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Shasta Cascade
Win a $300 Gift Card to The Fifth Season in Mount Shasta
Another beautiful week in Northern California and another giveaway for subscribers to the Active NorCal Magazine! This time, we’re giving…
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Wildlife
Mountain Lion Stalks Hikers on Trail in Northern California
A Northern California hiker and his mother faced a harrowing moment recently when they were stalked by a mountain lion…
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Outdoors
Group Cited for Illegal Activities on a Protected Northern California Beach
In a concerning start to the New Year, a group of individuals has come under fire for their illegal activities…
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Destinations
National Parks Are Free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here’s Where to Go in Northern California.
Get ready for an outdoor adventure on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Northern California’s parks are calling, and the National…
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Weather
BREAKING: It’s Snowing at Shasta Lake!
The storm has arrived in Northern California and it’s bringing plenty of snow throughout the mountains of the region. The…
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Outdoors
‘Large to Very Large Avalanches are Expected’: Sierra Avalanche Center Issues Critical Warning
The Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a critical warning for backcountry travelers in the Sierra region Saturday, citing a high…
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Weather
‘Travel is HIGHLY Discouraged’: Another Storm set to Slam the Mountains of Northern California
A formidable winter storm is set to hit the Northern California mountains this weekend, with forecasters warning of heavy snow…
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Video
Dramatic Video Shows the Deadly Palisades Tahoe Avalanche from the Chairlift
The Tahoe community, along with the worldwide ski community, is still mourning from the tragic avalanche at Palisades Tahoe on…
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Destinations
Reservations Are Now Available to Hike to Fern Canyon in 2024. Here’s How to Get One.
Humboldt’s Fern Canyon has become one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Northern California, with its magnificent 50-foot walls covered in…
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Uncategorized
Second Avalanche Strikes Palisades Tahoe on Thursday
A little over 24 hours after a deadly avalanche claimed the life of a skier at Palisades Tahoe, another avalanche…
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Destinations
Here Are the Six Days You Can Enter National Parks For Free in 2024
National parks across the United States are giving outdoor enthusiasts an extra reason to explore the great outdoors in 2024.…
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News
Photo Shows Massive Inbound Avalanche at Mammoth Mountain this Morning
The ski community is still hurting from the deadly avalanche that hit Palisades Tahoe yesterday morning. The sad result of…
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News
Highly-Anticipated Film Starring Leonardo DiCaprio to Begin Filming in Northern California
Excitement is building in Northern California as one of Hollywood’s most accomplished director/actor duos is set to bring cinematic magic…
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News
Body Recovered in the Search for the Missing Camper in Mendocino
Authorities have recovered a body in the vicinity where 48-year-old Rebecca Jones, a missing camper, was last seen along the…
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Tahoe
New Details Emerge from the Deadly Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe
On Wednesday morning, a devastating avalanche hit the Palisades Tahoe, leading to one fatality and an extensive search and rescue…
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News
One Person Dead After Major Avalanche Triggered at Palisades Tahoe
Photo courtesy of Mark Sponsler A significant avalanche struck Palisades Tahoe on Wednesday morning, leading to one confirmed death and…
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Sports
With New Snowfall, Mt. Shasta Ski Park to Open this Week
After a dismal start to the winter in Northern California and a delayed opening, Mt. Shasta Ski Park has officially…
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News
We’re Giving Away a Party Barge Boat Rental on Shasta Lake with Holiday Harbor!
