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News
It’s Snowing in Redding!
Early in the day on Tuesday, meteorologists increased the intensity of the forecast of the incoming atmospheric river storm. Initial…
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News
Stronger Than Carr: Documentary Highlights Carr Fire Tragedy
Photo by Cody Markhal On July 23rd, a flat tire on a trailer sparked a fire in the Whiskeytown National…
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Destinations
Finding Mossbrae Falls – Northern California’s Forbidden Waterfall
Flickr/Michael Moore By Zach O’Brien Northern California is full of incredible waterfalls, many of which sit in the Shasta-Cascade region.…
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Destinations
Discover a Captivating Underground World at Lake Shasta Caverns
By Chip O’Brien It was a foregone conclusion that I would love the Shasta Caverns tour. First, you find it…
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News
Siskiyou Ice Rink Extends Season to February 15
The season at the beautiful Siskiyou Ice Rink is limited, but now you have a few more opportunities for ice…
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Outdoors
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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Destinations
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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News
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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Stories
Hunting for the Best Olives in Northern California
Rarely does Northern California come into the conversation of great olive producing regions, but maybe it should!
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Destinations
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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History
The Fascinating History of Redding Rancheria
The Wintu Tribe of Northern California When I am outdoors visiting our beautiful NorCal landmarks, curiosity always slips into my head…
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Bay Area
The Great Northern California Taco Trail
By Zach O’BrienNorthern California is typically known as a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts. From Mount Shasta to cascading waterfalls to…
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Outdoors
Mt. Shasta Put on Another Incredible Lenticular Cloud Show This Week
By Zach O’Brien Here we go again! I just happened to be in the Mount Shasta area on Friday, January…
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Outdoors
Shooting Stunning Landscape Photography at NorCal Landmarks
We all like to hike to NorCal’s great destinations to take in their beauty, but isn’t it better if we…
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History
Did the Real-Life Tarzan Dive Off Burney Falls?
By Chip O’Brien The story was well known to me, but we at Active NorCal always check our sources. If…
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Destinations
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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Outdoors
Throwback: Walk Through Whiskeytown in its Full Winter Glory
The Whiskeytown National Recreation is one of our favorite places on the planet. Unfortunately, when the Carr Fire rampaged through…
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Lassen
Blizzard Watch: Nearly 10 Feet of Snow Forecast for NorCal Mountains this Week
After the New Year, Department of Water Resources officials measured a low snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, showing the snowpack…
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Shasta Cascade
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Received A LOT of Snow Last Night
It just keeps coming! After a weekend of massive snowfall, another storm is making its mark on Northern California just…
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Lassen
See the Snow-Covered Road Conditions From All Over Northern California
The first winter storm of 2019 has arrived in Northern California, and boy is it a doozy! Some summits have…
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History
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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News
Whiskeytown NRA is Hiring for a Few Great Outdoor Jobs
Photo: National Park Service Love hiking the trails at Whiskeytown? Ever think about joining the team and making those trails…
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Outdoors
Bluebird Conditions Highlight Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s Opening Day
Via Instagram/@mtshastaskipark Today is the day, people. Far NorCal’s premiere ski resort is opening to the public today and the…
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Photography
Watch 1,927 Pictures of Mt. Shasta in 70 Seconds
Skylakes Media took to the North side of Mt. Shasta and set up a camera in auto mode to take…
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