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For climbers, conquering the towering granite giant that is El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is a monumental achievement. Standing…

How far would you go to stand up for what you believe in? For a group of activists in the…

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Stephen Leonardi If you ask any local in Siskiyou County, there’s no better…

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) uncovered an astonishing revelation earlier this month – the presence of a…

Karel Sabbe on the Pacific Crest Trail in Northern California (via karelsabbe/Instagram) Karel Sabbe, a Belgian dentist and endurance athlete…

When wildfires become difficult to control in NorCal, sometimes firefighters need a little help from the air. Call in the…

After almost four decades of investigation, a breakthrough may have emerged in the case of missing California teen Susan Robin…

Prepare to be dazzled by a rare celestial event tonight. A blue supermoon is set to grace the night sky…

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for portions of Northern California, signaling the advent of “critical…

The National Park Service has put forth a proposal to allow a tule elk herd to roam freely within the…

Sonoma County health authorities are actively investigating a bacterial infection that roughly two dozen individuals have reported contracting on their…

While many individuals install security cameras with the intention of safeguarding their property, an unexpected perk emerges in the form…

PG&E has issued a warning to Northstate residents about a looming possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on…

Lava Beds National Monument A recent report shows that the economic impact of far Northern California’s well-kept secrets, Lava Beds…

In 1938, thousands of hardworking people arrived in rural Shasta County to build a dam and a dream. Shasta Dam…

In the summer of 2020, the North Complex Fire burned through Butte and Plumas counties on its way to becoming…

Granite Dome. Photo via Abby Swann/Flickr When it comes to ranking the best outdoor destinations in America, there’s probably no…

Photo: Yurok Tribe In a departure from tradition, the Yurok Tribe’s annual salmon festival in Klamath, California, happened last weekend…

We just love to see videos of the bears roaming around Northern California, and this video taken in Lassen Volcanic…

In a bewildering yet inspiring tale, a wild turkey, dubbed Cupid, has been living with a 2½-foot arrow lodged through…

After a series of lightning storms lit remote fires throughout Northern California, it’s been difficult to follow exactly whats going…

While Hurricane Hillary is making waves for our neighbors to the south, it looks like remnants of the hurricane made…

Photo: Visit Redding In 2014, Time Magazine created a list of American cities and their weird obsession. While San Francisco…

As thunderstorms throughout Northern California produced thousands of lightning bolts over the past week, photographers have been showing just how…

Photo: Shasta-Trinity National Forest The Deep Fire, currently ablaze in the Trinity Alps region, has been mapped at 3,662 acres with…

During the night shift on August 16th, 2023, hotshot firefighter Diego Rivera was seriously injured by a falling tree while…

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks implement a seemingly peculiar rule – don’t take any shortcuts on the trails. It…

In the picturesque expanse of the Point Reyes National Seashore, known for its dramatic coastal landscapes and breathtaking seascapes, a…

Northern California’s iconic Hat Creek, renowned for its world-class fly fishing, breathtaking scenery, and recreational allure, has been permanently safeguarded…

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, a cherished natural haven near Orick, California, is gearing up for a grand celebration to…

Three black bear cubs, recently captured in a South Lake Tahoe neighborhood, are flourishing under the care of Sonoma County…

We have plenty of beautiful and unique lakes throughout Northern California. From man-made lakes like Shasta and Oroville, to natural…

Palisades Tahoe witnessed an extraordinary transformation this winter as record-breaking snowfall blanketed the resort, turning it into a winter wonderland…

Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome, renowned for its breathtaking vistas, might offer more than panoramic views. Recent evidence suggests black bears…

California State Parks and the Sempervirens Fund have unveiled a significant expansion of Castle Rock State Park in Los Gatos,…

Otters, renowned for their charming habits like hand-holding and rock collecting, are making headlines for their aggressive behavior towards humans.…

Kathryn Hoedt, known as “Katie,” tragically lost her life over the weekend in an accident at Folsom Lake. The 23-year-old…

The Head Fire, situated south of Siskiyou County’s Hamburg community, ignited around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting urgent evacuation orders…

A Lake Tahoe resident, embarking on his first solo overnight hike, has been located after going missing within Sequoia National…

Photo: Mt. Rose Last winter saw an unprecedented deluge of snow in certain corners of Lake Tahoe, marking a historic…

Lightning took center stage over the Sierra and Mendocino regions on Monday, unleashing a total of 3,730 strikes across California.…

Camping in Northern California can be a challenging task as the high demand for state park campsites often results in…

Photo: Shasta Trinity National Forest The thriving ecosystem of the Trinity River basin plays a vital role in sustaining the…

After a tally of over 30,000 votes, the results are in, and the Sacramento River Rail Trail and Sacramento River…

Photo: California State Parks A critical warning for anyone planning a trip to Lake Tahoe, as this year has witnessed…

DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TRY THIS STUNT Erik Mukhametshin is a professional stuntman and a finalist from the Ninja Warrior Russia.…

Yosemite National Park is known to be a place that attracts outdoor thrill seekers. In fact, renown rock-climber Alex Honnold…

Photo: CDFW The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has just revealed the shocking discovery of a new gray…

Photo by He-Lo Ramirez (via CalTrout) An unsettling sight unfolded on Friday as Butte Creek took on an unexpected hue…

Yosemite National Park Rangers are making quite the call to hikers: keep your gaze down and be on the lookout…

