Helena Guglielmino

Dispersed camping in Redwood National Park is a choose-your-own-campsite adventure—and a sure path to blissful solitude in nature.

In Truckee, poets, first-time readers, and young writers are discovering what happens when words are shared out loud

Deadman’s Creek is a perfect easy hike—only about 1.2 miles round-trip, with just less than 300 feet of elevation gain. And it’s beautiful.

Lower Whites Creek Trail offers a great variety of flowering plants, plus incredible views, a lovely creek and a snow-capped Mount Rose.

“The big thing to put out there is please, always, always wear a seatbelt,” said Lt. Chad McKinnon of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. “That is the first thing you can do to save everyone …

The Coalition Snow founder aims to challenge male domination of the industry

How local efforts are helping to better opportunities in forestry for people and the profession.

This year, at least 10 athletes with roots in the Truckee-Tahoe region are competing on the Olympic stage, with four of them making their Olympic debuts.

The RN&R’s outdoor scribe is also a snowboarding instructor. She’s crystal clear on how agonizing it can be to pick up this ultimately super-satisfying sport, and she feels your pa…

AB 518 could help campers find more sites on private land, reducing the stress of crowded state and national parks.

The Dune Trek at Washoe Lake State Park is an adventure unlike any other in the area. It feels like a different world, provides a challenge and hones navigation skills. Plus, it offers stunning vie…

You’ll gain an hour of sleep tonight (or an hour of whatever it is you’re up to at 2 a.m.), but if you’re dreading the earlier nightfall that starts tomorrow, the RN&R’…

“Fall is my favorite time in Reno,” writes RN&R hiking scribe Helena Guglielmino. “No, we don’t have an abundance of maple, but we do have a spectacular show—and a great plac…

Saddling up in the parking lot at Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe, Samantha Szesciorka talked about the new adventure she was preparing for—riding the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail with her hors…

Conservation efforts are underway to protect these high-elevation conifers.

California’s coast redwoods and giant sequoias offer an escape from the frazzled world. Their soft forest floors, lush greenery, and towering trees provide some of the natural world’s best sanctuaries. It’s even more relaxing when you spend the night—but that …

The best trails near and within the Biggest Little City!

It was very much a typical Fourth of July celebration. We played outside, splashed in the water, and shared food across a picnic table. Except instead of raucous crowds, booming fireworks, and sloshing beer, we were occupied with the lyrical …

Our outdoor scribe’s summer hiking spots include the California Trail in Verdi—accessible to town and higher in elevation—plus some leafy walks right in Reno.

In May, billboards appeared in Reno depicting Death Valley National Park. Their purpose was to encourage public interest in fighting back against the recent Department of Government Efficiency cuts…