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Nov- 2021 -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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14 November
MONSTER 30-Pound Ling Cod Caught Off the Humboldt Coast
Toad. Football. Lunker. There are a lot of fun words for fishermen to use to describe a big fish. For…
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4 November
WATCH: Northern California’s Top Cliff Jumpers Go Full Send at Emerald Pools
We have been following daredevil Nick Coulter and his cliff-jumping crew for years now. We had him on the Talking…
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Oct- 2021 -28 October
Mammoth Mountain Opening THIS WEEK Following Massive Snowstorm
Photo: Mammoth Mountain In the late summer, Mammoth Mountain set an aggressive opening date of November 13, hoping that early…
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26 October
Palisades Tahoe Opening Nearly a Month Early Following Historic October Snowfall
Photo: Palisades Tahoe Following a massive early-season storm that delivered 10.5 inches of precipitation in just 24 hours—and dropped three…
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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
All the Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Northern California for the 2021-22 Season
Photo by Aaron Feen Winter has officially arrived in the mountains of Northern California, and ski resorts are prepping by…
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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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17 October
“Big Challenges Ahead”: Sierra-at-Tahoe Opening for the Winter Season Remains in Question
Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe After the Caldor Fire moved through Sierra-at-Tahoe, the ski resort’s management was elated that firefighters were able to…
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11 October
VIDEO: Insane Kayakers Fly Off the Giant Waterfalls of the American River’s Royal Gorge
On the North Fork American River sits a stretch of water so remote and dangerous, it’s rarely visited by anyone.…
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10 October
Fish On! California to Issue 365-Day Fishing Licenses
Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan Under a new law authored by Assemblyman Jim Wood – Santa Rosa, California will issue 365-day…
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3 October
Surfer Attacked by Shark Along the Sonoma Coast
A surfer was airlifted to the hospital at Salmon Creek Beach along the Sonoma Coast Sunday morning after being bitten…
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2 October
Sierra-at-Tahoe: There is More Damage to the Resort Than Was Initially Thought
After the Caldor Fire moved through Sierra-at-Tahoe near Tahoe, the ski resort’s management was elated that firefighters were able to…
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Sep- 2021 -28 September
Fly Fisherman Lands Absolute MONSTER Striped Bass in Northern California
It’s not everyday you see fly fishermen attempting to catch striped bass in Northern California. But recently one fisherman was…
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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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19 September
GIANT 40-Pound Chinook Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River
Ryan Tripp is at it again! Some local guides have referred to him as the “Michael Jordan of Fishing” in…
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Aug- 2021 -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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Jul- 2021 -2 July
Chinook Salmon Fishing Season Opens on Portions of the Klamath and Trinity Rivers
Fishing regulations for the spring Chinook fishery in the Klamath River Basin remain in effect following the June meeting of…
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1 July
MONSTER King Salmon Caught Along the NorCal Coast
Photo: Salt Lady Sportfishing Salmon fishing season has started in Northern California and the first signs are being seen along…
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Jun- 2021 -30 June
Fly Fishing Northern California’s Legendary Hat Creek
Brought to you by Visit Redding Hat Creek is an iconic fishing stream near Redding that stands as the most…
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29 June
Watch Joe Rogan Hunt and Eat Wild Turkeys in the Napa Valley
Hunting wild turkeys in Northern California is a time-honored tradition. The largest game bird in North America can be seen…
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24 June
Here’s Everything You Can Do at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park this Summer
Mt. Shasta Ski Park opens for its summer season this week, offering visitors a variety of outdoor activities under the…
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22 June
It’s Time to Get Muddy! Tough Mudder Returns to Northern California this Summer
With major events returning to Northern California in 2021, one is guaranteed to challenge every muscle in your body. And…
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17 June
Longest Slackline in California’s History Gloriously Photobombs Yosemite Wedding
Photo by Erica Houk A historic moment was caught on camera in Yosemite National Park recently, and luckily for us…
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16 June
Here Are All the Fun Activities You Can Do this Summer at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
Photo: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ summer season kicks off Friday, June 18, when the resort reopens…
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8 June
Risking Your Neck: The Statistics Behind ‘Dangerous’ Sports in Northern California
I remember deciding to go skydiving for the first time. Several of my friends asked if they could have my…
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May- 2021 -24 May
This CHUNKY 46-Pound Striper Shows Bass Fishing is Heating Up on the Sacramento River
The bass fishing on the Sacramento River is starting to heat up with multiple guide services reporting big striped bass…
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19 May
Meet Tahoe’s Youngest Pro Snowboarder – 5-Year-Old Leland the Falcon
Instagram/@lelandthefalcon When Chuck Vogt, founder of Tahoe Longboards, took 2-year-old Leland to the slopes with a tiny snowboard for the…
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12 May
Searching for Fishing Solitude in Northern California
Reasons people have for needing to escape the rat race are endless, but the fact remains that we all do.…
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Apr- 2021 -19 April
14-Year-Old Fisherman Wins $10,000 Striped Bass Derby on the Sacramento River
When the Nor-Cal Guides and Sportmens Association decided to host a striped bass derby on the Sacramento River in Colusa,…
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19 April
Another Skydiver Killed at the Embattled Lodi Skydiving Center
Yelp/Kahanalei M. Yet another death has occurred at the controversial Lodi Skydiving Center, which has now experienced its ninth death…
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19 April
The Trout Fishing Season Opener is April 24th. Here are 7 Places to Celebrate in the Shasta Cascade.
