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Wildlife
Wildlife Officials Release 500,000 Salmon into Klamath River During Dam Removal
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) celebrated a milestone achievement this week with the successful release of approximately…
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Cannabis
How a Group of High Schoolers Coined the Term “420” in Northern California in the 1970’s
The number 420 is the international number associated with cannabis. At 4:20 pm, marijuana aficionados are likely consuming their favorite…
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Brand-New Glamping Experience Coming to Yosemite
Photo via Under Canvas Under Canvas, known for its luxurious safari-style tented camps near national parks, is set to debut…
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Tahoe
Here Are All the Closing Dates for Tahoe Ski Resorts
Spring skiing enthusiasts in the Lake Tahoe region have much to look forward to, from sunny days to corn snow…
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News
Coalition Makes Significant Progress to Protect California’s Giant Sequoias Threatened by Wildfire
California’s conservation champions have made monumental strides in safeguarding the iconic giant sequoias, the world’s largest trees. The Giant Sequoia…
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Outdoors
California Salmon Fishing Season Officially Closed for Second Consecutive Year
On Wednesday, the Pacific Fishery Management Council voted to finalize the cancellation of the California ocean salmon season for the…
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News
The Next Solar Eclipse Will Fly Right Over Northern California. But You’ll Have to Wait a While.
This week’s solar eclipse captured the minds and damaged the eyeballs of many people throughout America. In Northern California, the…
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Tahoe
Bear Causes Temporary Closure at Palisades Tahoe
Skiers at Palisades Tahoe were left bewildered on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, after receiving a notification from the resort’s mobile…
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News
Google Ranks This NorCal Park as the Top Hidden Gem in America
While Yosemite might steal the spotlight, Northern California’s Redwood National Park shines as a hidden treasure among giants. Renowned for…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite’s New Reservation System Begins this Weekend. Here’s Everything You Need to Know.
In a bid to manage overwhelming crowds and traffic congestion, Yosemite National Park is set to implement a day-use reservation…
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Lassen
Lassen Volcanic National Park Hosting Lyrid Meteor Shower Viewing Event
Photo: Lassen Volcanic National Park Northern California residents are in for a celestial treat as Lassen National Forest, Lassen Volcanic…
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Shasta Cascade
Lake Shasta Set to Reach Maximum Capacity, Boosting State Water Reserves
Anticipation builds as California’s largest reservoir, Lake Shasta, gears up to hit its maximum capacity for the second consecutive year,…
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Sports
FORE! Snow Golf is Returning to Palisades Tahoe this Week.
Photo: Palisades Tahoe Palisades Tahoe is bringing back its much-loved traditions this week with the return of the 38th Annual…
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News
What Will the Eclipse Look Like in Northern California? Here’s What You Can Expect.
America is abuzz with anticipation for Monday’s rare celestial event: the 2024 total solar eclipse. This beautiful phenomenon, not to…
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News
Snow Survey Reveals California Snowpack at 110 Percent of Average
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) completed the pivotal April snow survey at Phillips Station, revealing the positive outcome of…
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Shasta Cascade
Main Trails at Burney Falls Close for Massive Trail Renovation
The expected closure of the main trails to Burney Falls at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park has officially begun, with…
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Outdoors
Plan Unveiled for Brand-New 300-Mile Trail Along the Northern California Coast
The Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA) took a significant step forward by unveiling the draft Master Plan for the northern…
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Magazine
Support Keep Tahoe Blue with the Active NorCal Magazine
Join us in supporting the vital work of the League to Save Lake Tahoe by subscribing to the Active NorCal…
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Shasta Cascade
A Guide to the Spring Mushroom Harvest Season in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Spring mushroom harvest season is on the horizon in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, particularly on the Shasta-McCloud Management Unit. As…
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Waterfalls
17 Breathtaking Waterfalls Just Outside of Redding, California
Photo by Matthias Rossini The sun is shining in California, which means it’s waterfall chasing season for any outdoor adventurer.…
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Random
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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News
Here’s the Release Date for Leonardo DiCaprio’s New Movie Filmed in Northern California
More details have emerged about the Leonardo DiCaprio movie, which filmed in areas of Northern California earlier this year, including…
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Shasta Cascade
Illegal Dumping Sites Are on the Rise in Siskiyou County. Here’s How You Can Help.
