Jayme Castro’s Foraging Tours in Mount Shasta… Jayme Castro has spent more than two decades studying fungi in the Mount Shasta area. “I’ve been studying mushrooms for 23 years. When …
With Eyes of Wonder
Laws and Wade Connect Students with Nature… John Muir Laws (aka Jack) has been studying the natural world in the Sierra Nevada for decades, authoring books including “How to Teach …
Landscaping Reimagined
Xeriscaping Gains Ground Across the North State… There’s at least one in every neighborhood—a house with a lush, glowing green, perfectly-manicured lawn and garden beds that are Better Homes & …
Pretty with Purpose
Bainbridge and Renger’s Window Gems Save Birds… What if a cleverly-made, aesthetically-pleasing decal had the potential to save hundreds—if not thousands—of birds? Turns out, such a product exists, and it’s …
Hidden Riverside Gem
Exploring Tauhindauli Park in Dunsmuir… Tauhindauli Park is a hidden gem of a park in north Dunsmuir. With more than a half-mile of direct public access to the Upper Sacramento …
Romance Actually
2026 Wedding Trends… As couples plan weddings in 2026, celebrations are becoming more intentional, customized and emotionally meaningful. From intimate gatherings to bold design choices, this year’s trends reflect personal …
Fresh From the Market
High Mountain Flowers at the Farmers Markets… As clearer skies and sunshine become more frequent in the North State, the Shasta farmers markets start taking off with the vendor/consumer relationship …
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 also …
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 Forest …
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. You …