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The skateboarding scene in the North State… It doesn’t matter if it’s the Dogtown culture of 1970s Santa Monica or the blistering heat at the Redding or Anderson skate parks,Read More

Finding a way up with north state climbers… A couple of Christmases ago, Kelly Campbell got her son Larkin, then 14, a gift card for some sessions at a ReddingRead More

Water Logged… John Muir may have famously written “the mountains are calling and I must go,” but honestly, the lakes and rivers in the North State are worth putting theRead More

Land that I Love, Tehama County… Soil erosion was brought to Congress’ attention during the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s. It was shown to be the number one priorityRead More

Emerald Lake, Stars and Milky Way – Lassen Volcanic… Frank Kratofil enjoys spending time with his family, friends and patients and he enjoys time in the outdoors. As a youngRead More

Low-Maintenance Beauty For The Great Outdoors… As many of us head off for what might be the last camping (or glamping) trip of the summer, remember that while a fullRead More

The Night Shift… During the summer, it gets pretty hot in these parts and sometimes even the rivers and lakes don’t offer the necessary relief from the heat… during theRead More

Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance… If you’re anywhere near Mount Shasta on the 4th of July, the Annual Walk/Run has been the place to kick off the city’s holiday festivities forRead More

On The Trail To Koyom Bukum Sewinom Bo… Smack dab in between North Lake Tahoe and Redding on scenic Highway 89 is a nice little pullout just outside of QuincyRead More

The Happy Horses At Rockin Maddy Ranch In Yreka… Just off Interstate 5 on 62 acres of land, there are 10 dogs, 5 cats and 35 happy horses that liveRead More

Dye Creek Wildlife Rescue… Natalie Peterson didn’t let her nest stay empty too long after her youngest child moved out. In fact, her response was quite literal. “Emma says IRead More

Get outside and plan a trip with Ooowee Adventures… It’s no secret to those who love living in the North State: Our area is loaded with adventures in every nookRead More

Eastern Siskiyou Audio Tours… Eastern Siskiyou County is a rugged volcanic landscape full of natural wonders that include the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, the Lower Klamath National Wildlife RefugeRead More

Surfing In Humboldt County… Up in the far northwestern corner of California is a natural, cool environment where century-old towering redwoods meet a fiery sea all layered in morning fog.Read More

The Seaside Community Of Shelter Cove… One does not get to Shelter Cove by accident. The final stretch of the drive is only 21 miles, but it can feel likeRead More

The Healing Power Of The Ocean… If Relaxation was a destination on a map, it would, no doubt, be decorated with an immense blue sky, aglow with radiant sunlight andRead More

Sun Protection Recommendations… Those lazy days of summer are upon us and, for those of us here in the North State, they bring the potential for a whole lot ofRead More

Friends of the Dunes… The shifting sands of Humboldt County were first stunted in the 1900s by the introduction of non-native plant life, which were brought to the dunes withRead More

Natalie Verhoog, Flight Instructor Just because it felt like a fun first thing to try, pre-med student Natalie Verhoog climbed aboard a small plane idling in Benton Airpark and liftedRead More

Redding Trail Alliance… Adventure enthusiasts come in many forms, from runners to mountain bikers, bird watchers to hikers and anyone in between. Some adventure out on their own, going offRead More