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Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge… Established in 1928 1928 by President Calvin Coolidge “as a preserve and breeding ground for wild birds and animals,” the Tule Lake National Wildlife RefugeRead More

The California Poppy… Can you name California’s official state mineral? State fossil? How about the state lichen? Hmmm. Not so easy. But odds are you know California’s state flower. CaliforniaRead More

Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center A Northern California’s gathering place for anything horse-related, Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center prides itself on keeping happy, healthy horses. The full-service equestrian boarding and training centerRead More

Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens… In a forested canyon not far from Interstate 5, white dogwoods open their buds, Shasta lilies dot the hillsides and fragrant Western azaleas scent the air, signalingRead More

Shasta County’s Great Outdoors With almost 3,800 square miles of an outdoor adventure playground, Shasta County is the fourth-largest county in the California Adventure District, behind Siskiyou (6,200), Lassen (4,500)Read More

Saddle Time Retreats Cycling Experiences… They say time flies when you’re having fun. This goes doubly true, they say, if they are having fun flying down one of the manyRead More

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 aroundRead More

Take Aim with Ishi Archery… About two and a half miles up Highway 36 East from Highway 99 in Red Bluff is one of the state’s oldest archery clubs, aRead More

Small Steps For a Fresh Start Springtime. It’s the fresh start we’ve waited all winter for. The air is laden with newness. The birds are singing their sweetest songs. TheRead More

Shasta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation… In all seasons and circumstances – including raging wildfires and a pandemic – the all-volunteer team at Shasta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation dedicates itself toRead More

Wedding on Location… There are a very few days on life’s calendar that have the power to match the magic of your wedding day, but a beautiful, serene, off-the-beaten-path localeRead More

2022 Adventure Bucket List… The California Adventure District is always open and it’s about time to check some items off your bucket list. 1: CLIMB TO THE TOP OF MT.Read More

Take a Hike on the Spatter Cones Trail… Many cool features are lumped into one little trail in Lassen National Forest near Old Station. The 1.8-mile Spatter Cones Trail showcasesRead More

California Adventure District Is Always Open… Just in case you missed a few things this summer, here are five easy things to do this fall to check off your bucketRead More

Clear Creek Sports Club in Corning… In one scenario of a perfect North State morning, three generations and a bird dog gather for a hearty early breakfast and then setRead More

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 longtimeRead More

For The Love of Goats at Saddleback Ranch… Once upon a time, a man and his wife bought a nice home with acreage in Northeast Redding. They called it SaddlebackRead More

Sierra Nevada Red Foxes In Lassen Volcanic National Park… Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to a fluffy fox that is one of the rarest mammals in California. Small, smart,Read More

Boosting Your Immune System in California Adventure District… One of the valuable lessons we are learning during this season is the importance of building a strong, natural immune system. LuckilyRead More

Pastels – Trinidad Pier… Marnie Patchett is a fine art photographer specializing in long exposure, black-and-white and light painting photography. Whether capturing a moment in time or a period ofRead More