THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE PUMPKINLAND
What does a former Harper’s Magazine model from the Bronx have in common with a Morton Salt traveling salesperson from California? The answer is the courage, heart and brains to run a business for 47 years with four children in tow. If that brings to mind a lion, a...
Turtle Bay’s Famous Artist Portfolio Program Inspires the Artist in All of Us
Artwork is meant to inspire, be shared and enjoyed as a community. Tucked upstairs in the Turtle Bay Museum at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, is a community resource gem called the Famous Artists Portfolio Program. Filed neatly in...
Stargazing: Starry, Starry Nights in the North State
One of the best parts of camping is gazing up at the night sky filled with stars sparkling like diamonds, undimmed by ambient city lights. Keep an eye out for falling stars, easy to spot in a light-pollution-free starry sky. But you don’t have to camp in the...
Siskiyou Economic Development: Supporting Small Businesses Throughout the North State
Since 2020, small business has been driving the bulk of U.S. job growth, according to the US Census, employing 45.9% of Americans. By June 2025, there were 36.2 million small businesses in the U.S., making up nearly all businesses in the country – 99.9%. Despite these...
FIRST CAMPOUT WITH YOUR FAMILY: MAKE IT A WINNER!
If your family has a long history of camping and is totally outdoor savvy, then you need read no further. But if your children haven't been camping before and you'd like to take them, there are some important points to take into consideration. Much as we would like it...
Camping Tips for First Timers
Avoid SNAFUs and smooth the way with these “campwise” tips from The Campout Card Deck by Marnie Hanel & Jen Sevenson. Pack Planning Prepare for the worst weather by choosing your outerwear wisely: fleece is your friend, cotton is your foe. Never leave home without...
Helping Students with Visual & Mobility Impairments Toward Greater Independence
What is worth stepping outside of your comfort zone? When the road diverges into a known and an unknown path, what makes the unfamiliar road worth the risk? For Rachel White, visual impairment (VI) teacher and orientation and mobility (O&M) specialist for Tehama...
The “At a Glance” Document: One Page That Can Make a Huge Difference
It’s the beginning of a new school year, which for your child typically means a new teacher and maybe even a new school. For parents who have children with disabilities, sending them into a classroom with someone who may not be familiar with their needs, or even their...
Dear Readers
August is fast approaching, with thoughts of getting back in the routine for school. But a few weekends remain before class begins and the summer lingers through August and early September, providing lovely weather for family camping trips and weekend excursions to...
Growing With Art
An art classroom can be a safe place for self-expression as well as a place where layers of learning unfold for children of all ages. North State art instructors Jennifer Phillips and Janet Lombardi Blixt are committed to encouraging creativity in children. One...
Children are the Future
Every child carries unlimited potential. Today’s curious preschooler, energetic elementary student, or thoughtful teenager will become tomorrow’s teachers, nurses, engineers, artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. The experiences children have today shape the...
