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Video
Watch: Man Spots Rattlesnake Swimming Across the American River
It’s summertime in NorCal, which means when we’re out in the wild, it’s important to pay close attention to the…
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History
This Northern California Ghost Town is Cursed, According to its Visitors
Flickr/Robert Shea The workers at the Bodie State Historic Park are used to receiving letters in the mail talking about…
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Stories
Experience the Magical Sunflower Fields of Northern California
Photo: Pixabay During the summertime in Northern California, you may have found yourself lucky to drive through Woodland, Davis or…
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Video
A Stunning Bike Ride Through Yosemite National Park
My last bike ride in Yosemite after working there for 4 months – set to Sleep On The Floor by…
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News
California’s Oldest State Park to Reopen Just Two Years After Being Completely Destroyed by Wildfire
California State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks today announced Big Basin Redwoods State Park will partially reopen…
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Outdoors
Here’s How to Use Yosemite’s New Reservation System. And How to Get Around it.
Yosemite National Park sits one of the most popular national parks in the country with more than 3 million visitors…
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News
UPDATE: Missing Desolation Wilderness Hiker Found Dead in Lake Aloha
Update – June 30: A sad ending to the story of the 32-year-old missing hiker in the Desolation Wilderness was…
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News
Rices Fire Grows to 520 Acres in Nevada County, Forcing Evacuations
The Rices Fire exploded on Tuesday afternoon in Nevada County, near the South Yuba State Park and approximately 15 miles…
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Destinations
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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Tahoe
A Lupine Super Bloom is Taking Over Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places in Northern California, if not the entire United States. Add to…
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Sports
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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Tahoe
Bear Euthanized After Confrontation in North Lake Tahoe Home
After sneaking into a home and having a confrontation with the homeowner, a bear has been captured and euthanized in…
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Outdoors
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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Butte
NorCal Home Becomes First ‘Wildfire-Prepared Home’ in the U.S.
Photo: Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety Devastating wildfires over the past five years have changed the way we…
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Destinations
A Complete Guide to More Than 40 Public Beaches on Lake Tahoe
Photo by Meritt Thomas With the start of the summer season, the Tahoe Fund and eight agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s…
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News
Mammoth Lakes Building Massive Affordable Housing Complex to Combat Real Estate Surge
Ski towns across America are experiencing a real estate surge that is pricing locals out of the market. It’s become…
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News
Congressmen Reveal Bipartisan Bill to Save California’s Giant Sequoias from Wildfire
Photo by Jeremy Bezanger Over the past two years, 20 percent of all the giant sequoia trees on the planet were…
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News
Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove Closed Due to High Winds
Yosemite National Park issued an alert Wednesday announcing the closure of Mariposa Grove Road due to high winds and the…
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Tahoe
Woman Attacked by Bear in North Lake Tahoe Home
Photo by Marion hobbs A woman was attacked by a bear in her North Lake Tahoe home on June 16, which…
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Lassen
What to Expect When Visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park After the Dixie Fire
The entrance sign to Juniper Lake burned by the Dixie Fire. Photo: NPS In 2021, the Dixie Fire ravaged five…
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Wildlife
200,000 Juvenile Salmon Released into San Francisco Bay in Desperate Attempt to Save Them from Drought
Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife On Sunday evening, officials from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife transported…
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Lassen
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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Wildlife
WATCH: Man Saves Fawn Swimming in the Middle of Folsom Lake
View this post on Instagram A fawn was rescued Sunday afternoon after it was spotted swimming in the middle of…
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Sacramento
An Urban Hike to Explore Sacramento’s Spectacular Murals
Improv Alley in Sacramento’s Midtown District It was a beautiful day in Sacramento so I set out to take an…
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Tahoe
Spend a Day Relaxing in Tahoe on the Lazy Float Down the Truckee River
There are many summer activities in the Tahoe area for adventurers, but if you’re looking for a relaxing adventure, look…
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Sports
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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History
1906 Film of San Francisco Upgraded to 4K is Absolutely Stunning
It was on April 14, 1906 when Harry Miles, a motion-picture pioneer in California, took to a cable car and…
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Destinations
An Underground Visit to Lava Beds National Monument
This past weekend, Kiva and I visited Lava Beds National Monument for an overnight trip. I’ve been a few times…
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Video
VIDEO: 60-Foot Rope Swing Stunt on the Truckee River is TERRIFYING!
