North State Parent magazine

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

Siskiyou County News

Skiers, hikers and snowshoers can enjoy easy, family-friendly groomed trails leading from the Nordic Ski Center. Photo provided by SORA

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Marty Sochet is well prepared for safety AND fun on his family River Dancers river rafting adventures.

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Students enjoy creative expression through an Exploration workshop printmaking project.

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 […]

Adoption Center Manager Rick Formanek gets a kiss from a Rescue Ranch dog.

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 […]

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Little Elves Workshop: A Joyous Family Holiday Tradition

Fragrant holiday wreaths, handmade holiday ornaments, craft tables laden with crafting supplies and projects and staffed by friendly elves, holiday music and entertainment, hot apple cider and seasonal treats – […]

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Cedar Grove School: A Place Where Children Can Blossom

“Humans learn most easily and naturally in a holistic way,” Cate Clother, founder and director of Cedar Grove School, a Waldorf-inspired multicultural heritage school, says. Waldorf curriculum is built around […]

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