New research from UC Irvine shows that brief moments of outdoor awe can lead to a 33 percent increase in happiness and ...

California is famous for its beaches and cities, but some of the state's most underrated towns are hiding away in the rugged Sierra Nevada.

Skiers and snowboarders, especially when fired up by fresh snow, can talk with enough slang that it can sound like they’re ...

As a Nevada local, I tell first-time visitors and tourists to skip Las Vegas and go to better places in the state, like Lake ...

Want the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe without the crowds? Check out this underrated but beautiful California mountain town that's lesser known.

A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., Tipsy Putt, South Lake Tahoe. Lucky 7 & 7: A St. Patrick’s Day ...

If traffic spells trouble on your way to Tahoe, here's where to wait it out — and have a lot of fun — around Sacramento.

While ski resorts remain, open conditions are far from ideal and the region's snowpack is sitting below normal levels. As a ...

For those living in the Tahoe region, public land is not an afterthought; it is our backyard. Those of us who spend time skiing, biking, climbing, or hiking in the national forest or state park lands ...

While falls from ski lifts are rare, the possibility weighs heavily on the psyches of many novice skiers and snowboarders.

Lake Tahoe’s South Shore combines alpine beauty, outdoor recreation, and lively lake towns, making it one of America’s top travel destinations.

State Climatologist and Professor Baker Perry answers questions about the science of snow in the Sierras, and how different weather patterns affect local snowpacks.