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Weather
First Atmospheric River of the Season Takes Aim at Northern California
Photo: Sacramento State/Andrea Price Northern California is gearing up for its first significant storm of the season as a moisture-rich…
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Video
WATCH: CHP Helicopter Rescues Hiker at 12,500 Feet on Mount Shasta
In a daring mountain rescue operation, California Highway Patrol (CHP) helicopter H-14 responded swiftly to the call for help on…
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News
The Active NorCal Magazine is Back!
Many of you know Active NorCal from our robust online coverage of outdoor culture in Northern California – including our…
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Tahoe
A Brand-New Invasive Species Has Been Discovered in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe faces a new threat as invasive New Zealand mudsnails have been discovered in its iconic waters. This alarming…
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Outdoors
Mammoth Lakes Tourism and Clean Up The Lake Join Forces for Eastern Sierra Lakes Restoration
Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) is embarking on an ambitious fundraising campaign in collaboration with Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) to…
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Wildlife
Chinook Salmon Return to Feather River as Hatchery Fish Ladder Opens
As the natural cycle of life unfolds, Chinook salmon are making their triumphant return to the Feather River. Commencing on…
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Butte
Lake Oroville Water Levels Hold Strong at 78 Percent, 138 Percent of Historical Average
Lake Oroville’s water level stands at 845 feet elevation as of Friday, with the levels continuing to be closely monitored…
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Sports
Water Shortages Will Continue to Impact Waterfowl Hunting at Shasta Valley Wildlife Area
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the reopening of the Shasta Valley Wildlife Area in Siskiyou…
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News
Famed Off-the-Grid Village Destroyed in the Smith River Complex Fire
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Sustainable EcoVillage, a dream project led by Dan Schultz up Little Jones Creek…
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Shasta Cascade
GoPro Found in the Mud on Shasta Lake Returned to Owner 7 Years After it Was Lost
The power of social media is strong, especially in small communities. On Monday, a post was shared to the Shasta…
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Bay Area
What the Heck Is It? Weird Creature Found on Point Reyes Beach.
Photos of a mysterious creature are circulating online after it was photographed on a Point Reyes beach earlier this week.…
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Stories
Is the Next Big Earthquake Destined for Northern California?
Fires erupt all over San Francisco in the earthquake of 1906 On January 27, 1700, a six-hundred-mile-long wave struck the…
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Tahoe
Tahoe Ski Resorts Announce Opening Dates for the 2023-24 Winter Season
Winter is just around the corner in Northern California, with our first snow of the season possibly coming to the…
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Outdoors
National Park Etiquette: What Not to Do When Visiting Northern California’s Treasures
As the summer travel season in our glorious National Parks winds down, the enchanting fall season invites visitors with its…
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News
What Was It? Unusual String of Lights Seen in the Night Sky Over Northern California
On Saturday night, residents across Northern California were treated to an extraordinary celestial display as they gazed up at an…
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Lassen
Dixie Fire Restoration Project Closes 3-Mile Section of the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail
In a significant step towards forest management and safety improvement, the Lassen National Forest has initiated the next phase of…
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Tahoe
A Sad Update on Legendary Tahoe Skier’s Battle with Cancer
The Lake Tahoe skiing community and admirers of Dr. Robb Gaffney’s work have been closely following his journey since his…
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History
Mark Twain’s Hilarious Account of the Naming of Yreka, California
The small town of Yreka, California, sitting just to the north of the mighty Mount Shasta, has a prominent history…
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News
Court Rules on Yosemite’s Vegetation Thinning Practices in Response to Environmental Lawsuit
A federal court of appeals has ruled in favor of the National Park Service’s ability to continue tree thinning and…
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Uncategorized
Watch as an Osprey Steals a Fish from Fishing Guides on the Lower Sacramento River
As the crew of the Kennedy Brothers fly fishing guide service was fishing from a boat on the Lower Sacramento…
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Bay Area
CDFW Offering No-Fee Waterfowl Hunts At East Bay Ecological Reserve
Hunters in Northern California will soon have the opportunity to participate in no-fee waterfowl hunts in the restored salt ponds…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
A Complete Guide to Visiting Yosemite’s Glacier Point
Nestled deep within the heart of California’s Yosemite National Park lies a outdoor gem known as Glacier Point. Offering an…
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Shasta Cascade
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill, H.R. 3324, aimed at extending the Shasta-Trinity National Forest’s authority…
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News
Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Could be Coming to California. Here’s What to Know.
