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

Roots shaped like tiny potatoes, pine nuts for snacking, and an assortment of teas made from fireweed, nettle and Russian ...

Tucked away in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains lies Paradise, a Northern California gem where your retirement dollars can stretch further than you might imagine.

From westerns to blockbusters, this scenic area has starred in over 400 films. Explore the stunning terrain where your ...

Senator Mike Lee proposes selling public lands, sparking debate over development and conservation in western states.

The Pacific Crest Trail, that legendary 2,650-mile path stretching from Mexico to Canada, passes right through Castle Crags State Park. During hiking season, you might encounter through-hikers taking ...

The land at stake ranges from the far north's dense coastal forests to Southern California’s great expanses of brush. Experts ...

What’s for sale in Nevada? About 33.5 million acres of federal land if the Senate moves forward with a plan to amend the “one big, beautiful bill.” ...

Scientists found new evidence that Earth’s crust is peeling underneath the Sierra Nevada in California. The process might be how the continents formed, they say.

Scientists found new evidence that Earth’s crust is peeling underneath the Sierra Nevada in California. The process might be how the continents formed, they say.

Using the newfound data, the researchers imaged the Sierra Nevada through a technique known as receiver function analysis, which uses seismic waves to map Earth’s internal structure.