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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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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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Stories
This Popular Northern California Lake Was Once a National Park
Northern California is home to some of the most popular National Parks in America, with Yosemite National Park ranking high…
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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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Stories
Remembering the Alien Sunrise Lenticular Cloud Over Mount Shasta that Went Massively Viral
It was a beautiful morning in Mount Shasta on February 12, 2020, when a rare lenticular cloud appeared over the…
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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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History
72 Bars on One Road? The Legend of Mount Shasta’s Whiskey Row
The stories of Siskiyou County during the Gold Rush are like something out of a Wild West movie. The town…
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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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Why Mt. Shasta Remains Mysterious – Dissecting 4 ‘Facts’ About the Mountain
Photo by Stephen Leonardi One day I was up in Oregon and pulled into the “Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint”…
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Massive Mothership Lenticular Cloud Appears Over Mount Shasta
There are plenty of legends surrounding the mighty Mount Shasta, including the theory that aliens use it as an underground port…
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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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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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Eating
Yaks on the 5 – Delicious Burgers at a Top 100 Restaurant in America
We visited Dunsmuir’s favorite local eater Yaks on the 5 to find out why they were named a “Top 100…
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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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Destinations
7 Incredible Winter Adventures Near Redding, California
Brought to you by Choose Redding Lassen Volcanic National Park in the winter It’s officially winter in Northern California, which…
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News
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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This Northern California Town Transforms into a Whimsical Christmas Wonderland in December
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou McCloud, California The holiday season has arrived, meaning people are donning their homes with…
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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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Destinations
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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Stories
The 4 Volcanos Surrounding Northern California Are Some Of The Most Dangerous in America
Photo by Jeffrey Eisen It’s no secret – we have some active volcanos in our area. But are you aware that…
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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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Destinations
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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History
The Bizarre Story of the Horse that Summited Mount Shasta in 1903
Photo by Sebastien Goldberg Who isn’t fascinated with standing on top of NorCal’s premier active volcano, the formidable Mt. Shasta?…
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Mt. Shasta’s Brand-New Gray Butte Lift is Finished. Here’s How it Will Completely Transform the Mountain.
View of the Mt. Shasta Ski Park from the brand-new Gray Butte lift. Photo by Mt. Shasta Ski Park. The…
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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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Stories
The Legends and Mysteries of Siskiyou County
Photo by Marco Bicca It’s well documented that the areas surrounding Mount Shasta are full of legends and mysteries. From paranormal…
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Stories
Could Mount Shasta Bring America’s Next Great Volcanic Eruption?
The recent volcanic history of Mount Shasta eludes us. For a long time, the last eruption was believed to be…
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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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History
The Fascinating History of Redding Rancheria
The Wintu Tribe of Northern California When I am outdoors visiting our beautiful NorCal landmarks, curiosity always slips into my head…
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The Mystery Behind the Sunken World War II ‘Ghost Boat’ on Shasta Lake
Photo: U.S. Forest Service There have been plenty of historic structures revealed on Shasta Lake during severe drought. With multiple…
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Stories
Newly Released Horror Flick Features One of Our Favorite NorCal Mountain Towns
It’s not every day you get to enjoy a movie filmed in one of your favorite towns in the world.…
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History
This Popular Northern California Destination was Once the Scene of a Bloody Battle in 1855
Photo by Brandon DesJarlais We know Castle Crags as the beautiful Northern California wilderness area settled just between Shasta Lake and…
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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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Stories
The Great Northern California Taco Trail
Northern California is typically known as a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts. From Mount Shasta to cascading waterfalls to National Parks…
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Livin’ on the Edge: The Time Aerosmith’s Music Video Was Filmed in Northern California
Aerosmith is kind of a big deal. In case you’ve been living in a cave for the past 45 years,…
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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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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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History
How John Muir Almost Died on the Slopes of Mount Shasta
Many people take the slopes of Mount Shasta for granted. You may see images of people from all over the…
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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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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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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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The 5 Best Places to Go Stargazing Around Redding, California
Brought to you by Choose Redding Stars over Chaos Crags When summer arrives in Northern California, the night sky comes…
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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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Stories
Nostalgic Northern California National Park Posters to Hang in Your Home
Rob Decker grew up in the Bay Area and found a love for National Parks at a young age. He…
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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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Stories
The Story Behind the Famed Traffic Sign that Kept Getting Stolen in Weed, California
There have been far too many giggles from people driving through Northern California near Mount Shasta who come across the…
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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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History
The History of NorCal Names – How Redding Was Once Named ‘Reading’
Photo courtesy of the Shasta Historical Foundation Redding, California sits center stage in Northern California, nestled comfortably smack dab in…
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Outdoors
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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Destinations
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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Great Under-the-Radar Fishing Spots in Northern California
Northern California is well known as a fishing Mecca, and the Sacramento River is sometimes referred to as the best…
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News
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Looking for Workers to Help Build its Brand-New Lift
Photo: Mt. Shasta Ski Park The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is currently undergoing an expansion that is decades in the…
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Events
Gold Rush Days Returning to Historic Downtown Yreka this Week!