We’re back with another edition of “Subscribe to the Active NorCal Magazine and Win an Awesome Prize!” This time, we’ve…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite National Park Launches its Brand-New Reservation System
In an effort to alleviate congestion and enhance the visitor experience, Yosemite National Park has rolled out a pilot reservation…
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Wildlife
‘Extremely Harmful Misinformation’: Bizarre Flyers Found in Tahoe Claim that People Should Feed Wild Bears
Recent flyers seen on street poles along Highway 50 near Lake Tahoe are telling people to help the local bear…
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Bay Area
The Point Reyes Shipwreck is Almost Gone
In its heyday, the Point Reyes shipwreck was a popular destination for photographers The iconic “Point Reyes Shipwreck,” which gained…
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Uncategorized
Biggest Storm of the Season Could Bring 2-Feet of Snow to NorCal Mountains
Meteorologists are predicting the most significant snowstorm of the season for Northern California, set to bring heavy snowfall and challenging…
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Tahoe
The Next Great Ski Comedy Has Arrived and It Was Filmed on the Slopes of Lake Tahoe
Ski comedies were an important part of my childhood, teaching me the do’s and don’ts of the mountain while getting…
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Video
Video Shows People Running From Dangerous 8-Car Pileup on Icy Tahoe Road
The first snow of the season has finally hit the Lake Tahoe region and the roadways are beginning to look…
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Sports
Short Film Shows Professional Surfers Catching MONSTER Waves at Mavericks Last Week
On December 28, 2023, dangerous waves hit the coast of California, causing flooding and damage to infrastructure. For some of…
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Bay Area
Military Bomb Washes Ashore on Santa Cruz Beach After High Waves
A practice bomb dating back to World War II washed ashore on a California beach on New Year’s Eve, following…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite National Park Looks Stunning with a Fresh Coat of Snow
When the first snowstorm of 2024 arrived in the California mountains, the ski resorts were ecstatic to finally get some…
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News
California’s First Snow Survey Reveals Snowpack at a Paltry 25% of Historical Average
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted its first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station, revealing that the…
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Weather
Storm Delivers Two Feet of Snow, Chain Controls to the NorCal Mountains
As the storm moved into Northern California on Tuesday afternoon, mountain areas began to prepare for the first significant snowfall…
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News
Help Keep Tahoe Blue with the Active NorCal Magazine
When we decided to relaunch the Active NorCal Magazine, we wanted to create a community that supports great organizations doing…
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Wildlife
Baby Seals Were Being Beheaded on Northern California Beaches. We Now Know the Culprit.
Researchers have uncovered the unsettling mystery behind a series of headless seals discovered on the beaches of MacKerricher State Park…
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Stories
We Went Searching for the Best Olives in Northern California. Here’s What We Found.
Rarely does Northern California come into the conversation of great olive producing regions, but maybe it should!
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News
Will the Mt. Shasta Ski Park Open Soon? It’s Not Looking Good Right Now.
The lackluster start to winter throughout Northern California is being felt by the ski parks of the Sierra. Most of…
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Destinations
Chaos, Lava and Snow – A Winter Trip to Crags Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park
For an area replete with unattractive names, the trail to Crags Lake is filled with beauty. Last weekend, we had…
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News
The Top Active NorCal Stories of 2023
Another great year has passed and it was a busy one for all of us at Active NorCal. The most…
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News
California State Parks Awards $41.9 Million in Grants for New Parks
California State Parks has announced the allocation of $41.9 million in grant funding to enhance park accessibility and diversity across…
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Video
We Found the POV Video of the Viral Backflip at Palisades Tahoe and It’s Absolutely Incredible
It’s probably not a secret that the best skiers in Tahoe ride at Palisades Tahoe. The advanced terrain of chairlifts…
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Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe Brings Back Park and Ride Program for 2023-24 Ski Season
Getting to the ski resort and parking can be a pain sometimes. That’s why one Tahoe ski resort is trying…
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Sports
Massive Waves Bring Elite Surfers to Mavericks
The world’s most elite surfers have gathered in Half Moon Bay for the renowned Mavericks surfing festivities, which coincide with…
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North Coast
Hoopa Valley Tribe Reclaims Ancestral Land in Historic Acquisition
The Hoopa Valley Tribe has announced a significant milestone with the acquisition of 10,395 acres of land bordering the western…
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News
A Christmas Gift from Active NorCal
Merry Christmas to all you followers and supporters of Active NorCal! It’s been an incredible year for us, and we’re…
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News
Large Rockslide Falls on Highway 50 Over Echo Summit
The storms over Northern California are beginning to cause problems for travelers throughout the region. Near South Lake Tahoe, a…
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Bay Area
These Mount Tamalpais Cabins Have Unbeatable Bay Area Views. Here’s How to Get a Reservation.
California State Parks has unveiled an innovative approach to securing reservations for the popular Steep Ravine Cabins at Mount Tamalpais…
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News
Win Two Lift Tickets to Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Tahoe!
We have yet another giveaway for the subscribers of the Active NorCal Magazine! If you’re keeping score, this is the…
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Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe Unveils New Names for the City’s Snowplows and They Are AWESOME
The City of South Lake Tahoe has unveiled the winning names for its 2023 Name a Snowplow contest and they…
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News
‘I’m Going to Die Up Here’: Hiker Recounts Harrowing 10-Hours Trapped Under a Boulder in Inyo Mountains
In a harrowing ordeal, a Californian adventurer was trapped for 10 hours beneath a massive boulder in the Inyo Mountains.…
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North Coast
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Mascot Featured on Jeopardy!