California may soon see the legalization of cannabis cafes, a potential game-changer for the state’s budding cannabis industry, pending approval…
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News
Increased Water Flows to Bring Intense Rapids on the North Fork Feather River
Photo: Plumas County Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is issuing a vital safety advisory to thrill-seeking outdoor enthusiasts who…
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Events
Adventure Van Expo Returns to North Lake Tahoe
Van enthusiasts, get ready to hit the road and explore the world of custom vans at the upcoming Adventure Van…
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Stories
Meet the Mount Shasta Lizard: The Largest Known Marine Reptile to Ever Live on Earth
Illustration of what the Shastasaurus could look like In 1893, Stanford University’s James Perrin Smith went of a fossil-collecting expedition…
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Shasta Cascade
Mount Shasta Campground Wins BIG in the 2023 Campspot Awards
Campspot has released its annual awards and it holds one Mount Shasta campground in very high regard. The Campspot Awards,…
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Tahoe
Divers Have Been Dispatched to Eradicate Invasive Plants from Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay
Divers have embarked on a mission to eradicate invasive plant species from the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe, announced the…
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News
Lightning Strikes Lead to Fires in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park has identified two fires in remote and isolated areas of the park following a series of lightning…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite Resort Offering Free Spa Treatments for Cleanup Volunteers
Photo: Rush Creek Lodge Rush Creek Lodge & Spa, located near Yosemite National Park, has rolled out a unique proposition…
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Bay Area
Sailboat Stuck on Stinson Beach for Over a Month Sparks a Legal Battle and Local Controversy
A sailboat marooned off the shores of Stinson Beach has become a month-long saga, sparking controversy and a legal battle.…
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Shasta Cascade
Visit the Oldest Fish Hatchery West of the Mississippi in Northern California
A drive towards the picturesque Lake Siskiyou takes you past an age-old testament to California’s commitment to aquatic conservation –…
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Wildlife
Officials Plead with Public to Help Keep Bear Cubs Alive in Yosemite
Photo via Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is issuing a heartfelt plea to drivers to play their part in…
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Tahoe
Throwback: Kings Beach Gas Station Employee Confronts Tahoe Bear Attempting to Break into Store
The recent weeks have seen a lot of videos of bears entering businesses for human food in the Lake Tahoe…
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Lassen
The Tricky Trek to the Summit of Lassen’s Cinder Cone
Lassen Volcanic National Park can be accurately described as both a geologist’s wonderland and an adventurer;s paradise. The hike to…
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Destinations
The World’s Largest Corn Maze is Reopening this Month in Northern California
In Dixon, California sits a 63-acre fall utopia with a pumpkin patch, hay rides and the largest corn maze in…
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Outdoors
Here’s Why Fall Might Be the Best Season for Fishing in Northern California
Photo: Chip O’Brien When October finally arrives in NorCal, chances are you will find me fishing somewhere. It may only…
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Video
Watch a Mountain Lion in a Standoff with Coyotes in Yosemite
This video is old, but boy does it show the chaotic wildlife of Yosemite National Park in action. The below…
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Uncategorized
King Among Kings – The Legend of the 85-Pound Chinook Salmon Found on Battle Creek
You may have seen plenty of photos of massive Chinook salmon (also known as king salmon) caught on the Sacramento…
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Video
WATCH: Tahoe Bear Climbs Up an 80-Foot Tree in Search of Osprey Eggs
After we posted a couple videos on social media of a bear attempting to climb a large tree on Lake…
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History
The History Behind Northern California’s National Parks
Northern California is a treasure trove of natural wonders, boasting an array of national parks that stand as testament to…
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Video
Watch the World’s Largest Devil’s Toothpaste Explosion in Northern California
Mark Rober ia a former NASA engineer and popular content creator who has amassed over a billion views on YouTube…
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Destinations
7 Hidden Outdoor Gems in Siskiyou County
We all know about the top attractions in Siskiyou County. Places like McCloud Falls, Lake Siskiyou, Lava Beds National Monument…
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Shasta Cascade
Redding Named One of the Best Trout Fishing Towns in America by Field and Stream
There are plenty of spots to catch big fish throughout Northern California. From the streams of the North Coast to…
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Weather
El Nino is Heading for Northern California. Here’s What That Means for the Upcoming Winter.
Snow walls on Carson Pass in the Sierra As the summer heat gradually subsides and temperatures settle in the 70s…
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Shasta Cascade
Mount Shasta is Currently Covered in a Beautiful Layer of Snow
The iconic Mount Shasta finds itself draped in a layer of snow during the first week of September, a beautiful…
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Wildlife
Bear Biologists Offer Advice to Visitors on Late-Season Camping Trips in Tahoe Basin
As visitors flock to the Tahoe Basin for one last summer camping excursion, biologists have some valuable insights to share…
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News
Popular Destination in Yosemite National Park Closed Due to Rockslide Threat
A popular rock climbing spot within Yosemite National Park has been temporarily shuttered due to concerns of a potential rockslide.…
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News
Video Shows Terrifying Moment a Deadly Rockslide Fell on Yosemite’s El Capitan
For climbers, conquering the towering granite giant that is El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is a monumental achievement. Standing…
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Stories
How the Grizzly Bear Became the Symbol of California
The California Bear Flag (the official state flag of California) hardly gets any love despite flying over virtually every government…
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Stories
Among Giants: The Story of the Activists Trying to Save Northern California’s Redwood Forest
How far would you go to stand up for what you believe in? For a group of activists in the…
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Shasta Cascade
How to Hike Like a Local in California’s Far North
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Stephen Leonardi If you ask any local in Siskiyou County, there’s no better…
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Wildlife
Environmentalists Call For the Suspension of Logging Operations to Protect California’s Newest Wolf Pack
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) uncovered an astonishing revelation earlier this month – the presence of a…
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News
Ultrarunner Smashes Pacific Crest Trail Speed Record by Five Days
Karel Sabbe on the Pacific Crest Trail in Northern California (via karelsabbe/Instagram) Karel Sabbe, a Belgian dentist and endurance athlete…
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