Outdoors Archives

May- 2022 -

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

19 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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

10 April

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Feb- 2022 -

8 February

5 Snowshoe Adventures Near Mount Shasta

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Discover Siskiyou Itâ€™s wintertime in NorCal, with fresh snow draping the beautiful…

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…

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…

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…

Jan- 2022 -

31 January

Unique Northern California Redwood Forest Permanently Returned to its Indigenous Tribe

Tcâ€™ih-LÃ©h-DÃ»Ã±, 523 acres of forestland donated to the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council. Photo by Max Forster, courtesy of Save the…

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…

24 January

Check Out this GIANT 20-Pound Mackinaw Caught on Lake Tahoe

Although Lake Tahoe isnâ€™t mentioned in the same breath as Northern Californiaâ€™s top fishing destinations, you can still catch some…

18 January

California on the Verge of its Driest January on Record

Folsom Lake. Photo byÂ Simon Hurry. As we entered into the New Year, Everything was grand in Northern California. Historic rain…

18 January

Study examines Caldor Fireâ€™s impact on Lake Tahoe

Even as flames from the Caldor Fire threatened Tahoe, scientific research efforts were already underway to learn how the historic…

13 January

22 Destinations for Outdoor Adventurers to Experience in Siskiyou County in 2022

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo byÂ Stephen Leonardi If there’s one thing we’ve grown to appreciate in the past…

13 January

And Just Like That, Shasta Lake’s Historic Train Tunnel is Underwater Once Again

The summer and fall on Shasta Lake was a somewhat depressing time. The lake’s water dropped to extremely low levels…

13 January

See What it Looks Like to Get Rescued Under an Avalanche by a Tahoe Ski Patrol Dog

We all know that dogs are a manâ€™s best friend. Well now dogâ€™s can be a skierâ€™s best friend. And…

11 January

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…

11 January

Dog Lost in Caldor Fire Found 4 Months Later in the Snowy Sierra

Photo: Tahoe PAWS a Community Animal Response Team When the Caldor Fire moved through the mountains west of South Lake…

11 January

Rare Salmon Spawn in Northern California Waterways for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years

Photo: Salmon Protection and Watershed Network The historic rain and snowfall in December brought a long list of positive milestones…

10 January

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Free Admission to National Parks

Photo byÂ Leo SERRAT The National Park Service allows free entrance into all National Parks for five days every year. This…

10 January

Yosemite’s Firefall Set to Make Glorious Return in February 2022

Photo byÂ Katie Rodriguez Adventure seekers and photographers are preparing to flock to Yosemite National Park, trekking through the mounds of…

10 January

California State Parks Searching for Thieves Who Cut Beloved Humboldt Maple Tree

Humboldt locals recently noticed a beloved maple tree in Cheatham Grove in Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park was cut and…

9 January

Documentary Explores the History of Skiing on Mount Shasta

The history of Mount Shasta if full of fascinating stories – from wild west shootouts to mountain-climbing horses and mysterious…

9 January

Body of Lost Skier Found 3 Miles from Northstar

After disappearing during the heavy Tahoe snowstorm on Christmas Day, the body of Rory Angelotta was finally found 3 miles…

4 January

Bucks Lake Now Permanently Protected for Public Access and Recreation

The Stewardship Council, in partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Feather River Land Trust (FRLT), has announced…

Dec- 2021 -

28 December

National Parks NFTs Give Outdoor Enthusiasts Social Club Membership

Mixart.io announced the development of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for outdoor enthusiasts passionate about national parks in the United States. The…

28 December

Skiers Beware: Tree Wells are the Most Dangerous Obstacles at NorCal Ski Resorts

Heavenly Mountain Resort If you’ve ever seen any semblance of an avalanche in person, you know why it gets much…

26 December

Highway 395 Remains Closed with No Way In or Out of Mammoth Lakes

Highway 395 looks like a barren wasteland. Photo: CalTrans The storms have dumped on California’s Eastern Sierra mountains this week…

26 December

Tahoe Ski Resorts Close Due to Extreme Snowfall. Here’s What’s Open.

The larges series of storms forecast for Tahoe this week has delivered with heavy snowfall and rain throughout the region.…

24 December

More than $15 Million Raised Toward Permanent Protection of Lost Coast Redwoods Property

Save the Redwoods League has raised more than $15 million since it announced plans to purchase Lost Coast Redwoods. The 3,181-acre property…

24 December

This 38-Pound Rainbow Trout Caught on the Feather River Isn’t a Steelhead. Here’s How We Know.

