North State Parent magazine

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

Stacey Leigh Mohr

Stacey Leigh Mohr

Stacey Leigh Mohr’s family took her wilderness camping from a young age, taught her to fish, to cook tasty meals over a campfire, and to appreciate and work to preserve the natural beauty of wild places.

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Snowshoeing: A Family Winter Sport “Shoe-in”

Sometimes, the mention of “winter sports” calls up visions of expensive equipment rental or purchase, pricy resort passes, half-a-day of driving to reach the best snowy trails and high skill […]

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DS LASER ENGRAVING: A SISKIYOU COUNTY GEM

Are you considering an exceptional engraved gift for a special someone? Do you need a thousand custom engraved items for a big event? Are you concerned about quality, durability and […]

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Happy Lunar New Year 2026 the Year of the Horse

The Year of the Horse in the Chinese Zodiac begins Feb. 17, 2026, and this year is the year of the Fire Horse, bringing energy, freedom and transformation until Feb. […]

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New Lodge Welcomes Guests at Far Northern California’s only Cross-Country Ski Area

On the slopes of Mount Shasta – rising 14,162 feet into Far Northern California’s crisp alpine air – families have been enjoying world-class, meticulously groomed trails, peaceful mountain vibes and […]

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Rockside Ranch: Restoration and Hope for Young Men in Crisis

Life happens. And for some, addiction, homelessness or lack of skills and self-confidence can stand in the way of their life goals and can lead to hopelessness, despair and personal […]

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Holiday Gifts That Educate and Delight Children of All Ages

As they gear up for the holiday season, parents and grandparents head out to what often seems a “shopping jungle” to purchase toys and gifts that will bring joy to […]

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Regional Women Business Centers: Impact with a Heart

Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, accounting for 47% of all civilian workers as of March 2025. Despite this and the fact that women have been entering the […]

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Mount Shasta Education Foundation: Citizen Collective Provides Vital Support to Local Schools

Funding for schools in California has been steadily decreasing since Proposition 13 took effect in 1978. But recent drastic federal cuts to school funding have had a devastating impact on […]

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Dear Reader

Dear Readers, This month is North State Parent Magazine’s Anniversary month! When I started the magazine, there were very few other publications around and none that circulated widely and were […]

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Summertime Activities to Keep Kids Engaged and Learning

August in the North State sees summer camps winding down, but the dog days of summer are still with us. In these sizzling temperatures, besides going to the movies, what […]

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Craft and Culinary Innovation at Bella Art Works Creative Café

Ceramics and ice cream? Yes!! Add to that incredible grilled cheese sandwiches and you’ve got a winning combination. Bella Art Works Creative Café, a beloved Yreka institution, has it all. […]

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Kids Level Up at Athletic Horizons

When you think of gymnastics, maybe Olympians like Simone Biles, or for those of us from another generation, Cathy Rigby, come to mind – extraordinary young athletes that take gymnastics […]