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Free things to do in the North State this summer…The sight of light reflecting on a lake. The sound of the waves crashing against a seashell-covered shore and the subsequentRead More

Tune in to Blue Dot Report…Spacesuits, earthquakes, wildfires, oddball planets and surfing culture. In an expanding universe, Dave Schlom sees little need to constrain topics for his popular radio show,Read More

29 Rows Lavender Farm…The scent of fresh lavender fills the air as bees buzz from the purple blooms. It mixes and diffuses in the air with a sweet, subtle tone,Read More

Mountain Biking With Shasta Gravity Adventures…Brimming with small-town vibes, alpine rides and spectacular side adventures, Mount Shasta is becoming a mountain biker’s dream destination. “First of all, it’s easy toRead More

Siskiyou County Communities Gardening Together…Gardening can often be challenging, but in Etna, the challenges are of near-Biblical proportions. Gardeners there have to contend with deer, jackrabbits and grasshoppers, not toRead More

The CAD 2021 Trail Collection…California Adventure District is home to six national forests: Shasta-Trinity, Klamath, Plumas, Lassen and Mendocino. This summer, have some fun and make it a goal toRead More

The City of Chico’s Tree Efforts…Leafy and shady. Not a bad vibe for a city, and Chico embraces it. The city of Chico’s tree efforts are comprehensive and multi-branched. ForRead More

Jordan McWilliams’ Backcountry Equine…Perhaps no animal embodies wild America like the mustang. Mostly ranging across public lands in the western United States, they descend from domesticated horses brought to NorthRead More

Redding Tour: Live Stream Event…The Whole Earth and Watershed Festival and Shasta Living Streets are excited to be bringing the 2021 Wild & Scenic Film Festival – Redding Tour toRead More

Red Bluff Round-Up Celebrates 100 Years…Words like “tradition” and “heritage” hold sacred power in Tehama County, where people hold tight to their history and familial connections. One could argue theRead More

The Downtown Connector Loop Trail…Redding is making an important connection. The Diestelhorst to Downtown trail/bikeway will link downtown neighborhoods and businesses to the city’s popular Sacramento River Trail, making itRead More

Five Things To Do In Shasta County…With 3,800 square miles of territory, Shasta County is one very large outdoor adventure  playground. With a population density of about 46 people perRead More

The Colors of Dunsmuir’s Botanical Gardens…Ernie Wasson is a painter of sorts. His canvas features every color in the rainbow, colors that vary from season to season.Wasson’s canvas is theRead More

Sierra Club Hut At Horse Camp…Built with volcanic rock and alpine timber, perched on the main route to Mt. Shasta’s summit, the Sierra Club’s venerable old Shasta Alpine Hut servesRead More

Six Great Beaches To Explore In Northern California….Who doesn’t love the beach and the sound of the crashing waves? They symbolize peace and happiness, and an invitation to relax andRead More

Vegetation Clean Up With Blue Tent Farms Goats…..There’s no doubt that goats have an “it” factor, and it’s been a grand curiosity for Tim Arrowsmith of Red Bluff ’s BlueRead More

Larry Watts, a mended heart with help from above…Larry Watts was not alone when his heart stopped on that June day in 2018 while running a half-marathon near Bend, Ore.HeRead More

Some Great Things To Do In The California Adventure District…Adventure awaits in the California Adventure District. If you’re ready to explore, here are some top-notch options.1: Burney Falls – ThisRead More

Quiet Yourself in the Beauty of Mount Shasta…Some are called to Mount Shasta to summit the snow-capped volcano or explore its dense forests. Standing more than 14,000 feet and visibleRead More

Staying Active During COVID-19…It doesn’t take an infectious disease expert to determine that life during a pandemic is pretty darn challenging. But even while protecting your health and that ofRead More