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History
Mark Twain’s Hilarious Account of the Naming of Yreka, California
The small town of Yreka, California, sitting just to the north of the mighty Mount Shasta, has a prominent history…
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Shasta Cascade
Take this Hike to See Ancient Petroglyphs in Northern California
In the Lava Beds National Monument sits a wall of stone with petroglyphs that are dated as far back as…
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History
The History Behind the Extravagant Castle Along the McCloud River
You’ve probably heard of the Hearst Castle, the magnificent residence of newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst. But have you heard…
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Sports
Is It Possible To Jump Off Burney Falls? You’re About To See For Yourself
Years ago we wrote about the legend of Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller, who also played Tarzan in the movies, diving…
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History
Photos of NorCal Waterways During the Last Two Droughts are Astonishing
During the drought of 2014, photos emerged of Northern California waterways that showed just how desperate we were for water.…
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Wildlife
Northern California’s Shasta Salamanders are Spiraling Towards Extinction
The Center for Biological Diversity notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today of new research revealing that the Shasta salamander in…
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News
California Prepares $2.7 Billion for New Lakes, Including Sites Reservoir
In November of 2014, California voters approved $2.7 billion to increase water storage in the state. Now California is preparing…
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Waterfalls
Celebrate National Park Week with the Whiskeytown Waterfall Challenge
The National Park Service invites visitors to “Find Your Waterfall†by taking the Whiskeytown Waterfall Challenge during National Park Week,…
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Events
It’s Time to Get Muddy! The Shasta Mud Run is Returning to Northern California
It’s that time of year again! The time when you get into your best physical shape and head down to…
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Destinations
Soak it Up: A Complete Guide to Northern California Hot Springs
Life is busy and sometimes you just need to unwind. There’s nothing like a relaxing weekend spent soaking in natural…
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Video
Video: An Overhead View of the Mighty Middle McCloud Falls
Jason Inman hiked to the trailhead over a flowing Middle McCloud Falls to grab this amazing video:
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Video
WATCH: Riding a Kayak over Middle McCloud Falls
When the flows are just right on the McCloud River, it’s possible to kayak off of the Middle McCloud Falls.…
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Waterfalls
13 Waterfalls in One Weekend: Northern California’s World-Famous Waterfall Loop
There is a legendary loop sitting in the Shasta-Cascade of Northern California that includes 13 incredible waterfalls to visit. Realistically, you…
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Waterfalls
Potem Falls is Northern California’s Most Blissful Swimming Hole
NorCal has a seemingly endless amount of gorgeous waterfalls and swimming holes and none of them provide the same experience:…
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Outdoors
Beat the NorCal Heat: 7 Summer Swimming Holes
Summer is upon us and as I write this in my air-conditioned office it is a smoldering 110 degrees outside.…
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Waterfalls
Mossbrae Falls – NorCal’s Most Unique Waterfall?
Mossbrae Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in the Mt. Shasta/Dunsmuir area due to its incredibly unique features. Let’s just…
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Stories
Strange Paranormal Encounters of Mt. Shasta
Flickr/Harold Litwiler It think we can all agree that Mt. Shasta is a magical place. Just being in its presence…
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