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Outdoors
Study: Natural Disasters Impact 18% of Camping Plans
Camping is one of the great past times in Northern California, but weather and wildfires have significantly impacted campsite availability…
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News
Palisades Tahoe Makes Major Investment in Affordable Housing for Employees
In its recent initiatives to address workforce housing issues, Palisades Tahoe has procured two properties. This includes the Tahoe Vistana…
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Shasta Cascade
Shasta Dam Sits at the Center of California’s Water Wars. So Will They Raise It?
The water levels of Shasta Lake currently sit at the highest the’ve been in four years. Photos circulating the internet…
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Wildlife
WATCH: Adorable Bear Cubs Shimmy Up a Lake Tahoe Tree
On May 11, 2023, UPS delivery driver Mason Rogers had a memorable encounter with wildlife during his route in Tahoe…
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Outdoors
Sempervirens Fund Expands Big Basin Redwoods State Park Conservation Area
The Sempervirens Fund announced the purchase of a 16.5-acre tract of forest, known as the Sterrenzee Ridgetop, which is situated…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite’s Most Popular Trail is Dangerous. A $5 Million Upgrade Hopes to Make it Safer.
Yosemite National Park’s Mist Trail, a seven-mile trek attracting up to 4,000 daily visitors during summer weekends, is renowned for…
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History
Ancient ‘Donut-Shaped’ Rock Found in Rural Northern California. What the Heck is it?
An interesting rock was discovered in the rural town of Termo, California, bringing many questions about how it was created…
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Weather
Remembering the May 24, 2019 Tornado-Like Storm that Brought Golf-Ball Sized Hail to NorCal
The Memorial Day weekend of 2019 was just getting started when the National Weather Service issued a rare tornado warning…
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Outdoors
How to Enjoy the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Safely this Memorial Day Weekend
As the United States prepares to commemorate Memorial Day, honoring the lives of military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice,…
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Tahoe
Inaugural Summit of 50 Regional Leaders Hopes to Tackle Lake Tahoe’s Litter Problem
Photo: Clean Up the Lake The inaugural Lake Tahoe Litter Summit, organized by the non-profit Clean Up The Lake ,…
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Lassen
This Fascinating Northern California Lake Sits at 125 Degrees Year-Round
Boiling Springs Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo: National Park Service The outdoor destinations in Lassen Volcanic National Park…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Photos Show Yosemite National Park Flooded as Historic Snowpack Continues to Melt
Photo: Yosemite National Park Recent images from California’s Yosemite National Park reveal the dramatic extent of flooding caused by melting…
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Shasta Cascade
Spring Mushroom Season Comes Alive in the Shasta McCloud Area
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest, known for its spring wildflowers, hunting, and fishing, is also a popular destination for those on…
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Tahoe
Historic Snowfall Will Keep Many Tahoe Campsites Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
As the summer season approaches, Lake Tahoe is gradually warming up, but the pace is not sufficient to eliminate the…
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North Coast
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Humboldt County
On Sunday, Northern California’s coast near Eureka experienced a magnitude 5.5 earthquake, as reported by the United States Geological Survey…
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Destinations
4 NorCal Beaches Make List of ‘Best Hidden Beaches’ in America
Wildcat Beach ranked #8 nationally for the “best hidden beaches,” likely because of the beautiful Alamere Falls. Photo by Matt Bennett.…
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Cannabis
Viral Video of Law Enforcement Shooting Dog on Legal Cannabis Farm in Trinity County Sparks Outrage
Warning: The video at the bottom of the article may be difficult for some people to watch. On May 2,…
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North Coast
The ‘Triathlon of the Art World’ Returns to Humboldt County
Photo: Kinetic Grand Championship The Kinetic Grand Championship, often referred to as the “Triathlon of the Art World,” is an…
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Wildlife
New Agreement Hopes to Bring Salmon and Sturgeon Back to the Yuba River
In an ambitious effort to restore watershed and boost native fish species in California, a collaboration between state, federal, and…
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Tahoe
Statistics Reveal this Year’s Intense Winter Over Donner Summit
In a report released by the Kingvale Communications Center, it was revealed just how extraordinary the 2022/2023 winter season was…
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Wildlife
California Imposes Full Closure on Salmon Fishing in Select Waterways
In a bid to save dwindling Chinook salmon populations, the California Fish and Game Commission has voted unanimously to impose…
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Wildlife
Have Your Say on Elk Conservation: Join CDFW’s Public Meetings in Northern California
In a move that promises a more inclusive approach to managing the North Coast Roosevelt Elk, the California Department of…
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Stories
Proposed American River Reservoir Could Bring Significant Water Storage to Northern California
Folsom Lake In response to ongoing calls for greater water storage capacity, a study of the American River Basin has…
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North Coast
Long-Awaited Trail Will Connect Arcata and Eureka Along Humboldt Bay
Humboldt Bay Trail The long-awaited Humboldt Bay Trail, linking the cities of Eureka and Arcata, had its official groundbreaking ceremony…
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News
Sierra Nevada Conservancy Considers $22.5 Million in Wilderness Projects Throughout Northern California
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), a state agency based in California, is set to convene for a critical board meeting…
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News
Warming Temperatures Lead to Flood Watch in Tahoe
Photo: City of South Lake Tahoe Unusually high temperatures in the Tahoe area have caused concern among authorities, leading to…
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News
Surfer Dies at Humboldt Beach After Being ‘Overcome by Waves’
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at Moonstone Beach near Trinidad, as a 25-year-old woman, Martina Marie Scarfia of…
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Destinations
Two NorCal Campsites Named on List of Best Places to Camp in the Pacific Region
The Dyrt has recently unveiled its 2023 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Pacific Region, largely based on…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Installation of Half Dome Cables Delayed Due to Historic Snowfall in Yosemite
Heavy snowfall has delayed the installation of posts and cables that facilitate hikers’ climb to the summit of Half Dome.…
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Shasta Cascade
An Open Letter to College Students Planning on Houseboating on Shasta Lake this Summer
Memorial Day is approaching, which means thousands of college students will be heading to Shasta Lake for their annual party…
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Cannabis
Cannabis Prices Have Plummeted in Northern California. Here’s Why.
