North State Parent magazine

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

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November/December 2024

Cover Photography: John Donaldson (more…)

October 2024

Photo by: Cate Clother, founder of Cedar Grove and director of the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce. Throughout her work, Cate seeks to cultivate communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive. (more…)

September 2024

On the Cover: North State Parent is delighted to feature the cover illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. Alli also illustrates for The New York Times, Boston Globe, Travel + Leisure and Real Simple.

August 2024

On the Cover: Chloe Scott, age 10, enjoys swimming and is an enthusiastic member of the South Siskiyou Swim Team. She loves animals and being outdoors. Photo by: Rachel Scott

June/July 2024

On the Cover: Exciting river adventures await families this summer at River Dancers Whitewater River Rafting Company. River Dancers will completely outfit your family for the river. Professional, knowledgeable, fun guides lead families on exciting day or multiday journeys down the Klamath, Upper Sacramento and Trinity rivers, with plenty of time to splash, play and relax. Fun, inflatable kayaks, like the one pictured on the cover piloted by an adventurous teen, are available on many river trips and can be enjoyed by novice as well as experienced kayakers. Book your family river rafting adventure today and enjoy some true quality time together enjoying the gorgeous natural surroundings of this region we call home! riverdancers.com. (530)918-8610.

May 2024

Cover Photography: Sam Borquez, a Northern California based photographer, is the official photographer for Redding Performing Arts Center. He expertly captures the grace, beauty and essence of young RPAC performers. Inquiries can be made by contacting him at @savorshasta on Instagram and Facebook. (more…)

April 2024

Cover Photography: Photographer Sarah Peracchino grew up in Redding and became obsessed with photography at eight years old when she found her grandfather’s camera in a closet. Sarah loves freezing moments in time and having the opportunity to relive the memories again and again. She has a deep love of documenting that wonderful thing called Motherhood. @sarahperacchinophotography sarahpericchinophotography.com (more…)

March 2024

On the Cover: North State Parent is delighted to feature the cover illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. Alli also illustrates for The New York Times, Boston Globe, Travel + Leisure and Real Simple.

February 2024

Cover Photography: Photographer Keith Maguire is a commercial and portrait photographer serving the Chico area. The timelessness of a photograph is what speaks to him the most. Each photograph is a piece of a story. His first love is portrait photography, but he also loves street photography, wedding and couples photography, and landscape photography. You can find his work at keithalton.com (more…)

January 2024

Cover Photography: Photographer Keith Maguire is a commercial and portrait photographer serving the Chico area. The timelessness of a photograph is what speaks to him the most. Each photograph is a piece of a story. His first love is portrait photography, but he also loves street photography, wedding and couples photography, and landscape photography. You can find his work at keithalton.com (more…)

December 2023

Cover Photography: Photographer Betsey Walton says her work is all about relationships: “When the people, their expressions, and their joy all come together in an image, I know why I am a photographer. There is something magical about catching a glimpse of the best in someone.” Take a look at Betsey’s magic at bwaltonphotograpy.com (more…)

November 2023

On the Cover: Patricia Pastor enjoys some fun times with her grandchildren, Alder and Elda. Patricia Pastor is Children’s Center & Lab School Director, ECE Adjunct Faculty in Early Childhood Education at Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz.
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