Shasta Cascade
All the stories around the Shasta area, including Shasta County, Lake Shasta and Mount Shasta
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May- 2020 -2 May
Forest Service Extends Closure on Mount Shasta Due to Coronavirus
Mount Shasta The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has extended its closure of all areas of Mount Shasta above 10,000 feet due…
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Apr- 2020 -23 April
Forest Service Announces Mount Shasta Closure Due to Coronavirus
Photo: Forest Service The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has announced closures in the Mount Shasta Wilderness due to health and safety…
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9 April
Officials Close Burney Falls State Park to the Public
All 280 California State Parks have been closed to vehicle access for over a week now with the condition that…
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8 April
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Donating 10 Percent of Season Pass Sales in April to Food Banks
The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is using their season pass sales in the month of April to help out the…
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3 April
Key Ingredient for Coronavirus Testing Comes from Lassen’s Hydrothermal Waters
Boiling Springs Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo: Lassen Volcanic NP The gates of Lassen Volcanic National Park remain…
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Mar- 2020 -28 March
Lassen Volcanic National Park Closes All Access Due to Coronavirus
Following another round of closures for outdoor destinations in Northern California due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Lassen Volcanic National Park…
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25 March
Watch Huell Howser Take on Northern California Waterfalls
Huell Howser is a California legend. His adventures in the state showed a whole generation all the beautiful and historical…
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23 March
NorCal Distillery Making Hand Sanitizer and Giving it Out For Free
Photo: Denny Bar Co. As every restaurant, bar, craft brewery and distillery deals with the impact of California’s “shelter-in-place” mandate,…
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23 March
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Launches Turtle Bay TV for Educational Programs During Closure
The Turtle Bay Exploration Park has closed its doors as Northern California residents deal with the impacts of the Coronavirus…
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20 March
10 Locally-Owned Restaurants in Redding Open for To-Go Orders
With the new stay-in-mandate issued in California, these are very challenging times for the local restaurant industry, and it’s our…
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18 March
The Bigfoot Mountain Bike Challenge is Returning to Redding!
Photo by Jaret Brantley Redding is California’s secret mountain biking mecca, boasting a trail system over 200 miles in the area. And…
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15 March
Interstate 5 Closed Near Shasta Lake as Semi-Truck Crashes Off Antlers Bridge
CalTrans has closed northbound traffic on Interstate 5 near Shasta Lake as a semi-truck crashed off the ending of the…
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15 March
Today is Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s Final Day of the Winter Season
It was another difficult winter at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park, as sparse snowfall and poor snowmaking dominated the headlines…
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10 March
The Journey to Potem Falls – NorCal’s Most Blissful Waterfall
Sitting just east of Redding on a remote stretch of water near the Pit River is a 70-foot waterfall that…
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9 March
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Reduces Hours Due to Dwindling Snowpack
It’s been a difficult winter at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park. Following the robust precipitation of December, the snowfall has…
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3 March
Find an Adrenaline-Pumping Adventure in Redding, California
As the Gateway to the Northern California Wilderness, it comes as no surprise that extreme athletes flock to Redding looking…
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Feb- 2020 -26 February
$6.7 Million Awarded to Redding’s Caldwell Park Expansion
Caldwell Park. Photo: Visit Redding Thanks to the the largest park related grant program in California’s history, a $6,737,000 grant…
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25 February
A Fishing Experience on The Fly Shop’s Private Waters of Northern California
It wouldn’t be the first time I discovered I had a bad attitude about something without fully considering the facts.…
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16 February
A Full Preview of All the Films Being Featured at the Fly Fishing Film Tour in NorCal
The Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Redding and Chico this week, and we couldn’t be more excited for…
