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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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Stories
The Rich History of Star Wars in Northern California
It was in the 1950’s, just east of the Bay Area in Modesto, California, where a young man named George…
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Stories
How Star Wars Transformed the Northern California Redwoods into Endor for ‘Return of the Jedi’
In the early 1980’s, the third installment of the wildly popular Star Wars franchise was in production, and creator George…
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News
City of Weed Hosting 420 Festival to Celebrate its Cannabis Roots
The city of Weed, California is embracing its cannabis roots with a 420 festival on Main Street from 9 am…
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History
Courageous Explorer or Bloodthirsty Killer? The Sobering Truth About Kit Carson in Northern California
Who hasn’t heard of Kit Carson, the steely mountain man, courageous explorer, military hero, character in numerous dime novels and…
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North Coast
Eel River Dam Removal is Moving Forward. It Will Create California’s Longest Free-Flowing River.
On Thursday, PG&E’s 50-year license for the Eel River Dams expired, with the company opting against renewing the costly Potter…
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Stories
The Easter Lily Capital of the World Sits Right Here in Northern California
The Easter Lily make a great centerpiece to any Easter dinner surrounded by family and friends. And it’s very likely…
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Wildlife
Randy Robbins’ Image of the Lassen Pack Wins the California Wildlife Photo of the Year, Obviously
When award-winning photographer Randy Robbins shared his stunning image of the Lassen Pack from the remote Northern California wilderness, we called it the…
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The Weird Controversy Behind the New ‘Tenaya Stone’ at Disneyland
Photo: Disneyland Resort Disneyland recently opened the Tenaya Stone Spa at the Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, boasting a…
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News
Geologists War ‘Ring of Fire’ Volcanoes in Northern California are Due to Erupt
Photo by Deanna Lewis With the volcanic eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii last year, geologists are on high alert for the…
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History
Historic Photos Show Lumberjacks Chopping Down the Giant Northern California Redwoods
Northern California is known for being the home of some of the oldest and largest trees in the world. The…
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Outdoors
Bear Hilariously Stops and Poses for a Trail Cam in Northern California Wilderness
Randy Robbins has become well known throughout Northern California for his fantastic trail camera photography of wildlife in the region,…
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Shasta Cascade
See the Sights of California’s Far North with the Siskiyou Scenic Bike Tour
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Historic small towns, clear mountain air and volcanic views are the staple of California’s…
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Photography
Photographer Captures ‘Aurora Glow’ Over Lake Almanor During Rare Solar Explosion
Last week, a strong solar eruption provided the rare opportunity for residents of the northern United States to witness the Northern…
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Stories
Guardians of the River: How the Yurok Tribe is Fighting to Save their Sacred Klamath
“Being a Yurok person, the river is our lifeblood. It’s just as important as the air we breathe.” The project…
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Random
Mysterious Green Walls Found in Shasta Caverns
*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. Visitors…
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Fall River Stills? Pesky Moonshiners Revealed in Small Northern California Town
*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. The…
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Random
Lemurians Emerge from Mt. Shasta, Immediately Go Back Inside After Seeing Gas Prices
*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. The…
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Officials Considering Renaming Burney Falls to ‘Bernie’ After Famed Politician
*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. The…
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Bigfoot Captured on his Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Site in Humboldt County
*Happy April Fool’s Day! This article is part of the Active NorCal April Fool’s Day Extravaganza. Don’t @ us. Bigfoot…
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Stories
Literary Review: ‘A Wall of White’ Humanizes One of the Deadliest Avalanches in American History
The list of special places in NorCal is endless, but besides getting out there and forming your own impressions, it’s…
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Stories
Remembering the Massive Avalanche at Alpine Meadows that Killed 7 and Changed the Tahoe Community Forever
In the 70’s and 80’s, ski resorts were rated for their avalanche danger with a scale of A through F…
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Stories
Ancient Aliens Dives Deep into the Mysteries and Unexplained Disappearances of Mount Shasta
The mysteries of Mount Shasta have been heavily documented on this website. Our admitted obsession with the iconic mountain and…
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Destinations
22 Jaw-Dropping Outdoor Destinations to Visit in Northern California in 2022
We did it! We survived 2021! With a crazy year in the rearview mirror, it’s about time we look forward…
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