Hikes
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Jun- 2018 -19 June
3 World-Renown Day Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Many people like to visit Yosemite National Park for intimidating adventures, like the thrilling hike to the top of Half Dome,…
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15 June
The 10 Best Summer Activities to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Summer has officially hit Northern California, which means we ceremoniously trade out our snowshoes and hard-shelled jackets for swim shorts…
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11 June
Into Thin Air – Climbing Mount Shasta
Sometimes the appropriate way to appreciate our beloved Mt. Shasta is to sit down, relax and enjoy its beauty. Sometimes…
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11 June
13 Breathtaking Hikes in the Redwoods National Park
The Redwood National Park in Humboldt can provide some of the most memorable hikes for visitors. There aren’t many places in…
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7 June
Exploring Humboldt’s Illustrious Fern Canyon
By Ryan Loughrey The Northern California coast defies the stereotype of the typical Californian beach. We don’t have red swim-suited…
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4 June
Grizzly Falls-The Grueling Hike to Northern California’s Remote 600-Foot Waterfall
Grizzly Lake and Falls has become a staple during the summer months for outdoor enthusiasts in Northern California. The long…
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May- 2018 -30 May
A Retreat to Shimmy Lake in the Trinity Alps Wilderness
By Ryan Loughrey Our initial plan had been to go to Granite Lake in the Trinity Alps last weekend, but…
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29 May
Lassen Peak Ranked As Top 10 Summit Hike In U.S.
Sitting on the eastern side of Northern California lies our beloved Lassen Peak, an active volcano sitting in the middle…
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28 May
Climbing a Volcano: Hiking to the Summit of Lassen Peak
It’s hard to beat the experience you get when you’re standing at the summit of a significant mountain, especially when…
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28 May
The Thrilling Hike to the Top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Rising nearly 5,000 feet above Yosemite Valley and 8,800 feet above sea level, Half Dome is a Yosemite National Park…
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22 May
An Overhead View of Northern California from Whiskeytown’s Bully Choop Lookout
Sometimes a trip starts from your eye catching a name on a map. For our trip, it started when we…
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22 May
The Short Hike To Lassen’s Kings Creek Falls
The trail to Kings Creek Falls in Lassen Volcanic National Park probably sees more hikers than any other route in the…
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20 May
Hiking to the Top of Whiskeytown’s Shasta Bally
By Chip O’Brien You might do it for the exercise. You might do it because it’s something you see almost…
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18 May
Hiking the Four Waterfalls of Whiskeytown
Deciding where to hike in NorCal is anything but the “path” of least resistance. But for most people in the…
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9 May
Breathtaking Views Await at the Top of Lassen’s Brokeoff Mountain
Several hundred thousand years ago, ancient stratovolcano Mt. Tehama blew forming Brokeoff Mountain. Experts suggest Tehama’s explosion matched the destructive…
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5 May
The Hike to Heart Lake – An Unforgettable Summer Experience
By Ryan Loughrey Castle Lake near Mt. Shasta is beautiful. Not only is it the deepest alpine lake in…
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5 May
Gorgeous Views Hiking the Lake Siskiyou Loop
Trail Difficulty:Â Easy Trail Length:Â 7.3 miles Map: Click Here Trail Description:Â This multi-use trail system crosses three bridges to circumnavigate beautiful Lake…
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2 May
Northern California Ski Resorts Prepare for Summer Activities
As warm spring temperatures melt the snow in the Northern California mountains, ski resorts are switching gears from waterproof jackets…
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Apr- 2018 -20 April
Celebrate National Park Week with the Whiskeytown Waterfall Challenge
The National Park Service invites visitors to “Find Your Waterfall†by taking the Whiskeytown Waterfall Challenge during National Park Week,…
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19 April
Incredible 300-Mile Northern California Coastal Trail Approved for Development
A brand new 300-mile trail from the San Francisco Bay to the Humboldt Bay was approved with a 12-0 vote in…
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16 April
An Epic Backpacking Adventure in Tahoe’s Desolation Wilderness
I once knew a guy who answered to the name “Tiny.†The fact that his boots were size 16 is…
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Feb- 2018 -2 February
13 Waterfalls in One Weekend: Northern California’s World-Famous Waterfall Loop
There is a legendary loop sitting in the Shasta-Cascade of Northern California that includes 13 incredible waterfalls to visit. Realistically, you…
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Aug- 2017 -23 August
Searching for the Mystical Root Creek Falls in the Castle Crags Wilderness
The whole time I’ve lived in Redding, I never knew Root Creek Falls existed. I had heard of a waterfall…
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14 August
A Solo Backpacking Excursion Through the Trinity Alps Wilderness
By Ryan Loughrey I’ve been to the Trinity Alps once before, but this was my first time this far north.…
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Jul- 2017 -26 July
Potem Falls is Northern California’s Most Blissful Swimming Hole
NorCal has a seemingly endless amount of gorgeous waterfalls and swimming holes and none of them provide the same experience:…
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17 July
Beat the NorCal Heat: 7 Summer Swimming Holes
Summer is upon us and as I write this in my air-conditioned office it is a smoldering 110 degrees outside.…
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14 July
Mossbrae Falls – NorCal’s Most Unique Waterfall?
Mossbrae Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in the Mt. Shasta/Dunsmuir area due to its incredibly unique features. Let’s just…
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