North State Parent magazine

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

This is Tehama

The ancient word “Tehama” once meant a place where rivers could be crossed. With our county’s rich currents of history, happenings and hope, this is our crossing place today — where we meet to celebrate our beautiful Tehama County.

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Empower Tehama – Helping Stop the Cycle of Domestic Violence

In its first four weeks, “Maid,” a 2021 TV series telling the true story of a woman fleeing domestic violence with her young daughter, was Netflix’s top watched miniseries of […]

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Gail Heaney – The Queen of Fun And Her Miniature Donkey Entourage

Jack and Gail Heaney of Los Molinos have been raising registered miniature Mediterranean donkeys for 28 years. The donkeys have been Gail’s crowning glory, but she has worn many other […]

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Ken Boone Is Mr. Nick – Reaching One Heart At A Time Through Children’s Radio

Ken Boone, known on the radio as Mr. Nick, Nicky and Nicholas Hope, had a clear purpose when he began Bible-centered children’s radio programming with We Kids in 1986. Before […]

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Blue Line Outdoors – Fellowship On The River

When Tehama County’s Jason Thatcher spoke with me recently about Blue Line Outdoors, he had already put in 14 hours working as a fishing guide and his day wasn’t even […]

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Tehama Concert Series – Uplifting, Positive & Feel-Good

Ask anyone who’s watched the 1965 musical film, “The Sound of Music,” and you’ll hear the words uplifting, positive, feel-good, and, of course, “do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, […]

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Make Summer Memories While Vacation Time Lasts

Every year the anticipation of summer quickly gives way to confusion about how quickly it passes. This month, we have the chance to grab on to slower moments and make […]

Every year, Greta and Kent Kohler lead Tehama County youth on life-enhancing camping and horseback riding tips through Lassen National Park.

Horses, ATVs and The Kohler Family – Building Self-Worth for Tehama County Youth

Preparing for an extended camping trip can be hard work for any family, but imagine adding loads of four wheeled or four legged toys for 2-15 kids and you get […]

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Natalie Peterson Gets Back to the Wild With Dye Creek Wildlife Rescue

The land and its critters are in Natalie Peterson’s blood. After all, when you are raised as a rancher’s daughter, you often feel like a wild critter yourself! On the […]

"The hay is in the barn" for this new wedding venue in Los Molinos.

The Red Barn – A Picturesque Wedding Venue in Los Molinos

The hay is in the barn” and for this generation of Patricks that means The Red Barn is primed and ready to host a full season of weddings. Ryan Patrick […]

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Resolute Dog Training – A Mission To Serve Those Who Serve

Resolute Dog Training was launched when Sadie Sanderson, of Flournoy, took her heart for people and combined it with her natural abilities with dogs. Sadie’s years of volunteering with veterans, […]

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BABS Bath Shop An Expression of Love And Hospitality

Stepping into Kristen Van Natta’s store, BABS Bath Shop, is like stepping into a welcoming home. Here, she tells the story of the Red Bluff shop, which was located in […]

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Mill Creek Resort: Nature’s Playground

The happiest place on earth Tucked away in the horseshoe bend of Highway 172, just six miles southeast of Mineral, nature’s playground awaits. Mill Creek Resort is 13 wooded acres […]

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