Mike Wilson has become well known around Northern California for his insane rope swing stunts. He’s made viral videos from…
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Destinations
A Complete Guide to the Outdoor Destinations of California’s Eastern Sierra
Photo by Zongnan Bao U.S. Highway 395 runs from the Canadian border all the way down to Southern California, and approaching…
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News
It’s Official: Negro Bar Recreation Area Will Be Receiving a New Name
Flickr/Vince The California State Parka and Recreation Commission unanimously voted to change the name of Negro Bar Recreation Area on…
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News
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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News
Cal Fire Blames PG&E for ‘Excessively Delayed Response’ During the Ignition of the Dixie Fire
Once again in 2021, a massive wildfire ripped through communities in Northern California, destroying personal property and claiming lives. And…
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Sacramento
Officials Considering Changing Controversial Name of Popular NorCal Park
Flickr/Vince A day-use area on the shores Lake Natoma just east of Sacramento has a name that’s hard to say…
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History
The Good Guys and Bad Guys of Historic Northern California – Part 1
Hollywood is obsessed with “good guys and bad guys,” and why not? There’s something very satisfying when good triumphs over…
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News
While Most Northern California Reservoirs are Starved for Water, One Sits Fuller Than Usual
Folsom Lake With the large reservoirs of Northern California experiencing the impact of extreme drought throughout the region, water officials…
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Events
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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Wildlife
California Wildlife Officials Uncover Illegal Rattlesnake Trafficking Operation
Photo: CDFW In case you’re wondering – yes, it’s very illegal to breed and traffic rattlesnakes. That’s why wildlife officials…
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Tahoe
Lake Tahoe To Receive 100,000 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout This Summer
Tahoe’s native fish are making a return this summer. The Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex in Gardnerville, Nev., began stocking…
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News
See the Strawberry Super Moon Rise Over the Night Sky this Week
Photo by Melanie Magdalena It’s the perfect time of year to grab a glimpse of the full moon in the great…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite Officials Looking for People Who Spray Painted Graffiti on Rocks in the Park
Yosemite National Park officials are asking the public to help assist with a spray painting incident in the park. The…
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Sports
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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Outdoors
Poison Oak: A Guide to Avoiding ‘California’s Most Common Shrub’
Photo by James Whitney Often referred to as “the most common shrub in California,” if you’ve been at all active in…
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News
Celebrate California State Park Week June 14 – 18
Photo by Kitera Dent The public is invited to celebrate the first annual California State Parks Week, June 14-18, presented by California State…
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Tahoe
Four-Wheel Spring Cleanup Event Coming to Donner Lake this Weekend
Join Four Wheel Campers and Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) for a spring cleanup event at Donner Lake on Sunday, June 12.…
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News
Eva the Heroic Dog that Fought Off a Mountain Lion Dies Unexpectedly
Eva, the dog who heroically saved her owner from a mountain lion attack along the Trinity River, died unexpectedly on…
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Stories
The Zodiac Signs as Northern California Destinations
Just like human beings around the world, the destinations of Northern California have distinct characteristics that can bring out thoughts…
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Stories
Why Are There Old Train Tracks Going Into Lake Tahoe?
