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

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, ...

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

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 ...

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

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

A gunman opened fire early Monday outside the largest casino in Reno, Nevada, killing two people and injuring at least three others before being taken into ...

There’s a magical place tucked away in the Sierra Nevada mountains where cell service fades, traffic noise disappears, and the only notification you’ll receive is the gentle tap of a woodpecker on a ...