“Art has an incredible ability to engage children to want to be in school. Students look forward to it, to expressing themselves. It’s hands on, its’ creative, it’s fun,” says […]
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Walk, Hike, Ski, Bike and Ride into the Future with Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance
“The heart and soul of what we do at Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance [SORA] is connecting people to nature,” says SORA executive director Justi Hansen, “because we know that connecting […]
Alpaca on the Rocks – Fun on the Farm for the Whole Family
Visiting a farm, petting and feeding the animals, is a fun treat for kids of all ages. But the friendly, soft, sweet-natured alpacas at Alpaca on the Rocks, in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Siskiyou Humane Society: Dedicated Staff Maintains Fear-Free Shelter for Animals
Mount Shasta native Riley Whitherell loves animals. She decided after college that she wanted to work at the Siskiyou Humane Society (SHS) in her hometown. She applied for a secretary […]
Liberty Arts and Jefferson Center for the Arts: Siskiyou County Venues Where Art and Artists Flourish
Artistic spaces offer a place for people to come together and create in an atmosphere of non-judgement. This supportive environment is especially important to nurture budding young artists. Siskiyou County […]
Rescue Ranch: Saving Dogs and Changing Lives
If you, like me, are a dog lover, you’ll want to know about the Siskiyou County no-kill dog shelter and sanctuary, Rescue Ranch. I recently spent a morning at the […]
