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News
Squaw-Alpine to Begin Construction on New Gondola, Creating North America’s Third Largest Ski Resort
Alterra Mountain Company, owner of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows in the Lake Tahoe region, announced it will begin construction…
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Talking NorCal
Discussing the Humboldt Redwoods with ‘Griff’ the Viral Dancing Park Ranger | Talking NorCal
In this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the news of the week including the GoFundMe…
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Waterfalls
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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News
California Sees Third Driest Water Year in Recorded History
Lake Oroville. Photo: California Department of Water Resources If you thought this year was dry in California, you’re right on…
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Outdoors
Brand New 300-Mile Lost Sierra Trail Will Connect 15 Communities from Tahoe to Lassen
Mountain bikers enjoying the world class trail system in the Lost Sierra. Photo: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship The Sierra Nevada mountain…
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Tahoe
VIDEO: Bear Falls Through Thin Ice on Frozen Tahoe Pond
The Tahoe region is known for its many bear sightings. From bears breaking into homes, to bears breaking into cars…
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Lassen
Man with ‘Mafia Style’ Accent Goes on a Hilarious Botany Tour of Lassen Volcanic National Park
If you’re interested in botany in Lassen Volcanic National Park, the above video has plenty of great information for you.…
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Sports
Closing Dates for All Ski Resorts in Northern California
Mammoth Mountain terrain park. Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan. The ski season is coming to an end in Northern California. With…
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Wildlife
National Park Service Reveals 152 Tule Elk Died in Point Reyes in 2020
Photo by Hari Nandakumar Following the controversial decision to kill Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore in favor of cattle ranchers,…
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Butte
Hiker Dies Following 100-Foot Fall at Oroville’s Table Mountain
Hollow Falls. Brooke Stanley/AllTrails A hiker fell 100-feet to their death near Hollow Falls at Oroville’s Table Mountain on Saturday.…
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blog
The Best Jokes from April Fools’ Day 2021 in Northern California
April 1st has become a fun day for everyone. It gives even the most serious organizations the opportunity to let…
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blog
Officials Considering Renaming Burney Falls to ‘Bernie’ After Famed Politician
*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. The…
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blog
Talking NorCal Podcast Reveals Their Secret Source of Northern California Knowledge
*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. Ever…
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blog
Northern California Fishlympics Sparks Annual Rivalry
*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. Well…
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Outdoors
Experimental Release of 186,000 Chinook Salmon Performed Downstream from Spawning Grounds on the Sacramento River
Photo: Golden State Salmon Association Officials from the Coleman National Fish Hatchery, in coordination with the Golden State Salmon Association,…
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News
GoFundMe Raises $250K for 5 Children Whose Parents Were Killed By Fallen Redwood in Northern California
Following a tragic incident where Jessica and Jake Woodruff were killed by a falling redwood tree near the Jedediah Smith Redwoods…
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Destinations
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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Destinations
The Wildflower Bloom Has Arrived in Oroville’s Table Mountain
There are a few magnificent destinations to see wildflower blooms in Northern California. The North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve in…
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Destinations
Hiker Discovers Tree Growing Over the Trail in Redwood National Park
The Redwood National and State Parks are full of many wonders. The park system holds the three tallest trees in…
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Lassen
The Massive Road Clearing Operation is Underway in Lassen Volcanic National Park
A snow plow clears snow near the Devastated Area. Photo by NPS. When the springtime hits Lassen Volcanic National Park, park…
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Wildlife
More Than 500,000 Spring-Run Chinook Salmon Released Into the Feather River
More than a half million spring-run Chinook salmon smolts were released into the Feather River near Yuba City last week.…
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Wildlife
More Bears with Neurological Disorders Turning Up in Northern California
CDFW photo by Kirsten Macintyre The reports out of Pollock Pines, El Dorado County, last month sounded eerily familiar. A…
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News
Large Redwood Falls on Car in Del Norte County, Killing Two
Photo courtesy Courtney Mae A large redwood tree toppled over Highway 199 in Del Norte County on March 25, killing…
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Wildlife
How Wildlife Officials Survey Northern California’s Dead Salmon to Help the Living
Curtis Brownfield, fish biologist for the Service, checks the tag number on a salmon carcass pulled up from the depths…
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Sports
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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Talking NorCal
Beer Park, Hulu’s Bigfoot Docuseries and Jumping Off Burney Falls with Brandon Beck | Talking NorCal
