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News
Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove Closed Due to High Winds
Yosemite National Park issued an alert Wednesday announcing the closure of Mariposa Grove Road due to high winds and the…
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Tahoe
Woman Attacked by Bear in North Lake Tahoe Home
Photo by Marion hobbs A woman was attacked by a bear in her North Lake Tahoe home on June 16, which…
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Lassen
What to Expect When Visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park After the Dixie Fire
The entrance sign to Juniper Lake burned by the Dixie Fire. Photo: NPS In 2021, the Dixie Fire ravaged five…
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Wildlife
200,000 Juvenile Salmon Released into San Francisco Bay in Desperate Attempt to Save Them from Drought
Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife On Sunday evening, officials from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife transported…
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Lassen
Throwback: Stunning Footage Captured of Lightning Exploding Tree in Lassen Park
A stunning video captured in the Lassen Park’s Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center shows just how powerful lightning can be. Park…
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Tahoe
Spend a Day Relaxing in Tahoe on the Lazy Float Down the Truckee River
There are many summer activities in the Tahoe area for adventurers, but if you’re looking for a relaxing adventure, look…
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Sports
Great Under-the-Radar Fishing Spots in Northern California
Northern California is well known as a fishing Mecca, and the Sacramento River is sometimes referred to as the best…
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History
1906 Film of San Francisco Upgraded to 4K is Absolutely Stunning
It was on April 14, 1906 when Harry Miles, a motion-picture pioneer in California, took to a cable car and…
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Destinations
An Underground Visit to Lava Beds National Monument
This past weekend, Kiva and I visited Lava Beds National Monument for an overnight trip. I’ve been a few times…
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Video
VIDEO: 60-Foot Rope Swing Stunt on the Truckee River is TERRIFYING!
Mike Wilson has become well known around Northern California for his insane rope swing stunts. He’s made viral videos from…
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Destinations
A Complete Guide to the Outdoor Destinations of California’s Eastern Sierra
Photo by Zongnan Bao U.S. Highway 395 runs from the Canadian border all the way down to Southern California, and approaching…
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News
It’s Official: Negro Bar Recreation Area Will Be Receiving a New Name
Flickr/Vince The California State Parka and Recreation Commission unanimously voted to change the name of Negro Bar Recreation Area on…
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News
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Looking for Workers to Help Build its Brand-New Lift
Photo: Mt. Shasta Ski Park The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is currently undergoing an expansion that is decades in the…
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News
Cal Fire Blames PG&E for ‘Excessively Delayed Response’ During the Ignition of the Dixie Fire
Once again in 2021, a massive wildfire ripped through communities in Northern California, destroying personal property and claiming lives. And…
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Sacramento
Officials Considering Changing Controversial Name of Popular NorCal Park
Flickr/Vince A day-use area on the shores Lake Natoma just east of Sacramento has a name that’s hard to say…
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History
The Good Guys and Bad Guys of Historic Northern California – Part 1
Hollywood is obsessed with “good guys and bad guys,” and why not? There’s something very satisfying when good triumphs over…
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News
While Most Northern California Reservoirs are Starved for Water, One Sits Fuller Than Usual
Folsom Lake With the large reservoirs of Northern California experiencing the impact of extreme drought throughout the region, water officials…
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Events
Gold Rush Days Returning to Historic Downtown Yreka this Week!
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou The town of Yreka, sitting in the beautiful Siskiyou County, is one of the…
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Wildlife
California Wildlife Officials Uncover Illegal Rattlesnake Trafficking Operation
Photo: CDFW In case you’re wondering – yes, it’s very illegal to breed and traffic rattlesnakes. That’s why wildlife officials…
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Tahoe
Lake Tahoe To Receive 100,000 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout This Summer
Tahoe’s native fish are making a return this summer. The Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex in Gardnerville, Nev., began stocking…
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News
See the Strawberry Super Moon Rise Over the Night Sky this Week
Photo by Melanie Magdalena It’s the perfect time of year to grab a glimpse of the full moon in the great…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite Officials Looking for People Who Spray Painted Graffiti on Rocks in the Park
Yosemite National Park officials are asking the public to help assist with a spray painting incident in the park. The…
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Sports
Hexagenia Heaven: A Unique Fly Fishing Experience on Northern California’s Fall River
From the prow of our anchored pram I gazed across the Fall River Valley in the setting sun, and the…
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Outdoors
Poison Oak: A Guide to Avoiding ‘California’s Most Common Shrub’
Photo by James Whitney Often referred to as “the most common shrub in California,” if you’ve been at all active in…
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News
Celebrate California State Park Week June 14 – 18
Photo by Kitera Dent The public is invited to celebrate the first annual California State Parks Week, June 14-18, presented by California State…
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Tahoe
Four-Wheel Spring Cleanup Event Coming to Donner Lake this Weekend
Join Four Wheel Campers and Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) for a spring cleanup event at Donner Lake on Sunday, June 12.…
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News
Eva the Heroic Dog that Fought Off a Mountain Lion Dies Unexpectedly
Eva, the dog who heroically saved her owner from a mountain lion attack along the Trinity River, died unexpectedly on…
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Stories
The Zodiac Signs as Northern California Destinations
Just like human beings around the world, the destinations of Northern California have distinct characteristics that can bring out thoughts…
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Stories
Why Are There Old Train Tracks Going Into Lake Tahoe?
