The story was no different for rural Virginia native Joe Tanksley, a Marine Corps combat veteran who now calls Reno home.

“Reno is a smaller city, which means the model needs a higher resolution to accurately represent it, leading to greater ...

Matt Johanson enjoys hiking, climbing, skiing and writing about the outdoors. His books include “Yosemite Epics,” and “Yosemite Adventures” and “California Summits.” You can find more of his writing ...

Truckee Pride Week combined traditional elements of Pride celebrations with Truckee's famous outdoor recreation.