Shasta Cascade
All the stories around the Shasta area, including Shasta County, Lake Shasta and Mount Shasta
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Sep- 2019 -3 September
15 More Earthquakes Shake-Up Area Near Mount Shasta
Yesterday we reported five earthquakes that had hit near Mount Shasta, just north of McCloud, over Labor Day weekend including…
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3 September
Watch These Insane Kayakers Plunge Over Pit River Falls
Pit River Falls is easily one of the most underrated waterfalls in NorCal, most likely due to the fact that…
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3 September
Northern California Experienced its 2nd Warmest August in Recorded History
Rafters on the American River. Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker Did you think it was hot in August? Alright, alright… It’s always hot…
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2 September
5 Earthquakes Recorded Near Mount Shasta
The Labor Day weekend near Mount Shasta received its fair share of shake-ups after five earthquakes were recorded on Sunday…
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2 September
Sunken Car Discovered in the Sacramento River in Redding
A group of people fishing the Sacramento River in Redding made an unusual discovery when they floated over what appeared…
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Aug- 2019 -30 August
GIGANTIC 32-Pound King Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River
Fishing guide Kirk Portocarrero is pretty good at netting King Salmon on the Sacramento River in Redding. If you take…
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29 August
Whiskeytown Officials Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Car Thieves
Officials from the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area are seeking the assistance of the local community in identifying two female suspects…
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26 August
You Only Have 3 Weekends Left to Experience Summer Activities at Mt. Shasta Ski Park
View this post on Instagram New extension to the Downhill trail is flowing well 🤙 Planning on getting some more…
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23 August
7 Exhilarating Summit Hikes Around Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo of Chip O’Brien on the Summit of Mt. Shasta “Doubly happy,†said John…
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22 August
Terrifying Details Emerge from the Climber Who Fell 30 Feet Down a Crevasse on Mt. Shasta
Photo of crevasse by Siskiyou County Sheriffs Office Officials had a busy day on Thursday, August 15 on Mount Shasta…
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18 August
Busy Day: Officials Rescue Two People in a Matter of Hours on Mount Shasta
It was a busy day for search and rescue officials on Mount Shasta on Thursday, with two separate incidents bringing…
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18 August
Toxic-Blue Algae Known for Killing Dogs Found in Whiskeytown Ponds
Flickr/daveynin Officials from the Whiskeytown National Recreation have announced that two ponds on the north side of Whiskeytown Lake are…
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12 August
Fly Fishing for Rainbow Trout on the Sacramento River with Chris King from The Fly Shop
We joined Chris King, one of the premiere fly fishing guides on the Sacramento River, to catch some rainbow trout…
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10 August
578 Lightning Strikes Have Ignited 7 Fires in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in the Past 24 Hours
Flickr/Patrick Dirden Dangerous lightning strikes have been prominent throughout Northern California and Southern Oregon over the past 24 hours and…
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10 August
MONSTER 25-Inch Rainbow Trout Caught on Fall River
We’re in the thick of fishing season and some real pigs are getting caught on Northern California waterways. Fishing guide…
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8 August
Celebrate National Farmers Week with These 10 Markets in Shasta County
Brought to you by Healthy Shasta As the 2019 National Farmers Market Week gets off and running, it got me…
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7 August
Take a Historical Audio Tour Through the Modoc War
In the 1870’s, the national headlines set there eyes on the Modoc War, a bloody battle between the army and…
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6 August
Celebrate Lassen’s Birthday with 2-Day Event in the Park – Discover Lassen
Lassen Volcanic National Park turns 103-years-old this week and the only way to celebrate this milestone is to head up…
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1 August
Judge Halts Work to Raise Shasta Dam
The Shasta County Superior Court issued a preliminary injunction that halts Fresno-based Westlands Water District from working on the Shasta…
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Jul- 2019 -31 July
Injured Hiker Rescued by Deputy on Horseback Near Toad Lake
