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.

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.

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…)

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…)

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…)

Cover Photographer: ilanna Greenfield is a mother, maker, artist and handy crafter. She strives to create organic and nature-based classes and events for young people. She and her husband Shane run Luna Verde Permaculture and build tiny homes. lunaverdepermaculture.com (more…)