15% of the Sierra Nevada is listed as designated conservation land. It is home to giant sequoia trees, which grow up to heights of 7,000 feet.

Mount Whitney stands at a whopping 14,505' above sea level. Each year, nearly 23,000 people attempt to summit this peak. While the mountain is within the ...

The Sierra Mountains of Nevada are a vibrant home and an important refuge for the region's diverse wildlife. It's home to animals like mule deer, wild horses, ...

The story of how Sierra Nevada became home to one of the most important ski resorts in Spain begins in the 18th century, when it was baptized with that name.

Mount Whitney is the tallest peak in the contiguous United States. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (20,310 feet / 6,190 meters), which located ...

The Sierra is home to three national parks, twenty-six wilderness areas, ten national forests, and two national monuments.

3 дня назад · The Sierra Nevada is an asymmetrical range with its crest and high peaks decidedly toward the east. The peaks range from 11,000 to 14,000 feet ( ...

Sierra Nevada Facts and Figures The Sierra Nevada Mountains, Spain, can be found in the Andalucia region, roughly 50km from the Mediterranean coastline.

The range started to uplift less than five million years ago, and erosion by glaciers exposed the granite and formed the light-colored mountains and cliffs that ... Sierra Nevada (disambiguation) · Carson Range · Devils Postpile National... · Spain