The cannabis market in Northern California is experiencing a significant decline in prices, with the cost per pound dropping from…
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News
The Daunting Snow Removal Operation on Yosemite’s Tioga Road is Underway
After an exceptional winter, Yosemite’s high country is still deeply covered in snow, making the spring clearance of Tioga Road…
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Wildlife
Wildlife Expert Documents a Coyote and Her Pups Living Under a Tahoe Home
A South Lake Tahoe home had unexpected guests for two weeks as a family of coyotes settled into a crawl…
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Shasta Cascade
Surging Water Flows Could Bring Danger on the McCloud River
McCloud Dam spilling over. Photo: PG&E Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) has issued a warning regarding the potential surge…
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Sports
This Mountain is the Last Ski Resort Still Open in Tahoe. It’s Not Closing Anytime Soon.
In the wake of an extraordinary winter season that brought a staggering 723 inches of snow to its slopes (with…
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News
YouTuber Who Deliberately Crashed Plane into Sierra Mountains Faces 20 Years in Prison
Trevor Daniel Jacob, a 29-year-old YouTuber and former Sochi Olympic snowboarder who deliberately crashed his airplane into the Sierra mountains,…
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News
Yosemite Announces Partial Closure with Flooding Anticipated this Week
Yosemite National Park has announced the closure of specific campgrounds, prompting travelers heading there this week to reconsider their plans.…
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Video
Giant Yosemite Avalanche Caught on Camera
A substantial avalanche occurred earlier this month in Tenaya Canyon, Yosemite National Park, as witnessed by Jeremy Evans from the…
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Video
Kayaker Performs Death-Defying Drop Off Middle McCloud Falls
During the winter or springtime at McCloud Falls, the flows become heavy enough for death defying kayak stunts. Although the…
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Waterfalls
Overhead Video Shows a Closed Feather Falls Bursting with Water
After the North Complex Fire burned through the Feather River Canyon, a complete closure of the area was issued, with…
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Destinations
This Jaw-Dropping Eastern Sierra Lake was Named After a Group of Escaped Convicts
In the Eastern Sierra, a natural wonder known as Convict Lake captures the awe of photographers and anglers alike. This…
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News
Wet Winter Expected to Bring Increased Mosquito Populations to Northern California
Following a wet winter in Northern California, public health and agricultural experts are warning residents of an expected increase in…
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Destinations
The 8 Most Beautiful Lakes in Northern California
Northern California, synonymous with unparalleled natural beauty, is renowned for its diverse and mesmerizing landscapes. The region encompasses the majestic…
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Lassen
How the Lake Almanor Earthquakes are Related to Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Peak looks over Lake Almanor. Photo by Ryan C. Two magnitude 5 earthquakes hit the Lake Almanor area over a…
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News
Second Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Shakes Northern California Overnight
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was detected in Northern California overnight, just over 11 miles from Chester, according to the U.S.…
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Events
Cushing Crossing Pond-Skimming Event Returns to Palisades Tahoe
Photo: Palisades Tahoe The 31st Annual Cushing Crossing pond-skimming event, widely recognized as the premier event of the spring season,…
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News
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Hits Near Lake Almanor
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake has struck Northern California on Thursday afternoon, impacting areas as far as Sacramento. The epicenter of the…
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Sports
This Northern California Mountain Biking Trail is One of the Longest Descents in North America
Photo: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship There are plenty of great places to mountain bike in Northern California, but for our…
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News
What’s Going on at Trinity Lake?
As of May 9, most reservoirs in California are over or near their historical average capacity. But there’s a glaring…
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Shasta Cascade
Shasta Lake Reaches its Highest Water Levels in Nearly 4 Years
Following substantial rain and snowfall in Northern California this winter, the water level of Lake Shasta is now at its…
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Bay Area
2 Dead Whales Wash Ashore on Point Reyes Beaches
Two gray whales were discovered dead this past weekend on beaches at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, authorities…
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Wildlife
Groundbreaking Partnership Promises to Return Salmon to Waterways Above Shasta Dam
According to legend, when white settlers arrived in Northern Californian in the 1800’s, there were so many salmon in the…
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Tahoe
Hiking into the Abandoned Donner Summit Train Tunnels in Truckee, California
Photo by Stephen Leonardi It’s one of the most rare adventures in Northern California. Nestled in Northern California, Lake Tahoe offers…
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Bay Area
Remembering the Serial Killer Who Terrorized Northern California Hikers in the 1980’s
A trail in Point Reyes National Seashore. Photo by Alexis Marts. In the wake of the arrest of the notorious Trailside…
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Waterfalls
Prepare to Get Wet on Yosemite’s Mist Trail
The waterfalls of Yosemite National Park are world famous for their size and veracity. There’s the popular waterfalls like Yosemite…
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