The high desert of western Nevada is once again living up to its old nickname, "the Richest Place on Earth." Storey County — once a 19th-century mining hotspot — is now at the center of a modern "gold ...

If you’re an avid hiker, you’ve most likely tackled your fair share of challenging hikes. Maybe you’ve even completed some of ...

With the end of British colonial rule in 1947, the Indian subcontinent was divided into two nations, majority-Hindu India and majority-Muslim Pakistan. But simmering secular tensions and a hastily ...

As Lake Powell and Lake Mead near critical elevations, federal planners face narrowing operational options that could reshape ...

Government-issued maps offer a promise for safely exploring our public lands, but they no longer reflect the reality of what’s actually on the ground.

This unforgettable loop from Las Vegas blends rugged desert beauty with surreal roadside attractions.

Each winter, high elevation snow blankets mountains for skiers and sledders, forming a natural reservoir that will slowly ...

Here are resources for reporting power outages. Thousands of people in Northern California woke up on Christmas morning without power, after strong winds with gusts in excess of 50 mph moved across ...