Now, as they have been for years, prospectors are free to establish oil, gas or geothermal leases in the mountain range commonly ... director of the Nevada Tiyoabe chapter of the Sierra Club ...

The Inca Trail in Peru offers breathtaking views of the Andes and the ancient city of Machu Picchu, blending history and ...

It covers over 165 square miles in a pristine part of Northern California that is surrounded on the north by the Cascade Mountain Range, on the south by the Sierra Nevada Mountain range ...

The United States boasts a rich tapestry of natural wonders and cultural heritage, evident in its array of UNESCO World ...

The Sierra Nevada Fault and other ... curid=147666317 Nestled in Nevada, Great Basin National Park experiences frequent seismic activity due to its location within the Basin and Range Province. This ...

The Jemez Mountains, home to dormant volcanic features, have left behind a lasting legacy of breathtaking landscapes and geothermal activity that defines the local environment and culture. West of ...

Sure, Rocky Mountain National Park is impressive, but the mountain range for which it’s named doesn’t stop ... Given that both areas include stretches of the Sierra Nevada, visitors will find many ...

Scientists found new evidence that Earth’s crust is peeling underneath the Sierra Nevada in California. The process might be how the continents formed, they say.

But the earthquakes she found taking place near the central region of the mountain range were up to twice ... Schulte-Pelkum was already studying the Sierra Nevada’s peculiar rock footprint ...

Dawn Johnson, a warning coordination meteorologist, explained that the Sierra Nevada Mountains play a significant role in the state's weather patterns. "We've got a little mountain range to the ...