Hikes
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Sep- 2024 -14 September
Hiking into the Abandoned Donner Summit Train Tunnels in Truckee, California
Photo by Stephen Leonardi It’s one of the most rare adventures in Northern California. Nestled in Northern California, Lake Tahoe offers…
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14 September
This Yosemite Hike Might Have the Best Views of North America’s Tallest Waterfall
Perched majestically above Yosemite Valley in California, Eagle Peak stands tall over the wilderness of Yosemite National Park. As the…
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14 September
In a New Light: The Full-Moon Hike to the Top of Lassen Peak
In Northern California, we’re surrounded by nature. Trees, mountains and wildlife flourish under the NorCal sun. But come nighttime, there’s…
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10 September
A Summer Getaway to Lake Aloha in the Desolation Wilderness
The entrance to the Desolation Wilderness is anything but – neither desolate nor wild. The southern Lake Tahoe area, including…
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9 September
A Day Hike Up Castle Dome Trail in the Castle Crags Wilderness
Adventure is calling, and I’m answering with my hiking boots. On this day, I find myself in the stunning Castle…
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5 September
Outside Magazine Lists the Best Hikes in Northern California National Parks. Here’s Our Take.
Photo by Saketh Garuda A list of the best hikes in every National Park in America was compiled by Outside Magazine,…
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Jul- 2024 -28 July
Best View in NorCal? The Unforgettable Hike to Heart Lake
We don’t take the designation of “Best View in NorCal” lightly. Northern California is full of beautiful destinations, and Mount…
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16 July
Discover a Wildlife Utopia at Lassen’s Manzanita Lake
Sitting right outside Redding, California is one of the most underrated National Parks in the United States – Lassen Volcanic National Park.…
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Apr- 2024 -2 April
17 Breathtaking Waterfalls Just Outside of Redding, California
Photo by Matthias Rossini The sun is shining in California, which means it’s waterfall chasing season for any outdoor adventurer.…
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Mar- 2024 -6 March
Watch Hikers Complete the Grueling Trek to the Top of Lassen Peak in the Winter
The hike to the top of Lassen Peak is popular for outdoor adventurers in the summer months. The maintained trail…
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2 March
13 Snowshoe Hikes in Lassen Volcanic National Park
A snowshoer waves on a ranger-led snowshoe walk through the red fir forest. Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of…
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Jan- 2024 -2 January
Chaos, Lava and Snow – A Winter Trip to Crags Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park
For an area replete with unattractive names, the trail to Crags Lake is filled with beauty. Last weekend, we had…
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Dec- 2023 -12 December
3 Northern California Snowshoe Hikes with a Waterfall Payoff
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo: Discover Siskiyou It’s wintertime in Northern California, possibly having you believe that it’s…
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Nov- 2023 -26 November
A Snowshoe Hike to Sulphur Works in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Sitting near the southwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park is some of the most prominent evidence of hydrothermal activity…
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19 November
Finding Mossbrae Falls – Northern California’s Forbidden Waterfall
Photo by Josh Hild Northern California is full of incredible waterfalls, many of which sit in the Shasta-Cascade region. The most…
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Sep- 2023 -10 September
The Tricky Trek to the Summit of Lassen’s Cinder Cone
Lassen Volcanic National Park can be accurately described as both a geologist’s wonderland and an adventurer;s paradise. The hike to…
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Aug- 2023 -28 August
When Will Feather Falls Reopen After Being Blazed By Wildfire?