Photo: U.S. Forest Service On Sunday, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a hiker who had injured…
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30 July
An Unforgettable Summer Day on Shasta Lake
Brought to you by Visit Redding I had some good friends looking to come up from Los Angeles for the…
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30 July
Explore the Cosmos at Lassen’s Dark Sky Festival this Weekend
Flickr/LassenNPS Friday through Saturday, August 2-3, 2019Join park rangers, astronomers, and astrobiologists in celebrating all that is out of this…
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29 July
Discover a Wildlife Utopia at Lassen’s Manzanita Lake
Sitting right outside Redding, California is one of the most underrated National Parks in the United States – Lassen Volcanic National Park.…
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28 July
Watch: Injured Hiker Airlifted Out of Potem Falls
After a hiker was recently injured during the short hike to Potem Falls, it would have taken over an hour…
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27 July
The 8 Best Adventures in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Photo: Joe Parks Sitting right outside Redding, California is one of the most underrated National Parks in the United States,…
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24 July
14 Awesomely Unique Hotels in Siskiyou County
There is no lack of adventure in Siskiyou County. From the mighty Mount Shasta to the seemingly endless stream of…
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22 July
Warning: New Danger Awaits for Swimmers at Lower McCloud Falls
Flickr/scot2342 The heat is picking up in Northern California, inspiring locals to flock to the best places to cool down…
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16 July
Cascades Frog Halts the Trout Stocking of Northern California Reservoirs
Photo: CDFW In 2017, the California Fish and Game Commission voted to include the Cascades Frog on the California Endangered…
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11 July
NorCal Hawklet Adopted by Eagles Goes Missing with the Worst Assumed
It was a story that captured the hearts and minds of Northern California when a family of Redding eagles were…
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5 July
Redding Eagles Baffle Scientists by Adopting Baby Hawk
The Friends of Redding Eagles recently noticed an odd situation at the nearby eagle’s nest when baby red-tailed hawk had…
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3 July
Best View in NorCal? The Unforgettable Hike to Heart Lake
We don’t take the designation of “Best View in NorCal” lightly. Northern California is full of beautiful destinations, and Mount…
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3 July
Win Two Free Tickets to the State of Jefferson Brewfest!
Photo: State of Jefferson Brewfest The State of Jefferson Brewfest is returning to Dunsmuir on August 3rd and Discover Siskiyou…
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1 July
Shasta Lake’s Centimudi Boat Ramp Remains Closed with Debris Build-Up
The high water levels on Shasta Lake are a welcomed sight following years of drought, but with the fast-rising water…
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Jun- 2019 -18 June
Lumgrey Fire Grows to 215 Acres Overnight Near Klamath River in Siskiyou County
The Lumgrey Fire, which began at 6 pm on Monday night near Highway 96 in Siskiyou County, doubled in size…
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17 June
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Kicks Off Summer Season with Mountain Biking, Disc Golf and Gorgeous Views
The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is back with another summer season on the mountain, which once again includes a mountain…
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16 June
126 Lightning Strikes Have Hit the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Over the Past 24 Hours
Thunderstorms have been prevalent throughout Northern California this week, and no area has seen more threatening weather activity than the…
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6 June
Celebrate Local Biking at the Shasta Bike Challenge Celebration Party June 7
Brought to you by Healthy Shasta Photo: Shasta Bike Challenge The Shasta Bike Challenge, presented by Healthy Shasta, is now over!…
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6 June
Whiskeytown NRA Announces Brandy Creek Falls will Remain Closed this Year
Hopes were high following the reopening of Brandy Creek beach last week following a 10-month closure due to the Carr…
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6 June
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Prepares Mountain Biking Course for Opening Day
View this post on Instagram It's what we've been waiting for. As the snow melts and the sun comes out,…
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6 June
Steal My Northern California Summer Bucket List
The sun has inspired me to start thinking more about summer. In case you missed it, one of the activities…