Cal Poly Humboldt made an appearance on the renowned quiz show Jeopardy! during last night’s episode and the contestant almost…
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News
Give the Gift of the Active NorCal Magazine
The Holiday season is upon us and I don’t know about you, but I’ve been scrambling to get all of…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite National Park Welcomes First Indigenous Ancestral Stewards Crew
Yosemite National Park recently introduced its inaugural Yosemite Ancestral Stewards (YAS) crew, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to…
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North Coast
Bill Proposes Renaming Redwood Trail in Honor of Late Senator Dianne Feinstein
A new bill introduced by Rep. Jared Huffman and Rep. Mike Thompson aims to rename one of Humboldt County’s most…
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Tahoe
Small Tahoe Hotel Featured in Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ List
The 86-room Stardust Lodge in South Lake Tahoe has claimed its spot among the best family-friendly hotels in the United…
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Wildlife
California Releases Beavers into the Wild for First Time in Nearly 75 Years
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has taken a significant step in conservation by conducting the first beaver…
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Wildlife
California’s Newly-Discovered Wolf Pack Receives a Name with Native American Roots
The wolf pack that made headlines this summer in Tulare County has been given an official name: the Yowlumni Pack.…
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Tahoe
Skiers Watch from the Chairlift as Bear Family Walks Across Tahoe Ski Run
It’s been a busy week for bear activity at Heavenly Mountain Resort, which recently watched a video of a bear…
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Outdoors
Celebrate the New Year with Guided Hikes in California State Parks
California State Parks invites the public to kick off the new year in a healthy way by participating in the…
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Bay Area
YouTuber Brilliantly Pranks Dozens of Car Thieves in San Francisco
This is outside the typical content we post on this website, but since all Northern California residents are aware of…
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Outdoors
‘Grappling with Gridlock’: Yosemite Unveils Brand-New Reservation System to Reduce Congestion in 2024
In an effort to enhance the visitor experience and manage congestion, Yosemite National Park has introduced a pilot program called…
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Wildlife
Police Officer Makes an Unlikely Friend on a Lake Tahoe Roadway
Late at night on patrol in South Lake Tahoe, graveyard officers encountered an unexpected sight. What they initially mistook for…
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Wildlife
Northern California Man Shoots Bear in His Front Yard After Attack
A Northern California man faced a frightening bear encounter at night on December 8, which led to a tense standoff…
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Outdoors
Northern California Could See its Best Aurora Borealis Show in 20 Years in 2024
Northern California skywatchers are in for a celestial treat as experts predict an increase in auroras, commonly known as the…
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Events
Shaquille O’Neal is Performing at Palisades Tahoe this Weekend. Here’s How to See It.
Palisades Tahoe is gearing up for an electrifying winter season kick-off with the highly anticipated Tahoe Live Music Festival, featuring…
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Hikes
3 Northern California Snowshoe Hikes with a Waterfall Payoff
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo: Discover Siskiyou It’s wintertime in Northern California, possibly having you believe that it’s…
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Shasta Cascade
Controversial 20-Foot Tall Statue of the Virgin Mary Going on the Top of the Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Mt. Shasta Ski Park is making headlines for a unique project that could completely change the look of the mountain.…
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Tahoe
WATCH: Skiers Narrowly Dodge Bear Running Across the Ski Run of a Tahoe Mountain
Heavenly Mountain Resort Skiers and snowboarders at Heavenly Mountain Resort had an unexpected encounter with wildlife as a black bear…
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News
We’re Giving Away an Adventure Getaway in Mount Shasta. Here’s How to Win.
Winter is here, and we have yet another giveaway for subscribers of Active NorCal Magazine! We’ve teamed with our friends…
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Outdoors
Spectacular Geminids Meteor Shower Will Light Up the Northern California Sky this Week
Northern Californians are in for a celestial treat as the Geminids meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of…
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Lassen
Highway Through Lassen Volcanic National Park Closes for the Winter
As winter blankets the region in pristine snow, Lassen Volcanic National Park’s highway is now closed for the season, signaling…
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Weather
Is California About to Get Hit With an El Nino Storm of Epic Proportions? This Forecast Thinks So.
Snow walls in the Sierra during the epic winter of 2022-23 It’s been a slow start to the winter in…
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News
CASTING CALL! Feature Film Looking for Paid Extras in Humboldt County
Eureka, California Exciting news for aspiring actors and film enthusiasts in Humboldt County and Eureka! Casting Directors Tracy Dixon and…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Reservations Now Open for Yosemite’s Annual Firefall
Yosemite National Park, known for its breathtaking natural wonders, is gearing up for the annual “firefall” season, and visitors hoping…
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Weather
Winter Weather Advisory: Incoming Storm Could Bring a Foot of Snow to the NorCal Mountains
It’s been a dry start to the winter, but the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab has just made an…
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North Coast
Pigeon Point Lighthouse to Undergo $16 Million Rehabilitation Project
California State Parks is performing a rehabilitation of the iconic Pigeon Point Lighthouse, situated within the Pigeon Point Light Station…
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Wildlife
This 38-Pound Rainbow Trout Caught on the Feather River Isn’t a Steelhead. Here’s How We Know.
