Recreation + Outdoors

O’ Christmas Tree

Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree… O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,How lovely are thy branches!O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,How lovely are thy branches!Not only green when summer’s here,But alsoRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

Keep It Wild

Five Ways to Help Our Public Lands… The North State region is blessed with some of America’s most spectacular public lands. From the deep wilderness of the Shasta-Trinity National ForestRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors

Shifting Gears

Bill Robberson’s Jefferson Bike Company in Yreka… Sometimes all it takes is retirement to discover a passion for work. At least, that’s what Bill Robberson learned after opening up theRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors

The Fruit of Change

Tehama Couple Turns Figs Into Mission… Drive down I-5 into Red Bluff and you’ll see the familiar patchwork of orchards, ranches and open fields that make up Tehama County. YouRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors

Building Backyard Dreams

Guiton’s Pools, A North State Legacy… Swimming pools have come a long, long way since the days of Granny Clampett and her Beverly Hills “cee-ment” pond, and in the past 57Read More
Arts, Recreation + Outdoors

Skies Wide Open

A Glimpse into Northern California’s Night Skies… Miles of wilderness marked by large swaths of forest, impressive peaks and lack of light pollution make Northern California the place to beRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

Seeds of Change

Sierra Pacific’s New Grenada Nursery Help Forests Come Back to Life… Although sometimes incorrectly used to describe the intensity of a wildfire, fire severity refers to the effects of aRead More
Historical, Recreation + Outdoors

Sacred Ground

Sáttítla Highlands National Monument Honors Indigenous Roots and Volcanic Wonders… On January 14, 2025, the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument was established. Located 30 miles northeast of Mount Shasta and abuttingRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors

Burning Bright

Kelly Ramsey Chronicles Firefighting Years in Debut Book… The answer to Kelly Ramsey’s mid-30s employment conundrum came in the form of an ad for a volunteer position on public lands inRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors

Fields of Grace

Pastures of Grace in Gazelle Helps Women Heal Through Ranch Life… When it comes to dahlias, the more you prune, the more they bloom. And in life, God works theRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors

Mountain Roots

Christian Taylor Transforms Historic Ski Lodge Into Modern Retreat… Formerly known as the Der Wedelin Inn, the recently renovated Basecamp Lodge continues the property’s storied legacy of hospitality, offering MountRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

Catch the Wind

Nate Scott of Apogee Paragliding Shares his Passion for Flight… On a warm sunny day at the base of Mt. Shasta, the downtown area is bustling with people when ApogeeRead More
Education, Giving Back, Recreation + Outdoors

Giving Back – Sacramento River Discovery Center

ENJOY Q&A, with Board Chairman Ben Hughes, Recreation Assistant Gabriela Gil-Lopez and Interim Executive Director Debbie King of Sacramento River Discovery Center… What is the mission of the Sacramento RiverRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

Small But Mighty

Mt. Lassen Trout Farm Leads in Responsible Aquaculture… Having recently celebrated its 75th anniversary raising trout and steelhead in its spring waters surrounding Mt. Lassen, the family-owned Mt. Lassen TroutRead More
Giving Back, Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors

Purpose Restored

Justin Bond’s Mission to Heal America’s Heroes… On Good Friday in April 2004, Sergeant Justin Bond’s life changed in an instant. In the chaos of Fallujah, Iraq, the young combatRead More
Historical, Recreation + Outdoors

In Full Bloom

Behrens-Eaton House Unveils Restored Victorian Garden… The Behrens-Eaton House Museum has long served as a carefully curated celebration of Redding’s olden days and, in keeping with the late Hon. RichardRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors

At Full Throttle

Junior Drag Racing Creates Family Connections… The racer grips the wheel with anticipation, his focus on the lights that tell him when to go. Any moment they will flash toRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

A Natural Wonder Glows Up

A Dazzling New Tour Experience at Shasta Caverns… Northern California’s jewel of an attraction, Lake Shasta Caverns, relaunched its tours with improved speleothem lighting, providing an entirely new and enhancedRead More
Community, Recreation + Outdoors

In the Moment

Jorden Herberlain’s Journey of Fatherhood, Advocacy and the Lessons of Down Syndrome… Life with Down syndrome wasn’t the future that Jordan and Caitlin Heberlein envisioned when they learned they wereRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

Your North State Summer Bucket List

SHASTA COUNTY Hike to Burney FallsExplore one of California’s most stunning waterfalls in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. Walk or bike the Sundial Bridge. Snap a photo on this iconicRead More