Nestled in California's Sierra Nevada mountains is a former mining town with an unusual name and past that will pique any ...

Four rare species have fluttered into view during my continuing quest to photograph the endangered Mount Charleston blue ...

With a competent guide, active volcano treks are both safe and worth the climb. Here are some of the biggest active volcanoes ...

MÉRIDA, Venezuela- José Betancourt, 75, climbed to the glacier of Pico Bolívar, Venezuela’s highest peak, 158 times before it ...

Who needs tequila when you have the Tequila volcano? Give your liver a break and check out a view few are brave enough to ...

Beautiful homes located on some of the world’s most stunning lakes, offering peaceful views and a close connection to nature.

The abundance of charming towns, natural landmarks and attractions makes planning a road trip from Seattle to Los Angeles a ...

After three years of scouting, Randy Robbins filmed a subspecies of red fox that lives only in high elevations in the Sierra ...

Discover the top 10 tallest mountains in the contiguous U.S., featuring peaks from California, Colorado, and Washington.

Winter is over, but to the delight of skiers and snowboarders, snow is still falling over the Sierra Nevada mountains this spring. Judge refuses newest AP request to restore access to White House ...

The Sierra Nevada finally got a big snowfall this week in a winter that has so far been marked by warm storms that have brought more rain and slush than snow to the mountain range. Snowfall totals ...

They live high in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, at elevations between 4,500 and 12,000 feet above sea level. The frogs inhabit marshes, ponds, lakes and streams, where they feast on ...