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6 June
Fun For the Whole Family at Dunsmuir Railroad Days this Weekend
The Railroad Days festival returns to Dunsmuir on June 8th and 9th for a fun-filled weekend of with vendors, food,…
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May- 2019 -31 May
Whiskeytown NRA Celebrates the Reopening of Brandy Creek
Following a 10-month closure at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area due to the Carr Fire, park officials today reopened the lake’s popular…
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31 May
Finding the Spiritual Side of Mt. Shasta with Andrew Oser
Although many of us know Mt. Shasta as a utopia for outdoor adventure, it’s estimated that 50 percent of tourism…
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31 May
The 8 Best Places to Catch BIG Fish Near Mt. Shasta
Photo: Wild Waters Fly Fishing When it comes to fishing, there aren’t many areas in the world like Northern California.…
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31 May
The 5 Best Northern California Swim Holes to Beat the Heat
The excessive heat is about to hit Northern California for the duration of the summer and I’ll be spending a…
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29 May
Mt. Shasta’s Underground Adventure – Going Deep in Pluto’s Cave
After exploring Lassen’s Subway Cave, my spelunking desire wasn’t quite satiated. Subway Cave in Lassen was wild, eerie, and strangely…
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28 May
Watch the Moment Golf Ball-Sized Hail Began Falling on Shasta Lake
With the many warnings from weather forecasters last week, we knew we were in for some inclement weather in Northern…
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26 May
Out of This World! The Best Photos and Videos from NorCal’s Crazy May 24th Storm
We all knew a storm was heading our direction for Memorial Day Weekend, but on the night of Friday, May…
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25 May
Tornado-Like Storm Brings Crazy Clouds, Golf Ball-Sized Hail to NorCal
What a Friday night in NorCal! We all knew a storm was heading our direction for Memorial Day Weekend, but…
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23 May
Catch Trophy-Sized Trout at the Lake Siskiyou Kids Fishing Day on May 25
In December, the Mount Shasta Rotary constructed pens in Lake Siskiyou to house and grow “trophy-sized†rainbow trout to release…
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21 May
Watch: Pro Athletes Visit Mt. Shasta and Redding for a Biking Adventure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NutYoelJxJY Northern California is a biking utopia. From road biking to mountain biking to even snow biking, there’s an adventure…
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18 May
Rainy Weather Postpones the Shasta Bike Tour
The rare rainy weather in May is causing issues for what’s otherwise sunny weather during the Shasta Bike Month. Unfortunately,…
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18 May
Whiskeytown’s Brandy Creek Reopening on May 31
Following a 10-month closure at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area due to the Carr Fire, park officials have announced the imminent…
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17 May
Veteran Northern California Forest Service K9 Celebrates Retirement
K9 Jasper and Patrol Captain Harris. Photo: US Forest Service The Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Law Enforcement and Investigations is celebrating…
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17 May
“Significant Weather Advisory” Issued in Shasta County
The rare mid-May storm that is currently slamming Northern California has peaked in Shasta County, with the National Weather Service…
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17 May
“Jump Start†Winter-Run Chinook Salmon Return to Coleman Fish Hatchery
Photo: Jacie Knight/USFWS Wildlife and water management officials are heralding the early returns of a special group of winter-run Chinook…
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14 May
California Attorney General Sues Feds Over Shasta Dam
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to halt the federal government’s ongoing project to raise the Shasta…
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14 May
Shasta County Currently Ranks 3rd in National Bike Challenge
Brought to you by Healthy Shasta Photo: Shasta Bike Challenge The National Bike Challenge is hosted every May and is…
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14 May
Whiskeytown NRA Offering Ranger-Led Kayak Tours Memorial Day Weekend
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is beginning to resume normal operations following the Carr Fire and that is evident with their…
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13 May
Kayaker Dies Following Fall from Cliff Along Sacramento River
Sacramento River near Box Canyon A Mount Shasta man was exiting an upper section of the Sacramento River just east…
