New brothers-in-law Adam Mitchell, left, and Caleb Bailey fished the Trinity River on Nov. 4 out of Mitchell’s drift boat. They hooked nine fish and landed six. Full story »

Shannon Burgan of Redding has found a way to learn about north state history and get outdoors for exercise.But she didn't have to go to a museum or curl up on the sofa and watch the History Channel to do it. Instead, she joined one of the hikes with the Shasta Historical Society's Hikes for Health and History.
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The eagle has landed.In the continental 48 states, that's usually big news. In southeast Alaska, it's usually met with indifference unless the viewer is a tourist.
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Fishing guide Dave Jacobs finds himself in rough water this year.The fall run of the salmon season on the Sacramento River usually accounts for more than 80 percent of Jacobs' business. But the salmon-fishing season didn't open until Nov. 1, and anglers are limited to one fish per day under this year's regulations.
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Camping not your thing? Don't want to gas up the RV? And a room at almost $500 a night at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park doesn't fit your budget?
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My family loves meatloaf, and this wild game meatloaf is the best, with little fat and such delicious flavor. I like my recipes to be a blueprint, which means it's a good basic recipe, but if you want to vary from the recipe, go ahead. Instead of spaghetti sauce, use chili sauce or salsa; vary the kinds of cheese; add garlic if you like. We love to have a meatloaf dinner in the winter with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. In the summer, I change out the sides for fresh sliced tomatoes and buttered new potatoes. My favorite part of the whole meatloaf process is the next day for delicious slightly warmed meatloaf sandwiches.
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Norm Johanson and his son Randy, both of Redding, caught these steelhead Oct. 30 in the Trinity River a few miles downstream from Junction City. Full story »

For John Soares, now 48, it was an idyllic childhood, growing up on 3 acres near Anderson, the foothills spread out before him. He'd pack a lunch, promise to be home for dinner and head out to explore the nearby pastures and creeks, keeping his eye out for wildlife and wildflowers. When he reached his teen years, he expanded his horizons to include the nearby Trinity Alps.
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This is the third article in a series of four pieces for seasoned marathoners who would like to concentrate on improving their marathon time. This week's installment includes a chart with the first five weeks of your 10-week marathon program and an explanation of the different styles of workouts - according to your max heart rate - you will be asked to perform. If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you will have to go by feel.
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Plank-cooked fish is a real treat and dates back to when the native tribes of the Northeast and Northwest would plank salmon and other fish over a wood fire. Nowadays, planks can be purchased in gourmet shops, kitchen stores and even supermarkets.
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Randy Carter, 54, of Redding participated in the Ironman World Championship race Oct. 11 in Kona, Hawaii. The race included a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. Kona was Carter’s sixth Ironman World Championship competition and his 13th Ironman race since he began participating in 2002. He has raced in Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland and Idaho. Full story » Comments (1)

The Shasta Mayflies is redefining the phrase "casting like a girl" to mean "casting like experienced anglers."The women's fly-fishing club encourages women to enjoy fly-fishing as a sport.
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Its canyon houses steep and rocky mountains, poison oak, "and enough rattlesnakes, scorpions, bears and mountain lions to keep one's eyes busy," said fishing guide Mike Mercer, "But for those willing to appreciate what it has to offer, it is a gift."
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Burney resident Michelle Paradiso, 20, caught her first limit of rainbows on Hat Creek in September
using a fly rod while drifting eggs Full story »

Gail Bloxham's life has always been deeply intertwined with horsemanship."I can't remember when I started riding," Bloxham said. "As a kid, there were about six girls in the neighborhood who had horses. We would all get together and ride and play; bathe horses on each other's front yard; play hide and seek, cowboys and Indians; and race the boys with their motorcycles. I joined the Westside 4-H in Red Bluff with my horse and had a great time."
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