The residents of the cowboy town of Elko, Nevada have a massive secret in their backyard. It’s called the Ruby Mountains Wilderness. Just 30 minutes southeast of Elko, rising from northeastern ...

It's officially autumn and fiery fall colors are on their way. Luckily for Renoites, the best fall colors could be in their ...

On Saturday, folks across the country celebrated Public Lands Day. Each year, Public Lands Day is a chance to celebrate the ...

These breathtaking lakes offer some of the best swimming and water sport opportunities, and some of the best views. Check ...

Federal land managers have canceled their proposal to withdraw about 264,000 acres of public land in Nevada’s Ruby Mountain from oil, gas and geothermal development. The U.S. Forest Service said the ...

President Joe Biden’s administration said Monday it is taking steps to bar oil, gas and geothermal development for 20 years in northeastern Nevada’s Ruby Mountains. The administration said it has ...

Every winter, Nevada’s snowy peaks beckon cold crusaders and adventurous spirits from around the world. It’s no wonder—the state’s very name originates from the Spanish word nevada, meaning ...

Natalie Venegas is a Weekend Reporter at Newsweek based in New York. Her focus is reporting on education, social justice issues, healthcare, crime and politics while specializing on marginalized and ...