Newly released footage captured a figure moving in the woods of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, which featured a dome-shaped ...

Even by small town standards, Markleeville is tiny and remote. It’s the seat of Alpine County, California’s least-populous ...

One of California's smallest and most isolated towns is a gem, according to residents. Though the nearest major city is 120 ...

The high-tech sensors combine lightning location with meteorological and environmental data and alert fire authorities to ...

Test your knowledge of the Pacific Railway Act of 1862! This quiz covers the act's purpose, key figures, challenges, and the ...

This incredible, scenic road trip is perfect for a long weekend and will take you to plenty of amazing places in the Sierra ...

Los Angeles uses water from creeks that feed Mono Lake. Three decades after a decision that was intended to save the lake, environmental advocates say L.A. needs to do more.

Owls make their homes in many national parks around the country, though they can be tricky to spot. Here are a few profiles ...

Hours of heavy rain fell Thursday on saturated Southern California as the fourth Pacific storm in a week came ashore, triggering dire warnings by authorities that huge mud flows were ...

Georgetown, California is exactly that kind of magical find. Tucked away in the Sierra Nevada foothills of El Dorado County, Georgetown offers the perfect antidote to your overscheduled, ...

For those interested in Gold Rush history, nearby Columbia State Historic Park presents the most well-preserved Gold Rush town in California, where buildings from the 1850s house working businesses, ...

Death Valley is a certified International Dark Sky Park. It is No. 2 on the list of the best national parks for star gazing after Great Basin National Park in Nevada. Enterprising ...