Balloon Fair Returns to Montague Skies… “When you see them up in the air, you don’t really see the basket so much. You see the balloon itself, and it’s just …
Night Moves
Summer Full Moon Activities in Northern California… One of the best things about living or exploring Northern California is its endless miles of undisturbed rivers, mountains and forest. This environment—combined with …
A Good Place to Bee
How Redding Became Bee City USA… There are around 1,600 species of native bees in California alone (the United States has about 3,600 species of bees total), and out of …
The River Runs Deep
The Harrisons’ Six Rivers Rafting on the Trinity… Sara Harrison was born in Trinity County, grew up playing in the Trinity River, and has spent the past 23 years working …
What’s Cookin – Cedar Plank Salmon
July 2026 Recipe… Fresh summer flavors shine in this cedar plank salmon recipe. Smoky cedar, bright lemon and a rich balsamic vanilla glaze create the perfect balance of savory and …
What’s in the Bag
Seven Travel Essentials Worth Packing… No matter whether I’m pitching a tent in my backyard for a few days or flying halfway across the world to Zanzibar for a month, …
Don’t Mind Me I’m On the Lookout
Shasta-Trinity Historic Lookouts Open for Summer Stays… If you’re looking for a unique overnight experience without having to travel too far out of the North State, then staying in a retired …
Warm Weather Wellness
Simple Ways to Recharge this Summer… Summer often brings a welcome change of pace across the North State. Longer days, warmer evenings and more time outdoors can create opportunities to …
Just Add Water
Local Owners Revive Aqua Golf in Redding… Knocking golf balls into the Sacramento River is such an only-in-Redding experience that the prospect of losing it prompted two sets of brothers …
Curious by Nature
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 …