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This 40 Pound Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River Looks Like a Dinosaur

The salmon runs are going nuts in Northern California right now, and there’s no better place to land a king…

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Northstar Announces it Will Charge for Parking this Winter

Photo: Reno Tahoe Northstar California Resort recently announced it will be charging for parking at the ski resort beginning this…

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Kid Catches MASSIVE King Salmon Almost the Size of Himself on Sacramento River

All the experts predicted that this year’s salmon run would be memorable, but this is getting ridiculous. The size and…

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Watch: Skier Lands Insane Backflip Over 150-Foot Road Gap in Sierra Nevada Mountains

It was a historic winter in Tahoe and for the extreme athletes known to push the limits in the area,…

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Boys Spend School Night Landing 20-Pound Chinook Salmon on the Sacramento River

School night’s are typically made for after-school activities and homework, but if you’re lucky, you might just get a nice…

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9 Fishing Spots that Prove Redding is California’s Fishing Mecca

Brought to you by Visit Redding Hat Creek There are plenty of spots to catch big fish throughout Northern California.…

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Skydiver Killed at Embattled Lodi Parachute Center After Landing on Nearby Highway

A 28-year-old woman skydiving from the Lodi Parachute Center was killed on Thursday after landing on a nearby highway and…

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Get Hyped! Ski Season in Northern California is Just 50 Days Away

Welp, that was quick… It hasn’t even been three months since Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows closed for the ski season…

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MASSIVE 31-Pound King Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River

The king salmon season is red hot on the Sacramento River right now, with multiple fishing guides recording large returns.…

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It’s Mid-September and People Are Already Snowboarding on Mt. Shasta

Earlier in the week we reported that Mount Shasta was forecast to see up to two feet of snow this…

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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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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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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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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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The Truckee Bike Park is Looking Insanely Awesome Right Now!

Facebook/Truckee Bike Park If you’re into mountain biking, there are a bunch of awesome options in Northern California for an…

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The Best NorCal Fisheries to Celebrate California’s ‘Free Fishing Day’ on August 31

Don’t miss the last chance to fish for free this year! Free Fishing Day in California is being offered by…

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Pronghorn Elk Hunting Season Set to Open in Northern California

Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife Sagebrush flats, rolling hills, wide-open skies and crisp mornings characterize California’s general pronghorn…

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Fishing Guide Dives into Truckee River to Land MONSTER 30-Inch Brown Trout

Matt Herron is a fly fishing guide in Tahoe and had quite the run in with a giant brown trout.…

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Squaw Valley Offering $60 Season Passes for Military Veterans

Military personnel at Squaw. Photo: Squaw Alpine Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is showing their support for military veterans by providing…

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Catch a Big Sturgeon and Receive a Reward from California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Are you planning to go sturgeon fishing in California this year? Keep an eye out for a white tag on…

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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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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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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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Mammoth Mountain Finally Ends its Epic Winter of 2019

View this post on Instagram Tradition. 🙌🏽 #closingday 🎥 @blake.kehoe #mammothstories A post shared by Mammoth Mountain (@mammothmountain) on Jul…

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New Gondola will Connect Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Ski Resorts

Squaw Valley Resort. Photo: Rennett Stowe A proposal to build a gondola that connects Tahoe ski resorts Alpine Meadows and…

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It’s Mid-July and People are Still Skiing at Mammoth Mountain

Photo: Mammoth Mountain For many of the ski resorts in the United States that were able to stay open late…

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Fishermen Land GIANT Great White Shark in San Francisco Bay

Joe Gamez of Golden State Sportfishing has made a living catching sharks in the San Francisco Bay for the past…

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MONSTER 40-Inch Striper Caught on the Sacramento River Delta

Photo: Micki Fedan Micki Fedan and Robert Ferko were having an average evening fishing on the Sacramento River Delta on…

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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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10-Year-Old Becomes the Youngest to Climb ‘The Nose’ on Yosemite’s El Capitan

Selah Schneiter is no stranger to rock climbing. She first touched a boulder at 3-days-old, and has been climbing for…

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WATCH: This Donner Summit Snowboard Gap is INSANE!

Tim Humphries is a professional snowboarder located in Tahoe and while everyone is preparing for summer activities, he’s still getting…

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Hunting and Fishing will be Expanded into NorCal Wildlife Refuges

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by U.S. Fish and Wildlife. The federal government announced a major expansion of hunting and…

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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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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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After Snowiest May on Record, Mammoth Mountain Extends Ski Season to August

The historic winter of 2019 just refuses to quit as Mammoth Mountain has now recorded its snowiest May on record,…

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GIANT 48-Inch Striped Bass Caught on the Sacramento River

Photo: Kimberly Mosey There have been a lot of big catches on Northern California waterways this month. On May 8th,…

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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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Record Breaking 33-Pound Catfish Caught on Clear Lake

On May 9th, Frank Gentle went to Clear Lake looking to catch some fish in the lake known for its…

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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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Come Face-to-Face with a Giant Whale with this NorCal Kayak Tour

View this post on Instagram WHALE WATCH: A tour group of kayakers were taken aback when they suddenly encountered a…

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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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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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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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Monster 30-Pound Striped Bass Caught on the Feather River

A fishing guide service that specializes in Northern California waterways has left its mark on the Feather River with a…

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NorCal Mountain Biking Trail Rated One of the Most Popular in the U.S.