Saturday, April 24th is truly a magnificent holiday. It’s the time of year when you get together with your friends…
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16 April
Mammoth Mountain’s Mascot is Insanely Good at Skiing
The spring season has arrived in the Eastern Sierra, with skiers flocking from all over the west coast to enjoy…
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13 April
Squaw-Alpine to Begin Construction on New Gondola, Creating North America’s Third Largest Ski Resort
Alterra Mountain Company, owner of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows in the Lake Tahoe region, announced it will begin construction…
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Mar- 2021 -25 March
Get Pumped! The Bigfoot Mountain Bike Challenge is Returning to Redding in 2021
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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22 March
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Hosting a Digital Terrain Park Contest for Prizes
Instagram – @mtshasta_terrainpark Mt. Shasta Ski Park typically ends its winter season with a freestyle competition on the mountain, but…
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22 March
How ‘Euro-Nymphing’ Originated in Northern California
Joe Kimsey was a fishing legend on the Upper Sacramanto River If you refer to that fly rod as a…
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20 March
Abalone Fishing Banned in Northern California Until 2026
While the spring season typically signals the start of the recreational red abalone season, CDFW reminds anglers that the northern…
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18 March
Tahoe Skier Escapes Avalanche by Launching Off 100-Foot Cliff
Cliff where the avalanche occurred A Tahoe skier found himself trapped between a 100-foot cliff and an avalanche. He opted…
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18 March
Embattled Lodi Skydiving Center Ordered to Pay $40 Million Following Fatal Incident
Following yet another fatal incident at the Lodi Skydiving Center, owner Bill Dause has been ordered to pay $40 million…
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10 March
Vail Resorts Extends Ski Season for Tahoe Resorts
Kirkwood Mountain Resort Vail Resorts has extended the ski season at their Tahoe resorts, with Northstar, Kirkwood and Heavenly all…
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9 March
Kayakers Go Full Send Off an Overflowing Spillway on the Feather River
Nick Coulter’s at it again, this time trading in his usual cliff jumping shenanigans for an epic kayak trip down…
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9 March
Fisherman Breaks 46-Year-Old California Crappie Record on Clear Lake
David Burruss with his record crappie from Clear Lake California has a new record for largest crappie caught with the…
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8 March
Behind the Stunt: Skier Backflips Over 150-Foot Road Gap in Tahoe
It was the winter of 2019 when historic snowfall blanketed the Tahoe region, allowing backcountry skiers to attempt obstacles never…
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5 March
Fisherman Lands 36-Pound ‘Whopper’ Striped Bass on the Sacramento River
The bass fishing on the Sacramento River is rolling heavy right now with the area’s best fishing guides showing off…
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3 March
Hitting the Slopes at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Brought to you by Visit Redding We made the drive from Redding, California to spend an epic day on the…
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2 March
Go Behind the Scenes with the Colorado Avalanche During Their Trip to Lake Tahoe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnaqrDToAdw It was a memorable weekend in Lake Tahoe when the National Hockey League descended on the area to play…
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1 March
Skiers Complete Death-Defying Descent of Yosemite’s Half Dome
Zach Milligan skiing down Half Dome. Photo by Jason Torlano. Two brave skiers recently completed an extraordinarily dangerous feat –…
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1 March
GIANT 17 Pound Mackinaw Landed on Lake Tahoe
Although Lake Tahoe isn’t mentioned in the same breath as Northern California’s top fishing destinations, you can still catch some…
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Feb- 2021 -18 February
Fishing Guide Lands 3-Foot Wild Steelhead on the Smith River
The rivers of California’s North Coast are starting to see some trophy steelhead running through the system. Fishing guides throughout…
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17 February
VIDEO: Fly Fisherman Lands 20+ Fish in a Day on the Pit River
Although the Pit River may be outshined by nearby fisheries in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade, like the Sacramento, McCloud or…
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6 February
How a Backcountry Avalanche Turned Deadly on Siskiyou’s Mt. Etna
Photo: Mike Burns/ Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team) The tragic death of a skier in Siskiyou County…
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2 February
Snowboarding at a Closed Tahoe Ski Resort During the Covid Quarantine
When the Covid-19 quarantine hit, it was an unusual situation that was difficult for everyone to get used to. In…
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1 February
Skier Injured in Large Eastern Sierra Avalanche
Aftermath of the avalanche in the Eastern Sierra. Photo: Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center The massive snowfall that hit the Mammoth…
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Jan- 2021 -28 January
