Outdoors
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Jun- 2022 -23 June
A Complete Guide to More Than 40 Public Beaches on Lake Tahoe
Photo by Meritt Thomas With the start of the summer season, the Tahoe Fund and eight agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s…
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22 June
Congressmen Reveal Bipartisan Bill to Save California’s Giant Sequoias from Wildfire
Photo by Jeremy Bezanger Over the past two years, 20 percent of all the giant sequoia trees on the planet were…
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22 June
What to Expect When Visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park After the Dixie Fire
The entrance sign to Juniper Lake burned by the Dixie Fire. Photo: NPS In 2021, the Dixie Fire ravaged five…
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20 June
Throwback: Stunning Footage Captured of Lightning Exploding Tree in Lassen Park
A stunning video captured in the Lassen Park’s Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center shows just how powerful lightning can be. Park…
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20 June
WATCH: Man Saves Fawn Swimming in the Middle of Folsom Lake
View this post on Instagram A fawn was rescued Sunday afternoon after it was spotted swimming in the middle of…
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20 June
Spend a Day Relaxing in Tahoe on the Lazy Float Down the Truckee River
There are many summer activities in the Tahoe area for adventurers, but if you’re looking for a relaxing adventure, look…
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20 June
Great Under-the-Radar Fishing Spots in Northern California
Northern California is well known as a fishing Mecca, and the Sacramento River is sometimes referred to as the best…
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20 June
An Underground Visit to Lava Beds National Monument
This past weekend, Kiva and I visited Lava Beds National Monument for an overnight trip. I’ve been a few times…
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18 June
A Complete Guide to the Outdoor Destinations of California’s Eastern Sierra
Photo by Zongnan Bao U.S. Highway 395 runs from the Canadian border all the way down to Southern California, and approaching…
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15 June
Officials Considering Changing Controversial Name of Popular NorCal Park
Flickr/Vince A day-use area on the shores Lake Natoma just east of Sacramento has a name that’s hard to say…
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14 June
While Most Northern California Reservoirs are Starved for Water, One Sits Fuller Than Usual
Folsom Lake With the large reservoirs of Northern California experiencing the impact of extreme drought throughout the region, water officials…
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14 June
Lake Tahoe To Receive 100,000 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout This Summer
Tahoe’s native fish are making a return this summer. The Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex in Gardnerville, Nev., began stocking…
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12 June
Yosemite Officials Looking for People Who Spray Painted Graffiti on Rocks in the Park
Yosemite National Park officials are asking the public to help assist with a spray painting incident in the park. The…
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12 June
Hexagenia Heaven: A Unique Fly Fishing Experience on Northern California’s Fall River
From the prow of our anchored pram I gazed across the Fall River Valley in the setting sun, and the…
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12 June
Poison Oak: A Guide to Avoiding ‘California’s Most Common Shrub’
Photo by James Whitney Often referred to as “the most common shrub in California,” if you’ve been at all active in…
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12 June
Celebrate California State Park Week June 14 – 18
Photo by Kitera Dent The public is invited to celebrate the first annual California State Parks Week, June 14-18, presented by California State…
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9 June
This Interactive Map will Show You All the Open Campsites in Northern California
As the seasons transition from winter to to the summer months, it’s been really difficult getting information on exactly what’s…
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9 June
A Stunning Tribute to the Ancient Redwoods of Northern California
The ancient redwoods of Northern California have an aesthetic unlike anywhere in the world. The tallest and oldest trees on…
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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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8 June
Fishermen Show Off Bright ‘Lightning Trout’ Caught in NorCal Reservoirs
We’ve all become pretty familiar with the different variations of trout caught in Northern California – rainbow, brown, brook, etc.…
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6 June
Lassen Park Highway Opens for the Summer Season
Photo: National Park Service The road through Lassen Volcanic National Park opened to vehicle traffic on Friday, June 3rd, indicating…
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6 June
NorCal Destination Makes Outside Magazine’s List of ‘Best Campsites in the U.S.’