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15 February
National Media Gets Giddy Over Mount Shasta’s Lenticular Clouds
Welcome to the party, Washington Post. Following our viral post of the Alien Sunrise over Mount Shasta this week, WaPo…
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15 February
Fishermen Lands Two 40-Pound Striped Bass in One Hour on the Sacramento River
View this post on Instagram Had a solid night of #trophy #stripedbass #fishing last night on the #sacramentoriver !!! Guests…
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14 February
Famed Redding Eagles Welcome New Egg to their Turtle Bay Nest
Liberty and Guardian incubating their brand-new egg in the Turtle Bay nest. Photo: Friends of Redding Eagles The famed eagles…
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13 February
The Trail to Whiskeytown Falls Reopens Following 19-Month Closure Due to the Carr Fire
Photo by David Wood The Carr Fire ripped through Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in July 2018, burning through 90 percent…
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12 February
This Alien Sunrise Lenticular Cloud Appearing Over Mount Shasta is Unbelievable
Another week goes by and another incredible lenticular cloud show appeared over Mount Shasta. It seems like these have been…
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12 February
Find 18 Waterfalls Surrounding a Massive Volcano in California’s Far North
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Ian Chen When many people think of California, they think of the beaches…
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9 February
The Fly Fishing Film Tour is Returning to Northern California
Cosmoledo Junkie. Photo: Flyfish-Adventures Production We all know that Northern California remains one of the greatest places on the planet…
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9 February
Watch Two Eagles Fight Over a Salmon Along the Sacramento River in Redding
One of the more well know bald eagle’s nests in Northern California sits along the Sacramento River in Redding, with…
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9 February
Resurrecting Hat Creek – A Wild Trout Legacy in Northern California
That magical, terrifying, intense time between the late 1960s and early 1970s saw change sweeping across America in steady waves.…
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6 February
The Story Behind the Secret JFK – Marilyn Monroe Rendezvous in Castella, California
You may have passed Castella, California while driving on Interstate 5 just south of Mount Shasta, although it’s difficult to…
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5 February
Sledding at Snowman’s Hill in Mt. Shasta
Right off Highway 89 between Mt. Shasta and McCloud sits a historic hill known to be one of the best…
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2 February
The Ultimate Foodie Tour of Redding, California
We all know that Redding, California is the most popular gateway to the Northern California wilderness, but did you know…
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1 February
This Lenticular Cloud that Appeared Over Mt. Shasta Yesterday Looks Like a UFO
Instagram/@padula2u Mount Shasta is known to marvel onlookers with a lenticular cloud show every now and again, and anyone lucky…
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1 February
20 Reasons Why Redding is the Gateway to California’s Breathtaking Wilderness
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo: Turtle Bay If you look at Redding, California on a map, you’ll see…
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Jan- 2020 -31 January
Record Number of Bald Eagles Found at Trinity Lake, Surpassing Shasta Lake
For years, Shasta Lake had been the largest area of nesting bald eagles in California, but that’s no longer the…
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28 January
Watch Skiers Race to the Top of Mt. Shasta Ski Park During the Shasta Ascension Race
The 7th Annual Shasta Ascension Backcountry Race was held at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park on January 18, 2020, where…
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28 January
Simpson University’s Brand-New Bass Fishing Team Wins First Tournament on ‘Home Court’ of Shasta Lake
The brand-new bass fishing team at Redding’s Simpson University just finished the first tournament on their “home court” of Shasta…
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20 January
What’s the Deal with Sites Reservoir? Northern California’s New 13-Mile Lake is Gaining Steam
As water storage has become one of the major issues California faces in the modern age, officials are looking for…
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19 January
Burney Falls is Looking Absolutely Breathtaking Right Now Covered in Snow
Northern California’s big winter storm came and went this week, bringing with it loads of snow throughout the mountains. The…
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17 January
Avalanche Reported on Mount Shasta that was ‘At Least a Hundred Yards’
With the brunt of the winter storm arriving on Mount Shasta, avalanche conditions have been high on the mountain. When…