Father-Son Duo Land Two 30-Striped Pound Bass in a Day on the Sacramento River
Photo by Robert Petty The bass fishing on the Sacramento River is on a roll right now with multiple fishing…
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19 January
Tahoe Ski Resorts Close Due to High Winds
Photo by Wil Stewart Following a night of extreme winds throughout Northern California, Tahoe ski resorts are closing today due…
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17 January
Check Out this GIANT Mackinaw Caught on Lake Tahoe
When you think of the best places to fish in Northern California, Lake Tahoe typically isn’t near the top of…
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14 January
That’s Odd: Skier Rides 40-Foot Wave at Mavericks
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chuck Patterson (@chuckpatterson) It’s January in Northern California, meaning it’s the…
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14 January
‘Best Wave in Surfing Ever?’ Surfer Rides Once-in-a-Lifetime Wave at Mavericks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SzNlJCHBU0&feature=emb_logo The waves at Mavericks in Half Moon Bay are known to be some of the best in the world,…
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5 January
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Receives a Foot of New Snow with More on the Way
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Mountain Cam 1/5/21 The New Year has been good for the mountains of NorCal. Continuous storms…
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1 January
NHL Planning Two Outdoor Hockey Games in Tahoe in 2021
Photo by Clayton Cardinalli The National Hockey League has been hosting outdoor games across North America over the past few years,…
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Dec- 2020 -29 December
Skier, Snowmobiler Narrowly Escape Separate Avalanches in Tahoe Backcountry
As snow continues to fall heavily on the Tahoe region, the Sierra Avalanche Center has been busy monitoring avalanche activity…
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28 December
VIDEO: Skier Launches Off Insane Cliff on Donner Summit
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Movies + Episodes + Adventure (@bridge6media) Say hello to the craziest…
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27 December
WATCH: 7-Year-Old Shaun White Starts His Snowboarding Career at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Shaun White is an extreme sports icon. Holding the records for most Olympic and X-Games Gold Medals, he has claimed…
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26 December
Fresh Snow Awaits at Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s Opening Day
Early-morning trail cam video on Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s opening day The Christmas storm that past through Northern California gave…
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26 December
Fisherman Lands Rare 50-Pound Striped Bass on the Sacramento River
Photo: Mike Rasmussen Fishing on the Sacramento River never ceases to amaze. From the monster salmon to the wild rainbow…
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23 December
6 World-Famous Fly Fishing Destinations in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo by by Craig Nielson, Shasta Trout Guide Service It’s been said that Redding…
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22 December
The River Why? A Little-Known Movie That Any Angler Would Enjoy
The novel was published in 1983, and the movie came out in 2010. So why are we finally getting around…
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21 December
Fisherman Nets Giant 37-Pound King Salmon on the Sacramento River
The salmon fishing season in Northern California is till plugging along nicely on the Sacramento River. While the fall run…
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18 December
Tahoe Ski Resorts Receive Up to 2 Feet of Snow this Week, Setting Up a Glorious Bluebird Weekend
Photo by Wil Stewart. December continues to bring winter storms that are blanketing the Tahoe mountains with delicious snow. The ski…
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17 December
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Receives Lackluster Snowfall, Putting Opening Day in Question
Mt. Shasta Ski Park was hopeful this week’s storm would bring plenty of snow – potentially enough to begin operating…
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14 December
Skateboarder Bombing San Francisco Hills in the Rain is the Scariest Thing You’ll See This Week
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @tannernapper The treacherous hills of San Francisco make it one of…
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14 December
Heavy Snow Falls on Mt. Shasta Ski Park with Opening on the Brink
Mt. Shasta Ski Park trail cam on Monday morning The snowfall hit Northern California hard this weekend, with storms blanketing…
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10 December
VIDEO: Surfer Paddles Into Biggest Wave Ever at Mavericks
It’s been one heck of a week at Mavericks in Half Moon Bay as the waves are reaching larger than…
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9 December
40-Foot Waves Bring Elite Surfers to Mavericks
Mavericks Surf Competition, 2010. As high surf continues along the coast of Northern California, dangerous conditions remain for anyone visiting…
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4 December
Ski A Volcano: The History of the Lassen Ski Area
Large groups of skier in Lassen – 1936. PHOTO BY JERVIE HENRY EASTMAN, COURTESY DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, GENERALLIBRARY, UNIVERSITY…
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4 December
How Will Dam Removal Impact Fishing on the Klamath River?
