Outdoors

Three Miles of NorCal Coastline Protected in Landmark Redwoods Conservation Deal

Save the Redwoods League is working to purchase and permanently protect the 1,624-acre Sonoma Coast Redwoods property, home to mature…

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You Can Rent this Rustic Adventure Van Near Lassen Volcanic National Park

For a unique Northern California getaway, Mill Creek Resort near Lassen Volcanic National Park offers a charming stay in a…

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Missing Backpacker Found Dead in Yosemite After Nearly Two Weeks

A tragic end came to the search for a missing backpacker in Yosemite National Park. Kirk S. Thomas Olsen, 61,…

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Volunteer Opportunities in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28th! The U.S. Forest Service-Shasta-Trinity National Forest (USFS) is hosting special volunteer opportunities and…

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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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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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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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California’s Smallest Sequoia Grove Sits Between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento

Hidden deep within Tahoe National Forest lies a hidden gem—the northernmost grove of Sequoia trees in California. Located in Placer…

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Yosemite’s Largest Restoration Project Ever is Bringing New Life to the Park

The restoration of Ackerson Meadow, the largest meadow in Yosemite National Park, is almost complete, and it’s already showing vibrant…

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A Partial Eclipse and Supermoon Will Soon Light Up the Northern California Sky

Get ready, Northern California! A dazzling celestial event is coming our way on September 17th, featuring a supermoon and a…

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Body of BASE Jumper Recovered Near Mammoth Lakes After Fatal Accident

Photo: Mono County Sheriff The body of Leonardo Durant, a man who died in a BASE jumping accident on Mount…

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This Northern California State Park is Ranked the Best in the U.S. by TripAdvisor Users

Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California has been ranked as the top state park in the United States, according…

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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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5 Destinations to Experience Fall Colors in Yosemite National Park

As summer reluctantly yields to the crisp embrace of autumn, Yosemite National Park transforms into a breathtaking spectacle of vibrant…

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Why Are There License Plates Sticking Out of Trees in Yosemite National Park?

Photo: National Park Service If you’re on a summer hike in Yosemite National Park, you may come across one of…

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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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California Wolf Population Nearly Doubles with 30 New Pups in 2024

California’s wolf population continues to grow as five of the state’s seven known wolf packs have produced pups this year,…

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How to Properly Photograph Your Fish for a Safe Release: Tips for Anglers

Northern California is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts, offering everything from serene mountain streams to vast lakes filled with various…

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Redwood National Park Visitors Boost Local Economy with $37.9 Million Impact in 2023

A recent National Park Service (NPS) report reveals that 409,105 visitors to Redwood National Park in 2023 contributed significantly to…

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Jet Ski Crash on Shasta Lake Leaves One Dead, Another Injured

A jet ski collision on Shasta Lake turned fatal on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old male…

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Climbing Accident Claims Life of Woman at Lover’s Leap Near Lake Tahoe

A rock climbing accident claimed the life of a 30-year-old woman at Lover’s Leap, a renowned climbing spot near Lake…

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Lake Tahoe a National Park? How Years of Decisions Shaped California’s Most Famous Lake.

Photo by Gordon Mak In 1861, Mark Twain camped on the shores of Lake Tahoe, captivated by its beauty. Unfortunately, he…

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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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PG&E Announces High Whitewater Flows on the Pit River This Weekend

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is set to offer another round of thrilling whitewater flows on the Pit 5…

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Whaleback Pack Responsible for Recent Spike in Wolf Predations in Northern California

The Whaleback Pack, a well-known group of wolves located in Siskiyou County, has been identified as the primary culprit behind…

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Bear Canisters Now Required for All Overnight Visitors in Desolation Wilderness

The USDA Forest Service’s Eldorado National Forest and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) have enacted regulations mandating the…

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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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Discover Glen Alpine Falls: A Must-Visit Gem Near South Lake Tahoe

Looking for a quick, scenic escape near South Lake Tahoe? Glen Alpine Falls should definitely be on your list! Tucked…

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Ikon Pass Expands its Tahoe Offerings with Addition of Sierra-at-Tahoe

Photo via Sierra-at-Tahoe Skiers and snowboarders in Northern California have a new reason to be excited this winter as the…

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Watch These Insane Kayakers Plunge Over Pit River Falls

Pit River Falls is easily one of the most underrated waterfalls in NorCal, most likely due to the fact that…

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Grizzly Bears Once Ruled California. Here’s Why They No Longer Roam the State.

