When my youngest daughter learned to ride her bike last summer, my husband and I promptly snapped a photo to document the milestone. In the picture, our daughter looks triumphant, her feet resting comfortably […]
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Lily Chang
“If somebody were to open their arms and put a hug around a whole room—that’s completely what she brings,” says Santy Gray of her friend and coworker Lily Chang. The […]
River Dancers — Rafting on the Klamath River for a Memorable Family Adventure
River Dancers Whitewater Rafting Company, headquartered in Siskiyou County, is the go-to place for rafting adventures with professional guides on the Klamath River. From short splashes to overnight excursions, most […]
Ideas For Fun Times With Your Teen
Teens don’t often beckon parents to spend time with them. But your task as the parent of a teen is to create regular times, as well as special times, with […]
R-Ranch – An Ultimate Family Outdoor Vacation
Nothing can bring a family together like vacationing in the great outdoors, where each member can enjoy space and time to enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, taking a horseback ride, […]
Gathering At The Water Hole With Russ Harman Of Alsco, Inc.
Just as water has been vital since the beginning of time, equally important are the ways in which people move water for their purposes. Controlling and moving water, otherwise known […]
Five North State Dads Who Balance Family and Community
Jake Nolen and his wife of ten years, Emily, own and run No-Side Music, a music lesson and recording studio, from their home in Chico. The couple also are the […]
Celebrating Inclusivity At The Special Needs Carnival In Durham
For many people with disabilities, carnivals can be a stressful and anxiety-filled experience. Primarily geared toward “typical” community members, they often lack accessibility and can be a breeding ground for […]
New Shasta Bike Depot and Redding Bikeshare Bring Bike-Friendly Family Fun to Downtown Redding
This summer downtown Redding has become more bike-friendly for the whole family with the launch of the Shasta Bike Depot and Redding Bikeshare. Both projects are run by the local […]
Katie Carpenter Wants To Help Get Your Family On The Trail
One of the outcomes from the pandemic has been a growing interest in biking, and many small towns in the North State continue to get an economic boost as visiting […]
Midwives and Doulas in the North State Support Birth in Different Ways
Carolee June Abbott is the co-founder of Grace Doulas, primarily serving Shasta County, and also offers online birthing classes. She began offering childbirth classes in 2010. Katarra Shaw is the […]
Jared Duval – It All Starts At Home
According to Jared DuVal, making a difference in kids’ lives starts at home. “It doesn’t have to be overly complicated; it’s just things like turning off the TV and being […]
My Mother’s Day Won’t Revolve Around My Kids And I Refuse To Feel Guilty About It
Like orphaned socks, random game pieces, and naked dollies, my mom guilt pops up nearly everywhere. I wonder if I spend too much time on my phone and not enough […]