A mention of the Lost Coast should never be omitted from any comprehensive discussion of California’s best outdoor attractions. The…

Photo by Stephen Leonardi One of the most beautiful places on the planet sits in Northern California and you’ve probably never…

Get ready for an awe-inspiring cosmic display as the Perseid meteor shower gears up to illuminate the Northern California skies…

Kris Kristofferson’s sprawling ranch in Mendocino County. Photo: Sotheby’s International Realty. Country music legend Kris Kristofferson has decided to part…

Scott Dam. Photo by CalTrout. County water agencies and a tribal government have introduced a new plan that brings dam…

While the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Klamath River is currently underway, the actual restoration of the river…

Photo: California Tahoe Conservancy The Tahoe Vista Recreation Area (TVRA) at North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) has just been…

Lassen Peak reflecting over Manzanita Lake Of all the destinations and parks in Northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park might…

The legendary Mavericks waves have increased in size over the past 4 decades Earlier this year, Northern California experienced an…

With the start of the summer season, the Tahoe Fund and eight agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s public beaches have…

Yosemite National Park enthusiasts can look forward to a slight relief from the weekend rush as the reopening of Tioga…

Photo: League to Save Lake Tahoe In a bid to safeguard the pristine beauty of Lake Tahoe, a unique aquatic…

The historic winter of 2022-23 buried Highway 80 near Tahoe The much-anticipated winter forecast for 2023/2024 has just been released…

You’d be hard pressed to find a more pristine area in Northern California than the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Whiskeytown…

Wildlife officials successfully immobilized and apprehended the notorious 400-pound black bear known as “Hank the Tank” in South Lake Tahoe.…

Harrah’s & Harveys Lake Tahoe are gearing up for an electrifying summer concert series at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena…

Surfing enthusiasts in Northern California may soon have the opportunity to catch epic waves without traveling to the coast. This…

Despite a few fires currently burning throughout California, CalFire is reporting the best start to wildfire season in 25 years…

A video was sent to us by Spencer Mojarro showing him rescuing a woodpecker stuck in fishing line along the…

On the nights of August 11th, 12th, and 13th, the Swift-Tuttle comet will put on an extraordinary show. When the…

The Clar Tree rises through the canopy on the Russian River Redwoods property. It is one of the oldest and…

Matt Herron is a fly fishing guide in Tahoe and had quite the run in with a giant brown trout.…

Photo by Paul J. Standar The Babe. The Sultan of Swat. The Great Bambino. The legend of Babe Ruth has…

During my entire life, I’ve had a steady stream of outdoor adventures and Calvin and Hobbes. And as I become…

Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) and Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) announced the arrival of a brand-new Actiontrack electric all-terrain…

The view of Castle Crags from the newly-protected land at Girard Ridge. Photo courtesy of Trust for Public Land. Nature…

Copco 2 is the first dam on the Klamath River to be deconstructed in the largest dam removal project in…

The City of Redding and the Bureau of Land Management announced that the Sacramento River and Rail Trails have been…

The Little Backbone Creek natural waterslide on Shasta Lake has become a top destination for NorCal adventurers on sunny days.…

Walking through a giant sequoia in Yosemite The National Park Service allows free entrance into all National Parks for five…

On a misty morning amidst the towering coastal redwoods, Redwood National and State Parks welcomed 26 individuals from across the…

The Sierra Nevada Mountains are currently holding a staggering 1,000% of normal snow water equivalents as of July 21, 2023,…

During the summertime in Northern California, you may have found yourself lucky to drive through Woodland, Davis or Dixon, where…

We all know there are some pretty amazing campgrounds in Northern California. Whether you’re camping in one of the National…

My last bike ride in Yosemite after working there for 4 months – set to Sleep On The Floor by…

Taking a giant leap in bolstering wildfire detection and empowering communities, AlertCalifornia introduced its revolutionary wildfire camera network, allowing everyone…

Clean Up The Lake, renowned for their 72 Mile Cleanup project, announced the inauguration of their groundbreaking Environmental Dive Center…

In the Lassen National Forest, a historic lookout cabin stands tall, providing sweeping views of the outdoors near the Ishi…

A wildfire camera in Northern California captured a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, on…

In 1968, Charles Bello and his wife Vanna Rae bought 400 acres of redwood forested land in Mendocino County and…

July 19, 2021 marked the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Happy Isles rockfall in Yosemite National Park. The deadly incident…

In a significant development for water resources in Northern California, Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, unveiled the allocation of $30…

Mount Shasta Mount Shasta holds a mesmerizing secret: the snow that blankets its slopes takes an astounding 50 years to…

A recent incident involving a driver in the Northern California redwoods has sparked outrage among TikTokers as they witnessed the…

Photo by Saketh Garuda A list of the best hikes in every National Park in America was compiled by Outside Magazine,…

Lake Tahoe, renowned for its crystal-clear waters, has an unexpected problem lurking beneath its pristine surface. A recent paper published…

The removal of the Klamath River Dams is currently underway, leaving many people watching California’s current water issues and wondering…

Yelp, the popular review platform, has unveiled its coveted list of 50 must-visit state parks in the U.S., and Northern…

An extraordinary astronomical event is set to unfold in August 2023, offering stargazers a double treat of not one but…

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou The best part about hiking the stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail in Siskiyou…