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9 May
Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show Returns to Turtle Bay Exploration Park
See a porcupine up close and personal or marvel as an owl flies inches from your head at Turtle Bay…
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8 May
Showcasing the Animals of Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Most families have some sort of pet, whether it be a dog, cat or goldfish. Humans and animals are connected…
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8 May
We Stayed in a Railroad Caboose in Northern California
We were in Dunsmuir, California and decided to stay at the Railroad Park Resort nestled right under the majestic Castle…
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7 May
It’s Time to Get Muddy! The Shasta Mud Run Returns to NorCal
It’s that time of year again! The time when you get into your best physical shape and head down to…
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7 May
Hiking the Seven Summits of Siskiyou County
Siskiyou County has proven to be one of the most beautiful outdoor destinations in the United States. With the mighty…
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6 May
Mt. Shasta Rotary Prepares to Release Trophy-Sized Trout into Lake Siskiyou
In December, the Mount Shasta Rotary constructed pens in Lake Siskiyou to house and grow “trophy-sized” rainbow trout to release…
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2 May
Butterfly House Set to Reopen at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Summer takes flight with Wings of Summer: Butterflies!, one of Turtle Bay Exploration Park’s most beloved and popular exhibits, on…
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Apr- 2019 -26 April
New Paddle Event on Upper Sacramento River Attracts Diverse Group of Paddlers
Photo: Jason Montelongo The California River Quest today announced that it has registered more than 70 paddlers from six U.S.…
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25 April
A Day at The Eighth Wonder of the World – Burney Falls
Brought to you by Visit Redding We drove an hour northeast of Redding, California to see what President Theodore Roosevelt…
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24 April
Free Admission to Turtle Bay Exploration Park on Saturday, April 27th for Kool April Nites
Turtle Bay Exploration Park will offer free admission to Kool April Nites attendees on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10…
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23 April
A Weekend in Redding, California – The Gateway to Northern California’s Outdoor Mecca
The Sundial Bridge, Burney Falls, Shasta Dam and Lassen Peak are all located within a short drive from Redding, California…
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22 April
“Fish in the Classroom” Program Releases Steelhead into the Sacramento River
Teaching kids about the importance of the ecosystems in Northern California waterways has become an important initiative, with one school…
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22 April
Ride for a Cause at the Shasta Bike Tour, Benefiting One Safe Place
Brought to you by Healthy Shasta By Kathleen Kelley, Event Manager at One SAFE Place Having grown up in Shasta…
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19 April
Fall River Brewing Releases Limited Craft Beer to Raise Funds for Local Salmon Conservation
Photo: Fall River Brewing Co. Craft beer and local fundraising. Is there anything better? Fall River Brewing Co. announced the…
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19 April
Caught on Camera: Wild Animals are Returning to Whiskeytown Following Carr Fire
The Carr Fire had many ill effects on the human community of Shasta County, burning over 1,600 structures, claiming seven…
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19 April
The Shasta Bike Challenge Kicks Off with the Spring Spin in Redding’s Caldwell Park
Brought to you by Healthy Shasta The Shasta Bike Challenge is kicking off Friday, April 19th with the Spring Spin…
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18 April
Hiking to the Isolated Toad and Porcupine Lakes
“The trail has got to be around here somewhere….†was our refrain for the day. After the long, windy, and…
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18 April
Kids Ski for Free at Mt. Shasta Ski Park on Easter Sunday
Via Instagram/@mtshastaskipark It’s nearing the end of an epic winter season on Mt. Shasta Ski Park and now the mountain’s…
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17 April
Explore the Diverse Wildlife of Tule Lake in the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge
Tule Lake Refuge, established in 1928, rests in the fertile and intensely farmed Tule Lake Basin in Modoc County. The almost 40-thousand-acre refuge…
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16 April
See Just How Tough it is to Summit Mt. Shasta with “Directors of Toughness”
In an article titled (Almost) Climbing Mt. Shasta Active NorCal editor Chip O’Brien described his harrowing account of having to turn back…
