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WHO’S READY FOR ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! This time we’ve teamed with Six Rivers Rafting to giveaway a 2-person whitewater rafting trip…
Read More »Winter has arrived in Northern California, with a few snowstorms already draping the mountains over the past month. Of course,…
Read More »On March 31, 1982, a large avalanche hit Alpine Meadows, burying the main lodge and parking lot in 20 feet of…
Read More »In case you haven’t heard, the Active NorCal magazine is BACK and we couldn’t be more excited. The magazine will…
Read More »Northern California is gearing up for a significant deluge as a moisture-laden atmospheric river is forecasted to drench the region…
Read More »As autumn settles in, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is sending out a crucial reminder to all…
Read More »A devastating incident unfolded at Point Reyes National Seashore on Friday morning, resulting in the loss of a man’s life…
Read More »In a devastating incident, a worker at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort lost his life in a snowmobile accident during…
Read More »The lakes and rivers surrounding Redding, California make it one of the premiere fishing destinations in America. The Lower Sacramento…
Read More »Following just a 3-month closure for the summer, Mammoth Mountain has reopened for the winter season and hopes to see…
Read More »Photo: Discover Siskiyou Every year, Veteran’s Day sits as a reminder to all Americans about the sacrifice made by the…
Read More »Lake Tahoe’s vibrant Kokanee salmon run, which occur each fall in Taylor Creek, was shuttered last week when the U.S.…
Read More »As California braces for the arrival of El Niño, its lakes and reservoirs remain in impressive condition, bolstered by record-breaking…
Read More »Grab your backpacks and hiking boots because it’s time to celebrate Veterans Day with a fantastic opportunity to explore some…
Read More »With the first series of storms rolling through Northern California the past week, high-elevation regions are beginning to see some…
Read More »Every once in a while, conditions give photographers the unique opportunity to capture the Aurora Borealis, also known as the…
Read More »You’ll find no arguments against Indian Jones in this article. It’s truly one of the great film franchises ever. But…
Read More »As the seasons shift and Lassen Volcanic National Park prepares for winter, visitors should take note of potential seasonal changes…
Read More »After the historic winter of 2022-23, California has made a remarkable recovery from drought conditions. According to the U.S. Drought…
Read More »The Sierra Nevada mountain range is the gem of Northern California, running 400 miles from Yosemite all the way up…
Read More »Cal Poly Humboldt students and faculty are embarking on a comprehensive project to map the rich vegetation of the Klamath…
Read More »Serene Lakes A harrowing encounter with aggressive otters at Serene Lakes in Placer County has left one man pushing for…
Read More »UPDATE: Sebastopol Wolfdog Found and Returned to Owner Shadow the wolfdog, who made headlines after it was seen running on…
Read More »The Sierra is gearing up for another round of snowfall as a colder weather system approaches Northern California. The forecast…
Read More »In a significant development for California’s water management, plans for the Sites Reservoir in Northern California have been finalized. The…
Read More »The Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP), a collaboration between the Yurok Tribe and Redwood National and State Parks, is…
Read More »Bear sightings in the communities surrounding Lake Tahoe have grown at an astonishing rate in the past few years. Flocking…
Read More »It’s that time of year again. With the holiday season upon us in Northern California, it’s time to knock the…
Read More »Cal Fire has earned national recognition for its cutting-edge technology aimed at combating wildfires. Time magazine has honored the agency’s…
Read More »Lake Tahoe, a winter wonderland famous for its snow-capped mountains, is about to get a splash of the tropics as…
Read More »The removal of the Copco No.2 Dam on the Klamath River is now complete In a significant environmental milestone, the…
Read More »The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the end of the La Niña weather pattern after three years.…
Read More »Photo: Save the Redwoods League Sitting about 160-miles southeast of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada mountains is a tree so…
Read More »WE HAVE ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! If you’re keeping score at home, this is our third giveaway for anyone who subscribes to…
Read More »The trees in the Redwood National Forest along the Humboldt Coast are world renown for their size and age. Looking…
Read More »In an effort to maintain healthy ecosystems and reduce the risk of unwanted wildfires, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team…
Read More »Describing a time of year when this small impoundment east of Burney doesn’t fish well can be a real challenge.…
Read More »In a heartfelt tribute to the dedication and sacrifices of U.S. military veterans, California State Parks is opening the doors…
Read More »In an astonishing feat of endurance and skill, Miles Fullman and Tyler Karow have conquered the Yosemite Triple Crown in…
Read More »As the frosty temperatures of the winter season approach, it’s that time of the year when access to certain beloved…
Read More »D.L. Bliss State Park, a beloved destination on the shores of Lake Tahoe, is set to remain closed until the…
Read More »As the Dungeness crab season approaches on November 4, 2023, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced…
Read More »This holiday season, revive a cherished tradition or create a new one by cutting your own Christmas tree in the…
Read More »As the winter season approaches the Tahoe Basin, so does a critical phase for black bears – hyperphagia, or the…
Read More »In the 1800’s, traveling across the Sierra Nevada in the middle of winter was rarely accomplished. Native Americans were usually…
Read More »On July 24th, 1892, a group of masked men stormed the Redding, California jail and dragged out two men accused…
Read More »The mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe are bracing for a storm that’s expecting to bring the first significant snowfall of the…
Read More »The Long Valley Caldera, a volcano in Mono County, California, has been a subject of concern due to geological changes…
Read More »While the fall season in the Lake Tahoe area is known for its stunning foliage, skiers and winter enthusiasts have…
Read More »The deconstruction of the Klamath River dams is already underway, but that isn’t stopping the current run of Chinook salmon…
