed Due to Nearby Zogg Fire
With the Zogg Fire growing to over 50,000 acres just west of Redding, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has enacted closures…
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28 September
Zogg Fire Grows to 31,000 Acres with No Containment in Shasta County
After a full day of speculation as to the size of Shasta County’s Zogg Fire, Cal Fire has confirmed that…
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