Flickr/daveynin When it comes to some of the best camping in the United States, Outside Magazine knows its stuff. That’s…
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5 June
VIDEO: Cliff Jumper Comes Close to Death on 100-Foot Lake Tahoe Ropeswing
We’ve heavily highlighted the 100-foot ropeswing over Lake Tahoe, which has been billed the “highest rope swing ever made.” The…
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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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31 May
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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31 May
A Complete Guide to Bidwell Park – Chico’s Massive Outdoor Utopia
Hot, flat, dry and the most interesting thing to do is drink beer. It’s not a far reach to say…
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30 May
This Boat-In Park Outside Redding, California is Northern California’s Best Kept Secret
The state and national parks throughout Northern California are some of our most visited destinations. From Lassen Volcanic National Park…
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27 May
Fishing in the Hot Northern California Summer: An Angler’s Reflection
Just about wherever you live, there’s that one season. In northern climes when the mercury dips below freezing, most folks…
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27 May
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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27 May
Lassen Park Highway Now Open to Bikers, with Full Vehicle Access Expected Soon
Photo: National Park Service Lassen Volcanic National Park officials have announced that they’ve finished clearing the park highway of snow,…
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27 May
Tioga Road Opens for the Summer in Yosemite National Park
Photo by Ankit Malhotra Yosemite’s Tioga Road, the only route in the region over the Sierra Nevada, opened to the…
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27 May
Brand-New Elevated Boardwalk Now Fully Open in Jedediah Smith Redwoods
California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Redwood Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service have completed construction on the…
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25 May
Here’s How You Can Visit Whiskeytown NRA For Free this Summer
Visiting Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in the summer is a time-honored tradition for Shasta County locals. A trip to Whiskeytown…
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25 May
A Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Middle Fork American River
It was always a dream of mine to document a whitewater rafting trip in Northern California and I had one…
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25 May
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Outdoor Adventurers in Northern California
Photo by John Gibbons It’s time to prepare for summer in Northern California, meaning we put away our rain coats and…
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25 May
A Complete Guide to Enjoying Whiskeytown National Recreation Area this Summer
Brought to you by Visit Redding You’d be hard pressed to find a more pristine area in Northern California than…
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24 May
The King of “Fastest Known Times” Collides with a Deer Going 41-MPH on a Bike in Mount Shasta
Jason Hardrath’s body is used to pain. After all, he did summit 100 peaks faster than anyone ever. He also…
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23 May
NPS Visitation Numbers Show Yosemite Isn’t Northern California’s Most Popular National Park
Muir Woods is within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Photo by Caleb Jones. The National Park Service released its 2021…
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20 May
Eastern Sierra Camping App Launched to Help Visitors Camp Like a Pro
Photo by Eleonora Patricola For anyone looking for a camping experience in California’s Eastern Sierra, there’s a new app that will…
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18 May
Save the Redwoods League Allocates Nearly $130,000 to Research Coastal Redwood and Giant Sequoia Forests in 2022
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve. Photo: Max Forster Save the Redwoods League announced it has selected eight projects to receive a…
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18 May
Dog Saves Owner From Vicious Mountain Lion Attack Along the Trinity River
Photo: Forest Service Northern Region Erin Wilson and her dog Eva were enjoying a beautiful day at the Whites Bar…
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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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17 May
The Best Photos of the Super Flower Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Northern California
Photo by Jake Edwards A rare lunar event dazzled the eyes of onlookers across North America Sunday night, with a…
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16 May
Ring of Fire: Snowboarders Climb and Ride Down NorCal’s Two Active Volcanos
When discussing the outdoors of far Northern California, two of the main destinations you’ll likely hear about are Mount Shasta…
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13 May
The Historic Underwater Cleanup of Lake Tahoe is Complete. Here Are the Staggering Numbers Behind the Trash.
Photo: Clean Up the Lake Clean Up the Lake has completed its historic 72-mile underwater project to remove trash in…
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13 May
A Total Lunar Eclipse Called the ‘Super Blood Flower Moon’ is Happening this Weekend
Photo by Paul Gilmore This weekend will see a spectacular lunar event with a Super Blood Flower Moon lighting up the…
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12 May
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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12 May
Fly-Fisherman Nets GORGEOUS 27-Inch Rainbow Trout in Keswick Reservoir
We’ve written a few articles about the under-the-radar fishing just below Shasta Dam in Keswick Reservoir, especially since no one…
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10 May
Watch the Condor Return to its Native Northern California Land After 100 Years
For the first time in 100 years, the endangered condor has returned to Northern California. During a livestream by the…
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9 May
Watch as Thousands of Seagulls Breed on the Humboldt Coast
It’s seagull breeding season on the Humboldt coast near Trinidad, California, meaning thousands of seagulls are nesting on their eggs…
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3 May
The Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower is Set to Peak this Week. Here’s How to See it in NorCal.