Northern California is pretty famous for good fishing. In fact, I‘ve often wondered how much this may have to do…
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1 December
We Asked What Squaw Valley’s New Name Should Be. Here’s What You Said.
Squaw Valley Resort has a monumental task of coming up with a new name, following their announcement that they would change it…
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Nov- 2020 -30 November
Winter Bucket List for Outdoor Adventurers in Redding, California
Lassen’s Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center It’s officially winter in Northern California, which means we’ll be trading our shorts and sun-tan lotion…
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24 November
See What it’s Like to Launch Off a 100-Foot Rope Swing into Lake Tahoe
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @robert.wall Robert Wall continues to share his insane stunts with his…
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23 November
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Sets Opening Date with Hopes of More Snowfall
Mt. Shasta Ski Park has enjoyed the early season snow accumulating throughout the mountains of Northern California this month. But…
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22 November
Rivers of a Lost Coast is a Must-Watch Documentary for NorCal Fishermen
When you think of what California is best known for, obvious answers might include Hollywood, surfing, giant redwoods, the Golden…
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19 November
Tahoe Ski Resort Will Become the First to Open in the Age of Covid on Friday
Photo: Northstar The early-season snowfall has been a delightful surprise throughout Northern California. As another storm brought over a foot…
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17 November
Redding Named One of the Best Fishing Towns in America by Field and Stream
There are plenty of spots to catch big fish throughout Northern California. From the streams of the North Coast to…
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17 November
The E-Biking Craze Has Arrived in Northern California
“Dang,†I said to myself. “My legs are on fire. Time to downshift.†The grade was steep, and as I…
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17 November
Here Are All the Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Northern California
Winter has officially arrived in the mountains of Northern California, and ski resorts are prepping by hiring lift attendants, cleaning…
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17 November
Simpson University to Host Bass Fishing Tournament on Shasta Lake
Ranked nationally as the top West Coast college team, Simpson University’s bass fishing team will host its first annual fundraising…
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13 November
Fisherman Smashes Lake Amador Record with 20-Pound Trout
Photo: Lake Amador Resort Lake Amador, located just southeast of Sacramento, is a popular lake for Northern California anglers. This…
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9 November
What Should Squaw Valley’s New Name Be? Here Are a Few Ideas.
Photo: Squaw Valley Squaw Valley Resort has a monumental task of coming up with a new name, following their announcement…
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9 November
NorCal Rock Climber Becomes the First Woman to Free Climb El Capitan’s Golden Gate Route
Photo by Jesse Gardner It was November 2019 when rock climber Emily Harrington had a terrifying fall on Yosemite’s El Capitan.…
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9 November
Fisherman Battles with Sea Lions for Salmon on NorCal River
Facebook: Tim Bonuccelli When salmon are on the move through the rivers of Northern California to find their spawning grounds,…
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8 November
Mountain Biker Dies After Falling From Steep Cliff in Downieville
Photo: Sierra County Sheriff A mountain biker died after falling from a steep cliff on a trail in Downieville, according…
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5 November
Catching Chinook Salmon on the Sacramento River
We joined Mike Rasmussen (@salmonsacriver) and Ryan Tripp (@powertripp14) for an epic fishing trip on the Sacramento River where we…
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Oct- 2020 -28 October
Fishing with a Guide on the Trinity River in Northern California
Brought to you by Visit Redding The lakes and rivers surrounding Redding, California make it one of the premiere fishing…
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28 October
Chilly Temperatures Allow NorCal Ski Resorts to Begin Snowmaking for the Upcoming Season
Photo: Heavenly Ski Resort The temperatures dropped throughout Northern California this week, giving way to single digits in areas of…
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28 October
Chinook Salmon Quota Met on the Upper Trinity River
The salmon quota was met on the Upper Trinity River as of October 25, 2020, essentially closing adult Chinook salmon…
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21 October
Lake Siskiyou Fish Pens Filled with 1,000 Soon-to-Be ‘Trophy-Sized’ Trout
Photo: Mt. Shasta Rotary The Mt. Shasta Rotary continued its highly-successful program of growing trout in pens on Lake Siskiyou…
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21 October
Slackliners Seen Performing Heart-Pounding Stunts at Yosemite’s Taft Point
Yosemite National Park is known to be a place that attracts outdoor thrill seekers. From rock climbers to base jumpers,…
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12 October
A 10-Mile Packrafting Adventure on the Sacramento River in Redding
Eric Leslie and Ryan Spitz are training to complete what they’re calling the Sacramento River Untamed, a 402-mile kayaking journey…
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