A man is presumed to have drowned on Donner Lake on Wednesday afternoon after ... Throughout the afternoon, authorities with the California Highway Patrol, police department, Truckee Fire ...

To avoid Lake Tahoe crowds within a California alpine paradise, visit this year-round destination that has plenty of outdoor ...

California lakes number in the thousands and ... a group of early pioneers who were stranded here during the winter of 1846-1847, Donner Lake is a freshwater lake about 6,000 feet above sea ...

The party (originally consisting of nearly 90 emigrants) was en route to California when ... For more information, visit the Donner Memorial State Park website. Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic ...

It was a lot easier to get over these mountains in a helicopter. 2. Donner Lake, California This is a view of Donner Lake from the eastern end of Summit Tunnel. We are, in fact, standing on top ...