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Adventure Van Expo Returns to Palisades Tahoe for a Weekend of Van Life and Outdoor Fun

Palisades Tahoe is bringing back the Adventure Van Expo, a weekend event celebrating the rapidly growing van life culture and…

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Point Reyes Sand Sculpture Contest Returns this Week

The annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach, hosted by Point Reyes National Seashore, is coming back this year with…

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Dark Sky Festival Returns to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia Parks Conservancy recently announced the return of the Dark Sky Festival, running from September 6-8, 2024. This year’s theme,…

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Historic Water Race Returns to the Sacramento River in Redding

Visit Redding and Headwaters Adventure Company have announced the revival of the Lake Redding Regatta, a cherished local event from…

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Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery Hosts Kids Fishing Day on July 20

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is hosting its second Kids Fishing Day of the year at the…

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Popular Concert Series Returns to the Shores of Lake Tahoe

Get ready to groove to the sounds of summer as the North Tahoe Business Association (NTBA) has brought back the…

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32nd Annual Cushing Crossing Pond Skim Competition Returning to Palisades Tahoe

Get ready for thrills, spills, and lots of laughter at Palisades Tahoe’s 32nd Annual Cushing Crossing! This highly anticipated event,…

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The Legendary Boonville Beer Festival Returns with a Star Wars Twist

Get ready to tap into the force of fun and flavor at the 26th annual Boonville Beer Festival, hosted by…

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Lassen Offering Ranger-Led Snowshoe Hike Under February’s Full Moon

Embrace the glow of February’s full moon, famously known as the Snow Moon, by joining a unique snowshoe hike on…

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3 Festivals to Celebrate the Whale Migrations of Northern California in 2024

As winter transitions into spring, the California coastline becomes a migratory highway for awe-inspiring gray whales, journeying from their calving…

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Shaquille O’Neal is Performing at Palisades Tahoe this Weekend. Here’s How to See It.

Palisades Tahoe is gearing up for an electrifying winter season kick-off with the highly anticipated Tahoe Live Music Festival, featuring…

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Tahoe’s Kokanee Salmon Festival Cancelled Due to Bear Danger

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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Adventure Van Expo Returns to North Lake Tahoe

Van enthusiasts, get ready to hit the road and explore the world of custom vans at the upcoming Adventure Van…

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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Marks 100-Year Milestone with Grand Celebration

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

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Star-Studded Lineup Hits Lake Tahoe Outdoor Concert Series in August

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

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Inaugural Watermelon Festival Coming to Redding

Get ready to groove to the watermelon crawl because the North State is hosting its inaugural Watermelon Festival. On July…

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Illuminating Drone Show Scheduled to Light Up Lake Tahoe for the Fourth of July

Get ready to look up and be awed, NorCal adventure seekers! Travel North Tahoe Nevada is gearing up to paint…

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Thousands of Cyclists to Gather for Charity Event on Lake Tahoe Roadways this Weekend

This weekend, Lake Tahoe’s highways will teem with thousands of cyclists for the 30th edition of America’s Most Beautiful Bike…

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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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The Legendary Boonville Beer Festival Returns to NorCal for its 25th Year

Boonville, California is know by outsiders for two things: 1. They have their own language 2. They host the biggest beer…

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This Northern California Town Transforms into a Whimsical Christmas Wonderland in December

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou McCloud, California The holiday season has arrived, meaning people are donning their homes with…

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WinterWonderGrass Returns to Palisades Tahoe for 7th Annual Festival

Photo courtesy of WinterWonderGrass WinterWonderGrass returns to Palisades Tahoe for its seventh annual festival this winter season from March 31…

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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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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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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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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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Redwood Coast Kite Festival Returns to Eureka this Weekend

Photo: Humboldt Kiters The Humboldt Kiters will be hosting the Redwood Coast Kite Festival in Eureka, California this weekend. The…

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Summer Concert Series Returns to South Lake Tahoe with a Star-Studded Lineup Under the Stars

Harrah’s and Harveys in South Lake Tahoe is bringing back their much anticipated outdoor summer concert series for 2022 with…

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Your Complete Guide to Grinduro – The International Cycling Celebration Coming to Mt. Shasta

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Northern California’s Siskiyou County is one of the most popular biking destinations in the…

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City of Weed Hosting 420 Festival to Celebrate its Cannabis Roots

The city of Weed, California is embracing its cannabis roots with a 420 festival on Main Street from 9 am…

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See the Sights of California’s Far North with the Siskiyou Scenic Bike Tour

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Historic small towns, clear mountain air and volcanic views are the staple of California’s…

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Palisades Tahoe Announces Jam-Packed Holiday Celebration

Photo: Palisades Tahoe Holiday decorations and a fresh blanket of snow have made The Village at Palisades Tahoe a winter…

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This NorCal Town Transforms into a Victorian Christmas Wonderland in December

McCloud, California The holiday season has arrived, meaning people are donning their homes with Christmas lights, decorating their trees with…

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Redding Garden of Lights Set to Return to Turtle Bay with its ‘One Million Light Experience’