In this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the news of the week including the massive lawsuit won…
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North Coast
For the First Time in a Century, Condors Will Take Flight in Northern California
For the first time in 100 years, the endangered California condor will return to the Pacific Northwest. Once on the…
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Wildlife
Gray Wolf Continues Historic Trek Further South into California
The wolf that made the astounding trek from Oregon to the Eastern Sierra has continued to travel south. The GPS-collared…
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Wildlife
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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Wildlife
Campground in Plumas National Forest Closed for Bald Eagle Protection
A section of the Wyandotte Campground in the Plumas National Forest is temporarily closed to protect a bald eagle nesting…
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Sports
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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Wildlife
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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News
Snowmobiler Killed After Falling Off Cliff in the Sierra
Photo by Joey Childs A snowmobiler was killed over the weekend after falling from a cliff in the Sierra. The victim…
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Stories
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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Stories
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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Cannabis
You Can Be a Judge in This Year’s NorCal Cannabis Cup
High Times is bringing its signature series of cannabis competitions is back to Northern California in 2021. This year, the…
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North Coast
Abalone Fishing Banned in Northern California Until 2026
While the spring season typically signals the start of the recreational red abalone season, CDFW reminds anglers that the northern…
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News
5 Million Fall Chinook Salmon Released into the Sacramento River
Officials at the Coleman Fish Hatchery made their annual trip to the Sacramento River this week to release approximately 5…
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Eating
Anderson Valley Unveils 30-Acre Outdoor Utopia Dubbed ‘Beer Park’
Why have a Beer Garden when you can have a full-on Beer Park? It’s a question that will be answered…
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Talking NorCal
We’re Back! Active NorCal Featured in National Geographic, Local Heroes and Top Stories | Talking NorCal
The Talking NorCal Podcast is back! In this episode, Zach and Bob discuss the National Geographic article on Northern California…
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North Coast
Sasquatch: Get a Sneak Peak at Hulu’s New True Crime Documentary About Bigfoot in Northern California
Hollywood is once again diving deep into the world of Bigfoot, this time through a true crime documentary set in…
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Sports
Tahoe Skier Escapes Avalanche by Launching Off 100-Foot Cliff
Cliff where the avalanche occurred A Tahoe skier found himself trapped between a 100-foot cliff and an avalanche. He opted…
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Sacramento
Embattled Lodi Skydiving Center Ordered to Pay $40 Million Following Fatal Incident
Following yet another fatal incident at the Lodi Skydiving Center, owner Bill Dause has been ordered to pay $40 million…
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Wildlife
Shocking Video Shows Mountain Lion Devouring Cat in the Sierra
We all know that the vicious tendencies of nature are all around us. It’s just a little more shocking when…
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Wildlife
Coyote That Attacked Five People Caught and Removed from Bay Area Community
Photo by Joshua Wilking A multi-agency team of wildlife management professionals and local law enforcement caught and euthanized the coyote that…
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Stories
Point Reyes Has a Big Poop Problem
Photo by Claude Piché Point Reyes National Seashore is one of the gems of the National Park System in Northern California.…
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Bay Area
Golden Gate NRA Was the Second Most Visited National Park System in the U.S. in 2020
Photo by Varun Yadav As the National Park released its annual visitation numbers for 2020, San Francisco’s Golden Gate National Recreation…
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Tahoe
Vail Resorts Extends Ski Season for Tahoe Resorts
Kirkwood Mountain Resort Vail Resorts has extended the ski season at their Tahoe resorts, with Northstar, Kirkwood and Heavenly all…
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News
The (Virtual) Wild and Scenic Film Festival is Returning With Four Northern California Inspired Films
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is going virtual in 2021, with the Tehama Conservation Fund hosting this year’s event…
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Destinations
The 10 Natural Wonders of Northern California
Photo by Casey Horner The outdoor surroundings of Northern California make it one of the most beautiful places on the planet.…
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North Coast
Redwoods Rising is Putting Northern California’s Damaged Forests on a Better Path
Save the Redwoods League, California State Parks, and National Park Service staff touring a Redwoods Rising restoration site in Redwood…
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North Coast
Humboldt Park Ranger Explains Why You Should Never Pick Native Wildflowers
Park Ranger Griff is back with another educational lesson for you outdoor adventurers in Northern California. This time he tackles…
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Wildlife
A Wolf Made the Astounding Trek from Oregon to Yosemite. Now Where Does it Go?
