As parents, we face some unpleasant truths about the world we live in. In the US, one in three girls and one in 10 boys are victims of child sexual […]
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What to say and do (and what NOT to say and do) for someone experiencing grief
According to Jen Nilsson on her blog about grief, “Lens of Jen,” the single best thing you can do when offering comfort is to SHOW UP. “Whatever you do,” Jen says, […]
More Than What It Seams: What Your Child Could Gain from Learning to Sew
When I went to middle and high school, (many years ago when dinosaurs roamed the Earth), public schools offered not just home economics classes but actual sewing classes. I even […]
Swap Screen Time for Tree Time on the New Gateway II Trail System
We are fortunate in this region to have access to the Gateway Trail network, a system of multi-use professionally designed and environmentally sustainable trails adjacent to the community of Mount […]
Summer Family Adventures With River Dancers Whitewater Rafting
Hikes to spectacular waterfalls, breathtaking starry nights, stories and music around a campfire, watershed education and history, epic water battles, jumping off rocks, swimming rapids, kayaking – these are some […]
Shasta Gravity Adventures – Strengthening Family Relationships and Building Community
“We have a strong belief that outdoor recreation builds and strengthen relationships among young and old,” says Monique Monmonier-Birch, co-owner with her husband, Christian Birch, of Shasta Gravity Adventures in […]
Start the Summer Season at the Wildflower Music Festival
Summer is just around the corner, with the promise of opportunities to enjoy a bounty of talented musical performers at outdoor music festivals throughout the region. Wildflower Music Festival, one […]
Earth Day Celebration, Education, Music and More in Mount Shasta
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito.” – The Dalai Lama Earth Day, celebrated April 22 every year […]
Safety and Security in the North State
Thousands of dedicated law enforcement, fire and first responder personnel throughout the North State work hard every day to respond to emergencies and do their best to protect and serve […]
Water Safety is Essential in the North State
I heard just the quietest little “plip.” I was pregnant with my second child and standing in our above-ground pool, letting the water buoy my enormous belly and relieving my […]
Ice or Roller Hockey: North State Kids Find Community, Encouragement and Personal Growth While Having Fun
“Participating in hockey helps kids build character,” says Siskiyou Ice Rink Manager Gary Nordell. “It helps them understand how to be in competitive situations and develop motor skills and coordination. […]
