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Sports
Is It Possible To Jump Off Burney Falls? You’re About To See For Yourself
Years ago we wrote about the legend of Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller, who also played Tarzan in the movies, diving…
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History
The Real Life Zorro: The Life and Legend of Joaquin Murieta
Some say he was a good man turned renegade when all he held dear was taken from him. Others claim…
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News
McKinney Fire: Two Found Dead Inside Burned Vehicle Along Highway 96
The McKinney Fire continues to grow at a rapid pace in Siskiyou County, forcing mandatory evacuations of more than 2,000…
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Outdoors
Take an Epic Rafting Trip Down the Whitewater of the Trinity River
Once, in the dawn of pre-history, a ravenous saber toothed tiger stalked a little family of cavemen, mom, dad and…
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News
House Where Iconic ‘Double-Rainbow’ Video Was Filmed Burns in the Oak Fire
The Oak Fire continues to burn just outside Yosemite National Park, destroying dozens of homes since it began on July…
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Sports
RIVER MONSTER: 8-Foot Sturgeon Caught on the Sacramento River
We’ve been documenting the giant, ancient fish that swim in the waters of the Sacramento River for years now. Some…
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Stories
How the Carr Fire Ushered ‘The New Normal’ into Northern California
On July 23rd, 2018, a flat tire on a trailer sparked a wildfire in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. 39…
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Outdoors
Oak Fire Sends Plume of Smoke into Yosemite, Lake Tahoe
The Oak Fire has grown to the largest wildfire in the United States, threatening thousands of structures and forcing more…
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News
Oak Fire Grows to 16,791 Acres with Thousands of Structures Threatened Near Yosemite
Just as firefighters began to clean up the Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park, the Oak Fire erupted nearby on…
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Weather
Climate Scientist Explains the Cause of Northern California’s Megafires
*This article initially ran in the summer of 2018 Following the Carr Fire, we tackled the “new normal” of devastating…
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Shasta Cascade
Beloved Clearwater Fishing Lodge Closing its Doors
The legendary Clearwater Lodge, known for its beautiful accommodations and stellar fly fishing services, has permanently closed its doors. Since…
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Destinations
This NorCal Campground is the Best in the State, According to Outside Magazine
We all know there are some pretty amazing campgrounds in Northern California. Whether you’re camping in one of the National…
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Weather
VIDEO: Hiker Captures the Moment a Lightning Strike Starts a Wildfire in the Sierra
A hiker witnessed a rare scene when a bolt of lightning hit the Sierra, causing an immediate wildfire. He even…
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Wildlife
An Ode to Squirrels: The Badass Rodents Living in Your Backyard
Photo by Simone Mascellari When a buddy asked if I had seen any of the “Squirrel vs. Rattlesnake” videos on YouTube,…
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Cannabis
Take a Tour Through the Cannabis Farms of Northern California’s Emerald Triangle
Photo: The Mendocino Experience You’ve undoubtedly heard of the world-class wine tours held in Napa Valley, highlighting the famed vineyards…
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Wildlife
Chinook Salmon Make Their Return to the McCloud River
From left: Taylor Lipscomb, hatchery manager at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery near Redding;…
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News
Mariposa Grove Sequoias Poised to Survive Yosemite’s Washburn Fire
Photo: Garrett Dickman/NPS The Washburn Fire continues to grow at an alarming pace in the Yosemite National Park. As of…
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Lassen
What a Helicopter Rescue Tells Us About Hiking in the Burnt Areas of Lassen Volcanic National Park
Photo: National Park Service Lassen Volcanic National Park officials encourage visitors to walk off trail and explore. With Lassen’s centerpiece…
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News
Yosemite’s Washburn Fire Grows to 700 Acres, Threatening the Sequoias of Mariposa Grove
The Washburn Fire began on Thursday afternoon and has since grown to 700 acres in Yosemite National Park, closing down…
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Tahoe
A Guide to Watching the American Century Championship – Tahoe’s Famed Celebrity Golf Tournament
This week, the American Century Championship will descend on Edgewood Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe, continuing the tradition of…
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Outdoors
Skier’s Summer Delight: A Backpacking Adventure to Find the Sierra’s Fountain of Youth
Skiers and snowboarders hit a bit of a stage of depression in the late weeks of June. Although some ski…
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News
Washburn Fire Blazes Through Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park
A brand-new wildfire started in Yosemite National Park on Thursday afternoon, quickly growing to 10 acres and closing Mariposa Grove…
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Tahoe
Wildfire Forces Immediate Evacuation Order in Truckee
A wildfire began near the Truckee Airport in the early afternoon on Thursday, forcing an evacuation order for the region.…
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Sacramento
This Sacramento Trail Was Named One of the Best in America
