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Stories
Lake Tahoe a National Park? How Years of Decisions Shaped California’s Most Famous Lake.
Photo by Gordon Mak In 1861, Mark Twain camped on the shores of Lake Tahoe, captivated by its beauty. Unfortunately, he…
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Hikes
Outside Magazine Lists the Best Hikes in Northern California National Parks. Here’s Our Take.
Photo by Saketh Garuda A list of the best hikes in every National Park in America was compiled by Outside Magazine,…
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History
This Waterfall Was Once the Hideout of NorCal’s Most Notorious Stagecoach Robber
Every bandit needs a hideout, and it just so happens that one of the most prominent waterfalls in Northern California…
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Photography
Popular NorCal Photographer’s iPhone Image Selected for Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award
Randy Robbins in action (via the Randy Robbins Photography Facebook page) For the first time in the history of the…
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Events
Point Reyes Sand Sculpture Contest Returns this Week
The annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach, hosted by Point Reyes National Seashore, is coming back this year with…
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Events
Dark Sky Festival Returns to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Sequoia Parks Conservancy recently announced the return of the Dark Sky Festival, running from September 6-8, 2024. This year’s theme,…
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History
The Yosemite Camping Trip that Changed America
I call it a successful camping trip if I don’t forget the mosquito repellant and a roll of TP. But…
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Outdoors
Sky Gazers Went Out to Witness the Perseid Meteor Shower. Instead, They Found the Northern Lights.
Northern California sky-gazers headed out to witness the highly anticipated Perseid meteor shower last night, but instead, they were treated…
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Photography
These Photos from the Frontlines of the Park Fire are Both Beautiful and Terrifying
The Park Fire, one of the largest wildfires in Northern California’s recent history, has been raging since July 24, 2024.…
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Photography
Northern Lights Make Glorious Return to Northern California
Following one of the most spectacular Northern Lights shows ever seen in Northern California in May, the glow of the…
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Shasta Cascade
The 5 Best Places to Go Stargazing Around Redding, California
Stars over Chaos Crags When summer arrives in Northern California, the night sky comes alive with the best viewing opportunities…
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Stories
The Mysterious Case of the UFO that Flew Over Northern California
The incident began at about 4:30 pm on a seemingly normal day in 2017 when the air traffic controller from…
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Cannabis
Remembering the Time it Rained 6,000 Pounds of Marijuana on Yosemite
Photo: Rick Schloss In 1977, Yosemite National Park was a much different place. Rock climbers traveled the world over to…
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Outdoors
5 Survival Lessons From the Northern California Man Lost in Yosemite For Nearly a Week
Photo by Jason Strull When Alan Chow solo-hiked into the Yosemite National Park wilderness in the spring of 2018, he had…
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Events
Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery Hosts Kids Fishing Day on July 20
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is hosting its second Kids Fishing Day of the year at the…
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Shasta Cascade
An Unforgettable Summer Day on Shasta Lake
I had some good friends looking to come up from Los Angeles for the ultimate Northern California trip. Of course,…
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Stories
The Naked Truth: Stories of Skinny-Dippers and Fly Fishing in Northern California
I have nothing against naked people, and particularly respect their ability to garner interest at the beginning of a story.…
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Events
Popular Concert Series Returns to the Shores of Lake Tahoe
Get ready to groove to the sounds of summer as the North Tahoe Business Association (NTBA) has brought back the…
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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
This Northern California Town is Responsible for America’s First Bike Lane
The ever-popular bike lanes you see all around the country are a pretty new phenomenon. San Francisco received its first…
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Photography
NorCal Photographer Explains What It Was Like to Witness the Northern Lights With the Naked Eye
Seeing the Northern Lights in Northern California was a rare and mesmerizing experience. The photos circulating online are certainly magical,…
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Stories
Two Bridges with the Same Name Tell a Fascinating Story of Northern California’s History
In July 1848, John Bidwell discovered gold in a canyon of the Feather River, leading to the establishment of Bidwell’s…
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News
Northern California Photographers Rewarded with Brief Northern Lights Show Saturday Night
Following a spectacular display on Friday night, photographers in Northern California were still able to capture the Northern Lights on…
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Outdoors
Here’s the Secret to Snagging Northern California’s Most Popular Campsites
Camping in Northern California can be a challenging task as the high demand for state park campsites often results in…
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