Donner Pass, a stretch of road 7,088 feet above sea level in Nevada County, California, was hit with over 80 inches of snow over the weekend as the state battled one of its most historic snowstorms.

It is with heavy hearts that we share that the bodies of the three men have been recovered,” the sheriff said in a statement.

The Donner Party. Thousands of people migrated from the Midwest to California through the pass, with the tragic events that happened to a large group of travelers in October 1846 gaining national ...

Make a point of visiting the Donner Summit Historical Society’s info-packed museum, 21501 Donner Pass Road, Soda Springs. With luck, you’ll find Norm Sayler minding the museum, offering ...

Donner Pass, Donner Lake and the Donner Memorial State Park: all locations the average person passes by when driving through the Sierra along Interstate 80. But the history runs deeper than simply ...

Almost 12 feet of snow has piled up at Donner Pass in California's Sierra Nevada mountains in the past seven days. (Feb 23 - March 1) And more snow is expected this weekend.

Donner Pass is arguably one of the most historic areas in California, with a rich palette of stories and legends. Its transportation legacy encompasses Native American travel and trade, pre-gold ...

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 ...

That is especially true over Donner Pass. Nevada, for example, may get a dusting of snow in the same storm that drops 28 feet or more on the Donner Pass. Third, big rigs.

Pack a picnic lunch (or purchase lunch at Donner Ski Ranch), fire up the old Tin Lizzie and go explore California’s old Lincoln Highway!

For Californians, crossing the fabled Donner Pass and descending to Lake Tahoe is one of those essential rites of passage. But forget doing it in a car. A glorious ride on Amtrak’s California ...