Photo: Yuba Expeditions Singletracks, a popular mountain biking website, recently named the most popular mountain biking trails in the U.S.…

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Speed Demon: Skier Surpasses 100 MPH at Sugar Bowl Resort

Think you’ve gone fast on the slopes? Well let’s put your speed to the test against a retired World Cup…

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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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11 Gorgeous Routes for Any Type of Biker in Siskiyou County

Siskiyou County is one of the most popular biking destinations in the world. From relaxed rides with stellar views, to…

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5 Epic White Water Rafting Trips in Northern California

Once, in the dawn of pre-history, a ravenous saber toothed tiger stalked a little family of cavemen, mom, dad and…

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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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American River Rafter Found Dead Following Boat Flip on the North Fork

Photo: Cal Fire NEU CalFire was alerted to an incident at the Mineral Bar Campground in Colfax on the North…

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The World’s Most Exciting Pond Skimming Competition Returns to NorCal this Weekend

The premiere spring skiing event in Northern California is taking place this weekend on Saturday, May 4th at Squaw Valley…

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Gold Fever: Catching Big Fish on the Remote American River Middle Fork

“To find the goods, you have to be willing to go to places where no one else is willing to…

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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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Sonoma Sheriff Finds $15K Prosthetic Leg and Returns it to Extreme Athlete Who Lost It

Photo: Sonoma County Sheriff It was an interesting sight when someone found a high-end prosthetic leg in the Cloverdale lumber…

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Watch Professional Wakeboarders Shred the Waters of Northern California

NorCal is a great destination for wakeboarders. Whether it be on one of the many lakes or at one of…

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Most Tahoe Ski Resorts are Closing this Weekend

Photo: Homewood Ski Resort As Easter weekend approaches and the warm temperatures move into Northern California, most Tahoe ski resorts…

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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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Merry Fishmas! The 7 Best Places in NorCal to Fish on Opening Day

Saturday, April 27th is truly a magnificent holiday. It’s the time of year when you get together with your friends…

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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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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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Take an Epic Rafting Trip Down the White Waters of Trinity River

Once, in the dawn of pre-history, a ravenous saber toothed tiger stalked a little family of cavemen, mom, dad and…

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WATCH: Cliff Jumpers Tandem Jump Off a GUSHING McCloud Falls

It’s waterfall season in Northern California which means cliff jumpers are ready to display their daredevil antics to the public.…

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Turkey Hunter Comes Face-to-Face with Hungry Mountain Lions in Butte County

Billy Driessen, known for being a fishing guide in the area and catching giant bass, recently had a run-in with…

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Rainy Conditions Force Mt. Shasta Ski Park to Close this Week

The warm storm that hit Northern California this weekend brought April showers to Mt. Shasta Ski Park. The two inches…

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NorCal Ski Resorts Own the 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America

Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe The historic winter in Northern California has single-handedly brought California out of a 7 year drought and the…

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Mavericks Update: NorCal’s Big-Wave Surf Competition Officially Cancelled this Season

The surfing world let out a collective gasp on Sunday as the end of the Mavericks contest window ended, bringing…

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Find a Biking Utopia in Siskiyou County

Northern California’s Siskiyou County is one of the most popular biking destinations in the world. From relaxed rides with stellar…

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WATCH: Skiers Huck Flips Off Squaw Valley’s Tram Building

The historic snowfall at Squaw Valley Resort in Tahoe has made for an epic ski season. With over 600 inches…

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Cowabunga! Storm Brings Surfing to Lake Tahoe

High winds hit Northern California this week, sending waves to descend on the shores of Lake Tahoe and enabling a…

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This Downhill Skateboarding Video on Mt. Shasta is GNARLY!