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14 January
Intense Winds Expected to Reach 100 MPH on Mount Shasta this Week
Flickr/Owen Byrne As Northern California prepares for a batch of winter storms preparing to hit this week, falling snow and…
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13 January
Another Beautiful Lenticular Cloud Show Appeared Over Mount Shasta this Week
Mount Shasta is known to marvel onlookers with a lenticular cloud show every now and again, and anyone lucky enough…
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10 January
Reward Increased to $7,500 in Endangered Wolf Shooting Investigation in Northern California
Earlier this week, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife offered a $2,500 reward for information int the case of…
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9 January
Watch a Mountain Biker Go Full Send Down Redding’s Newest Flow Trail ‘The Enticer’
The Redding Trail Alliance has been hard at work creating and providing maintenance on mountain biking trails after the Carr…
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8 January
$2,500 Reward Offered in Endangered Wolf Murder Investigation in Northern California
Lassen Pack The issue of wolves migrating back into California has become controversial, as wolf conservationists and cattle ranchers continue…
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8 January
Staying at the New Resort For Outdoor Adventurers in Mount Shasta
The newest hotel in Mount Shasta is designed exclusively for outdoor adventurers and it’s one of the most unique experiences…
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Dec- 2019 -31 December
7 Hidden Outdoor Gems Near Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding There are so many beautiful outdoor destinations that have put Redding, California on the…
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29 December
Mount Shasta Put on a Gorgeous Post-Christmas Lenticular Cloud Show
As the clouds parted over Northern California on Christmas Day, locals bogged down by rain and snow for the past…
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23 December
Two NorCal Destinations Make Forbes List of ‘Best Places to Visit in 2020’
Forbes has released it’s list of the 25 Best Places To Visit In 2020 and Northern California got a lot…
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23 December
A Tour of the Four Breweries of Redding, California
During the winter in Northern California, sometimes you’re forced to find activities inside to entertain yourself. So we decided to…
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17 December
Shasta Trinity National Forest Employees Receive Awards for Engaging Youth and Partners
Last week, Assistant Recreation Officer Marcus Nova accepted the award for “Engaging Youth†and the Trinity Divide Land Acquisition Team…
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16 December
With New Snow, Mt. Shasta Ski Park Will Open this Week
While Northern California was bombarded with snowfall in the early weeks of the winter, Mt. Shasta Ski Park struggled to…
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14 December
The Brand-New Trailhead to Mossbrae Falls is Coming Closer to Reality
Flickr/CheWei Chang Anyone that’s ever had the pleasure of visiting Northern California’s most unique waterfall, Mossbrae Falls, knows its well…
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13 December
Ryan Spitz on Mapping NorCal, Ultra Trail Running and California Untamed
We sat down with Ryan Spitz, the owner of Shasta Trail Runs and Founder of California Untamed, to discuss his…
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13 December
Spending a Beautiful Winter Day in Mount Shasta
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou It’s winter in Northern California and one of our favorite ways to spend a…
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10 December
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Delays Opening Following Lackluster Snowfall
Mt. Shasta Ski Park has decided to push back its season opening following a lackluster snowmaking week and a storm…
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4 December
Snowfall Sinks At Least Four Houseboats on Shasta Lake
Following the massive winter storm that slammed Northern California last weekend, workers at Bridge Bay Marina on Shasta Lake returned…
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3 December
The Late-Fall Salmon Run is Producing Some MASSIVE Fish on the Sacramento River
Due to the last couple of winters spitting out insane amounts of precipitation in Northern California, this year’s salmon run…
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3 December
This NorCal Town Transforms into a Victorian Christmas Wonderland Every Saturday in December
McCloud, California December has arrived, meaning people are donning their homes with Christmas lights, decorating their trees with ornaments and…
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2 December
Visiting the Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, California
The areas surrounding Redding, California are world-renown for there incredible outdoor destinations. But if you’re looking for a great place…