A new holiday tradition is returning to Northern California in the form of a million lights. The Redding Garden of…

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A Definitive Guide to Music Festivals in Northern California in 2021

Following a tumultuous year that left us quarantining in our homes due to Covid, California has finally reopened and we…

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It’s Time to Get Muddy! Tough Mudder Returns to Northern California this Summer

With major events returning to Northern California in 2021, one is guaranteed to challenge every muscle in your body. And…

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Mark Your Calendars: The Date for the Next Legendary Boonville Beer Festival is Set

When Kevin McGee, owner of the Anderson Valley Brewing Co., was on the Talking NorCal podcast in June of 2020,…

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Art of Survival Century Bike Event to Highlight the Beauty, History of Far NorCal & Southern Oregon

Sitting in the upper corner of Northern California and stretching into the southernmost region of Oregon is a tight-nit community,…

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Summer Concert Series Returns to South Lake Tahoe with Star-Studded Lineup

With Covid restrictions easing throughout the United States, Harrah’s and Harveys in South Lake Tahoe is bringing back their much…

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Redding Garden of Lights Brings a ‘One Million Light Experience’ to Northern California

Brought to you by Visit Redding The Holiday season is about traditions. Whether you decorate your house the day after…

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Hike and Bike Day Returns to Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway in Prairie Creek Redwoods

It’s become a fun tradition on the beautiful roads of Northern California to ceremoniously close in order to allow bikers…

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Salmon Viewing Kayak Tours Being Offered on the Feather River

Alan Sheckter Photography *Note: The salmon tours have now been sold out, with no announcement of additional tours being offered…

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California Untamed Postpones 330-Mile Trail Run from Arcata to Mt. Shasta Until 2021

Ryan Spitz, Founder of California Untamed, took to social media to announce he will be postponing the inaugural 330-mile trail…

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The Bigfoot Mountain Bike Challenge is Returning to Redding!

Photo by Jaret Brantley Redding is California’s secret mountain biking mecca, boasting a trail system over 200 miles in the area. And…

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Celebrate Butte County Museum Weekend with FREE Admission to 16 Museums

Chico Air Museum. Photo: Explore Butte County Looking for a fun family activity combined with an educational experience in Northern…

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A Full Preview of All the Films Being Featured at the Fly Fishing Film Tour in NorCal

The Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Redding and Chico this week, and we couldn’t be more excited for…

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The Fly Fishing Film Tour is Returning to Northern California

Cosmoledo Junkie. Photo: Flyfish-Adventures Production We all know that Northern California remains one of the greatest places on the planet…

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Watch Skiers Race to the Top of Mt. Shasta Ski Park During the Shasta Ascension Race

The 7th Annual Shasta Ascension Backcountry Race was held at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park on January 18, 2020, where…

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New Naturalist-Led Backpacking Trips in Santa Cruz Mountains Offered by California State Parks

Have you wanted to explore the Northern California wilderness but just don’t know where to start? Or maybe your brave…

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Yosemite’s Popular ‘Firefall’ Natural Phenomenon is Returning in February

Flickr/Wayne Hsieh Adventure seekers and photographers are preparing to flock to Yosemite National Park, trekking through the mounds of snow…

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Wild & Scenic Film Festival Brings 5-Day Event to NorCal this Week

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is returning to Northern California this week with a 5-day event in Grass Valley…

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This NorCal Town Transforms into a Victorian Christmas Wonderland Every Saturday in December

McCloud, California December has arrived, meaning people are donning their homes with Christmas lights, decorating their trees with ornaments and…

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The Sundial Bridge Will Light Up Bright Pink Tonight to Celebrate Think Pink

Photo: NorCal Think Pink On Friday, October 18 at 5 pm, the Sundial Bridge over the Sacramento River in Redding…

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Win Two Tickets to The Mountain Talks in McCloud, California

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The Oroville Salmon Festival Returns for its 25th Year this Weekend

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Oroville Salmon Festival, the annual event that celebrates the return of salmon to…

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Join Hundreds of Volunteers to Clean Up Chico’s Bidwell Park on Saturday, September 21st

Photo: Butte Environmental Council The Butte Environmental Council is hosting its 32nd Annual Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup on…

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It’s Time to Get Muddy! Nash Ranch Mud Mash Returns to Redding this Weekend

Photo: Nash Ranch Mud Mash Another Fall season in Northern California means it’s the perfect time to get muddy! And…

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Win Two Tickets to the Fifth-Annual Jefferson State Flixx Fest

Photo Courtesy of Discover Siskiyou Get ready for the fifth annual Jefferson State Flixx Fest September 19th – 22nd in…

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Celebrate National Farmers Week with These 10 Markets in Shasta County

Brought to you by Healthy Shasta As the 2019 National Farmers Market Week gets off and running, it got me…

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Explore the Cosmos at Lassen’s Dark Sky Festival this Weekend

Flickr/LassenNPS Friday through Saturday, August 2-3, 2019Join park rangers, astronomers, and astrobiologists in celebrating all that is out of this…