Photo by Zdenk Macháek Why does the California State Flag feature an extinct animal, the California grizzly bear, a beast so…

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California Unveils New Plan for Restoring Salmon and Steelhead in a Free-Flowing Klamath River

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released a comprehensive 60-page plan to guide the reintroduction and monitoring…

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New Evacuation Simulations Highlight Tahoe’s Dangerous Traffic Bottlenecks During Wildfires

A new study has revealed alarming evacuation times for the Tahoe Basin in the event of a wildfire emergency. The…

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Teen Captures Heart-Stopping Encounter with Mammoth Lakes Bear in Viral Video

A California teenager found herself face-to-face with the bear in Mammoth Lakes, which unexpectedly approached her and placed its paw…

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Redding Opens New Trail Linking Sundial and Diestelhorst Bridges

The City of Redding has officially unveiled a new one-mile trail connection that links the iconic Sundial Bridge to the…

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Klamath River Flows Free for the First Time in Over 100 Years

Photo: CalTrout For the first time in more than a century, the Klamath River is flowing freely. This week, the…

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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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California’s Free Fishing Day is This Weekend. Here Are Our Favorite Places to Fish in NorCal.

Don’t miss the last chance to fish for free this year! Free Fishing Day in California is being offered by…

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Man Faces 21 Years in Prison for Igniting Oroville’s Thompson Fire with Firework

Photo: CalFire A 26-year-old man from Northern California has been charged with arson for allegedly starting the Thompson Fire in…

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Hundreds of Sea Lions Take Over Monterey Beach, Forcing Temporary Closure

San Carlos Beach in Monterey has been temporarily closed to the public due to a significant influx of sea lions…

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Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Rescued in Siskiyou County After Severe Injury

On Sunday, August 25th, an experienced Canadian hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail near Seiad Valley faced a perilous situation…

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SOURCE: Beloved Bear Euthanized After Viral Video Shows Close Encounter with Campers

According to a source, a beloved bear in the Mammoth Lakes area has been euthanized following a run-in with campers…

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Lassen Park Highway Fully Reopens for the First Time Since Park Fire Closure

Lassen Volcanic National Park has fully reopened Highway 89 for the first time since the devastating Park Fire came into…

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Lassen Volcanic National Park is Covered in Snow. The Highway Will Fully Reopen Once it Clears.

Lassen Volcanic National Park’s Highway 89 is currently closed between Sulphur Works and Devastated Area due to an unexpected snowfall…

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Snowfall Possible in the Sierra this Weekend as Temperatures Plummet

Winter weather may be making an early appearance in Northern California this weekend, as a dusting of snow is possible…

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Father of Three Drowns Near Lake Tahoe’s Bonsai Rock

A San Jose father of three tragically drowned near the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe on Saturday, according to reports…

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Rare Videos Show the Lassen Pack in Action in Northern California

California’s only known wolf pack, the Lassen Pack, more than doubled in size in 2020 with a brand-new litter of…

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Portions of Upper Bidwell Park Reopen as Park Fire Containment Progresses

As containment of the massive Park Fire continues to increase, parts of Upper Bidwell Park in Chico are beginning to…

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Man Fends Off Bear with a Shovel on Lake Tahoe Beach

An afternoon at South Lake Tahoe’s Pope Beach took a wild turn when a black bear wandered onto the shore…

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Teen Rescued from Overnight Ordeal After Kayak Overturns in Northern California Reservoir

A 17-year-old boy was rescued Sunday morning after spending a cold and harrowing night at Stampede Reservoir. The teen, who…

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Lassen Volcanic National Park Partially Reopens as Park Fire Containment Progresses

As firefighting efforts continue to stabilize the Park Fire’s northeastern edge, Lassen Volcanic National Park has reopened its northern entrance,…

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A Rare Blue Supermoon Will Shine Over the Night Sky in Northern California this Week

