California has a more functional passenger rail network than most Americans realize, and the San Joaquins (now, known as the Gold Runner) is a core part of it - a state-supported Amtrak service that ...

Amtrak is ideal for solo travelers, and this route runs through major towns and near a top national park for the perfect weekend away.

Traveling to Tahoe on public transit can be worth it, especially for the views — but you’ll need to be a flexible traveler.

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Grand Lake can feel like its own little island within Grand County. The town is tucked away from hustle and bustle; that’s ...

First I wrote about my recent train ride on the Southwest Chief, Los Angeles to Chicago in 43 scenic, surprising hours.

Savor delicious meals aboard scenic Illinois train rides with vintage dining cars, countryside views, and unforgettable journeys rolled into one experience.

The eastbound California Zephyr arrived in Truckee today (Feb. 20) just after 1 a.m. Pacific Time, 11 hours late. But it won ...

At least six victims have been identified in the tragic avalanche incident on Tuesday that killed up to nine people in Sierra Nevada, near Lake Tahoe, California. Six of the victims were among a group ...

The families of six women killed in the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in over 40 years say all of them were married mothers who "connected through the love of the outdoors." "We are devastated ...

SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Six women killed in the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in decades were part of a close-knit group of friends who were experienced backcountry skiers and knew how to ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Authorities say the bodies of eight backcountry ...