Whether you're a seasoned snow hiker or planning your first trek, bear in mind that even a short trip in the snow can be grueling. So plan ahead, have the right gear and check the weather.

If you love snow, winter is an ideal time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park, according to park spokeswoman Kyle Patterson. Not only is it beautiful, but “there’s a diversity and var… ...

Mountain hares are among a group of just 21 bird and mammal species with turncoat capabilities, almost all of which live in cold, snowy regions, says Marketa Zimova, assistant professor of biology ...

A “rain-on-snow event” at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington caused the snow to form an interesting texture like frosting or a cartoon, photo shows. Screengrab from U.S. Department of ...

I once called the Berryessa Snow Mountain region the undiscovered landscape. Now it is not. The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument is located about 50 to 100 miles west and northwest from ...