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2 December
With New Snow, Mt. Shasta Ski Park Announces Opening Day
It’s been a pleasant surprise for skiers and snowboarders to witness the onslaught of snow falling in the Northern California…
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Nov- 2019 -29 November
7 Instagrammable Burgers in Siskiyou County That Will Have Your Mouth Watering
We all know the many reasons to visit Siskiyou County. The incredible outdoors destinations, waterfalls and recreation activities provide all…
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28 November
NorCal’s Frozen Gem – The Siskiyou Ice Rink is a Unique Winter Experience
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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27 November
Video Shows Crazy Scene in Dunsmuir with Cars Backed Up for Miles on Snow-Laden I-5
With the closure of Interstate 5 between Redding and Yreka on Tuesday and Wednesday, it’s caused quite the commotion for…
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27 November
Interstate 5 Between Yreka and Redding Reopens to Southbound Traffic, Northbound Remains Closed
Here’s a quick update for anyone crazy enough to travel on Interstate 5 between Yreka and Redding today – as…
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27 November
Interstate 5 Remains Closed to All Traffic Between Redding and Yreka Due to Snow
As the sun rose Wednesday morning to reveal large amounts of snow throughout Northern California, Holiday travel remains stifled. Due…
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26 November
Northbound I-5 Closed at South Dunsmuir Due to Multiple Spinouts
The massive Thanksgiving storm just reached Northern California and there’s already multiple road closures. One large road closure is northbound…
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26 November
NWS Updated Snow Forecast: 4 Inches for Redding, 2 Feet for Shasta Lake and 3 Feet for Dunsmuir
Snow in Downtown Dunsmuir Yesterday, we noticed a change in the weather patterns of the upcoming storm descending on Northern…
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25 November
Say What?! Redding Area Forecast to See Snow This Week
With the massive snowstorm set to slam Northern California this week, many people are preparing to avoid the mountain areas.…
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25 November
The Siskiyou Ice Rink is Open for the Winter Season!
The thrill of ice skating right beneath the majestic Mount Shasta while feeling the crisp winter air of Northern California…
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22 November
Before the Fall: Stories of Conflict and Discovery in Northern California History
Like stepping off a bar stool after swilling shots of whiskey, nudging my canoe into Fall River catches me off-guard.…
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19 November
11 State and National Parks to Explore Near Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Castle Crags State Park It’s been said that Redding, California is the “Gateway to…
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14 November
Watch a Feisty Steelhead Jump HIGH Out of the Water on the Klamath River
The fishing guides over at Wild Waters Fly Fishing have been getting their fair share of big steelhead on the…
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14 November
Onlookers Marvel at Storm Trooper on Shasta Lake
Yes, you read that headline right. We have a storm trooper sighting on Shasta Lake that would make any Star…
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13 November
45-Miles of New Trails Coming to the Mount Shasta Area
The Shasta McCloud Management Unit of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, in partnership with the Mt. Shasta Trail Association (MTSA), has…
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11 November
Winter is Coming: Here are the Opening Dates for All NorCal Ski Resorts
Snowmaking at Squaw Valley Resort. Photo: Squaw Valley The winter is approaching in the mountains of Northern California, and ski…
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11 November
Help the Haven Humane Society Raise Money to Keep Animals Warm After Surgery
The Haven Humane Society has been caring for lost, homeless or abused pets in the Redding area since 1952. The…
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4 November
Falling for Redding: Your Ultimate Guide to Autumn Activities in Shasta County
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo: Visit Redding It’s autumn in Northern California, with the foliage that grew all…
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Oct- 2019 -27 October
The Best Places to Go Bird Watching in Siskiyou County
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife In a world with…
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21 October
Mount Shasta Put On a Breathtaking Lenticular Cloud Show this Weekend
Mount Shasta is known to marvel onlookers with a lenticular cloud show every now and again, and anyone lucky enough…
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21 October
Hiking into an Ancient Lava Tube at Mount Shasta’s Pluto’s Cave