Photo by Diana Robinson From May 4 – 6, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is set to peak, dazzling the…
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2 May
Tahoe Ski Resort Extends Season Until Memorial Day with 7 Feet of New Snow
Photo by Grant Kaye/Palisades Tahoe Tahoe ski resorts were met with the pleasant surprise of a series of wet storms…
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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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26 April
Humboldt Park Ranger Explains Why You Should Never Pick Native Wildflowers
Park Ranger Griff is back with another educational lesson for you outdoor adventurers in Northern California. This time he tackles…
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25 April
Worst Nightmare: California Woman Falls Head First into Washington National Forest Toilet
Photo: Brinnon Fire Department A California woman hiked to the top of Mount Walker in Washington state when she decided…
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22 April
Tahoe Ski Resort Set to Reopen After 3 Feet of New Snow
After a mostly dry winter season from January through March, many ski resorts in Northern California were forced to close…
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21 April
Coast Guard Rescues Three Hikers from the Lost Coast Trail
Three hikers needed the assistance of a helicopter crew from the U.S. Coast Guard to be extracted from the Lost…
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19 April
Mount Shasta Experiences a ‘Second Winter’ with Heavy April Snowfall
The winter in Northern California was depressing, with little to no precipitation falling throughout the region from January to March.…
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19 April
Popular YouTube Channel Searches for the Giant Salmon and Stripers of the Sacramento River
MeatEater has become a popular outdoor lifestyle brand with a passion for adventure and wild foods, as well as a…
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17 April
Eel River Dam Removal is Moving Forward. It Will Create California’s Longest Free-Flowing River.
On Thursday, PG&E’s 50-year license for the Eel River Dams expired, with the company opting against renewing the costly Potter…
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14 April
The 2022 Winter in Northern California was the Driest on Record
Photo: Ben Amstutz Following three years of extreme drought, Northern California was met with a drenched opening of the water year.…
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14 April
A Complete Guide to Spring Adventures in Siskiyou County
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Dave B It’s that time of year again! Time to shed those snow…
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12 April
WATCH: CalTrans is Blowing Up Giant Boulders to Open Up the Roadway to Yosemite
With very little snow over the past few months in the Sierra, CalTrans was able to complete the snow plowing…
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12 April
Randy Robbins’ Image of the Lassen Pack Wins the California Wildlife Photo of the Year, Obviously
When award-winning photographer Randy Robbins shared his stunning image of the Lassen Pack from the remote Northern California wilderness, we called it the…
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11 April
Geologists War ‘Ring of Fire’ Volcanoes in Northern California are Due to Erupt
Photo by Deanna Lewis With the volcanic eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii last year, geologists are on high alert for the…
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10 April
Historic Photos Show Lumberjacks Chopping Down the Giant Northern California Redwoods
Northern California is known for being the home of some of the oldest and largest trees in the world. The…
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10 April
It’s Rattlesnake Season in NorCal. Here’s Some Tips on How to Avoid Them.
With the weather heating up in Northern California, hikers are undoubtedly excited to take advantage of the opportunity to visit…
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10 April
Bear Hilariously Stops and Poses for a Trail Cam in Northern California Wilderness
Randy Robbins has become well known throughout Northern California for his fantastic trail camera photography of wildlife in the region,…
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10 April
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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7 April
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Pushes Forward with New Lift to the Top of Gray Butte
For anyone who frequents Mt. Shasta Ski Park, looking up at Gray Butte just south of the current lifts is…
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7 April
Shocking Photos Show Mountain Lions Decapitated by Trains in Northern California
For anyone who’s hiked along railroad tracks, finding animals hit by trains is actually quite common. In even the most…
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5 April
Yurok Tribe Brings Condors Back to Northern California for the First Time in Over a Century
Photo: Matt Mais/Yurok Tribe For the first time in 100 years, the endangered California condor will return to Northern California…
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4 April
Photographer Captures ‘Aurora Glow’ Over Lake Almanor During Rare Solar Explosion
Last week, a strong solar eruption provided the rare opportunity for residents of the northern United States to witness the Northern…
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4 April
Study Claims the Introduction of Half Dome Permits Has Not Made the Hike Safer
Photo by Arnaud STECKLE Following a string of deaths between 2005 and 2009, Yosemite National Park initiated a permit system for…
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4 April
Get Pumped! The Bigfoot Mountain Bike Challenge Returns to Shasta County
Brought to you by Healthy Shasta Shasta County has become a mecca for mountain biking in Northern California, boasting a…
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3 April
Come Face-to-Face with a Giant Whale with this Northern California Kayak Tour
During the months of March, April and May in Northern California, the coastline is full of thousands of grey whales…
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3 April
Closing Dates for All Ski Resorts in Northern California for the 2021-2022 Season
Mammoth Mountain terrain park. Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan. The ski season is coming to an end in Northern California. With…
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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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2 April
WATCH: Professional Cliff Jumper Performs Insane Flip Off Potem Falls
Northern California local Robert Wall has been lighting the internet on fire in recent years with his cliff jumping exploits…
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Mar- 2022 -30 March
Look Up! The Northern Lights May Be Visible From Northern California Tonight.
