Capital Books Press publishes two landmark survivor accounts for the 180th anniversary of America's most haunting ...

You’ve heard the story of the Donner Party, but there’s a lot they didn’t teach you in school. This infamous journey wasn’t just about getting lost in the snow - it was a series of terrible decisions, ...

The first of four rescue missions reached members of the Donner Party. Those in the party were trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains near the California and Nevada state border for nearly four months ...

From theater to art exhibits to live music and a songwriter workshop, here are eight things to do in North Jersey this ...

If you're concerned about snow conditions on your upcoming ski trip, consider booking a backup trip to one of these Western ...

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers near California’s Lake Tahoe and were searching for one more after they were caught in an avalanche, the nation’s deadliest in ...

NEVADA CITY, Calif. (AP) — Eight backcountry skiers have been found dead and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California, officials said Wednesday, making it the deadliest ...

Eight backcountry skiers who went missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe have been found dead, as rescue crews continue to search for one skier who remains missing. Nevada County Sheriff Shannan ...

While Bay Area engineering geologist Craig S. Harwood is a descendant of the primary character in his new nonfiction history book, he doesn't emphasize the family connection or offer cozy ...