A hiker who became lost on a Lake Tahoe-area trail with his dog after dark called for help after spotting bear tracks, rescuers reported. The man and his dog, Roxy, hid inside a bathroom near Barker ...

An 18-year-old solo climber ascending a peak near Lake Tahoe found himself stranded on a ledge near the summit, local rescuers reported. Rescuers learned about the trapped climber at about 3 p.m. on ...

For a short hike, adventurers will be rewarded in the most magical way. Only two miles long, this out-and-back trail will ...

Plumas County, which is larger than the state of Delaware, lies in the northern Sierra Nevada mountain range away from major ...

Over the past three summers, the restrooms, campground, visitor center, main gates and other facilities have been closed. People could still access the park by hiking along the Rubicon Trail from ...

In a story tantamount to a miracle, a hiker’s pet dog fell 200 feet over a waterfall near California’s Lake Tahoe — and ...

Discover the best Tahoe Airbnbs for your next getaway, from cozy cabins to hot-tub retreats, trails, and ski resorts. Book ...

Meet Rocky, a three-year-old sweetheart with a heart as big as his smile! This gentle, affectionate boy is the total package, ...

If you love pristine wilderness and don't want to be encumbered by crowds, don't head to California's Sierra Nevadas - go to ...

Outside, the popular outdoor and recreation magazine, named the nation's 24 best mountain towns. One Sierra Nevada town made ...

To decide to believe, or not, what the media tells you requires making extra efforts these days if you are truly interested ...

The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2011. Lake Tahoe was a huge part of our lives when ...