Photo by Jonatan Pie After a strong solar eruption heaved towards Earth at speeds of 1.88 million mph on Monday night,…
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30 March
Popular Destinations in Whiskeytown NRA Set to Reopen Following Nearly 4-Year Carr Fire Closure
Beginning Friday, April 1, hikers, campers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and horseback riders will be able to access several areas…
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29 March
In the Aftermath of the Caldor Fire, Being Bear Aware in Tahoe is More Important Than Ever
The Lake Tahoe Interagency Bear Team, a partnership between the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, Nevada…
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27 March
Famed Redding Eagles Welcome Two Eaglets to their Nest
The famed Redding eagles have welcomed a new hatch into their Turtle Bay nest along the Sacramento River, with two…
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27 March
30 Family-Friendly Activities in Siskiyou County
Photo by Stephen Leonardi The summer is right around the corner in Northern California, meaning it’s time to start planning those…
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25 March
Reservations are Now Available for Summer Entrance into Yosemite National Park
Photo by Sam Forrest Yosemite National Park recently announced a new reservation system would help limit crowds this summer. Prospective visitors…
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25 March
Wildfire Destroys Iconic Redwood Tree in Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Photo from California State Parks The fire season in Northern California appears to be starting early following a dismal winter.…
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23 March
The Wildflower Bloom has Exploded in Oroville’s North Table Mountain
There are a few magnificent destinations to see wildflower blooms in Northern California. The North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve in…
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17 March
Video Shows Big Salmon Lying Dead Along the Dried-Up Banks of the Butte Creek
The Chinook salmon of Butte Creek are one of the largest population of spring run salmon left in Northern California.…
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17 March
22 Jaw-Dropping Outdoor Destinations to Visit in Northern California in 2022
We did it! We survived 2021! With a crazy year in the rearview mirror, it’s about time we look forward…
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16 March
Celebrate the First Annual California State Parks Week June 14-18, 2022
The public is invited to celebrate the first annual California State Parks Week, June 14-18, presented by California State Parks, Save the…
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16 March
Hikers Will Need a Permit to Visit Fern Canyon Beginning this Summer. Here’s How to Get One.
Humboldt’s Fern Canyon has become one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Northern California, with its magnificent 50-foot walls covered in…
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16 March
Fisherman Lands MONSTROUS 52-Pound Striped Bass on the Sacramento River
Striped bass fishing season is off to a HOT start in Northern California, with pictures of monster fish flooding social…
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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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15 March
Project to Return Salmon to Their Historical Habitat above Shasta Dam Receives $1.5 Million
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced that the Department of Water Resources (DWR) will receive $1.5 million…
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Feb- 2022 -8 February
5 Snowshoe Adventures Near Mount Shasta
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Discover Siskiyou It’s wintertime in NorCal, with fresh snow draping the beautiful…
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7 February
Ice Skater Drowns After Ice Collapses at Tahoe’s Stampede Reservoir
An ice skater drowned on Saturday after the ice on Tahoe’s Stampede Reservoir collapsed, sending a handful of skaters into…
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1 February
Sierra Snowpack Falls to Average Levels Following Dry January
Photo: California Department of Water Resources After an embarrassment of precipitation riches following the historic snowfall of December, Sierra snowpack…
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1 February
Coming Home – Chronicles of a Trinity River Steelhead
She was late getting back to the Trinity this year, at least later than a lot of the others. They…
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Jan- 2022 -31 January
Unique Northern California Redwood Forest Permanently Returned to its Indigenous Tribe
Tc’ih-Léh-Dûñ, 523 acres of forestland donated to the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council. Photo by Max Forster, courtesy of Save the…
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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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