There’s just something in the water at Mount Shasta. Caliber Trucks, a skateboarding company making high-end trucks, released a new…

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With Massive Snowpack, Tahoe Ski Resorts Extend Winter Season

Photo: Discover Reno Tahoe With Sierra Nevada snowpack currently sitting at an unbelievable 150 percent of historical average, along with…

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Academy Award Winning Documentary “Free Solo” Now Available on Hulu

The documentary Free Solo follows rock climber Alex Honnold as he climbs up Yosemite’s famed El Capitan. Over the past few decades,…

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Watch: Kayaking Down a Flooded Avenue of the Giants

With significant flooding drowning the road through Humboldt’s famed Avenue of the Giants, the road is closed to motorists. That…

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Skiers Build Huge Jump over a Road Gap on Donner Summit

A lot of people have confidence on their skis in the confines of a ski resort, but it takes true…

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Summer Skiing in NorCal: Squaw Valley will Stay Open Until July 7th

Squaw Valley saw record breaking snowfall in February, with the most snowfall it’s ever recorded in a month in its…

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Meet the Athletes from NorCal Heading to the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi

Lighting ceremony at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi For a week in March, three Northern California Special Olympians…

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Mt. Shasta Ski Park Reopens with Blue Skies, 70 Inches of New Snow

While the lower Sierra Nevada has seen the brunt of this month’s historic snowfall, Mount Shasta just got hit hard…

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NorCal’s “Free Solo” Wins Oscar for Best Documentary

The documentary Free Solo follows rock climber Alex Honnold as he climbs up Yosemite’s famed El Capitan. Over the past few decades,…

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This Week Saw the Powder Day of the Year at NorCal Ski Resorts

After 11 feet of snow fell on the Sierra Nevada in just 24 hours, the skies opened up for a…

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This Year’s Super Bowl has Strong Northern California Ties

New England Patriots 5-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady hails from San Mateo On Sunday, two professional football teams will…

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Bass Fisherman Nets Record Day on Shasta Lake

When the Wild West Bass Trail Pro/Am came to Shasta Lake for a 3-day fishing tournament, bass fisherman Alex Niapas…

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The Frozen Lake of Mt. Shasta – Ice Skating Castle Lake

Castle Lake is one of those destinations in Northern California that the visitors will rave about. In the summer, it’s…

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Shasta County Biking Trails Receive Facelift Following Carr Fire

When the Carr Fire swiftly moved through Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and the northwest area of Redding and Shasta County,…

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For the First Time in 2 Years, Squaw Valley’s Famed “Silverado” Zone is Open to the Public

Photo: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley is already known as Northern California’s premiere backcountry ski destinations with areas like…

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NorCal’s Frozen Gem – The Siskiyou Ice Rink is a Unique Winter Experience

Whether it’s a sunny day under the shadow of Mt. Shasta or a cold night under bright, illuminating stars, the…

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Now You Can Rent This Backcountry Cabin Above Mt. Shasta Ski Park

Every once in a while, the true enthusiasts of skiing and snowboarding have to venture outside the boundaries to go…

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Surfers Use Weekend Storm to Ride 10-Foot Waves on Lake Tahoe

The winds swirled and began flowing heavily on Saturday as the massive storm that brought 4-feet of snow to the…

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Maniacs Ski To Cliffs For A Winter Cliff Jumping Session in NorCal

Here is our monthly check-in with the Northern California cliff jumping crew, who have turned their beloved sport into a…

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Remembering Babe Ruth’s 1924 Exhibition Game in Dunsmuir, California

Photo by Paul J. Standar The Babe. The Sultan of Swat. The Great Bambino. The legend of Babe Ruth has…

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Once-in-a-Lifetime Waves Slam the Northern California Coast

After the National Weather Service issued a high surf warning in Northern California on Sunday, organizers of the world-renown Mavericks…

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Honey Run Covered Bridge Ornaments Beings Sold to Fund Bridge Reconstruction

Photo via Facebook/Chris Hutton When the Camp Fire broke out in Butte County in November, it destroyed a lot of…

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Mavericks Watch: Northern California’s Big-Wave Surfing Contest Could Happen Next Week

The popular big-wave surfing contest held every year at Mavericks is currently on watch, as organizers keep an eye on…

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Northern California Abalone Diving Banned Until 2021

Photo: California Department of Fish and Game After prohibiting abalone fishing in 2018, the California Fish and Game Commission has decided to…

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Video: Skier Airlifted After Falling 300 Feet Down Side of Mount Tallac

Newly released video by the CHP – Valley Division Air Operations shows the rescue of a skier who suffered major…

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This Northern California Town is Responsible for America’s First Bike Lane

The ever-popular bike lanes you see all around the country are a pretty new phenomenon. San Francisco received its first…

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Our Favorite Ski Runs: Sierra-at-Tahoe’s Huckleberry Canyon

As the winter descends on Northern California, it’s time to start planning your trips up to the mountain for a ski…

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Squaw Valley’s World-Famous KT-22 is Officially Open

There’s a reason Squaw Valley’s KT-22 was voted the best chairlift in North America. It’s simply paradise for any expert…

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Winter Cliff Jumping at McCloud Falls Featured on the Travel Channel

Welcome to your monthly check-in with the Coulter Productions crew, who continue to amaze us with their death-defying stunts around…

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Mt. Shasta Ski Park Announces Opening Day

The early winter storms flooding Northern California the past couple of weeks have given some snow to the mountains… A…

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