In the summer of 2020, the North Complex Fire burned through Butte and Plumas counties on its way to becoming…
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11 August
See What It Takes To Hike Northern California’s Legendary Lost Coast Trail
A mention of the Lost Coast should never be omitted from any comprehensive discussion of California’s best outdoor attractions. The…
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11 August
The Magical Candelabra Trees of Northern California’s Lost Coast
Photo by Stephen Leonardi One of the most beautiful places on the planet sits in Northern California and you’ve probably never…
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11 August
Hiking the 2,650-Mile Pacific Crest Trail in 5 Minutes
Seeing pieces of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) around NorCal throughout my childhood generated a serious curiosity about this grueling…
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Jul- 2023 -20 July
The Historic Hike To Faery Falls
Combining history and nature, the Ney Springs Canyon Trail near Siskiyou Lake in Mount Shasta City is an easy hike…
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20 July
An Overnight Trip to Tangle Blue Lake in the Trinity Alps Wilderness
Photo: Elizabeth Strube/All Trails We had it in our mind that the hike to Tangle Blue Lake was going to…
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Jun- 2023 -25 June
A Walk Among Giants: Hiking in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
When you’re surrounded by the towering ancient coast redwoods, the tallest living things on our planet, it’s easy to feel…
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1 June
Beauty Meets History – Hiking Tahoe’s Rubicon Trail
Tahoe’s Rubicon Trail might sound familiar to you as it’s become a very popular destination for hikers throughout Northern California,…
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May- 2023 -23 May
This Fascinating Northern California Lake Sits at 125 Degrees Year-Round
Boiling Springs Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo: National Park Service The outdoor destinations in Lassen Volcanic National Park…
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Mar- 2023 -27 March
Oroville’s Table Mountain Welcomes Spectacular Wildflower Super Bloom
There are a few magnificent destinations to see wildflower blooms in Northern California. The North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve in…
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22 March
Hiking the Three Tiers of McCloud Falls in the Snow
Most people like to hike to Northern California’s amazing waterfalls in the spring or summer. That’s fair. There’s nothing wrong…
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21 March
Hiking to the No-Name Waterfall in Mendocino’s Russian Gulch State Park
Photo by Mick Haupt The rugged beauty of the Mendocino Coast attracts visitors from all over the world. Its stunning coastline,…
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Feb- 2023 -20 February
Take this Hike to See Ancient Petroglyphs in Northern California
In the Lava Beds National Monument sits a wall of stone with petroglyphs that are dated as far back as…
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13 February
The Perfect Road Trip for Outdoor Adventurers in Siskiyou County
We work hard all week and it’s important to spend our days off enjoying life. If you choose to enjoy…
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Dec- 2022 -15 December
How You Can Snowshoe an Active Volcano for FREE in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Brought to you by Choose Redding Photo: National Park Service With mounds of snow in the Northern California mountains, adventurers…
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7 December
Phantom of the Falls: A Great Winter Spectacle
A flowing phantom haunts Table Mountain near Oroville. It disappears during the summer, and remains well hidden in remote Coal Canyon…
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Nov- 2022 -27 November
A Breathtaking Winter Expedition to Mount Shasta’s Heart Lake
Covered in a thick blanket of snow, Heart Lake virtually disappears in the winter. Familiar summer landmarks are transformed into…
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Oct- 2022 -6 October
Is This Yosemite Trail the Most Dangerous in America?
Photo by Oliver Plattner If you Google the most dangerous trails in America, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a list that…
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5 October
Find Iconic Views Hiking Up Mount Shasta’s Black Butte
For frequenters of northbound Interstate 5 in Northern California, imposing Black Butte is nearly as iconic as its next-door-neighbor Mt.…
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Aug- 2022 -22 August
10 GIANT Waterfalls You Have to See in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park has countless waterfalls. A tour of the massive park can yield many small waterfalls, but we wanted…
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Jul- 2022 -7 July
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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7 July
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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Jun- 2022 -20 June
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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9 June
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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May- 2022 -31 May
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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17 May
Yosemite Announces Opening Day 2022 for Half Dome Cables
Yosemite National Park has announced they plan to install the cables on Half Dome to allow hikers to summit the…
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Apr- 2022 -26 April
The 6 Most Grueling Hikes in Northern California
Sometimes the snowy slopes of Mt. Shasta can look more like Everest. Photo by Todd Diemer The vast wilderness of Northern…
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2 April
Siskiyou Adventures: Hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail from Castle Crags to the Oregon Border
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Stepping from civilization onto the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in Northern California is a…
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Mar- 2022 -15 March
Finding Burstarse Falls – Castle Crag’s Fickle Waterfall
via Instagram/@cavefishmite Burstarse Falls has been on my radar for a long time, but I have never had the chance…
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Jan- 2022 -27 January
Whiskeytown NRA Hosting a Series of Ranger-Led Hikes this Month
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is offering a series of ranger-led hikes in the park during the next month that will…
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Nov- 2021 -14 November
10 Quintessential Hikes in Siskiyou County
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou California’s Siskiyou County is the perfect place to visit for every type of outdoor…
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4 November
Whiskeytown NRA Offering 7 Free Ranger-Led Hikes in November
Photo by Wayne Hsieh Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is offering seven free ranger-led hikes in November 2021, with the first…
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Sep- 2021 -20 September
Brand-New Elevated Boardwalk Opens at Grove of Titans in Jedediah Smith Redwoods
Redwood National and State Parks completed the first mile of the Mill Creek Trail, including an elevated walkway into the…
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Jun- 2021 -29 June
7 Iconic Hikes to Put on Your Bucket List Near Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo by Sanath Kumar The many outdoor attractions surrounding Redding, California can give you plenty…
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22 June
When Will the Trail to Brandy Creek Falls Reopen in Whiskeytown NRA?