If you’ve ever explored the breathtaking beaches of Lake Tahoe, you may have noticed a rare sight of railroad tracks…
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Outdoors
This Interactive Map will Show You All the Open Campsites in Northern California
As the seasons transition from winter to to the summer months, it’s been really difficult getting information on exactly what’s…
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Video
A Stunning Tribute to the Ancient Redwoods of Northern California
The ancient redwoods of Northern California have an aesthetic unlike anywhere in the world. The tallest and oldest trees on…
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Outdoors
See Northern California Through the Eyes of a Pacific Crest Trail Hiker
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a dream for many outdoor enthusiasts. The legendary trail spans for 2,650 miles from…
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Sports
Fishermen Show Off Bright ‘Lightning Trout’ Caught in NorCal Reservoirs
We’ve all become pretty familiar with the different variations of trout caught in Northern California – rainbow, brown, brook, etc.…
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News
Lassen Park Highway Opens for the Summer Season
Photo: National Park Service The road through Lassen Volcanic National Park opened to vehicle traffic on Friday, June 3rd, indicating…
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Destinations
NorCal Destination Makes Outside Magazine’s List of ‘Best Campsites in the U.S.’
Flickr/daveynin When it comes to some of the best camping in the United States, Outside Magazine knows its stuff. That’s…
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Video
VIDEO: Cliff Jumper Comes Close to Death on 100-Foot Lake Tahoe Ropeswing
We’ve heavily highlighted the 100-foot ropeswing over Lake Tahoe, which has been billed the “highest rope swing ever made.” The…
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Bay Area
Mountain Lion Becomes Trapped in Classroom of Bay Area School
It was just before 8:30 am on Wednesday when a juvenile mountain lion curiously wandered into Pescadero High School in San…
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Uncategorized
TikTok Dancers Have Invaded Yosemite
Photo by Dan Newman To get updates on Yosemite National Park throughout the year, I like to meander through the Yosemite…
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News
Hiker Dies After Being Swept Out to Sea Along Humboldt Coast
Photo: Rene Rivers A hiker died on Sunday after being swept into the Pacific Ocean near Shelter Cove on the Lost Coast Trail in Humboldt County. The incident began at approximately 2:45 p.m. with a call for two…
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Video
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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Tahoe
Free Beach Summer Concert Series Coming to North Lake Tahoe
Photo by Clare Foster/Concerts at Commons Beach The summer has finally arrived on the Tahoe Basin, the perfect time of year…
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Butte
A Complete Guide to Bidwell Park – Chico’s Massive Outdoor Utopia
Hot, flat, dry and the most interesting thing to do is drink beer. It’s not a far reach to say…
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Video
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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Destinations
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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Uncategorized
Raccoon Goes Viral After Getting Stuck in Santa Cruz Roof
Photo: Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter A raccoon went viral this week after getting stuck in a roof in the…
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News
Sierra Nevada Releases RESIST Anti-Imperial Ale to Support Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has a history of raising money for relief efforts through their beer. Following the Camp Fire,…
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Sports
Fishing in the Hot Northern California Summer: An Angler’s Reflection
Just about wherever you live, there’s that one season. In northern climes when the mercury dips below freezing, most folks…
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Events
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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Lassen
Lassen Park Highway Now Open to Bikers, with Full Vehicle Access Expected Soon
Photo: National Park Service Lassen Volcanic National Park officials have announced that they’ve finished clearing the park highway of snow,…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Tioga Road Opens for the Summer in Yosemite National Park
Photo by Ankit Malhotra Yosemite’s Tioga Road, the only route in the region over the Sierra Nevada, opened to the…
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North Coast
Brand-New Elevated Boardwalk Now Fully Open in Jedediah Smith Redwoods
California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Redwood Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service have completed construction on the…
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Shasta Cascade
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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Video
A Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Middle Fork American River
It was always a dream of mine to document a whitewater rafting trip in Northern California and I had one…
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Destinations
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Outdoor Adventurers in Northern California
Photo by John Gibbons It’s time to prepare for summer in Northern California, meaning we put away our rain coats and…
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Destinations
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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Sports
