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Sports
Northstar’s Mountain Biking Course Destroyed by Historic Snowpack Over the Winter
Northstar California Resort’s mountain biking officials were met with an unexpected challenge this season as they eagerly awaited the reopening…
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Wildlife
Dealing with Bear Encounters in the Northern California Wilderness
A bear with a tasty treat along Shasta Lake When bears turn up on city streets or caught foraging in…
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Tahoe
Lake Tahoe’s Little Kept Secret: Here’s the Skinny on Nude Beaches.
No this isn’t Europe. It’s just the least hidden secret in Tahoe. For those of you who like to feel…
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Wildlife
People Are Rooting for Santa Cruz’s Famed Otter 841 to Elude Captivity. Here’s Why.
Over the past couple of weeks, a charming sea otter known as Otter 841 has become the center of attention…
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Bay Area
Big Basin Redwoods Celebrates One Year Since Reopening After Devastating Wildfire
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is celebrating its one-year anniversary since reopening its gates to visitors on July 22, 2022,…
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Stories
Lake Monsters: Here’s Why Sturgeon Grow to Be So Big in Shasta Lake
Massive sturgeon caught on Shasta Lake in 2018. Photo: Sou Saephan For anyone who’s been lucky enough to take a…
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Sports
Mammoth Mountain Extends its Ski Season into August
Thanks to an unprecedented and record-breaking snowfall, the Mammoth Mountain will now remain open every day until August 6, 2023,…
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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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Wildlife
Passengers Freak Out as Rattlesnake Attempts to Climb on Boat in Folsom Lake
We all know where to avoid rattlesnakes – in hot fields with dead grass, under rocks in hot climates –…
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Hikes
The Historic Hike To Faery Falls
Combining history and nature, the Ney Springs Canyon Trail near Siskiyou Lake in Mount Shasta City is an easy hike…
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News
Injured Woman Rescued Near Natural Waterslide on Shasta Lake
In an impressive display of teamwork and swift action, first responders came to the rescue of an injured woman who…
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Destinations
An Overnight Trip to Tangle Blue Lake in the Trinity Alps Wilderness
Photo: Elizabeth Strube/All Trails We had it in our mind that the hike to Tangle Blue Lake was going to…
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Stories
I Spent a Day Snorkeling Down Clear Creek in Redding. Am I Weird?
When you combine a pithy streak of spontaneity with a penchant for living life on the edge, bad things might…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite Announces the Long-Awaited Opening of Tioga Road
Exciting news from Yosemite National Park! Get ready, because Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through the park, will…
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News
Native Americans Call for Emergency Stop to Water Diversions from Mono Lake to Los Angeles
Amidst a severe drought linked with global warming, conservation advocates and Native Americans in California are rallying for a temporary…
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Outdoors
Skier’s Summer Delight: A Backpacking Adventure to Find the Sierra’s Fountain of Youth
Skiers and snowboarders hit a bit of a stage of depression in the late weeks of June. Although some ski…
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Tahoe
Public Outrage Over Lake Tahoe Beach Litter Spurs Action
Photo: League to Save Lake Tahoe Following the recent international news stories showcasing the shocking images of thousands of pounds…
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Video
WATCH: Injured Hiker Rescued by CHP Air Team on Mount Shasta
CHP Northern Division Air Operations successfully conducted a daring rescue mission on Sunday, airlifting an injured hiker from Mount Shasta.…
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Wildlife
Santa Cruz’s Infamous Surfing Otter Eludes Capture from Fish and Wildlife Officials
The elusive surfing otter of Santa Cruz, known for its board-pilfering antics and aggressive behavior towards surfers, managed to evade…
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News
Locals Outraged After Prescribed Burn Damages Famed Sequoia Trees
Northern California’s Calaveras Big Trees State Park, home to the majestic giant sequoias known as “the Orphans,” is facing concerns…
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Outdoors
Here’s What You Should Do if You Find a Stack of Rocks in the Wilderness
If you’ve spent enough time in the wilderness, you’ve likely come across rock cairns, also known as giant stack of…
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Tahoe
Volunteers Clean Up 8,559 Pounds of Trash on Lake Tahoe Beaches After Fourth of July
Photo: League to Save Lake Tahoe After the now infamous photos and videos of trash on Lake Tahoe beaches on…
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Lassen
Highway Through Lassen Volcanic National Park Now Open to the Public
The scenic 30-mile highway winding through Lassen Volcanic National Park has officially opened for the summer season. However, certain sections…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite National Park Overwhelmed with Crowds and Traffic
Yosemite National Park is facing an unprecedented influx of visitors, leading to mind-boggling wait times and even some traffic turning…