Photo: Josh Giordano Fisherman Josh Giordano made headlines last week when he landed an estimated 38.2-pound rainbow trout on the…

24 December

Winter Solstice Lenticular Cloud Over Mount Shasta was Nothing Short of Spectacular

On December 21, winter officially arrived in Northern California with Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year. There…

16 December

Giant Rainbow Trout Caught on the Feather River was Likely the Largest Ever Caught in California

The likely largest rainbow trout caught in California was released instead of officially weighed. Photo: Josh Giordano A monster rainbow…

13 December

Mt. Shasta Ski Park Announces Opening Day with a Bunch of New Snowfall

As the snow began to fall heavily on the Mt. Shasta Ski Park this week, it became obvious that opening…

13 December

Fisherman Lands Nearly 4-Foot Striped Bass on the Sacramento River

Striped bass fishing is a popular activity on the Sacramento River, with fishing enthusiasts showing off a lot of big…

13 December

Mt. Shasta Ski Park is Getting POUNDED by Snowfall

It’s Monday morning in Northern California and the cold, wet storm is dumping snow the mountains. Many Tahoe ski resorts…

13 December

‘Very Dangerous Avalanche Conditions’ Reported in the Sierra

With multiple feet of new snow falling on the Sierra over the past two days, the Sierra Avalanche Center has…

10 December

California State Parks Grants $8.5 Million to City of Redding for Brand-New Park

The City of Redding announced today that it has received a California State Parks Grant in the amount of $8.5…

10 December

The Giant Forest Set to Reopen Following 3-Month Wildfire Closure

The Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park reopens on select days beginning Saturday, December 11, as weather and other conditions…

10 December

Save the Redwood League Secures Opportunity to Purchase 3,181-Acre Lost Coast Redwoods

The Lost Coast Redwoods property near Rockport, California.Photo by Max Whittaker, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League Save the Redwoods…

7 December

Investigators Reveal What May Have Happened to Family in Mysterious California Hiking Death

The mysterious death of a young family and their dog during a hike in the Sierra National Forest in August…

2 December

Nearly 20 Percent of the World’s Giant Sequoias Have Burned in Recent California Fires

Lightning-caused wildfires have brought devastation the world’s giant sequoias over the past two fire seasons in California, reaching losses of…

Nov- 2021 -

30 November

CHP PerformsThanksgiving Day Helicopter Rescue in Castle Crags

The California Highway Patrol performed a helicopter rescue mission on Thanksgiving day after a hiker became stuck on a steep…

30 November

For the 2nd Year in a Row, Skiing Legend Finds Bear Living Under His Tahoe Hot Tub

As the temperatures continue to drop around the Tahoe Basin, bears are in search for extra calories and warm places…

26 November

Ice Skate Under the Shadow of Mount Shasta at the Siskiyou Ice Rink

Whether itâ€™s a sunny day under the shadow of Mt. Shasta or a cold night under bright, illuminating stars, the…

23 November

CDFW Releases 2 Million Juvenile Chinook Salmon Threatened by Drought on the Klamath River

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has begun releasing juvenile fall-run Chinook salmon into the Klamath River now…

23 November

Bears Seeking Food For Winter: Keep Tahoe Bears Wild!

A Lake Tahoe Basin black bear forages for natural food in the forest.Â Photo courtesy of the USDA Forest Service. Fall…

22 November

Longtime Klamath NF Official Wins Outstanding River Manager Award

Photo: U.S. Forest Service The USDA Forest Service has awarded this yearâ€™s national Outstanding River Manager Award to Dave Payne,…

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…

14 November

MONSTER 30-Pound Ling Cod Caught Off the Humboldt Coast

Toad. Football. Lunker. There are a lot of fun words for fishermen to use to describe a big fish. For…

13 November

Storms Provide Lifeline for Struggling Kokanee Salmon on Lake Tahoe

The drought had an enormous impact on wildlife throughout Northern California this year, with depleting water resources and raging wildfires…

12 November

NorCal Photographer Captures Rare Photos of the Lassen Pack

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Randy Robbins (@randy_robbins_of_susanville) Randy Robbins has achieved a goal that has…

9 November

Historic Covered Bridge Reopens Over the Yuba River for the First Time in 10 Years

Following a 10-year restoration project, the historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge at the South Yuba State Park has reopened to pedestrians,…