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REI Offering a Women’s Campout in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Photo: REI REI has been expanding its services for women. With their recent release of Sierra Women’s Campouts, they will…

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Enjoy an Exclusive 4-Course Dinner by Chef Brien O’Brien in San Francisco

This elegant four-course dinner "pop-up" will celebrate the mid-way point of the 10th Season of MasterChef on FOX. A menu…

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Celebrate Local Biking at the Shasta Bike Challenge Celebration Party June 7

Brought to you by Healthy Shasta Photo: Shasta Bike Challenge The Shasta Bike Challenge, presented by Healthy Shasta, is now over!…

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Fun For the Whole Family at Dunsmuir Railroad Days this Weekend

The Railroad Days festival returns to Dunsmuir on June 8th and 9th for a fun-filled weekend of with vendors, food,…

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5 Awesome Memorial Day Weekend Events in Siskiyou County

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, which means it’s time to gather with friends and family and enjoy a nice…

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Catch Trophy-Sized Trout at the Lake Siskiyou Kids Fishing Day on May 25

In December, the Mount Shasta Rotary constructed pens in Lake Siskiyou to house and grow “trophy-sized” rainbow trout to release…

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Rainy Weather Postpones the Shasta Bike Tour

The rare rainy weather in May is causing issues for what’s otherwise sunny weather during the Shasta Bike Month. Unfortunately,…

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It’s Time to Get Muddy! The Shasta Mud Run Returns to NorCal

It’s that time of year again! The time when you get into your best physical shape and head down to…

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The World’s Most Exciting Pond Skimming Competition Returns to NorCal this Weekend

The premiere spring skiing event in Northern California is taking place this weekend on Saturday, May 4th at Squaw Valley…

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New Paddle Event on Upper Sacramento River Attracts Diverse Group of Paddlers

Photo: Jason Montelongo The California River Quest today announced that it has registered more than 70 paddlers from six U.S.…

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Ride for a Cause at the Shasta Bike Tour, Benefiting One Safe Place

Brought to you by Healthy Shasta By Kathleen Kelley, Event Manager at One SAFE Place Having grown up in Shasta…

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The Legendary Boonville Beer Festival is Returning to Northern California

Boonville, California is know by outsiders for two things: 1. They have their own language 2. They host the biggest beer…

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Eureka’s Salt and Fog Fish Festival Returns to the Redwood Coast

Photo courtesy of Visit Eureka The residents and merchants of Eureka, on California’s north coast, are celebrating the mighty Pacific…

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NorCal History will Come Alive at Lava Beds’ Living History Event

Photo: NPS/Angela Sutton Press release provided from Lava Beds National Monument: History will come alive on Saturday, May 11th, during…

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The Wild and Scenic Film Festival Returns to Red Bluff on March 30

Be prepared to be wowed! The 5th Wild & Scenic Film Festival is returning to the historic State Theater in…

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Mavericks Watch: Northern California’s Big-Wave Surfing Contest Could Happen Next Week

The popular big-wave surfing contest held every year at Mavericks is currently on watch, as organizers keep an eye on…

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Sacramento River Cleanup in Dunsmuir Set For October 6th

River lovers and watershed stewards of all ages are invited to lend a hand at the 26th Annual River Clean-up…

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Visit the Redwoods for Free for Save The Redwoods League’s 100th Birthday

To celebrate 100 years of saving California’s iconic redwood forests, Save the Redwoods League, California State Parks and 24 park agencies are…

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Visit National Parks for Free on September 22 for National Public Lands Day

On September 22 you can celebrate National Public Lands Day by visiting any of the National Parks in Northern California…

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It’s Time to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week!

  Brought to you by Healthy Shasta There’s something special about attending a farmers’ market. Smiling vendors greet you with…

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Lassen’s 2018 Dark Sky Festival This Weekend

Friday through Saturday, August 3-4, 2018 Join park rangers, astronomers, and astrobiologists in celebrating all that is out of this…

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Celebrate Mount Shasta Becoming the First Ever “Trail Town”

The city of Mount Shasta, in partnership with the Pacific Crest Trail Association, Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Forest Service, and…

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The Sundial Splash Returns to the Sacramento River This Week!

The Sundial Splash, a community race/float from Redding’s Turtle Bay Riverfront Park through the town to South Bonnyview’s Reginato River…

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The Amgen Tour of California is Coming to Northern California this Week

The Amgen Tour of California, a weeklong professional cycling race covering 645-miles of California terrain, is completing its final two…

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The Weirdest, Most Grueling Northern California Race You’ve Never Heard Of

Flickr/sandwich The Kinetic Grand Championship is an annual event held in Arcata, CA where championship pieces of art race over…

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The World’s Most Exciting Pond Skimming Competition is in Northern California this Weekend

The premiere spring skiing event in Northern California is taking place this weekend on May 5th at Squaw Valley Resort.…

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It’s Time to Get Muddy! The Shasta Mud Run is Returning to Northern California

It’s that time of year again! The time when you get into your best physical shape and head down to…

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