Avoid Yosemite crowds by hiking an under-the-radar trail with similar views of awe-inspiring granite rocks and towering ...

Even among long trails, the John Muir Trail, colloquially called the JMT, is unique. It hovers around 8,000 feet for most of its 211 miles, crossing six major mountain passes in California’s Sierra ...

“We move every day — we’re backpacking,” said Jackson Fitzsimmons, a Sierra National Forest wilderness ranger who lost his job in last month’s Trump administration purge of federal government ...

Aside from the trails accessible within and near the Sierra Nevada Ski Resort, another popular hike is one along the Los Cahorros gorge, accessible from the village of Monachil. This unique 4.7 ...

With warmer weather and longer daylight hours, now is the perfect time to hit the trails. Here's a look ... Which is taller: The Rockies or the Sierra Nevada? The summit of the Sierra Nevada ...

A winter storm warning is in effect through Thursday night for much of the mountains as a storm system is forecast to bring new snowfall to the Sierra Nevada, according to the weather service.

The stone marker near the Emigrant Trail Museum stands 22 feet tall ... detailing the history of railroad development in the Sierra Nevada region. It's a great spot for history buffs, according ...

“The Sierra Nevada red fox is a vanishing emblem of remote Sierra wilderness and a harbinger of climate change,” said Jeff Miller, a senior conservation advocate at the Center. “Endangered Species Act ...