Photo: National Park Service Following the devastating Carr Fire in Redding, California that burned 229,651 acres and destroyed 1,604 structures,…
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21 June
Hiking to the Top of Castle Crags on the Castle Dome Trail
Brought to you by Visit Redding Castle Crags seems to hide in plain sight. Though clearly visible from I-5, the…
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May- 2021 -16 May
Yosemite Prepares to Install Half Dome Cables to Reopen Summit Hike
Photo by Frank Kehren Yosemite National Park has announced they plan to install the cables on Half Dome to allow…
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Mar- 2021 -9 March
A Complete Guide to the 225+ Miles of Trails in Redding, California
Photo by John Husome It’s been said that Redding, California sits as the gateway to the Northern California wilderness. That…
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Dec- 2020 -30 December
6 Magical Winter Hikes Near Redding, California
Showshoeing around Manzanita Lake. Photo: NPS It’s officially winter in Northern California, which means we’ll be trading in our shorts…
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30 December
Hiking to 2 Waterfalls in a Day in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Sitting just outside Redding, California is Whiskeytown National Recreation, a breathtaking park full of hiking trails, beaches, a gorgeous lake…
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28 December
Adventurers Discover Rare Views of a Snowy Cinder Cone in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Photo: Dan Arbuckle When the snow falls on Lassen Volcanic National Park, many of the beautiful destinations deep in the…
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Oct- 2020 -6 October
Hiking to the Top of NorCal’s Most Notorious Volcano – Lassen Peak
Video brought to you by Visit Redding It’s hard to beat the experience you get when you’re standing at the…
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Sep- 2020 -22 September
8 Gorgeous Day Hikes Around Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Lassen Peak The sun is shining and it’s the perfect time of year to go…
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Aug- 2020 -31 August
19 Spectacular Waterfalls to Visit Just Outside Redding, California
Photo by Matthias Rossini It’s summertime in California, which means it’s waterfall chasing season for any outdoor adventurer. Finding great…
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Jul- 2020 -16 July
The Epic 9-Mile Hike to the MASSIVE Feather Falls
Sitting in Butte County is a remote 410-foot waterfall that brings hikers incredible views year-round. The 7-to-9-mile hike on the…
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Feb- 2020 -12 February
Find 18 Waterfalls Surrounding a Massive Volcano in California’s Far North
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Ian Chen When many people think of California, they think of the beaches…
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Jan- 2020 -28 January
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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Nov- 2019 -9 November
An Underground Adventure in Lassen’s Subway Cave
Sitting in the Lassen National Forest is the Subway Cave, a beautiful cave formed thousands of years ago by flowing…
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5 November
The Best View of Lake Tahoe? The Breathtaking Hike to Monkey Rock
It’s best known for its world-famous rock formation shaped as the head of a gorilla. But the 4.7-mile out-and-back hike…
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Oct- 2019 -21 October
Hiking into an Ancient Lava Tube at Mount Shasta’s Pluto’s Cave
Just on the north side of Mount Shasta sits Pluto’s Cave, an ancient lava tube that zig-zags in and out…
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14 October
Hiking to Bumpass Hell in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the best kept secrets in Northern California, as its a hotbed of volcanic…
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4 October
Hike Underneath a Waterfall at Dunsmuir’s Hedge Creek Falls
Similar to hideout entrances seen in Batman movies and the Legend of Zorro, Hedge Creek Falls cascades in front of…
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Sep- 2019 -15 September
Following 17-Month Closure, Lassen’s Bumpass Hell Trailhead Reopens to the Public
Bumpass Hell, Lassen Volcanic National Park. Flickr/J. Philipp Krone On Friday, September 13th, Lassen Volcanic National Park officials brought joy…
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11 September
Hiking the Three Tiers of McCloud Falls
In McCloud, California sits one of the premiere outdoor destinations in Northern California. The three tiers of McCloud Falls offers…
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Aug- 2019 -27 August
The Stunning Hike to Kings Creek Falls in Lassen Volcanic National Park
We made the short trek from Redding, California to Lassen Volcanic National park to see one of the premiere destinations…
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23 August
7 Exhilarating Summit Hikes Around Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo of Chip O’Brien on the Summit of Mt. Shasta “Doubly happy,†said John…
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6 August
Celebrate Lassen’s Birthday with 2-Day Event in the Park – Discover Lassen
Lassen Volcanic National Park turns 103-years-old this week and the only way to celebrate this milestone is to head up…
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Jul- 2019 -27 July
The 8 Best Adventures in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Photo: Joe Parks Sitting right outside Redding, California is one of the most underrated National Parks in the United States,…
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Jun- 2019 -7 June
Yosemite Installs Half Dome Cables to Reopen Summit Hike
Yosemite National Park officials have reinstalled the cables on Half Dome, officially opening the hiking season to the top of…
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6 June
California Untamed: NorCal Trail Runner Sets Out to Run 330-Miles From Arcata to Mt. Shasta
Ryan Spitz is ready to complete the first ever California Untamed. Photo via CaliforniaUntamed.com Ryan Spitz is accustomed to being…
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6 June
Steal My Northern California Summer Bucket List
The sun has inspired me to start thinking more about summer. In case you missed it, one of the activities…
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May- 2019 -7 May
Hiking the Seven Summits of Siskiyou County
Siskiyou County has proven to be one of the most beautiful outdoor destinations in the United States. With the mighty…
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Apr- 2019 -23 April
Hiking Lassen’s Cinder Cone is Hard but the Views are Incredible
My first attempt to hike Cinder Cone this summer did not go as planned, as I ended up getting stuck…
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19 April
Where the Wildflowers Are: See NorCal’s Super Bloom at Table Mountain
Flickr/Sathish J Spring has arrived and that means wildflowers have begun to embellish many of our favorite trails. Strolling through…
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18 April
Hiking to the Isolated Toad and Porcupine Lakes
“The trail has got to be around here somewhere….†was our refrain for the day. After the long, windy, and…
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11 April
10 Destinations To Mark Off Your Shasta Cascade Bucket List
The Shasta Cascade region is one of a kind. The collection of waterfalls, trails, mountains, caves, rivers, museums and other…
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1 April
Yosemite National Park Announces Changes to Half Dome Hiking Permits
The thrilling hike to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park is a world-famous adventure. In fact, it’s…
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Mar- 2019 -13 March
Hiking Permits for Yosemite’s Half Dome are Now Open!