Just on the north side of Mount Shasta sits Pluto’s Cave, an ancient lava tube that zig-zags in and out…
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20 October
This 40 Pound Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River Looks Like a Dinosaur
The salmon runs are going nuts in Northern California right now, and there’s no better place to land a king…
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18 October
Kid Catches MASSIVE King Salmon Almost the Size of Himself on Sacramento River
All the experts predicted that this year’s salmon run would be memorable, but this is getting ridiculous. The size and…
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18 October
The Sundial Bridge Will Light Up Bright Pink Tonight to Celebrate Think Pink
Photo: NorCal Think Pink On Friday, October 18 at 5 pm, the Sundial Bridge over the Sacramento River in Redding…
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14 October
This is the Best Explanation of Lemurians I’ve Ever Read
Anybody who knows me well has probably seen my unhealthy fascination with legends. In fact, the deep dive on Lemurians…
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11 October
Falling for Siskiyou County: The Ultimate Autumn Bucket List for California’s True North
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou The season’s changing in Northern California. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are…
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4 October
Hike Underneath a Waterfall at Dunsmuir’s Hedge Creek Falls
Similar to hideout entrances seen in Batman movies and the Legend of Zorro, Hedge Creek Falls cascades in front of…
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2 October
9 Fishing Spots that Prove Redding is California’s Fishing Mecca
Brought to you by Visit Redding Hat Creek There are plenty of spots to catch big fish throughout Northern California.…
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2 October
Discover a Captivating Underground World at Lake Shasta Caverns
It was a foregone conclusion that I would love the Shasta Caverns tour. First, you find it off the O’Brien…
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Sep- 2019 -30 September
Exploring Redding’s Great Outdoors on the Sacramento River Trail
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo: Visit Redding We’ve all felt like we were going in circles at some…
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30 September
Winter in September? Mt. Shasta Ski Park Got Slammed with Snowfall this Weekend
Sitting at just 6,880 feet elevation, the Mt. Shasta Ski Park sometimes has trouble receiving the same amount of snowfall…
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29 September
Whiskeytown Closes Brandy Creek Beach Amidst Potential Debris Flow
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area announced a closure at Brandy Creek Beach due to the potential threat of debris flow during…
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27 September
What Month is It?! Snow Forecast for Northern California Mountains this Weekend
Although summer just officially ended on September 23rd, it’s beginning to feel like winter in Northern California. We’ve already seen…
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22 September
MASSIVE 31-Pound King Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River
The king salmon season is red hot on the Sacramento River right now, with multiple fishing guides recording large returns.…
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20 September
It’s Mid-September and People Are Already Snowboarding on Mt. Shasta
Earlier in the week we reported that Mount Shasta was forecast to see up to two feet of snow this…
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19 September
It’s Time to Get Muddy! Nash Ranch Mud Mash Returns to Redding this Weekend
Photo: Nash Ranch Mud Mash Another Fall season in Northern California means it’s the perfect time to get muddy! And…
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17 September
Forest Service Hiring for a Bunch of Really Cool Jobs in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Get paid to make a difference! Now is your chance to work in a field that allows you to enjoy…
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17 September
Mount Shasta Could Receive Another 19 Inches of Snow Over the Next Two Days
Flickr/Jonathan Mueller It was a sight we haven’t seen in a while when the clouds cleared over Mount Shasta to…
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17 September
Tapping California’s North: The Siskiyou Beer Trail
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou There are few things that hand-in-hand with the outdoors, but as we’ve learned over…
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16 September
Mount Shasta Receives its First Snowfall of the Season
The first significant storm of the season hit Northern California on Sunday evening, bringing with it some light snowfall in…
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11 September
Hiking the Three Tiers of McCloud Falls
In McCloud, California sits one of the premiere outdoor destinations in Northern California. The three tiers of McCloud Falls offers…
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