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Waterfalls
17 Breathtaking Waterfalls Just Outside of Redding, California
Photo by Matthias Rossini The sun is shining in California, which means it’s waterfall chasing season for any outdoor adventurer.…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
The Firefall Has Made its Glorious Return to Yosemite National Park
The ‘Firefall’ of Yosemite National Park is back and better than ever as visitors flock to California’s most popular park…
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Destinations
Burney Falls is Closing for Much of the 2024 Season
Burney Falls will be temporarily closed to the public starting April 2024, lasting through the summer season. California State Parks…
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Everything You Need to Know About Seeing Yosemite’s ‘Firefall’ in 2024
Outdoor adventurers are setting their sights on Yosemite National Park this month for a chance to witness the awe-inspiring “Firefall”…
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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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Burney Falls is Currently Surrounded by Picturesque Fall Foliage
As autumn paints its vibrant colors across Northern California, one natural wonder stands above the rest in its seasonal attire.…
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When Will Feather Falls Reopen After Being Blazed By Wildfire?
In the summer of 2020, the North Complex Fire burned through Butte and Plumas counties on its way to becoming…
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Outdoors
Watch: Slacklining 2,500 Feet Above Yosemite Falls
Yosemite National Park is known to be a place that attracts outdoor thrill seekers. In fact, renown rock-climber Alex Honnold…
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Stories
Did the Real-Life Tarzan Dive Off Burney Falls?
The story was well known to me, but we at Active NorCal always check our sources. If you Google “Tarzan,…
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Destinations
Northern California’s Natural Waterslide – Little Backbone Creek on Shasta Lake
The Little Backbone Creek natural waterslide on Shasta Lake has become a top destination for NorCal adventurers on sunny days.…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Waterfalls
Helicopter Footage Shows Yosemite’s Waterfalls Gushing During the Flooding Closure
Following a historic winter throughout California, Yosemite National Park was forced to close from April 28 through May 3 due…
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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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Waterfalls
The Countdown Begins for the Glorious Return of the Firefall in Yosemite National Park
Adventure seekers and photographers are preparing to flock to Yosemite National Park, trekking through the mounds of snow to see…
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News
Officials Warn Against Visiting Phantom Falls Right Now
Photo courtesy of CDFW’s George Gilmore After a string of atmospheric rivers drenched Northern California in the months of December…
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Yosemite Outlines Reservation Program for Popular Firefall in 2023
Yosemite National Park is world-renown for its stunning waterfalls, including the tallest in North America – Yosemite Falls. But for a…
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Waterfalls
Phantom of the Falls: A Great Winter Spectacle
A flowing phantom haunts Table Mountain near Oroville. It disappears during the summer, and remains well hidden in remote Coal Canyon…
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Video
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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Destinations
Visit North America’s Tallest Waterfall in Yosemite National Park
Photo by Jeremy Lwanga Everyone knows that Northern California is home to hundreds of beautiful waterfalls, some of them world-renown. But…
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