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Tahoe
VIDEO: Momma Bear and Cubs Take a Dip at a Crowded Lake Tahoe Beach
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jen Watkins (@goldcountrycandles) A momma bear and her three cubs were…
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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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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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Destinations
This Remote NorCal Park May Have the Best Stargazing in California
Sitting in the tippy-top of Northern California in Siskiyou County is one of the most beautiful, historical parks in all…
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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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Yosemite-Mammoth
WATCH: Hikers Complete the Dangerous Ascent Up Half Dome Without the Cables
The thrilling hike to the top of Half Dome is a world-famous adventure that became so popular, you now need…
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Outdoors
Lazy Rafting Operations on the Truckee River May Not Open this Summer
Here’s some bummer news for all you NorCal river rats out there – our beloved summer tradition of lazy rafting…
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Video
Fly Fishing Northern California’s Legendary Hat Creek
Hat Creek is an iconic fishing stream near Redding that stands as the most successful wild trout conservation project in…
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Outdoors
Explaining Northern California’s Legendary Hexagenia Hatch
If every ardent fisherperson in Northern California went fishing at the same time, think of how clear the freeways might…
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Destinations
A Walk Among Giants: Hiking in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
When you’re surrounded by the towering ancient coast redwoods, the tallest living things on our planet, it’s easy to feel…
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Outdoors
Lake Oroville is Back at 100% Capacity After Complete Water Transformation
Photo: California Department of Water Resources Lake Oroville, previously a glaring symbol of California’s prolonged megadrought, has made a striking…
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Stories
This Northern California River Inspired the Creedence Clearwater Revival Song ‘Green River’
In August of 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival released its third album “Green River,” which consisted of two of their biggest…
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Tahoe
Major Waterline Replacement Shuts Down Popular Tahoe Destination
D.L. Bliss State Park has some amazing views D.L. Bliss State Park, a beloved gem on the West Shore of…
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News
71-Year-Old Man Accused of Sparking Catastrophic Yosemite Wildfire Last Year
In an update to a story we’ve been following closely, a 71-year-old local from Mariposa was apprehended last Friday. Edward…
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Waterfalls
A Beautiful Adventure to Glen Alpine Falls in South Lake Tahoe
Located in the pristine wilderness near South Lake Tahoe, Glen Alpine Falls is an awe-inspiring spectacle that should be on…
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Outdoors
Photographer Captures Stunning Video of Lunar Rainbow at Yosemite Falls
Lunar rainbows, or ‘moonbows,’ are a popular sight in Yosemite during the spring and summer months Yosemite National Park was…
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Shasta Cascade
Before and After Satellite Images Show a Complete Water Transformation at Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake has demonstrated a significant recovery after years of severe drought, as latest satellite images reveal the lake has…
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Lassen
How to Experience Being Surrounded by Millions of Butterflies on Lassen Peak
Lassen Peak is known to many as Northern California’s most active volcano, having erupted just over 100 years ago. The…
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Video
Cliff Jumpers Perform Acrobatics Off 1800’s Gold Mining Crane in Northern California
On the South Fork of the Yuba River in a remote area west of the Sierra Nevada mountains sits the…
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Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe Unveils New Pay-for-Parking Reservation System
The largest ski resort in the Lake Tahoe region, Palisades Tahoe, has recently revealed plans to introduce parking reservations in…
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Outdoors
The World’s Greatest Houseboat Trip: Shasta Lake
The sun is shining and the heat is beginning to roll into NorCal which means it’s almost time to spend…
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Destinations
A Complete Guide to Camping in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Camping is a time-honored summer tradition in Northern California, and more than that – it’s a blast. Whether you’re hiking…
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Hikes
Beauty Meets History – Hiking Tahoe’s Rubicon Trail
Tahoe’s Rubicon Trail might sound familiar to you as it’s become a very popular destination for hikers throughout Northern California,…
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Stories
Northern California is Experiencing a Modern-Day Gold Rush. Here’s Where You Should Pan for Gold.
Northern California has recently been subjected to a harsh winter, with the Sierra Nevada bearing the brunt of severe storms.…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite’s Mist Trail is Currently Overflowing with Water. Here’s What it Looks Like.
The Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park is known to push water onto the steps ascending up to the top…
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Tahoe
Thousands of Cyclists to Gather for Charity Event on Lake Tahoe Roadways this Weekend
This weekend, Lake Tahoe’s highways will teem with thousands of cyclists for the 30th edition of America’s Most Beautiful Bike…
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Tahoe
5 State Parks Open for Day Use in the Tahoe Basin
Sugar Pine State Park The Sierra State Parks Foundation has recently announced that several state parks located in California’s Tahoe…
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Video
WATCH: Bear Gets Swept Downstream Trying to Swim Across the Raging Yuba River
View this post on Instagram A post shared by KCRA (@kcranews) Over the past weekend in Nevada County, a black…
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North Coast
How Scientists Are Using Lasers to Measure Northern California’s Giant Redwoods
The towering California redwoods, some of the planet’s most ancient and tallest trees, present a unique challenge when it comes…
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Outdoors
Study: Natural Disasters Impact 18% of Camping Plans
Camping is one of the great past times in Northern California, but weather and wildfires have significantly impacted campsite availability…
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Outdoors
Sempervirens Fund Expands Big Basin Redwoods State Park Conservation Area
The Sempervirens Fund announced the purchase of a 16.5-acre tract of forest, known as the Sterrenzee Ridgetop, which is situated…
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Hikes
A Day Hike Up Castle Dome Trail in the Castle Crags Wilderness
Adventure is calling, and I’m answering with my hiking boots. On this day, I find myself in the stunning Castle…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite’s Most Popular Trail is Dangerous. A $5 Million Upgrade Hopes to Make it Safer.
Yosemite National Park’s Mist Trail, a seven-mile trek attracting up to 4,000 daily visitors during summer weekends, is renowned for…
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Outdoors
How to Enjoy the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Safely this Memorial Day Weekend
As the United States prepares to commemorate Memorial Day, honoring the lives of military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice,…
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Tahoe
Inaugural Summit of 50 Regional Leaders Hopes to Tackle Lake Tahoe’s Litter Problem
Photo: Clean Up the Lake The inaugural Lake Tahoe Litter Summit, organized by the non-profit Clean Up The Lake ,…
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Lassen
This Fascinating Northern California Lake Sits at 125 Degrees Year-Round
Boiling Springs Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo: National Park Service The outdoor destinations in Lassen Volcanic National Park…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Photos Show Yosemite National Park Flooded as Historic Snowpack Continues to Melt
Photo: Yosemite National Park Recent images from California’s Yosemite National Park reveal the dramatic extent of flooding caused by melting…
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Shasta Cascade
Spring Mushroom Season Comes Alive in the Shasta McCloud Area
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest, known for its spring wildflowers, hunting, and fishing, is also a popular destination for those on…
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Tahoe
Historic Snowfall Will Keep Many Tahoe Campsites Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
As the summer season approaches, Lake Tahoe is gradually warming up, but the pace is not sufficient to eliminate the…
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Destinations
4 NorCal Beaches Make List of ‘Best Hidden Beaches’ in America
Wildcat Beach ranked #8 nationally for the “best hidden beaches,” likely because of the beautiful Alamere Falls. Photo by Matt Bennett.…
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Wildlife
New Agreement Hopes to Bring Salmon and Sturgeon Back to the Yuba River
In an ambitious effort to restore watershed and boost native fish species in California, a collaboration between state, federal, and…
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Tahoe
Statistics Reveal this Year’s Intense Winter Over Donner Summit
In a report released by the Kingvale Communications Center, it was revealed just how extraordinary the 2022/2023 winter season was…
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Wildlife
California Imposes Full Closure on Salmon Fishing in Select Waterways
In a bid to save dwindling Chinook salmon populations, the California Fish and Game Commission has voted unanimously to impose…
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Stories
Proposed American River Reservoir Could Bring Significant Water Storage to Northern California
Folsom Lake In response to ongoing calls for greater water storage capacity, a study of the American River Basin has…
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North Coast
Long-Awaited Trail Will Connect Arcata and Eureka Along Humboldt Bay
Humboldt Bay Trail The long-awaited Humboldt Bay Trail, linking the cities of Eureka and Arcata, had its official groundbreaking ceremony…
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News
Sierra Nevada Conservancy Considers $22.5 Million in Wilderness Projects Throughout Northern California
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), a state agency based in California, is set to convene for a critical board meeting…
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Destinations
Two NorCal Campsites Named on List of Best Places to Camp in the Pacific Region
The Dyrt has recently unveiled its 2023 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Pacific Region, largely based on…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Installation of Half Dome Cables Delayed Due to Historic Snowfall in Yosemite
Heavy snowfall has delayed the installation of posts and cables that facilitate hikers’ climb to the summit of Half Dome.…
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News
The Daunting Snow Removal Operation on Yosemite’s Tioga Road is Underway
After an exceptional winter, Yosemite’s high country is still deeply covered in snow, making the spring clearance of Tioga Road…
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Shasta Cascade
Surging Water Flows Could Bring Danger on the McCloud River
McCloud Dam spilling over. Photo: PG&E Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) has issued a warning regarding the potential surge…
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Sports
This Mountain is the Last Ski Resort Still Open in Tahoe. It’s Not Closing Anytime Soon.