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16 April
Take an Epic Rafting Trip Down the White Waters of Trinity River
Once, in the dawn of pre-history, a ravenous saber toothed tiger stalked a little family of cavemen, mom, dad and…
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16 April
WATCH: National Geographic Documents Pesticide Damage at Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites in NorCal
When recreational marijuana was legalized in California in 2018, U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott announced that his concerns won’t lie within…
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11 April
10 Destinations To Mark Off Your Shasta Cascade Bucket List
The Shasta Cascade region is one of a kind. The collection of waterfalls, trails, mountains, caves, rivers, museums and other…
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11 April
A Piece of NorCal History: Redding’s Diestelhorst Bridge
Considering its place adjacent to the recently added Lake Redding Bridge, you might overlook Redding’s storied Diestelhorst Bridge. Without scanning…
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11 April
WATCH: Cliff Jumpers Tandem Jump Off a GUSHING McCloud Falls
It’s waterfall season in Northern California which means cliff jumpers are ready to display their daredevil antics to the public.…
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11 April
Enthusiastic Bear Cub Spotted, Captured in Yuba City Neighborhood
We see a lot of bear sightings all throughout Northern California, mostly in the Tahoe area. But Yuba City had…
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11 April
Another Avalanche Reported on Mount Shasta’s Avalanche Gulch
Mount Shasta has seen numerous significant avalanches already this winter. There was the historic Valentine Avalanche in February and another…
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10 April
185,000 Winter-Run Chinook Salmon Released into Battle Creek by Coleman Fish Hatchery
Press Release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released 185,000 marked juvenile winter-run…
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9 April
Rainy Conditions Force Mt. Shasta Ski Park to Close this Week
The warm storm that hit Northern California this weekend brought April showers to Mt. Shasta Ski Park. The two inches…
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5 April
Flood Watch Issued Along Sacramento River as Keswick Dam Flows Increase
As the rain continues to pour down on Northern California, officials are needing to make difficult decisions regarding water storage…
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Mar- 2019 -31 March
Mistake Causes the Deaths of 390,000 Juvenile Salmon at Coleman Fish Hatchery
Photo: Steve Martarano/USFWS An unfortunate mistake led to the deaths of 390,000 juvenile fall Chinook salmon at the Coleman National…
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28 March
A Guide to Spiritual Tourism in Mount Shasta
Flickr/Harold Litwiler If you’ve been lucky enough to walk through the quaint downtown area of Mount Shasta, you’ve probably noticed…
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28 March
Flash Flooding Reported in Shasta County
In the last week of March, a winter storm has descended upon Northern California, creating flash floods in eastern Shasta…
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27 March
This Downhill Skateboarding Video on Mt. Shasta is GNARLY!
There’s just something in the water at Mount Shasta. Caliber Trucks, a skateboarding company making high-end trucks, released a new…
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25 March
Resort for Outdoor Adventurers Prepares to Open in Mt. Shasta
Photo: LOGE Camps Mt. Shasta is known as an outdoor mecca for many. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, trails, rivers and…
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22 March
Another Avalanche Hits Mount Shasta Near Bunny Flat
For the second time in a little over a month, an avalanche has hit Mount Shasta. On Monday afternoon, the…
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22 March
Shasta Pack Murder? What Happened to NorCal’s Famed Gray Wolfpack?
Photo of the Shasta Pack in 2015 Four years ago, two wolves had a litter of five pups in the…
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13 March
Public Warned Against Eating Fish in Whiskeytown Lake
Flick/Wayne Hsieh While Whiskeytown Lake isn’t known for its world-class fishing, there are certainly some fish to be caught in…
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11 March
Watch: Rare Albino Deer Spotted Along the Trinity River
It can be a stunning sight the likes of which many people never get a chance to see. An albino…
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8 March
Shasta Trinity National Forest Temporarily Allows Fuelwood Cutting
With winter storms slamming the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, many trees have fallen in the area, creating an issue for for…
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