North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Kate Hiller

Kate Hiller

Kate and her family are “adventure-schoolers” more than homeschoolers. Back home in Red Bluff, while recouping from their travels, Kate writes historical fiction—her first novel is set in rural Northern California. Contact Kate at kate@northstateparent.com.

Author Archive

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This is Tehama: The Mothers and Daughters of Bud’s Jolly Kone

Who puts a twinkle in the eyes of North State kids? Who put a twinkle in a young sailor’s eye, so much that he hitchhiked home from San Diego every […]

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This is Tehama: Bennett Apiaries Boxes are the “Bee’s Knees”

Many parents use real-life situations as lessons to increase both knowledge and principle. Tom and Paige Bennett of Bennett Apiaries, Inc., live this out every day in their family-run business. […]

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Mapping Teenagers

Residents of California’s upper North State are fortunate to have access to endless year-round hiking opportunities. Grab a map, and within an hour you can be hitting the trail. Hiking […]

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This is Tehama: 19 In 2019! Affordable Family Fun Ideas In Tehama County

As an “adventure-school” family we have looked for inexpensive, interesting things to do in Tehama County for the past 16 years. Here are some of our favorite places to go […]

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This is Tehama: Dr. Deborah Sutcliffe, Tehama County’s Direct Primary Care Provider, Has “Time in Her Schedule for Compassion”

The ancient word “Tehama” once meant a place where rivers could be crossed. With our county’s rich currents of history, happenings and hope, this is our crossing place today — […]

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