Making Music with the Blackwell Brothers… Harry Blackwell’s musical journey began when he was a teenager, at a place called Patio Jack’s in south Dunsmuir. The place doubled as a …
Environmental Education
When Learning Comes Naturally… Students at Dunsmuir Elementary School sometimes take detours from the normal classroom experience. For example, they might pretend they’re banana peels headed for the compost pile …
Don’t Miss the Bus
Riding the Siskiyou Transit and General Express… Why do people ride the bus up here in Siskiyou County?• A woman whose car was totaled by an 18-wheeler is taking the …
Vanishing Breed
Dunsmuir Hardware Store Owner Ron McCloud… In an era of big box stores and online ordering, there’s a 128-year-old store in Dunsmuir where you can walk right in and buy …
In Retrospect
The Artistic Legacy of Tom O’Hara… Although he died two years ago, Tom O’Hara still has a strong presence in Siskiyou County. His eye- catching murals adorn the walls of …
Culture of Fire
Bill Tripp and the Karuk Relationship with Fire… Typically, kids are told not to play with fire. Not so in Bill Tripp’s family. When he was 4 years old, growing …
Find Your Heartbeat
The Joy of Camping… They’re the places where it’s so quiet you can hear your own heartbeat, where wildflowers bloom in all the colors of the rainbow, where sheer rock …
Trail Time
Take a Stroll on the Sisson-Callahan Trail A transplanted easterner and some early tourists to the Mount Shasta region are to thank for one of the great hiking experiences around …
Work Experience
The Youth Conservation Corps Program, Caring For The Environment… Jon Dove has the rugged, weathered look of someone who spends a lot of time in the outdoors. As a longtime …
The Show Will Go On
Dunsmuir’s Historic California Theatre… In the days before streaming movies and the internet, going to the movies on a Saturday afternoon was a big deal, especially in a small town …