Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive in Great Basin National Park will reopen Friday after the Strawberry Fire was contained, the National Park Service said. The scenic drive is set to reopen at 6 a.m., the ...

A new LOCAL online community built for you. Click now to see all the available groups. The U.S. Forest Service said in a release crews will resume enforcing the fire line and mop-up work on the ...

Epic Great Basin National Park Camping Guide, including front country campgrounds, how to make a reservation, what to expect, and more. Camping in Great Basin National Park is a great way to enjoy ...

The National Weather Service warns that the Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area and Columbine Wilderness are at particular risk above 9,000 feet. Heavy snow impacting fire season and ski resorts in New ...

If beauty played a role in deciding Nevada’s highest point, Wheeler Peak, crown jewel of Great Basin National Park at the eastern edge of the state, would be the winner hands down. VIEW E ...

A fire is burning on the Bridgeport Ranger District two miles southeast of Wheeler Peak. Officials say the Pan Fire is about 40 acres and 15% contained as of 6:30 p. m. on July 5. The fire is 2 ...

According to the National Guard, two women in their 20s became stranded while hiking Wheeler Peak in northern New Mexico with no cold weather gear. Temperatures fell below freezing, a helicopter ...

Wheeler Peak, New Mexico The highest peak in New Mexico dominates the Sangre de Cristo range near Taos. Hikers on the 8-mile out-and-back trail through Carson National Forest sometimes see bighorn ...