A gray wolf made major headlines after it made the long trek across the Oregon border and all the way…
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Weather
It Looks Like it’s Snowing in Santa Rosa. It’s Just A LOT of Hail.
Photo by Sonoma County Sheriff A seemingly innocuous storm rolled into Northern California this week, bringing small amounts of rain…
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Butte
Kayakers Go Full Send Off an Overflowing Spillway on the Feather River
Nick Coulter’s at it again, this time trading in his usual cliff jumping shenanigans for an epic kayak trip down…
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Stories
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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Outdoors
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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Sports
Fisherman Breaks 46-Year-Old California Crappie Record on Clear Lake
David Burruss with his record crappie from Clear Lake California has a new record for largest crappie caught with the…
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News
Sundial Bridge Will Light Up Blue This Week in Honor of Frontline Workers
Thursday, March 11th, marks the one year anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To recognize the…
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Tahoe
Behind the Stunt: Skier Backflips Over 150-Foot Road Gap in Tahoe
It was the winter of 2019 when historic snowfall blanketed the Tahoe region, allowing backcountry skiers to attempt obstacles never…
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Sports
Fisherman Lands 36-Pound ‘Whopper’ Striped Bass on the Sacramento River
The bass fishing on the Sacramento River is rolling heavy right now with the area’s best fishing guides showing off…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite National Park Ends Temporary Reservation System
Photo: Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau Vehicle reservations will no longer be required to enter Yosemite as of Monday, March 1st. The…
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Shasta Cascade
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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News
Sierra Snow Survey Reveals California on the Verge of Another Critically Dry Year
The California Department of Water Resources conducted its third manual snow survey at Phillips Station near Tahoe on Tuesday, revealing…
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Photography
Yosemite’s 2021 Firefall was ‘One of the Best Ever Seen.’ Here Are the Best Photos From the Natural Phenomenon.