The hike to the top of Yosemite’s Half Dome isn’t only one of the most spectacular hikes in Northern California,…
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7 March
Hiking to 5 Waterfalls in a Day in Northern California
Our friends at Discover Siskiyou sent us on a winter adventure to hike to 5 waterfalls in a day in…
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Feb- 2019 -4 February
Northern California’s Great Redwood Trail Gets off to a Fast Start
The Great Redwood Trail got a big kickstart last week in Ukiah, when a spillover crowd of trail advocates and…
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Jan- 2019 -29 January
Crystal Ice Cave Tours at Lava Beds National Monument
Crystal Ice Cave contains some of the most spectacular ice formations among Lava Beds’ many caves. Because of the sensitive…
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Dec- 2018 -28 December
Meeting a Distant Giant: A Ranger-Guided Snowshoe Tour of Lassen
By Ross Lawrence Photo: National Park Service Cruising east down State Highway 36 from Redding, I got the sense that…
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7 December
A Snowshoeing Adventure Around Lassen’s Manzanita Lake
Photo by Darlene M. Koontz By Ryan Loughrey Despite the current sunny weather, this most recent storm imbued Northern California with…
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Oct- 2018 -13 October
Hiking the Lush Meadows of Mount Shasta’s South Gate
One of the best hikes available on Mt. Shasta, the South Gate Meadow Trail combines nearly all the elements that…
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Sep- 2018 -30 September
Governor Brown Signs Great Redwood Trail Bill, Fast-Tracking the 300-Mile Trail
Another important step was taken on Saturday to bringing the highly-anticipated Great Redwood Trail to Northern California. The popular, bipartisan…
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25 September
The Phantom Falls Experience: 164-Feet of Pure Waterfall Bliss
By Ryan Loughrey From the directions I had read online, I anticipated pulling off the side of the road in…
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Aug- 2018 -17 August
The Short Hike To Hedge Creek Falls
Similar to hideout entrances seen in Batman movies and the Legend of Zorro, Hedge Creek Falls cascades in front of the…
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12 August
Almost Climbing Mount Shasta: A Story of Misery and Life Lessons at 14,000 Feet
At four thirty in the morning no one saw the light from my tiny headlamp inching uphill in pitch darkness…
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10 August
See What it’s Like to Summit Mount Shasta via Avalanche Gulch
Climbing Mount Shasta is the ultimate badge of honor in NorCal. It’s a grueling hike up steep terrain with changing…
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3 August
Weekend in Lassen – Exploring Cold Boiling Lake and Kings Creek Falls
By Ryan Loughrey Lassen Park offer a bounty of opportunities of exploration. Although I feel I’ve explored a good amount,…
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Jul- 2018 -9 July
A Tale of Summer Backpacking: A Little Sketchy, A Lot Worth It
By Benjamin Goodpasture, Founder and CEO of Shasta Rock Club I’ll never forget the day I first saw Emerald and…
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2 July
The Desolate Hike to Lassen’s Mill Creek Falls
Photo by Skip Regan Now that the road through Lassen National Park is open, Kiva and I decided to hike…
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Jun- 2018 -30 June
Hiking Castle Crags – Castle Dome Trail
Castle Crags seems to hide in plain sight. Though clearly visible from I-5, the magnificent geological oddity receives less mention than other North…
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29 June
Feather Falls – Hiking to Northern California’s Towering Waterfall
Before being accurately measured, Oroville’s Feather Falls was considered the sixth tallest waterfall in the United States. Though widely reported, the height of the falls…
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