This week, the skies of Northern California will be graced by the first of 2024’s four consecutive supermoons, and it’s…

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Jogger Survives Terrifying Bear Attack in Tuolumne County

A routine jog turned into a life-or-death struggle for Tuolumne County resident Quanah Ottaway, who found himself face-to-face with a…

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Significant Reduction in July 4th Trash at Lake Tahoe Beaches Thanks to Community Efforts

The League to Save Lake Tahoe has released promising data from 11 years of 4th of July beach cleanups, revealing…

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Yosemite’s New Timed Entry System Could Become Permanent. Here’s How That Will Impact Visitors.

Yosemite National Park officials are proposing to make a timed entry system a permanent fixture during peak visitation periods to…

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Federal and State Leaders Push for New Initiatives to Protect Lake Tahoe

Amid growing concerns about the impact of millions of tourists visiting Lake Tahoe each year, federal, state, and local leaders…

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New Restrictions Imposed at Popular Mount Shasta Area to Protect Sensitive Ecosystem

The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has announced new restrictions on camping, parking, water recreation, and other activities at Panther Meadow on…

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11,000 Acres of Upper Trinity River Watershed Protected in Landmark Conservation Deal

In a significant move to safeguard one of California’s critical water sources and its rich biodiversity, nearly 11,000 acres of…

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Fire Danger in Yosemite: Here’s How to Be Fire Safe in California’s Most Popular National Park

Yosemite National Park officials have announced that due to a lack of precipitation and consistently high temperatures, the danger of…

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Historic Fire Lookout Gets a Fresh Upgrade, Offering a Unique Stay in Tahoe National Forest

The historic Calpine Fire Lookout in Tahoe National Forest is looking better than ever, thanks to recent renovations that have…

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Park Fire Holds Steady as Crews Make Progress on Containment

Photo via CalFire For the first time since the Park Fire ignited on July 24th, the massive blaze has held…

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Northern Lights May Illuminate the Northern California Skies Again Tonight

For a second consecutive night, Northern California residents may be treated to a rare and breathtaking sight as the Northern…

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This Timelapse of the Perseid Meteor Shower and the Northern Lights Shows a Special Night in Northern California

Northern California was treated to a rare and awe-inspiring display last night as the Northern Lights lit up the sky…

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Sky Gazers Went Out to Witness the Perseid Meteor Shower. Instead, They Found the Northern Lights.

Northern California sky-gazers headed out to witness the highly anticipated Perseid meteor shower last night, but instead, they were treated…

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Here’s a Map of All the Harmful Algae Blooms in Northern California

One underreported impact of Northern California’s summer season is the heating and low flows of different waterways. With that stagnant…

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Old Farmer’s Almanac Makes its Fall Weather Predictions for Northern California

As Northern California continues to endure the relentless summer heat this August, many are eagerly awaiting the arrival of cooler…

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Jumping into this Section of the American River is Now Prohibited After Multiple Drownings

Clay Banks, a popular spot for cooling off in the Sacramento area, is now off-limits for jumping into the water.…

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There Are Currently 6 Wildfires Burning in Yosemite. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Yosemite National Park officials have provided an update on six lightning-caused fires that have been burning in the park since…

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The Strongest Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks Tonight. Here’s How to See it in Northern California.

One of the most anticipated celestial events of the summer, the Perseid meteor shower, is set to dazzle the skies…

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Legislators Looking to Expand the Golden Gate National Recreation by Nearly 900 Acres

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is poised for a significant expansion, thanks to new legislation proposed by U.S.…

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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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These Photos from the Frontlines of the Park Fire are Both Beautiful and Terrifying

The Park Fire, one of the largest wildfires in Northern California’s recent history, has been raging since July 24, 2024.…

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Missing Hikers Found Safe in Yosemite National Park

In a relieving turn of events, two hikers who went missing over the weekend in Yosemite National Park have been…

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Officials Warn of Toxic Algae in Northern California Waters. Here’s How to Identify It.