Read More »Tenaya Canyon is a dangerous and dramatic canyon in Yosemite National Park that runs approximately 10 miles from the Tenaya…
Read More »The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is providing an opportunity for nature enthusiasts to witness the beauty of…
Read More »With temperatures dropping, Yosemite National Park officials have taken steps to prepare for winter. As a result, overnight parking within…
Read More »Every year in early February, visitors flock to Yosemite National Park to witness the stunning ‘Firefall’ natural phenomenon. The event has…
Read More »A search for Tom Gerbier, an Air France pilot who went missing while hiking California, came to a heartbreaking end…
Read More »A salmon habitat restoration project along the American River near Carmichael is striving to provide a helping hand to the…
Read More »Laurie Strode had a Northern California family reunion with her psychopathic brother Michael Myers in Halloween H2O Northern California is…
Read More »California’s first wolf pack to return to the state in over a century, the Lassen Pack, continues to grow in…
Read More »A family of bears broke into a Tahoe home recently and had to make a great escape after volunteers with…
Read More »Stand By Me is a cult classic movie from 1986 about four curious boys wandering into the wilderness in search…
Read More »Bigfoot remains one of the most popular legends and mysteries in the United States. Thousands of sightings and the never…
Read More »We have another giveaway! This time, we’ve teamed with Cave Springs Resort in Dunsmuir to offer a 2-night stay for…
Read More »Shasta State Historic Park. Photo: Visit Redding In the mid-1800’s, the town of Shasta sitting just 6 miles west of…
Read More »Have you always dreamed of working in one of the most beautiful places on Earth? Yosemite National Park is hiring…
Read More »In a gripping display of courage and quick thinking, Captain Joshua Haveman, a flight instructor with the 60th Air Evacuation…
Read More »My interest with our surrounding volcanic activity has turned from curiosity to obsession. The last eruption of Mount Shasta occurred…
Read More »Salmon swimming through Butte Creek in 2021. Photo by Friends of Butte Creek. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has…
Read More »California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) is gearing up for the new water year that began on October 1st, with…
Read More »With the arrival of a mild summer and generous fall precipitation, the Lake Tahoe region has seen a reprieve in…
Read More »Eager snow enthusiasts at Mammoth Mountain didn’t want to wait for the official winter season to begin. After a recent…
Read More »Photo by Erin O’Brien The Trinity Alps Wilderness, located just northwest of Redding, is a gorgeous mountain range providing backpackers with…
Read More »As autumn paints its vibrant colors across Northern California, one natural wonder stands above the rest in its seasonal attire.…
Read More »Felix Louis N’jai went missing after an apparent shark attack on Wildcat Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore The…
Read More »Kennett, California was once a boomtown in Northern California, prospering in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, with numerous stores,…
Read More »Tragedy struck Yosemite National Park on September 28th when a seasoned Korean climbing guide lost his life while descending from…
Read More »Cal Poly Humboldt is taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risks in Northern California. A team of faculty and students…
Read More »A peculiar and puzzling phenomenon found in Northern California’s Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, leaving wildlife experts intrigued and cautious. In late…
Read More »Yosemite National Park, a place known for its breathtaking natural beauty, holds a hidden danger that has earned it the…
Read More »Mark your calendars, Northern California sky gazers, because an awe-inspiring celestial event is on the horizon. On October 14, a…
Read More »The stunning Tahoe Rim Trail, winding its way through the breathtaking Desolation Wilderness, is a cherished outdoor haven in the…
Read More »The seasons are changing in Northern California, with autumn colors seeing snowfall in the most beautiful way imaginable. The best…
Read More »Yelp has unveiled its list of the Top 100 Taco Spots in the United States and Sacramento boasts one of…
Read More »A swimmer remains missing following a reported shark attack off a popular beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore. On…
Read More »It’s giveaway time! We’ve partnered with our friends at Kayak Trinidad to giveaway two whale watching and wildlife tours on…
Read More »The Shasta Cascade region of Northern California is full of beautiful outdoor gems. From active volcanos to massive waterfalls, there’s…
Read More »A person was reportedly attacked by a shark at the Point Reyes National Seashore on Sunday, triggering a comprehensive multiagency…
Read More »In a series of targeted enforcement actions, wildlife officers from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Marijuana Enforcement…
Read More »After last winter saw the most snow in 70 years, the incoming winter season is already trying to top it…
Read More »The Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo has earned prestigious national recognition, receiving two awards from the Association of…
Read More »Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is a beautiful outdoor destination outside Redding that provides visitors with year-round waterfall hikes, on-water activities…
Read More »A remarkable art installation, “Surfaced,” has been unveiled, showcasing the creativity of artists and the environmental efforts to clean Lake…
Read More »We know that our area holds significant landmarks for the state as well as the country, and no event signifies…
Read More »A remarkable property on Incline Village’s prestigious Lakeshore Boulevard is capturing the attention of luxury real estate enthusiasts and could…
Read More »Shred Brewing Co. in Rocklin received the prestigious title of “Brewery of the Year” in the 0–250 Barrels category. Photo:…
Read More »An experimental forecast has raised concerns about the potential emergence of a powerful El Niño climate pattern this winter, possibly…
Read More »Palisades Tahoe is set to launch a reservation-based parking initiative for the upcoming 2023-24 winter season. The move aims to…
Read More »In a recent Instagram video that highlights the risky behavior of some visitors in national parks, concerns are raised about…
Read More »Two hikers were struck by lightning on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome last week, managing to survive and recount their harrowing…
Read More »The popular Kokanee salmon Fall Fish Fest, originally scheduled for October 14th, has been canceled by the U.S. Forest Service…
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