The King of “Fastest Known Times” Collides with a Deer Going 41-MPH on a Bike in Mount Shasta
Jason Hardrath’s body is used to pain. After all, he did summit 100 peaks faster than anyone ever. He also…
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News
Heroic Dog Survives Mountain Lion Attack, Returns Home from Vet
The 2 1/2-year-old Belgian Malinois that saved her owner from a mountain lion attack in Northern California is back home…
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Destinations
NPS Visitation Numbers Show Yosemite Isn’t Northern California’s Most Popular National Park
Muir Woods is within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Photo by Caleb Jones. The National Park Service released its 2021…
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Destinations
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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Lassen
On This Day in History: The Lassen Peak Eruption of 1915
It was the late-afternoon of May 22, 1915 when Lassen Peak exploded in a powerful eruption that blasted rock fragments…
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North Coast
Redwood Coast Kite Festival Returns to Eureka this Weekend
Photo: Humboldt Kiters The Humboldt Kiters will be hosting the Redwood Coast Kite Festival in Eureka, California this weekend. The…
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News
Bull Escapes Redding Rodeo, Striking Six People Near the Sundial Bridge
A bull jumped over the fence at the Redding Rodeo on Friday night, running over to the area of the…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Eastern Sierra Camping App Launched to Help Visitors Camp Like a Pro
Photo by Eleonora Patricola For anyone looking for a camping experience in California’s Eastern Sierra, there’s a new app that will…
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News
Save the Redwoods League Allocates Nearly $130,000 to Research Coastal Redwood and Giant Sequoia Forests in 2022
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve. Photo: Max Forster Save the Redwoods League announced it has selected eight projects to receive a…
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Wildlife
Dog Saves Owner From Vicious Mountain Lion Attack Along the Trinity River
Photo: Forest Service Northern Region Erin Wilson and her dog Eva were enjoying a beautiful day at the Whites Bar…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite Announces Opening Day 2022 for Half Dome Cables
Yosemite National Park has announced they plan to install the cables on Half Dome to allow hikers to summit the…
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Events
Summer Concert Series Returns to South Lake Tahoe with a Star-Studded Lineup Under the Stars
Harrah’s and Harveys in South Lake Tahoe is bringing back their much anticipated outdoor summer concert series for 2022 with…
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Photography
The Best Photos of the Super Flower Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Northern California
Photo by Jake Edwards A rare lunar event dazzled the eyes of onlookers across North America Sunday night, with a…
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Video
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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Weather
Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot and Rainy Summer for Northern California
With some late-spring precipitation boosting snowpack and water levels throughout Northern California, the area is still primed for the devastating…
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News
The Historic Underwater Cleanup of Lake Tahoe is Complete. Here Are the Staggering Numbers Behind the Trash.
Photo: Clean Up the Lake Clean Up the Lake has completed its historic 72-mile underwater project to remove trash in…
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News
A Total Lunar Eclipse Called the ‘Super Blood Flower Moon’ is Happening this Weekend
Photo by Paul Gilmore This weekend will see a spectacular lunar event with a Super Blood Flower Moon lighting up the…
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News
Active NorCal’s Very Own Chef Brien O’Brien is Returning to Masterchef for Season 12
After possibly the most controversial exit ever on Masterchef in season 8, Active NorCal’s very own Brien O’Brien is making…
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News
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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Sports
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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News
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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Video
Watch the Condor Return to its Native Northern California Land After 100 Years
For the first time in 100 years, the endangered condor has returned to Northern California. During a livestream by the…
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Video
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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Wildlife
Wildlife Officials will Release Chinook Salmon into Clear Creek Instead of Sacramento River this Year
Photo: Coleman National Fish Hatchery The dry winter of 2022 will be felt by humans throughout California this year. Water…
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Wildlife
Watch as Thousands of Seagulls Breed on the Humboldt Coast
It’s seagull breeding season on the Humboldt coast near Trinidad, California, meaning thousands of seagulls are nesting on their eggs…
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News
Man Arrested After Free-Climbing the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco
A weird and dangerous stunt took place in San Francisco on Tuesday with a man free climbing the 1,070-foot Salesforce…
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