Shasta Cascade
All the stories around the Shasta area, including Shasta County, Lake Shasta and Mount Shasta
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Sep- 2022 -28 September
Remembering President JFK’s Trip to Northern California Just Weeks Before His Assassination
On November 22, 1963, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade drove through Dallas, Texas. Less than two…
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27 September
Trinity Alps Wilderness Highlighted in Outside Magazine’s ‘Favorite Fall Backpacking Trips’
Photo by Erin O’Brien The Trinity Alps Wilderness, located just northwest of Redding, is a gorgeous mountain range providing backpackers with…
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26 September
Lake Monsters: Here’s Why Sturgeon Grow to Be So Big in Shasta Lake
Massive sturgeon caught on Shasta Lake in 2018. Photo: Sou Saephan For anyone who’s been lucky enough to take a…
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20 September
Watch the “Unflippable Raft” Plunge over a Gushing McCloud Falls
The Creature Craft was created by Darren Vanci, who was determined to create an “unflippable raft.” The structural integrity of…
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19 September
Mount Shasta Looks Stunning with a Fresh Layer of New Snow
Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center The early-season storm that soaked Northern California on Sunday also brought some much-needed snowfall to…
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7 September
How John Muir Almost Died on the Slopes of Mount Shasta
Many people take the slopes of Mount Shasta for granted. You may see images of people from all over the…
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1 September
Salmon Fishing Season is Heating Up on the Sacramento River
As the summer temperatures continue to heat up in Northern California, so are the salmon runs on the Sacramento River.…
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1 September
Throwback: Professional Stuntman Performs Death-Defying Jump on Shasta Lake
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TRY THIS STUNT Erik Mukhametshin is a professional stuntman and a finalist from the Ninja Warrior Russia.…
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Aug- 2022 -30 August
Shasta River Resumes Normal Flows Following Rancher Backlash
Water flows on the Shasta River have returned to normal following a warning from California officials to a group of…
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29 August
A History Behind Shasta Dam’s Essential Role in California Water
In 1938, thousands of hardworking people arrived in rural Shasta County to build a dam and a dream. Shasta Dam…
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25 August
Watch: The Martin Mars Waterbomber on Shasta Lake
When wildfires become difficult to control in NorCal, sometimes firefighters need a little help from the air. Call in the…
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24 August
Mount Shasta is Almost Entirely Devoid of Snow
Photo taken of Mt. Shasta on August 16 by the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center We’re in the dog days of…
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24 August
Siskiyou Ranchers Told to Stop Diverting Water from Drought-Plaqued River
Photo: Cal Trout The state of California has warned a group of ranchers to stop diverting water from the Shasta…
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23 August
The 5 Best Places to Go Stargazing Around Redding, California
Brought to you by Choose Redding Stars over Chaos Crags When summer arrives in Northern California, the night sky comes…
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9 August
Nostalgic Northern California National Park Posters to Hang in Your Home
Rob Decker grew up in the Bay Area and found a love for National Parks at a young age. He…
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8 August
Take the Siskiyou Pledge For a Chance to Win a Free Trip to California’s Far North
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou There’s no question that Siskiyou County is one of the great areas of outdoor…
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7 August
The Story Behind the Famed Traffic Sign that Kept Getting Stolen in Weed, California
There have been far too many giggles from people driving through Northern California near Mount Shasta who come across the…
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1 August
The History Behind the Extravagant Castle Along the McCloud River
You’ve probably heard of the Hearst Castle, the magnificent residence of newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst. But have you heard…
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Jul- 2022 -18 July
Beloved Clearwater Fishing Lodge Closing its Doors
The legendary Clearwater Lodge, known for its beautiful accommodations and stellar fly fishing services, has permanently closed its doors. Since…
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16 July
Chinook Salmon Make Their Return to the McCloud River
From left: Taylor Lipscomb, hatchery manager at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery near Redding;…
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7 July
The History of NorCal Names – How Redding Was Once Named ‘Reading’
Photo courtesy of the Shasta Historical Foundation Redding, California sits center stage in Northern California, nestled comfortably smack dab in…
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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 -28 June
22 Spectacular Outdoor Destinations to Visit Near Redding, California in 2022
Brought to you by Choose Redding Stunning views in the Trinity Alps. Photo by Ben Guernsey. The year of the adventurer…
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28 June
MONSTER 23-Inch Rainbow Trout Caught on Fall River
The Hexagenia hatch is in full swing on Fall River and fishermen are elated to see the results coming into…
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28 June
Best Stargazing in NorCal? Find Spectacular Nighttime Views in the Lava Beds National Monument
Milky Way as seen from the Lava Beds National Monument. Photo by the National Park Service. Sitting in the tippy-top…
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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
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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17 June
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Looking for Workers to Help Build its Brand-New Lift
Photo: Mt. Shasta Ski Park The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is currently undergoing an expansion that is decades in the…
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14 June
Gold Rush Days Returning to Historic Downtown Yreka this Week!
