Word has it that the best pumpkin patch in Siskiyou County is just up Hwy 5 in Gazelle. Owned and operated by 45-year Siskiyou County farming couple Kirsten Olsen and […]
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North State Girl Scout Gold
Just about everyone is familiar with the Girl Scout program. Girls work together in troops to earn badges and have enriching experiences. But did you know that Girl Scouts can […]
Canine Companions: Loving, Life-Changing Partners
In 1988, Yreka resident Bethany Elliott had a near-drowning accident which left her with cerebral palsy. To help her with daily tasks, she received a service dog in 2000 through […]
Stargazing: Starry, Starry Nights in the North State
One of the best parts of camping is gazing up at the night sky filled with stars sparkling like diamonds, undimmed by ambient city lights. Keep an eye out for falling […]
Siskiyou Economic Development: Supporting Small Businesses Throughout the North State
Since 2020, small business has been driving the bulk of U.S. job growth, according to the US Census, employing 45.9% of Americans. By June 2025, there were 36.2 million small […]
Camping Tips for First Timers
Avoid SNAFUs and smooth the way with these “campwise” tips from The Campout Card Deck by Marnie Hanel & Jen Sevenson. Pack Planning Prepare for the worst weather by choosing […]
Cultivating Curiosity: Outdoor Education in Siskiyou County
Many of us remember school days consisting of hours sitting at school desks, listening to the teacher, studying, reading, sometimes struggling to pay attention, perhaps daydreaming and almost certainly anxiously […]
Historic McCloud: Picturesque Mountain Jewel Getaway
“McCloud is just the most beautiful little ‘Hallmark’ town,” says Shari Rouiller, executive director of the McCloud Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1895 by George W. Scott and William VanArsdale, […]
Redding Midwife Nora McNeill A 50 Year Legacy of Beautiful Birthing Experiences
“Nora is amazing. She knows just what to say to each person to comfort them and guide through the birth process.” This and many other similar glowing statements praising Nora […]
Leave No Trace
This spring and summer, as you and your family enjoy the bounty of natural beauty with which we are blessed here in the North State, be sure to remember to […]
