Grapevine Mountains News Today

In December 1849, a group of settlers seeking their fortunes stumbled upon this inhospitable valley. The few who made it out alive assigned the haunting moniker.

For seven decades, Tom and Joanne Heindel have stalked some of California's rarest birds. Now they're set to publish a 500-page book on their discoveries.

For seven decades, Tom and Joanne Heindel have stalked some of California's rarest birds. Now they're set to publish a 500-page book on their discoveries.

Scorching summer temperatures are fearsome in this national park, but winter and early spring offer visitors a chance to appreciate a stunning landscape of snow-capped peaks, salt flats, winding canyons and volcanic hills.