Shasta Cascade

City of Redding Announces Project to Protect Spawning Fish Species in the Sacramento River

The City of Redding is partnering on a project to construct a new Chinook Salmon and Steelhead Trout spawning habitat…

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Mount Shasta Put on a Stunning Lenticular Cloud Show this Week

As another winter storm began rolling through Northern California, the typical alien clouds also began moving over Mount Shasta. It…

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VIDEO: Hikers Snowshoe Across Frozen Lake Helen in Lassen Volcanic National Park

In the wintertime in Lassen Volcanic National Park, visitors are met with a closed highway, meaning to visit most destinations…

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6 Epic Snowshoe Hikes in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade

Brought to you by Choose Reddding It’s wintertime in Northern California, possibly having you believe that it’s not the time…

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Mount Shasta Named One of the ‘Best Secret Ski Towns in North America’ by National Geographic

There are some great ski towns in Northern California that get a ton of national press. Places like Truckee, South…

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Watch Professional Skiers Summit Mount Shasta and Ride Down to the Bottom

Over the years I’ve seen a lot of videos of people summiting Mount Shasta. This one’s the best. Cody Townsend…

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Skier-Triggered Avalanche Hits Mount Shasta’s Gray Butte

Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center Another avalanche was ignited near the Mt. Shasta Ski Park this week, this time on…

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7 Incredible Winter Adventures Near Redding, California

Brought to you by Choose Redding Lassen Volcanic National Park in the winter It’s officially winter in Northern California, which…

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Avalanche Reported Just Outside of Mt. Shasta Ski Park

Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center With the snow dumping on the Northern California mountains on Saturday, the Mt. Shasta Ski…

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Mt. Shasta Ski Park Announces Opening Day in the Midst of Heavy Snowfall

The early December snowfall at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park is allowing management to open earlier than expected. After multiple…

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Mt. Shasta Ski Park is a Powder Heaven Right Now. Will They Open Early?

After multiple storms dropped 3 to 4 feet of snow on the Mount Shasta area, all eyes are on the…

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Mount Shasta is Looking Mighty Fine with a Fresh Coat of Snow

As the storm rolled into Northern California Wednesday night, the first mountain to see snowfall was Mount Shasta. After a…

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This Northern California Town Transforms into a Whimsical Christmas Wonderland in December

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou McCloud, California The holiday season has arrived, meaning people are donning their homes with…

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Throwback: See Photos of the Incredible Winter of 2019 in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest

The winter of 2019 in Northern California was historic on many fronts. Many ski resorts, including Squaw Valley and Mammoth…

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A Breathtaking Winter Expedition to Mount Shasta’s Heart Lake

Covered in a thick blanket of snow, Heart Lake virtually disappears in the winter. Familiar summer landmarks are transformed into…

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How to Go Ice Fishing on Mount Shasta’s Castle Lake

Now here’s something you don’t see everyday in Northern California. In the wintertime in Mount Shasta, visitors to Castle Lake…

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The Legend of Old Shavehead – The Lassen Native American Known for Murdering Samuel Burney

As written in the book California’s Best Fly Fishing Old Shavehead. Photo: California State University, Chico While geologists estimate that…

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Northern California’s Most Beautiful Outdoor Ice Rink Prepares for Winter Opening

As a Northern California resident, skating on a beautiful outdoor ice rink might seem foreign. When you add the stunning…

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Celebrate Veteran’s Day at Living Memorial Sculpture Garden Near Mount Shasta

Photo: Discover Siskiyou Every year, Veteran’s Day sits as a reminder to all Americans about the sacrifice made by the…

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Win a Northern California Staycation with the Discover Siskiyou 10K Giveaway

The outdoor destinations of Siskiyou County are some of the most spectacular in all of California, and now you can…

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Shasta Trinity National Forest Prepares to Initiate Winter Prescribed Burns

Photo by Robert Ritchie The Shasta-Trinity National Forest plans to initiate prescribed fire operations this fall and over the winter, as…

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The Bizarre Story of the Horse that Summited Mount Shasta in 1903

Photo by Sebastien Goldberg Who isn’t fascinated with standing on top of NorCal’s premier active volcano, the formidable Mt. Shasta?…

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Mt. Shasta’s Brand-New Gray Butte Lift is Finished. Here’s How it Will Completely Transform the Mountain.

View of the Mt. Shasta Ski Park from the brand-new Gray Butte lift. Photo by Mt. Shasta Ski Park. The…

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BREAKING: Snowstorm Has Arrived in Mount Shasta and it’s Coming Down HARD

Remember, remember the first of November. Those will hopefully be our words in a few months when we see a…

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The Legends and Mysteries of Siskiyou County

Photo by Marco Bicca  It’s well documented that the areas surrounding Mount Shasta are full of legends and mysteries. From paranormal…

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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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What the Heck Happened to this Trout Caught on the Sacramento River?

When you’re a fishing guide in Northern California, there are plenty of odd things you might see on the water.…

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Question of the Week: Why Does Whiskeytown Lake Stay Full Year Round?

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The Fascinating History of Redding Rancheria

The Wintu Tribe of Northern California When I am outdoors visiting our beautiful NorCal landmarks, curiosity always slips into my head…

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The Mystery Behind the Sunken World War II ‘Ghost Boat’ on Shasta Lake

Photo: U.S. Forest Service There have been plenty of historic structures revealed on Shasta Lake during severe drought. With multiple…

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Newly Released Horror Flick Features One of Our Favorite NorCal Mountain Towns

It’s not every day you get to enjoy a movie filmed in one of your favorite towns in the world.…

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This Popular Northern California Destination was Once the Scene of a Bloody Battle in 1855

Photo by Brandon DesJarlais We know Castle Crags as the beautiful Northern California wilderness area settled just between Shasta Lake and…

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Find Iconic Views Hiking Up Mount Shasta’s Black Butte

For frequenters of northbound Interstate 5 in Northern California, imposing Black Butte is nearly as iconic as its next-door-neighbor Mt.…

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Take this Hike to See Ancient Petroglyphs in Northern California

In the Lava Beds National Monument sits a wall of stone with petroglyphs that are dated as far back as…

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Wildlife Officials Begin Experimental System to Bring Salmon Back to the McCloud River

State and federal biologists and engineers, in partnership with the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, have begun testing an experimental system in…

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The Great Northern California Taco Trail

Northern California is typically known as a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts. From Mount Shasta to cascading waterfalls to National Parks…

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72 Bars on One Road? The Legend of Mount Shasta’s Whiskey Row

The stories of Siskiyou County during the Gold Rush are like something out of a Wild West movie. The town…

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Livin’ on the Edge: The Time Aerosmith’s Music Video Was Filmed in Northern California

Aerosmith is kind of a big deal. In case you’ve been living in a cave for the past 45 years,…

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Intense Body Cam Footage Shows Urgent Evacuations During the Mill Fire

When the Mill Fire erupted in Lake Shastina over Labor Day Weekend, the nearby community couldn’t have been prepared for…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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