Tracing the forgotten path of the first wagon train to cross the Sierra

This was the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party, the first European Americans to cross the Sierra Nevada with wagons. All 52 ...
Reno Gazette-Journal

Snow expected on I-80 at the Nevada-California border this afternoon

After a clear Tuesday that reopened the Nevada-California border on I-80, snow is expected this afternoon and throughout the rest of the week on Donner Pass. Here's everything you need to know: What ...

History buffs return from their 5 day reenactment

Because of development and freeways, the groups would not end up at Sutter’s Fort, instead their journey would end here at ...

History buffs reenact Stephens, Townsend, Murphy historical journey

History Expeditions members travel horseback to reenact the Stephens, Townsend, Murphy 1844 journey across the Sierra ...
Reno Gazette-Journal

Halloween Day snow on Donner Pass: What you need to know about I-80 weather conditions

Donner Pass was covered with a layer of autumn snow this morning, signaling the beginning of winter weather obstacles for people wanting to cross the Sierra Nevada this season. Here’s what you need to ...
SFGate

I-80 over Donner Pass closes as cars spin out on snowy highway

Interstate 80 over Donner Pass in California’s Sierra Nevada was closed to traffic in both directions at 1:30 p.m. Monday because of cars spinning out on slick, snowy roads, officials said. The ...
The Union

Transcontinental Railroad encampment on Donner Summit designated National Landmark

The Summit Tunnel Conservation Association (STCA) is pleased to announce that on December 13, 2024, Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, designated the 1867-68 encampment area of the ...

Set out for the ‘Lost Sierras,’ one of California’s most untamed terrains

A writer in the 1930s coined the term ‘Lost Sierras’ for this rugged part of the northernmost Sierra Nevadas.