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou The town of Yreka, sitting in the beautiful Siskiyou County, is one of 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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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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30 May
Visiting the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden Near Mount Shasta
The Living Memorial Sculpture Garden is an exceptional 136-acre art installation and war memorial along Highway 97 on the Goosenest…
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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
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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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 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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22 May
This Historic Northern California Boomtown Maintains its Gold Rush Charm
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou It’s sometimes hard to fathom that Northern California once sat as the center of…
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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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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
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Begins Construction on Gray Butte Lift, Hoping to Complete by Next Season
The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is hard at work on the construction of a brand new lift that will open…
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9 May
Get A Bird’s Eye View of a Full Lake Shasta and Snow-Covered Mt. Shasta from the Wet Winter of 2017
The wonderful people over at Sting Flight have taken a quick flight from Sacramento to Mt. Shasta in order to…
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4 May
YouTuber Recreates Star Wars Battle on the Sacramento River with Jetovators and it’s AWESOME
Devin Graham is a videographer who produces extreme sports videos for his nearly more than 6 million subscribers on Youtube…
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Apr- 2022 -22 April
Multiple Avalanches Hit Mount Shasta After Heavy Snowfall
The heavy snowfall hitting Northern California mountains has been a wonderful sight to see after a mostly dry winter. But…
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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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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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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
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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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
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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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
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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27 March
Ancient Aliens Dives Deep into the Mysteries and Unexplained Disappearances of Mount Shasta
The mysteries of Mount Shasta have been heavily documented on this website. Our admitted obsession with the iconic mountain and…
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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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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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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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24 January
Mt. Shasta Snowboarder Qualifies for 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
Photo: Team USA Mt. Shasta local Robby Burns has been working towards his dream since he was a child. Now,…
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21 January
Downtown Redding Fuel Spill is Now Flowing into the Sacramento River
Photo: Redding Fire Department Early Friday morning, a tanker hauling 8,000 gallons of fuel overturned in downtown Redding, causing significant…
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13 January
22 Destinations for Outdoor Adventurers to Experience in Siskiyou County in 2022
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Stephen Leonardi If there’s one thing we’ve grown to appreciate in the past…
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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…
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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…
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Dec- 2021 -24 December
Snowfall Forecasted to Hit Redding Next Week
The series of storms currently blankenting Northern California are bringing heavy snowfall to the mountains and plenty of rain to…
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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…
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16 December
How to Shop Local this Holiday Season in Siskiyou County
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Five Marys Farms The Holiday season has arrived in Northern California and we couldn’t…
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15 December
Interstate 5 Closed Near Shasta Lake Due to Heavy Snowfall
Just as meteorologists predicted, temperatures dropped and rain turned to snow at low elevations in Northern California on Wednesday, forcing…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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27 November
10 Magical Outdoor Winter Ice Skating Rinks in Northern California
It’s winter in Northern California which means we get to see our beautiful mountains covered in snow and ice skate…
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26 November
Ice Skate Under the Shadow of Mount Shasta at the Siskiyou Ice Rink
Whether it’s a sunny day under the shadow of Mt. Shasta or a cold night under bright, illuminating stars, the…
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22 November
This NorCal Town Transforms into a Victorian Christmas Wonderland in December
McCloud, California The holiday season has arrived, meaning people are donning their homes with Christmas lights, decorating their trees with…
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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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Oct- 2021 -21 October
Trinity River Adult Chinook Quota Close To Being Met
Based upon California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) projections of the recreational fall-run Chinook salmon catch on the Trinity…
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20 October
Can You Hunt in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area? The Answer Might Surprise You.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is a beautiful outdoor destination outside Redding that provides visitors with year-round waterfall hikes, on-water activities…
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18 October
Mt. Shasta Snowboarder Hosting Fundraiser for his Journey to the 2022 Winter Olympics
Photo via @robby.burns.snowboarding/IG Mt. Shasta local Robby Burns is ready to compete for his chance to represent the United States…
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18 October
Historic Train Tunnel Now Fully Exposed on Shasta Lake
The abysmal water levels throughout Northern California currently sit at their lowest for 2021, with incoming storms bringing the prospect…
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17 October
Spectacular Alien Sunrise Lenticular Cloud Appears Over Mount Shasta
This morning saw another beautiful lenticular cloud over Mount Shasta. This one, with the sunrise beaming under the cloud like…
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11 October
Could Mount Shasta Bring America’s Next Great Volcanic Eruption?
