There’s a regional myth that Knoxville is protected from tornadoes because of its geographic location. In fact, about 90% of East Tennesseans believe the region is protected by the hilly terrain and ...

The mountains at night can be hazardous, but also wonderful. Here are a handful of helpful tips for exploring the dark side. Being on a mountain in the dark is often seen the result of a mistake ...

Mountain lions in greater Los Angeles are proactively shifting their activity to avoid interacting with cyclists, hikers, joggers and other recreationists, finds a study from the UC Davis, Cal ...

Strong winds brought light snow and cold wind chill temperatures to the mountains Thursday night. It remains cold, brisk, and even slippery this morning. Strong northwest winds have returned ...

A backcountry skier who broke his leg in steep, snowy terrain at 8,000 feet was successfully hoisted off a mountain near Tahoe on Saturday night. The rescue was described as "very complex" by ...