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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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Celebrate Memorial Day at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden Near Mount Shasta
Photo: Discover Siskiyou Each year, Memorial Day stands as a poignant reminder to all Americans of the sacrifices made by…
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Shasta Dam Sits at the Center of California’s Water Wars. So Will They Raise It?
The water levels of Shasta Lake currently sit at the highest the’ve been in four years. Photos circulating the internet…
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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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Weather
Remembering the May 24, 2019 Tornado-Like Storm that Brought Golf-Ball Sized Hail to NorCal
The Memorial Day weekend of 2019 was just getting started when the National Weather Service issued a rare tornado warning…
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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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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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An Open Letter to College Students Planning on Houseboating on Shasta Lake this Summer
Memorial Day is approaching, which means thousands of college students will be heading to Shasta Lake for their annual party…
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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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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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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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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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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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Expect to See Smoke from Controlled Burns Near Mount Shasta
Photo: U.S. Forest Service The Shasta Trinity National Forest has announced that it plans to begin the McBride Vegetation Project…
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Lake Shasta Approaches Full Pool for the First Time in Nearly Two Years
Shasta Lake is currently approaching full pool levels, a milestone that hasn’t been achieved in nearly two years. This news…
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Former Navy Seal Climbs and Skis Down Mt. Shasta in ‘Fastest Known Time’
Photo via @jkos220/IG Former Navy Seal Jack Kuenzle from Roxbury, Connecticut, achieved a brand-new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for skiing…
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Watch This Incredible 30-Year-Old Video Of A Fly Fishing Legend Rippin’ Lips On The Upper Sac
The Ted Fay Fly Shop in Dunsmuir has been known to produce some of the best anglers our area has…
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The Views at this NorCal Lookout are Simply Eye Popping – And You Can Stay Here For the Night
Imagine waking up in a historic lookout tower with sweeping views of Mount Shasta, the Castle Crags, and Lassen Peak.…
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News
Too Much Water? Shasta Lake Has Risen 100 Feet and Officials May Have to Open its Spillway
Photo by Johannes Krupinski Northern California has received significant rainfall from late-winter storms in March which has seen the water of…
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Whiskeytown Lake is Currently Getting Blasted by Snowfall
Photo: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area As the atmospheric river arrived in Northern California on Thursday afternoon, low temperatures have brought…
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Weather
Another Snowstorm Heading for Redding with Up to 2 Feet Forecast for Shasta Lake
Photo: City of Redding A beautiful snowstorm blanketed Redding last Friday, leading to a snow day for the ages in…
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Documentary Explores the History of Skiing on Mount Shasta
The history of Mount Shasta if full of fascinating stories – from wild west shootouts to mountain-climbing horses and mysterious…
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Outdoors
You Can Own a Piece of Paradise at this Outdoor Utopia in Far Northern California
Nestled along the northern border of California is a unique and family-friendly recreation opportunity – R-Ranch P.O.A. For over 50…
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Watch the Construction of Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s Gray Butte Lift from Beginning to End
This year, the Mt. Shasta Ski Park unveiled its brand-new chair lift that took the ski resort to new heights.…
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A Snowshoe Hike to Sulphur Works in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Brought to you by Choose Redding Sitting near the southwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park is some of the…
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Destinations
The Perfect Road Trip for Outdoor Adventurers in Siskiyou County
We work hard all week and it’s important to spend our days off enjoying life. If you choose to enjoy…
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See How California DFW Stocks McCloud Falls with Rainbow Trout
McCloud Falls is a popular destination for hikers to see three beautiful waterfalls in just a short hike in Siskiyou…
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Hikes
Watch Hikers Complete the Grueling Trek to the Top of Lassen Peak in the Winter
The hike to the top of Lassen Peak is popular for outdoor adventurers in the summer months. The maintained trail…
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5 Snowshoe Adventures Near Mount Shasta
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Discover Siskiyou It’s wintertime in NorCal, with fresh snow draping the beautiful…
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Waterfalls
Finding Mossbrae Falls – Northern California’s Forbidden Waterfall
Photo by Josh Hild Northern California is full of incredible waterfalls, many of which sit in the Shasta-Cascade region. The most…
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Is This Video Evidence of an Alien UFO Over Mount Shasta? You Be the Judge.
The mysteries of Mount Shasta have been heavily documented on this website. Our admitted obsession with the iconic mountain and…
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Wildlife
City of Redding Announces Project to Protect Spawning Fish Species in the Sacramento River
The City of Redding is partnering on a project to construct a new Chinook Salmon and Steelhead Trout spawning habitat…
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Mount Shasta Put on a Stunning Lenticular Cloud Show this Week
As another winter storm began rolling through Northern California, the typical alien clouds also began moving over Mount Shasta. It…
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VIDEO: Hikers Snowshoe Across Frozen Lake Helen in Lassen Volcanic National Park
In the wintertime in Lassen Volcanic National Park, visitors are met with a closed highway, meaning to visit most destinations…
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6 Epic Snowshoe Hikes in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade
Brought to you by Choose Reddding It’s wintertime in Northern California, possibly having you believe that it’s not the time…
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Mount Shasta Named One of the ‘Best Secret Ski Towns in North America’ by National Geographic
There are some great ski towns in Northern California that get a ton of national press. Places like Truckee, South…
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Watch Professional Skiers Summit Mount Shasta and Ride Down to the Bottom
Over the years I’ve seen a lot of videos of people summiting Mount Shasta. This one’s the best. Cody Townsend…
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Skier-Triggered Avalanche Hits Mount Shasta’s Gray Butte
Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center Another avalanche was ignited near the Mt. Shasta Ski Park this week, this time on…
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Avalanche Reported Just Outside of Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center With the snow dumping on the Northern California mountains on Saturday, the Mt. Shasta Ski…
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Mt. Shasta Ski Park Announces Opening Day in the Midst of Heavy Snowfall
The early December snowfall at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park is allowing management to open earlier than expected. After multiple…
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Sports
Mt. Shasta Ski Park is a Powder Heaven Right Now. Will They Open Early?