In the wake of an extraordinary winter season that brought a staggering 723 inches of snow to its slopes (with…
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News
Yosemite Announces Partial Closure with Flooding Anticipated this Week
Yosemite National Park has announced the closure of specific campgrounds, prompting travelers heading there this week to reconsider their plans.…
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Video
Giant Yosemite Avalanche Caught on Camera
A substantial avalanche occurred earlier this month in Tenaya Canyon, Yosemite National Park, as witnessed by Jeremy Evans from the…
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Video
Kayaker Performs Death-Defying Drop Off Middle McCloud Falls
During the winter or springtime at McCloud Falls, the flows become heavy enough for death defying kayak stunts. Although the…
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Waterfalls
Overhead Video Shows a Closed Feather Falls Bursting with Water
After the North Complex Fire burned through the Feather River Canyon, a complete closure of the area was issued, with…
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Destinations
This Jaw-Dropping Eastern Sierra Lake was Named After a Group of Escaped Convicts
In the Eastern Sierra, a natural wonder known as Convict Lake captures the awe of photographers and anglers alike. This…
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Destinations
The 8 Most Beautiful Lakes in Northern California
Northern California, synonymous with unparalleled natural beauty, is renowned for its diverse and mesmerizing landscapes. The region encompasses the majestic…
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Lassen
How the Lake Almanor Earthquakes are Related to Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Peak looks over Lake Almanor. Photo by Ryan C. Two magnitude 5 earthquakes hit the Lake Almanor area over a…
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Events
Cushing Crossing Pond-Skimming Event Returns to Palisades Tahoe
Photo: Palisades Tahoe The 31st Annual Cushing Crossing pond-skimming event, widely recognized as the premier event of the spring season,…
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Sports
This Northern California Mountain Biking Trail is One of the Longest Descents in North America
Photo: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship There are plenty of great places to mountain bike in Northern California, but for our…
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News
What’s Going on at Trinity Lake?
As of May 9, most reservoirs in California are over or near their historical average capacity. But there’s a glaring…
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Shasta Cascade
Shasta Lake Reaches its Highest Water Levels in Nearly 4 Years
Following substantial rain and snowfall in Northern California this winter, the water level of Lake Shasta is now at its…
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Bay Area
2 Dead Whales Wash Ashore on Point Reyes Beaches
Two gray whales were discovered dead this past weekend on beaches at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, authorities…
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Wildlife
Groundbreaking Partnership Promises to Return Salmon to Waterways Above Shasta Dam
According to legend, when white settlers arrived in Northern Californian in the 1800’s, there were so many salmon in the…
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Tahoe
Hiking into the Abandoned Donner Summit Train Tunnels in Truckee, California
Photo by Stephen Leonardi It’s one of the most rare adventures in Northern California. Nestled in Northern California, Lake Tahoe offers…
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Bay Area
Remembering the Serial Killer Who Terrorized Northern California Hikers in the 1980’s
A trail in Point Reyes National Seashore. Photo by Alexis Marts. In the wake of the arrest of the notorious Trailside…
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Waterfalls
Prepare to Get Wet on Yosemite’s Mist Trail
The waterfalls of Yosemite National Park are world famous for their size and veracity. There’s the popular waterfalls like Yosemite…
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North Coast
Trash to Treasure: Exploring Nature’s Art at Fort Bragg’s Glass Beach
Photo by Joshua Sortino It was common practice in the early 1900’s to just throw your trash in the ocean. Today,…
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Wildlife
COVID-19 Virus Detected in Free-Ranging California Wildlife for the First Time
Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, has been discovered for the first time…
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North Coast
New Book Highlights Kid-Friendly Hikes in Humboldt County
A new book aimed at encouraging kids and families to explore the natural wonders of Humboldt County has been launched.…
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Butte
Before and After Photos Show a Complete Water Transformation at Lake Oroville
In the past few months, Northern California has experienced storms that have brought some relief to the severe drought afflicting…
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Outdoors
Missed the Northern Lights? Here’s How to See Them in Northern California.
We’re often asked how people can see the Aurora Borealis in Northern California. It’s not easy to see, but there…
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Outdoors
Missing Climber Found After 12-hour ‘Mega-Rescue’ on Mount Shasta
Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center After a 12-hour-long rescue operation that started late Friday night, a climber who went missing…
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Video
This Is Northern California’s Biggest Rope Swing Ever Made
You’ve likely heard of the professional cliff jumping crew of Northern California. They’ve been featured across international media channels for…
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Sports
WATCH: Skier Nearly Dies Attempting Insane Jump Over the Truckee River
A bucket-list jump for a Tahoe skier nearly had him plummet into a ravine with a gushing river. He barely…
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News
Survey Reveals California Snowpack Sits at 254% of Average
Photo: California Department of Water Resources The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the fifth snow survey of…
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