Arts + Entertainment
All I Want For Christmas
Alexandrea Designs – Inspired by Nature, Created by Hand…Alexandrea Young is a natural born artist who would rather be amongst flowers, forests and flowing waters than the hustle and bustleRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
All is Calm
Forest Bathing: Unplug – Restore…We have know for quite some time that all the technological advancements may catch up with us at some point, and recent global events are provingRead More
Community
My Town: Emily Baker
Emily Baker is a Brand Ambassador for the Chico Honey Company and describes her town of Capay as “tight-knit.”Glenn County has been the home of my family for more thanRead More
Community
Good Tidings
The Downtown Redding Christmas Tree with Jim Calhoun…There’s something new in store for a Redding holiday tradition that’s marking its 101st year this month.The 70-foot fir tree proudly standing atRead More
Arts + Entertainment, Community, Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
All is Bright
Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay in Redding, CA…With its eyebrow-raising price tag of $1 million, Jake Mangas knew Garden of Lights – the dazzling holiday display that runs throughRead More
Community, Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
O Christmas Tree
The search for the perfect Christmas tree…As Thanksgiving gratitude gives way to holiday cheer, for many people it also marks the start of the season for a time-honored tradition: theRead More
Community, Life + Leisure
Rejoice in Hope
Living with expectancy in 2021…With the dawn of every new year is a chance to leave the previous one behind in search of new horizons – opportunities to make betterRead More
Food + Dining
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Santa
K.I.S.S. – Keep Your Holiday Appetizers Easy…The holiday season can be stressful enough in normal circumstances, but in 2020, the season arrives with unique challenges that can frustrate even theRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
One Track Mind
Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing in Lassen Park…When the weather turns wintry, consider a woodsy adventure. Lassen Volcanic National Park has a special sparkle in the snowy season, and a greatRead More
Community
My Town: Carl Bott
Where the heart is with retired Marine and Co-Owner of Free Fire Media, Carl Bott…I met Linda the night before I deployed back to Fallujah, Iraq, at an award showRead More
Community
From Sea to Shining Sea
Shasta Division Naval Sea Cadet Corps…Like a lot of boys contemplating their future, 15-year-old Joseph VanHorn was thinking about serving his country when he got older. His mother, Heather VanHorn,Read More
Community, Food + Dining, Life + Leisure
Fall Bounty
Harvest Restaurant and Lodge in McCloud CA…OPENING A restaurant during a pandemic might seem counterintuitive, but the new owners at Harvest in McCloud are bucking the trend. “We opened JulyRead More
Food + Dining
Unturkey
A very vegan Thanksgiving…Ever tried going vegetarian? There are plenty of reasons to quit meat and pile on the veggies – like health and clean conscience – but motivators likeRead More
Arts + Entertainment, Community
Band of Beauty
Wreath maker Shelly Yoshiwara…If you ask her why she holds wreath classes in her Churn Creek Bottom greenhouse, Shelley Yoshiwara will laugh and admit she’s addicted to seeds. Her gardenerRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
Winter Oasis
Outdoor Winter Adventures…Winter in Northern California generally means cozy fireplaces, comfort food and holidays. But in Siskiyou County, it also spells outdoor adventure. Complete with a ski park, ice rink,Read More
Community, Recreation + Outdoors
Hearing The Call
Making accessibility a reality at Lassen Volcanic National Park…When the mountains call, especially those in our national parks, they call to everyone. Assuring that all who hear the call canRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
Explore More
24-Hours in the wilderness…With all the craziness that 2020 has thrown out, the local mountains can offer much needed solitude – and, as the saying goes, you can experience greatRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Peak Performance
Lessons from the mountains…JOHN MUIR, renowned naturalist and preservationist, famously coined the phrase “the mountains are calling, and I must go” in a letter he wrote to his sister inRead More
Community
Ain’t No Mountain
Slade Giles, Legacy Project…Slade Giles delivers a simple, yet heartfelt message: If you do anything, invest in your community; if you can be anything, be kind.The 43-year-old Palo Cedro residentRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
Challenge Accepted
Redding team takes on the Fiji Eco Challenge…Heather Gustafson has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, run endurance races and climbed Mt. Shasta six times. Yet, there was a night, midway though herRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
Water Feature
Lake Almanor – The Perfect Norcal Retreat…Nestled in the pines at the base of the towering Lassen Peak, the manmade 90-foot-deep Lake Almanor draws anyone interested in a place thatRead More
Food + Dining
Fresh Bruschetta
Fresh Garlic Ricotta Bruschetta…Discover something fresh with this recipe for Fresh Garlic Ricotta Bruschetta!BRUSCHETTA INGREDIENTS:1 cup diced fresh tomatoes4 cloves garlic2 T Wild Grove ascolano extraVirgin olive oil, Dash freshRead More