The recent volcanic history of Mount Shasta eludes us. For a long time, the last eruption was believed to be…
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11 October
Why Does Whiskeytown Lake Stay Full of Water Year-Round?
With Northern California’s lakes and rivers experiencing drastically low water levels from the historic drought, there’s one lake you can…
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Sep- 2021 -30 September
Popular Mount Shasta Lakes Added to the Castle Crags Wilderness
Photo by Y S The National Forest Service announced that it has acquired a popular hiking destination in the Mount Shasta…
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30 September
Experience the Beautiful Fall Salmon Run on the Klamath River
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou It’s fall in Northern California, which means the salmon who were once hatched in…
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28 September
On This Day in History: President John F. Kennedy Dedicates the Whiskeytown Dam
On November 22, 1963, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade drove through Dallas, Texas. Less than two…
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24 September
Woody’s Brewing Co. to Release New Craft Beer with Proceeds Going to Whiskeytown Trail Restoration
It’s our favorite thing in the world – craft beer and fundraising! Woody’s Brewing Co. is releasing a brand-new craft…
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24 September
Fisherman Lands MASSIVE 43-Pound Chinook Salmon on the Sacramento River
The Chinook salmon season is red hot on the Sacramento River right now, with multiple fishing guides recording large returns.…
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20 September
How to Hike Like a Local in California’s Far North
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Stephen Leonardi If you ask any local in Siskiyou County, there’s no better…
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19 September
Mysterious Sunken Boat Revealed on the Low Shore of Shasta Lake
There have been plenty of historic structures revealed on Northern California reservoirs as water continues to shrink down to historically…
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10 September
Northern California’s Newest Wolf Pack Welcomes First Litter of 7 Pups
The brand-new wolf pack that recently settled in California’s Siskiyou County has had their first litter of 7 pups, according…
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2 September
What’s Open for Labor Day Weekend in Northern California?
Harbors on Shasta Lake will remain open, with shoreline access prohibited When the National Forest Service announced the closure of…
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Aug- 2021 -30 August
Another Man Drowns Jumping Off Lake Siskiyou’s Wagon Creek Bridge
Another death occurred at Lake Siskiyou on August 27, with 29-year-old James David Vanaltena drowning after jumping off the Wagon…
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30 August
These Shasta-Trinity Lake Businesses Will Stay Open During Labor Day Weekend
Photo by Bruce Warrington A sweeping closure was announced for nine Northern California national forests through the first week of September…
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28 August
21-Year-Old Dies Jumping Off Lake Siskiyou’s Wagon Creek Bridge
Photo by Stephen Leonardi 21-year-old Aurdie Murphy was killed on August 21 when he jumped off the Wagon Creek Bridge on…
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26 August
Low Water Levels Allow Kayakers to Paddle Through a Historic Train Tunnel on Shasta Lake
California’s historic drought brings plenty of negative impacts on the region, including water shortage and an already historic wildfire season.…
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24 August
Satellite Video Shows Mount Shasta Poking its Head Over Wildfire Smoke
Driving through Mount Shasta right now is rather eery. The mountain that can be seen for nearly a hundred miles…
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