-
News
Record Volunteer Turnout Discovers Surprisingly Clean Lake Tahoe Beaches on July 5th
In an impressive display of community spirit, 774 volunteers gathered across more than a half dozen beaches around Lake Tahoe…
Read More » -
Wildlife
California Sturgeon Now a Candidate for the Endangered Species List
The California Fish and Game Commission has approved the white sturgeon as a candidate species for listing under the California…
Read More » -
News
Following Forest Closure, Rainbow Family Gathering Has Relocated in NorCal Forest
The U.S. National Forest Service (USFS) announced that the large hippie gathering, known as the Rainbow Family Gathering, has relocated…
Read More » -
Outdoors
Popular Lake Tahoe Trail Set for 2-Mile Expansion Thanks to $24 Million Boost
A significant funding boost of $24 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be used to extend the popular Tahoe…
Read More » -
News
PG&E Warns of Potential Power Shut-Offs During Hot Fourth of July Week in Northern California
As California faces a heat wave this week, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has warned of potential power shut-offs…
Read More » -
Tahoe
Alcohol Banned at These Lake Tahoe Hotspots During Fourth of July Weekend
Planning to celebrate the Fourth of July with a beer on the beach at Lake Tahoe? Be prepared for some…
Read More » -
News
‘Zero Tolerance’: Law Enforcement Crack Down on Rainbow Family Gathering in Northern California
Nearly three dozen federal law enforcement officers have been assigned to monitor the Rainbow Family Gathering in Plumas National Forest.…
Read More » -
News
This Donkey Went Viral for Joining an Elk Herd in Northern California. We Now Know His Origin Story.
Earlier this year, we shared the story of the donkey that joined a Tule elk herd in Northern California. As…
Read More » -
Outdoors
Funding for Popular California State Parks Library Pass Restored
The California State Parks Foundation has announced the restoration of funding for the California State Library Parks Pass program. A…
Read More » -
Tahoe
More Than 12,000 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Released Into Lake Tahoe
The Lahontan National Fish Hatchery has successfully stocked 12,144 Pilot Peak strain Lahontan cutthroat trout into Lake Tahoe over the…
Read More » -
News
Increased Mountain Lion Activity Forces New Protocols in Northern California County
El Dorado County has experienced a significant increase in mountain lion sightings, prompting local law enforcement to establish an official…
Read More » -
Wildlife
Yosemite Releases 250 California Red-Legged Frogs in Reintroduction Effort
Yosemite National Park officials have recently released 250 California red-legged frogs (CRLF) across various sites in Yosemite Valley as part…
Read More » -
News
An Unauthorized Hippie Gathering is Expected to Reach 10,000 People in Northern California this Week
An unauthorized noncommercial group event, known as the Rainbow Family Gathering, is taking place in the Plumas National Forest, approximately…
Read More » -
News
Missing Hiker Found After 10 Days Lost in Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Photo via SVL Steve A California man spent ten days stranded in the Santa Cruz Mountains after getting lost during…
Read More » -
News
Shasta Indian Nation to Reclaim 2,800 Acres of Ancestral Land in Northern California
The Shasta Indian Nation is set to regain over 2,800 acres of ancestral land in Northern California, as recently announced…
Read More » -
Destinations
Popular Lake Tahoe Beach to Release ‘Late-Summer’ Reservations on July 1
Starting July 1, Sand Harbor State Park in Lake Tahoe will implement a new day-use reservation system aimed at enhancing…
Read More » -
News
Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway Opens for the Summer Season
The 30-mile highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park is now open for the season. Thanks to the diligent efforts of…
Read More » -
News
This Week’s Strawberry Full Moon Will Be Bigger and Brighter Than Usual
Skywatchers in Northern California are in for a treat this week as the Strawberry Full Moon graces the evening skies.…
Read More » -
Wildlife
Bear Cubs Emerge in Tahoe: Here Are Some Guidelines for Safe Encounters
As temperatures rise, bear cubs and yearling bears are emerging from their winter dens in the Tahoe region. The Tahoe…
Read More » -
Video
VIDEO: Tourist Hops Barrier for Dangerous Pose at Yosemite’s Vernal Fall
A visit to Yosemite National Park usually promises awe-inspiring views and natural beauty, but one recent visitor showed exactly what…
Read More » -
Yosemite-Mammoth
Climbers Hang ‘Stop the Genocide’ Sign on Yosemite’s El Capitan to Protest War in Palestine
Photo by Dakota Snider On Monday, a group of rock climbers unfurled a large “Stop the Genocide” flag on El…
Read More » -
Outdoors
Rafter Identified After Tragic Drowning Incident in American River
Photo: Metro Fire of Sacramento A rafting trip on the American River ended in tragedy on Saturday when a man…
Read More » -
Destinations
Entrance to National Parks is Free on Juneteenth. Here’s Where to Go in Northern California.
Grab your backpacks and hiking boots because it’s time to celebrate Juneteenth with a fantastic opportunity to explore some of…
Read More » -
Wildlife
Autopsy Reveals the First Confirmed Fatal Black Bear Attack in California’s History
An unprecedented event occurred last fall when 71-year-old Patrice Miller became the first person in recorded California history to be…
Read More »