If you’ve ever explored the breathtaking beaches of Lake Tahoe, you may have noticed a rare sight of railroad tracks…
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Outdoors
This Interactive Map will Show You All the Open Campsites in Northern California
As the seasons transition from winter to to the summer months, it’s been really difficult getting information on exactly what’s…
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Video
A Stunning Tribute to the Ancient Redwoods of Northern California
The ancient redwoods of Northern California have an aesthetic unlike anywhere in the world. The tallest and oldest trees on…
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Outdoors
See Northern California Through the Eyes of a Pacific Crest Trail Hiker
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a dream for many outdoor enthusiasts. The legendary trail spans for 2,650 miles from…
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Sports
Fishermen Show Off Bright ‘Lightning Trout’ Caught in NorCal Reservoirs
We’ve all become pretty familiar with the different variations of trout caught in Northern California – rainbow, brown, brook, etc.…
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News
Lassen Park Highway Opens for the Summer Season
Photo: National Park Service The road through Lassen Volcanic National Park opened to vehicle traffic on Friday, June 3rd, indicating…
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Destinations
NorCal Destination Makes Outside Magazine’s List of ‘Best Campsites in the U.S.’
Flickr/daveynin When it comes to some of the best camping in the United States, Outside Magazine knows its stuff. That’s…
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Video
VIDEO: Cliff Jumper Comes Close to Death on 100-Foot Lake Tahoe Ropeswing
We’ve heavily highlighted the 100-foot ropeswing over Lake Tahoe, which has been billed the “highest rope swing ever made.” The…
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Bay Area
Mountain Lion Becomes Trapped in Classroom of Bay Area School
It was just before 8:30 am on Wednesday when a juvenile mountain lion curiously wandered into Pescadero High School in San…
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Uncategorized
TikTok Dancers Have Invaded Yosemite
Photo by Dan Newman To get updates on Yosemite National Park throughout the year, I like to meander through the Yosemite…
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News
Hiker Dies After Being Swept Out to Sea Along Humboldt Coast
Photo: Rene Rivers A hiker died on Sunday after being swept into the Pacific Ocean near Shelter Cove on the Lost Coast Trail in Humboldt County. The incident began at approximately 2:45 p.m. with a call for two…
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Video
WATCH: Climbing Mount Shasta in 85-mph Winds
Climbing to the peak of Mount Shasta is no easy task. Add 85-mph winds to the equation and it’s very,…
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Tahoe
Free Beach Summer Concert Series Coming to North Lake Tahoe
Photo by Clare Foster/Concerts at Commons Beach The summer has finally arrived on the Tahoe Basin, the perfect time of year…
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Butte
A Complete Guide to Bidwell Park – Chico’s Massive Outdoor Utopia
Hot, flat, dry and the most interesting thing to do is drink beer. It’s not a far reach to say…
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Video
Visiting the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden Near Mount Shasta
The Living Memorial Sculpture Garden is an exceptional 136-acre art installation and war memorial along Highway 97 on the Goosenest…
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Destinations
This Boat-In Park Outside Redding, California is Northern California’s Best Kept Secret
The state and national parks throughout Northern California are some of our most visited destinations. From Lassen Volcanic National Park…
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Uncategorized
Raccoon Goes Viral After Getting Stuck in Santa Cruz Roof
Photo: Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter A raccoon went viral this week after getting stuck in a roof in the…
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News
Sierra Nevada Releases RESIST Anti-Imperial Ale to Support Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has a history of raising money for relief efforts through their beer. Following the Camp Fire,…
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Sports
Fishing in the Hot Northern California Summer: An Angler’s Reflection
Just about wherever you live, there’s that one season. In northern climes when the mercury dips below freezing, most folks…
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Events
Spend Memorial Day Weekend at the McCloud Mushroom Festival
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Held every Memorial Day weekend at the base of Mt. Shasta in the historic…
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Lassen
Lassen Park Highway Now Open to Bikers, with Full Vehicle Access Expected Soon
Photo: National Park Service Lassen Volcanic National Park officials have announced that they’ve finished clearing the park highway of snow,…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Tioga Road Opens for the Summer in Yosemite National Park
Photo by Ankit Malhotra Yosemite’s Tioga Road, the only route in the region over the Sierra Nevada, opened to the…
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North Coast
Brand-New Elevated Boardwalk Now Fully Open in Jedediah Smith Redwoods
California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Redwood Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service have completed construction on the…
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Shasta Cascade
Here’s How You Can Visit Whiskeytown NRA For Free this Summer
Visiting Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in the summer is a time-honored tradition for Shasta County locals. A trip to Whiskeytown…
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Video
A Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Middle Fork American River
It was always a dream of mine to document a whitewater rafting trip in Northern California and I had one…
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Destinations
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Outdoor Adventurers in Northern California
Photo by John Gibbons It’s time to prepare for summer in Northern California, meaning we put away our rain coats and…
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Destinations
A Complete Guide to Enjoying Whiskeytown National Recreation Area this Summer
Brought to you by Visit Redding You’d be hard pressed to find a more pristine area in Northern California than…
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