Residents of Siskiyou County have recently noticed an increase in illegal dumping sites scattered across the area. This concerning trend…
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News
Northern California Snowpack Bolstered by Early-Spring Snowstorms
Northern California snow, including in Lassen Volcanic National Park, has pushed the state’s snowpack past 100 percent of average. Photo…
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Shasta Cascade
Redding’s Famed Eagles Welcome New Eaglets to Their Nest
Excitement fills the air as the Redding Eagle Family welcomes new eaglets to their nest, with the second eaglet hatching…
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Uncategorized
Brothers Attempted to Fight Off Mountain Lion in Deadly Attack in Northern California
Taylen Brooks, right, and Wyatt Brooks, left, faced a mountain lion attack in the Northern California wilderness. Two brothers from…
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Outdoors
How Mammoth Mountain Uses World War II Howitzers to Battle Potentially Deadly Avalanches
Mammoth Mountain is known to receive a lot of snow. With massive snowfall each winter, ski patrol is forced to…
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Sports
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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Outdoors
Northern Lights Could Be Visible in Northern California Tonight
Northern California residents may have the opportunity to witness a rare celestial event tonight as the Northern Lights, or Aurora…
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News
DNA is a Match in Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in El Dorado County
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has confirmed that the mountain lion euthanized in a remote area near…
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Outdoors
You Can Now Get Your California Fishing License Directly on Your Phone
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has unveiled the CDFW License App, a new mobile application designed to…
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Destinations
California National Parks Rank as the Most Polluted in America
Five California parks have been named as the most polluted in the country, according to a recent environmental study by…
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Lassen
Lassen National Forest Looking for Campground Hosts for the 2024 Season
If you love the great outdoors and enjoy meeting new people, volunteering as a campground host with Lassen National Forest…
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Magazine
Win a Yosemite Steam Train Trip for the Whole Family with Sugar Pine Railroad
We’re giving away Yosemite steam train trip for the whole family with Sugar Pine Railroad! Situated just outside Yosemite National…
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Wildlife
Senate Resolutions Calls for 2024 to Be the ‘Year of the California Grizzly Bear’
State Senator John Laird, representing Santa Cruz, has proposed a resolution in the California legislature to designate 2024 as the…
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News
Man Killed in Mountain Lion Attack in Northern California
A 21-year-old man lost his life, and his brother sustained injuries, following a mountain lion attack in the secluded terrains…
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Weather
‘Travel is Highly Discouraged’: Incoming Storm Could Bring 30 Inches of Snow to the Sierra
The National Weather Service issued a weather warning this week, advising against travel to and from the Sierra Nevada region…
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Eating
Pliny the Younger is Back! Here’s How to Get Your Hands on the Famous NorCal Craft Beer.
Russian River Brewing is gearing up for the highly anticipated limited release of Pliny the Younger, a beloved Triple India…
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News
National Park Service Sued Over Cashless Entrance Fees
Photo: National Park Service When the National Park Service announced cashless entrance fees at many of its parks in the…
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North Coast
Yurok Tribe Reclaims 125 Acres of Redwood Forest Lost During the Gold Rush
Photo by CalTrout/Michael Wier The Yurok Tribe, historically stripped of 90% of its land during the Gold Rush era, is…
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Uncategorized
40-Feet-Deep Crevasse Discovered at Sierra-at-Tahoe Following Winter Storms
After Northern California weathered its latest winter storm, Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort took immediate action to address hazardous conditions on the…
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News
Northern California Man Banned from Lava Beds National Monument for Artifact Theft
A 44-year-old man from Northern California is facing serious repercussions after attempting to take over 100 artifacts from Lava Beds…
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Shasta Cascade
Increased Water Flows from Whiskeytown Dam Hope to Help Salmon Populations on Clear Creek
The Bureau of Reclamation initiated a series of water releases from Whiskeytown Dam into Clear Creek, commencing Wednesday night. Dubbed…
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Outdoors
The Aurora Borealis Could Be Visible in Northern California this Month
This month, Northern California residents might just catch a rare glimpse of the elusive Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as…
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Tahoe
Rare Tahoe Ski Run for Advanced Skiers Opens for the First Time this Winter
Following an extraordinary snowfall, Palisades Tahoe has opened its most exclusive and difficult terrain, which is accessible by the Silverado…
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Wildlife
Millions of Curious-Looking Creatures Wash Ashore Northern California Beaches
Beaches in Northern California have become the unexpected resting places for millions of tiny blue sea creatures. These curious creatures,…
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News
Coast Guard Ship Spills 500 Gallons of Diesel Off the Northern California Coast
Last week, the waters off Mendocino County’s coast became the site of an unfortunate incident as a U.S. Coast Guard…
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News
Officials Move Forward with Removal of 750 Tons of Historic Debris in American River
Placer County is gearing up to tackle a decades-old issue — the remnants of a bridge that have cluttered the…
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Outdoors
Brand-New 72-Mile Trail Will Connect Truckee and Nevada City Through Tahoe National Forest
Photo: National Forest Service Adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts have a new reason to be excited as the U.S. Forest…
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Weather
‘Downed Trees and Power Outages are Likely’: Extreme Winds Expected in NorCal Today
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a High Wind Warning for the Sierra region above 4,000 feet, with a…
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Destinations
What is ‘The Senate’ in Sequoia National Park?
Nestled within the heart of California’s Sequoia National Park, a remarkable assembly unlike any other convenes. It’s not a gathering…
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Video
Drone Video Shows Herculean Effort to Remove Mounds of Snow in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe has recently faced the Herculean task of digging out from under the aftermath of a historic blizzard that…
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Destinations
Convict Lake Looks Incredible After Snowstorms Blanketed the Region with Snow
Following a series of storms that buried the Sierra with multiple feet of snow over the past two weeks, the…
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North Coast
WATCH: Climbers Measure the Massive Brotherhood Tree in the NorCal Redwoods
In a world where unity and resilience are much needed, the Brotherhood Tree stands as a living testament to these…
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News
How California is Fast-Tracking a $4.5 Billion Lake to Improve Water Storage
California Governor Gavin Newsom has expedited the approval process for the Sites Reservoir, a significant water storage project north of…
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