Northern California authorities are urging residents and visitors to be cautious around local rivers and lakes due to the potential…

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Officials Search for Missing Hikers in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating two missing hikers, Miguel Delgado and Ana Rodarte, who…

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Park Fire Forces 100-Mile Closure of the Pacific Crest Trail

California’s devastating Park Fire has led to significant closures on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) as emergency personnel battle the…

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Northern Lights Make Glorious Return to Northern California

Following one of the most spectacular Northern Lights shows ever seen in Northern California in May, the glow of the…

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The 5 Best Places to Go Stargazing Around Redding, California

Stars over Chaos Crags When summer arrives in Northern California, the night sky comes alive with the best viewing opportunities…

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‘Hoot Owl’ Recommendations Aim to Protect California’s Fish During Drought

The ongoing drought in California is taking a severe toll on the state’s fish populations, particularly coldwater species such as…

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Park Fire Threatens Imperiled Spring-Run Chinook Salmon in Northern California

California’s fifth-largest wildfire, the Park Fire, is endangering some of the last refuges for the imperiled spring-run Chinook salmon in…

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New Studies Show Mega-Fires Threaten Giant Sequoia Regeneration in Northern California

Two comprehensive studies on giant sequoia regeneration, announced by the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition, reveal that recent mega-fires have caused…

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Annual Report Reveals a Decline in Lake Tahoe’s Water Clarity

The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency have released the annual Lake Tahoe Clarity Report,…

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Authorities Seek Public’s Help After 4 Elk Killed in Redwood National Park

Rangers from Redwood National and State Parks and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are asking for…

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Road Trippin’: Why You Have to See the Purest Water in the World at Oregon’s Crater Lake

Photo by Sébastien Goldberg When you see the Golden Gate Bridge, no one has to tell you where you are. The…

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Lake Tahoe Beach Reopens Following Large Sewage Spill

One week after 85,000 gallons of untreated waste spilled near Lake Tahoe, resulting in a health advisory, affected areas have…

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College Student Dies After Falling from Half Dome’s Cable Section

A father-daughter hike in Yosemite National Park turned tragic when 20-year-old Grace Rohloff fell to her death on Half Dome…

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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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Lassen Volcanic National Park Implements Full Closure Due to Approaching Park Fire

Lassen Volcanic National Park has been closed due to the encroaching Park Fire, which is threatening the park’s western edge.…

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This California National Park Urges Visitors to Tarp Their Parked Vehicles. Here’s Why.

In the southern section of Sequoia National Park, the National Park Service (NPS) is advising visitors to follow an unusual…

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Popular Outdoor Destination in NorCal Closes Due to Dangerous Behavior by Visitors

Upper Lake Clementine in Auburn State Recreation Area will remain closed due to ongoing dangerous behavior by visitors, California State…

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The Best Meteor Shower of the Year is Back. Here Are the Best Places to See it in NorCal.

On the nights of August 12th and 13th, the Swift-Tuttle comet will treat us to an extraordinary celestial show. As…

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Popular Destinations in Lassen Volcanic National Park to Stay Closed Until 2025

The aftermath of the Dixie Fire continues to impact Lassen Volcanic National Park, keeping the Drakesbad Guest Lodge and Warner…

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5 Survival Lessons From the Northern California Man Lost in Yosemite For Nearly a Week

Photo by Jason Strull When Alan Chow solo-hiked into the Yosemite National Park wilderness in the spring of 2018, he had…

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Speeding Kills Wildlife: 5 Bears Have Been Hit by Cars in Yosemite this Year

Yosemite National Park officials are urging visitors to drive cautiously following the deaths of five black bears hit by cars…

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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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Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Marijuana Cultivation in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

On July 16, 2024, Custodio Ibarra Nunez, 42, of Merced, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to…

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An Unforgettable Summer Day on Shasta Lake

I had some good friends looking to come up from Los Angeles for the ultimate Northern California trip. Of course,…

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The Naked Truth: Stories of Skinny-Dippers and Fly Fishing in Northern California

I have nothing against naked people, and particularly respect their ability to garner interest at the beginning of a story.…

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Yosemite Park Ranger Teaches Important Lesson About Baby Deer in the Wild

Recently at Yosemite National Park, a visitor came across a seemingly abandoned fawn in the wild. Hoping to help, the…

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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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