After multiple storms dropped 3 to 4 feet of snow on the Mount Shasta area, all eyes are on the…
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Weather
Mount Shasta is Looking Mighty Fine with a Fresh Coat of Snow
As the storm rolled into Northern California Wednesday night, the first mountain to see snowfall was Mount Shasta. After a…
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Photography
Throwback: See Photos of the Incredible Winter of 2019 in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The winter of 2019 in Northern California was historic on many fronts. Many ski resorts, including Squaw Valley and Mammoth…
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A Breathtaking Winter Expedition to Mount Shasta’s Heart Lake
Covered in a thick blanket of snow, Heart Lake virtually disappears in the winter. Familiar summer landmarks are transformed into…
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Sports
How to Go Ice Fishing on Mount Shasta’s Castle Lake
Now here’s something you don’t see everyday in Northern California. In the wintertime in Mount Shasta, visitors to Castle Lake…
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History
The Legend of Old Shavehead – The Lassen Native American Known for Murdering Samuel Burney
As written in the book California’s Best Fly Fishing Old Shavehead. Photo: California State University, Chico While geologists estimate that…
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Northern California’s Most Beautiful Outdoor Ice Rink Prepares for Winter Opening
As a Northern California resident, skating on a beautiful outdoor ice rink might seem foreign. When you add the stunning…
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Win a Northern California Staycation with the Discover Siskiyou 10K Giveaway
The outdoor destinations of Siskiyou County are some of the most spectacular in all of California, and now you can…
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News
Shasta Trinity National Forest Prepares to Initiate Winter Prescribed Burns
Photo by Robert Ritchie The Shasta-Trinity National Forest plans to initiate prescribed fire operations this fall and over the winter, as…
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Weather
BREAKING: Snowstorm Has Arrived in Mount Shasta and it’s Coming Down HARD
Remember, remember the first of November. Those will hopefully be our words in a few months when we see a…
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Wildlife
What the Heck Happened to this Trout Caught on the Sacramento River?
When you’re a fishing guide in Northern California, there are plenty of odd things you might see on the water.…
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Hikes
Find Iconic Views Hiking Up Mount Shasta’s Black Butte
For frequenters of northbound Interstate 5 in Northern California, imposing Black Butte is nearly as iconic as its next-door-neighbor Mt.…
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Wildlife
Wildlife Officials Begin Experimental System to Bring Salmon Back to the McCloud River
State and federal biologists and engineers, in partnership with the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, have begun testing an experimental system in…
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Intense Body Cam Footage Shows Urgent Evacuations During the Mill Fire
When the Mill Fire erupted in Lake Shastina over Labor Day Weekend, the nearby community couldn’t have been prepared for…
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Trinity Alps Wilderness Highlighted in Outside Magazine’s ‘Favorite Fall Backpacking Trips’
Photo by Erin O’Brien The Trinity Alps Wilderness, located just northwest of Redding, is a gorgeous mountain range providing backpackers with…
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Watch the “Unflippable Raft” Plunge over a Gushing McCloud Falls
The Creature Craft was created by Darren Vanci, who was determined to create an “unflippable raft.” The structural integrity of…
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Weather
Mount Shasta Looks Stunning with a Fresh Layer of New Snow
Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center The early-season storm that soaked Northern California on Sunday also brought some much-needed snowfall to…
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Sports
Salmon Fishing Season is Heating Up on the Sacramento River
As the summer temperatures continue to heat up in Northern California, so are the salmon runs on the Sacramento River.…
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Throwback: Professional Stuntman Performs Death-Defying Jump on Shasta Lake
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TRY THIS STUNT Erik Mukhametshin is a professional stuntman and a finalist from the Ninja Warrior Russia.…
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News
Shasta River Resumes Normal Flows Following Rancher Backlash
Water flows on the Shasta River have returned to normal following a warning from California officials to a group of…
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History
A History Behind Shasta Dam’s Essential Role in California Water
In 1938, thousands of hardworking people arrived in rural Shasta County to build a dam and a dream. Shasta Dam…
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Video
Watch: The Martin Mars Waterbomber on Shasta Lake
When wildfires become difficult to control in NorCal, sometimes firefighters need a little help from the air. Call in the…
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Mount Shasta is Almost Entirely Devoid of Snow
Photo taken of Mt. Shasta on August 16 by the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center We’re in the dog days of…
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Siskiyou Ranchers Told to Stop Diverting Water from Drought-Plaqued River
Photo: Cal Trout The state of California has warned a group of ranchers to stop diverting water from the Shasta…
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Mt. Shasta Ski Park Reveals Trail Map of Brand-New Gray Butte Lift
As Mt. Shasta Ski Park continues its construction of the brand-new Gray Butte Lift, which will drastically change the popular…
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Destinations
Take the Siskiyou Pledge For a Chance to Win a Free Trip to California’s Far North
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou There’s no question that Siskiyou County is one of the great areas of outdoor…
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Beloved Clearwater Fishing Lodge Closing its Doors
The legendary Clearwater Lodge, known for its beautiful accommodations and stellar fly fishing services, has permanently closed its doors. Since…
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Wildlife
Chinook Salmon Make Their Return to the McCloud River
From left: Taylor Lipscomb, hatchery manager at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery near Redding;…
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A Beautiful Escape to Medicine Lake and Glass Mountain
We woke up to find that the water in our bottles had frozen. We knew it was cold that night,…
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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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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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