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou The town of Yreka, sitting in the beautiful Siskiyou County, is one of the…
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Sports
Hexagenia Heaven: A Unique Fly Fishing Experience on Northern California’s Fall River
From the prow of our anchored pram I gazed across the Fall River Valley in the setting sun, and the…
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WATCH: Climbing Mount Shasta in 85-mph Winds
Climbing to the peak of Mount Shasta is no easy task. Add 85-mph winds to the equation and it’s very,…
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Visiting the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden Near Mount Shasta
The Living Memorial Sculpture Garden is an exceptional 136-acre art installation and war memorial along Highway 97 on the Goosenest…
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Destinations
This Boat-In Park Outside Redding, California is Northern California’s Best Kept Secret
The state and national parks throughout Northern California are some of our most visited destinations. From Lassen Volcanic National Park…
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Events
Spend Memorial Day Weekend at the McCloud Mushroom Festival
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Held every Memorial Day weekend at the base of Mt. Shasta in the historic…
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Here’s How You Can Visit Whiskeytown NRA For Free this Summer
Visiting Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in the summer is a time-honored tradition for Shasta County locals. A trip to Whiskeytown…
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This Historic Northern California Boomtown Maintains its Gold Rush Charm
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou It’s sometimes hard to fathom that Northern California once sat as the center of…
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Ring of Fire: Snowboarders Climb and Ride Down NorCal’s Two Active Volcanos
When discussing the outdoors of far Northern California, two of the main destinations you’ll likely hear about are Mount Shasta…
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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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Sports
Fly-Fisherman Nets GORGEOUS 27-Inch Rainbow Trout in Keswick Reservoir
We’ve written a few articles about the under-the-radar fishing just below Shasta Dam in Keswick Reservoir, especially since no one…
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Mt. Shasta Ski Park Begins Construction on Gray Butte Lift, Hoping to Complete by Next Season
The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is hard at work on the construction of a brand new lift that will open…
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Get A Bird’s Eye View of a Full Lake Shasta and Snow-Covered Mt. Shasta from the Wet Winter of 2017
The wonderful people over at Sting Flight have taken a quick flight from Sacramento to Mt. Shasta in order to…
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YouTuber Recreates Star Wars Battle on the Sacramento River with Jetovators and it’s AWESOME
Devin Graham is a videographer who produces extreme sports videos for his nearly more than 6 million subscribers on Youtube…
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Multiple Avalanches Hit Mount Shasta After Heavy Snowfall
The heavy snowfall hitting Northern California mountains has been a wonderful sight to see after a mostly dry winter. But…
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Mount Shasta Experiences a ‘Second Winter’ with Heavy April Snowfall
The winter in Northern California was depressing, with little to no precipitation falling throughout the region from January to March.…
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Destinations
A Complete Guide to Spring Adventures in Siskiyou County
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Photo by Dave B It’s that time of year again! Time to shed those snow…
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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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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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Mt. Shasta Ski Park Pushes Forward with New Lift to the Top of Gray Butte
For anyone who frequents Mt. Shasta Ski Park, looking up at Gray Butte just south of the current lifts is…
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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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Hikes
Siskiyou Adventures: Hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail from Castle Crags to the Oregon Border
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Stepping from civilization onto the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in Northern California is a…
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WATCH: Professional Cliff Jumper Performs Insane Flip Off Potem Falls
Northern California local Robert Wall has been lighting the internet on fire in recent years with his cliff jumping exploits…
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Popular Destinations in Whiskeytown NRA Set to Reopen Following Nearly 4-Year Carr Fire Closure
Beginning Friday, April 1, hikers, campers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and horseback riders will be able to access several areas…
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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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Wildlife
Famed Redding Eagles Welcome Two Eaglets to their Nest
The famed Redding eagles have welcomed a new hatch into their Turtle Bay nest along the Sacramento River, with two…
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