Photo: Josh Giordano Fisherman Josh Giordano made headlines in 2021 when he landed an estimated 38.2-pound rainbow trout on the…
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Outdoors
See Smoke Around Northern California this Week? Here’s Why.
See smoke around Northern California this week? That’s all because of a planned operation aimed at reducing fuels throughout areas…
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Wildlife
Iconic California Fish Hatchery to Be Transferred to Native American Tribe
After years of deliberation, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has made a historic decision to transfer over…
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Shasta Cascade
This Historic Northern California Town Turns into a Whimsical Christmas Wonderland in December
The holiday season has arrived, meaning people are donning their homes with Christmas lights, decorating their trees with ornaments, and…
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Video
WATCH: 7-Year-Old Shaun White Starts His Snowboarding Career at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Shaun White is an extreme sports icon. Holding the records for most Olympic and X-Games Gold Medals, he has claimed…
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Tahoe
Tahoe Ski Resort Abandons Controversial Plan to Go Private
Developers have abandoned their plans to transform Homewood Ski Resort on Lake Tahoe’s west shore into a private, members-only ski…
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News
Backpacker Survives Freezing Night in the Marble Mountain Wilderness
A backpacker in Siskiyou County had a close call on November 18th when he encountered severe weather conditions near Paradise…
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News
BLACK FRIDAY SALE: Get $10 Off a Subscription to the Active NorCal Magazine
*NOTE: The sale has been extended until Friday, December 1st. Get your subscription today! To promote the Active NorCal magazine,…
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Outdoors
Adventure Couple Hikes into the Desolation Wilderness for Unique Wedding Celebration
You think your wedding was cool? It might not have been as cool as this wedding celebration, with the bride…
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Tahoe
How a License Plate Can Get You a Free Pass to Ski in Tahoe this Winter
Lake Tahoe enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as the annual ‘Plates for Powder’ program makes a return for the…
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Shasta Cascade
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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Video
A Snowshoe Hike to Sulphur Works in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Sitting near the southwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park is some of the most prominent evidence of hydrothermal activity…
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Outdoors
Yosemite’s Tioga Pass Closes for the Winter Season
Yosemite National Park’s iconic Tioga Pass, also known as Highway 120, has officially closed for the winter season, according to…
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News
Emergency Regulations Aim to Protect White Sturgeon in California
In a bid to safeguard dwindling white sturgeon populations and address the impact of a harmful algal bloom (HAB), emergency…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite National Park Declares the End of Fire Season
Yosemite National Park officials have officially declared the end of the fire season following a season-ending event, which is defined…
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Video
‘Absolute Mayhem’: Video Shows Insane Crowds During Opening Weekend at Mammoth Mountain
It was a celebrated week in California as ski resorts began to open their slopes for the winter season. For…
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North Coast
PG&E Unveils Plan to Remove Two Dams on the Eel River, Creating the Longest Free-Flowing River in California
Scott Dam. Credit: Kyle Schwartz/California Trout Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has released an initial draft of its plan…
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Sports
Tahoe Ski Resorts Announce Opening Following Delay
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort have revealed their official opening days for the 2023-24 ski season after experiencing…
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News
Environmentalists Sue National Park Service for Replanting Sequoias in California
In a legal dispute that could impact the future of sequoia trees in California’s National Parks, several conservation groups have…
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Waterfalls
Finding Mossbrae Falls – Northern California’s Forbidden Waterfall
Photo by Josh Hild Northern California is full of incredible waterfalls, many of which sit in the Shasta-Cascade region. The most…
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Shasta Cascade
Mount Shasta’s Stunning Outdoor Ice Rink Opening to the Public this Week
As a Northern California resident, skating on a beautiful outdoor ice rink might seem foreign. When you add the stunning…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite Announces Reservation System for February Firefall
Yosemite National Park is taking steps to manage the growing popularity of the Horsetail Fall event, which draws thousands of…
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Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe Introduces New Parking Measures to Alleviate Ski Season Congestion
Photo: Heavenly Mountain Resort In preparation for the upcoming ski season, South Lake Tahoe is taking proactive steps to combat…
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Bay Area
Fisherman Swept Out to Sea in Point Reyes National Seashore Identified
A rogue wave at Point Reyes National Seashore claimed the life of a 73-year-old Hercules resident identified as Richard Norio…
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News
Sheriff: Woman Found Dead in Northern California Home Had ‘Encounter with a Bear’
Downieville, California A somber discovery in Northern California has left a community in mourning. Patrice Miller, a 71-year-old woman from…
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