When you think of trails in Northern California, you probably think of places like Tahoe, Mount Shasta, Yosemite and the…
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News
Lake Tahoe Beaches Littered with More Than 3,000 Pounds of Trash on Fourth of July
For many people visiting Lake Tahoe over Fourth of July weekend, it’s a time to enjoy beautiful summer days in…
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History
The History of NorCal Names – How Redding Was Once Named ‘Reading’
Photo courtesy of the Shasta Historical Foundation Redding, California sits center stage in Northern California, nestled comfortably smack dab in…
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Lassen
6 Tips for Hiking Brokeoff Mountain in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Brokeoff Mountain in Lassen National Park is notorious for being one of the most difficult hikes in our area. The…
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Outdoors
A Beautiful Escape to Medicine Lake and Glass Mountain
We woke up to find that the water in our bottles had frozen. We knew it was cold that night,…
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Video
Watch: Man Spots Rattlesnake Swimming Across the American River
It’s summertime in NorCal, which means when we’re out in the wild, it’s important to pay close attention to the…
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History
This Northern California Ghost Town is Cursed, According to its Visitors
Flickr/Robert Shea The workers at the Bodie State Historic Park are used to receiving letters in the mail talking about…
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Stories
Experience the Magical Sunflower Fields of Northern California
Photo: Pixabay During the summertime in Northern California, you may have found yourself lucky to drive through Woodland, Davis or…
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Video
A Stunning Bike Ride Through Yosemite National Park
My last bike ride in Yosemite after working there for 4 months – set to Sleep On The Floor by…
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News
California’s Oldest State Park to Reopen Just Two Years After Being Completely Destroyed by Wildfire
California State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks today announced Big Basin Redwoods State Park will partially reopen…
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Outdoors
Here’s How to Use Yosemite’s New Reservation System. And How to Get Around it.
Yosemite National Park sits one of the most popular national parks in the country with more than 3 million visitors…
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News
UPDATE: Missing Desolation Wilderness Hiker Found Dead in Lake Aloha
Update – June 30: A sad ending to the story of the 32-year-old missing hiker in the Desolation Wilderness was…
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News
Rices Fire Grows to 520 Acres in Nevada County, Forcing Evacuations
The Rices Fire exploded on Tuesday afternoon in Nevada County, near the South Yuba State Park and approximately 15 miles…
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Destinations
22 Spectacular Outdoor Destinations to Visit Near Redding, California in 2022
Brought to you by Choose Redding Stunning views in the Trinity Alps. Photo by Ben Guernsey. The year of the adventurer…
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Tahoe
A Lupine Super Bloom is Taking Over Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places in Northern California, if not the entire United States. Add to…
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Sports
MONSTER 23-Inch Rainbow Trout Caught on Fall River
The Hexagenia hatch is in full swing on Fall River and fishermen are elated to see the results coming into…
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Tahoe
Bear Euthanized After Confrontation in North Lake Tahoe Home
After sneaking into a home and having a confrontation with the homeowner, a bear has been captured and euthanized in…
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Outdoors
Best Stargazing in NorCal? Find Spectacular Nighttime Views in the Lava Beds National Monument
Milky Way as seen from the Lava Beds National Monument. Photo by the National Park Service. Sitting in the tippy-top…
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Butte
NorCal Home Becomes First ‘Wildfire-Prepared Home’ in the U.S.
Photo: Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety Devastating wildfires over the past five years have changed the way we…
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Destinations
A Complete Guide to More Than 40 Public Beaches on Lake Tahoe
Photo by Meritt Thomas With the start of the summer season, the Tahoe Fund and eight agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s…
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News
Mammoth Lakes Building Massive Affordable Housing Complex to Combat Real Estate Surge
Ski towns across America are experiencing a real estate surge that is pricing locals out of the market. It’s become…
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News
Congressmen Reveal Bipartisan Bill to Save California’s Giant Sequoias from Wildfire
Photo by Jeremy Bezanger Over the past two years, 20 percent of all the giant sequoia trees on the planet were…
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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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Wildlife
WATCH: Man Saves Fawn Swimming in the Middle of Folsom Lake
View this post on Instagram A fawn was rescued Sunday afternoon after it was spotted swimming in the middle of…
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Sacramento
An Urban Hike to Explore Sacramento’s Spectacular Murals
Improv Alley in Sacramento’s Midtown District It was a beautiful day in Sacramento so I set out to take an…
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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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