The annual Firefall natural phenomenon peaked in late-February in Yosemite National Park, giving photographers and onlookers a show unlike any…
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Video
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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Photography
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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News
Active NorCal Featured in National Geographic Article on Northern California Waterfalls
Active NorCal Founder Zach O’Brien was recently featured in a National Geographic article on waterfalls in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade.…
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Tahoe
Go Behind the Scenes with the Colorado Avalanche During Their Trip to Lake Tahoe
It was a memorable weekend in Lake Tahoe when the National Hockey League descended on the area to play two…
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Sports
Skiers Complete Death-Defying Descent of Yosemite’s Half Dome
Zach Milligan skiing down Half Dome. Photo by Jason Torlano. Two brave skiers recently completed an extraordinarily dangerous feat –…
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Photography
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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Shasta Cascade
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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Wildlife
Gray Wolf Travels from Oregon to Eastern Sierra – The Furthest South Ever Tracked in California
A gray wolf is making major headlines after it made the long trek across the Oregon border and all the…
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Sports
GIANT 17 Pound Mackinaw Landed on Lake Tahoe
Although Lake Tahoe isn’t mentioned in the same breath as Northern California’s top fishing destinations, you can still catch some…
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Sports
The Best Places to Go Fishing in Northern California
Yeah, yeah, I know. Who in their right mind would write so openly about good places to fish, and dare…
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Tahoe
The Time I Snowboarded with Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White in Tahoe
It was a normal spring day at Northstar-at-Tahoe in 2009. This was my fifth consecutive winter with a season pass…
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Eating
Going Crazy for Poultry at the Chicken Shack in Redding
There are not many food items that are universally considered delicious across the globe, but fried chicken is sure one…
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Lassen
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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Bay Area
Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2021 Includes Two Bay Area Eateries
Yelp released its annual list of America’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2021, which has become a yearly event for…
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Wildlife
Skiing Legend Finds Bear Living Under His Tahoe Hot Tub
The growing bear population in Tahoe has been heavily documented on this website, with bear-human interactions being scary and hilarious,…
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Stories
The Mystery Behind Rattlesnake Dick’s Lost Treasure in the Trinity Mountains
Richard Barter AKA “Rattlesnake Dick” Richard Barter lived a life of crime in the Gold Rush era of the 1800’s…
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Eating
Devouring a Banana Split at Sacramento’s Oldest Ice Cream Parlor
Gunther’s Ice Cream was established in the 1940’s and is still serving up some fantastic ice cream nearly 80 years…
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Tahoe
This Zillow Listing for a House in Tahoe is the Weirdest Thing You’ll See Today
On the surface, a house for sale in South Lake Tahoe is pretty standard. The multi-family home is just over…
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Wildlife
Volunteer Mauled by ‘Critically Endangered’ Leopard at Oroville Wildlife Sanctuary
Photo: Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary A volunteer at Oroville’s Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary was hospitalized over the weekend…
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Tahoe
Get a Sneak Peak of the NHL Outdoor Games on the Shores of Lake Tahoe
The National Hockey League has officially taken over the shores of Lake Tahoe in preparation for their outdoor games being…
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North Coast
Fishing Guide Lands 3-Foot Wild Steelhead on the Smith River
The rivers of California’s North Coast are starting to see some trophy steelhead running through the system. Fishing guides throughout…
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History
Shame and Redemption: The History of Captain Jack’s Skull
Captain Jack The 1870s were turbulent, bloody times in Northern California. Tensions between Indigenous Peoples and the U.S. Army who…
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News
Expectations vs Reality: Yosemite’s Firefall Packed with Crowds of Visitors
Photo by Katie Rodriguez The world-famous Firefall natural phenomenon at Yosemite National Park has become a popular event. Due to stunning…
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Sports
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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Tahoe
Avalanche Falls on Highway 89 Near Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay
Photo: California Highway Patrol – South Lake Tahoe Sitting in the midst of a snowy winter in Tahoe, avalanches can…
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History
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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Eating
Guy Fieri Opens Flavortown Kitchen in Northern California
There’s been an ongoing debate about where exactly Flavortown, U.S.A is located. We can now say it resides in Northern…
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News
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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Stories
How a Tech Billionaire Lost $128 Million Buying a Lake Tahoe Vacation Home
Lake Tahoe has become a refuge for tech billionaires to vacation away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley.…
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Sports
This Mammoth Mountain Rocky Ski Run is One of the Most Unique You’ll Ever Seen
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Benchetler (@chrisbenchetler) With new snow falling on the Northern California…
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Shasta Cascade
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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Outdoors
Yosemite Announces Brand-New Reservation System Ahead of Annual ‘Firefall’
Photo by Katie Rodriguez Yosemite National Park is world-renown for its stunning waterfalls, including the tallest in North America – Yosemite…
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Shasta Cascade
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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Hikes
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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Stories
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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