As the sixth most visited national park in 2024, Yosemite has a well-known congestion problem that should be of no surprise ...

Choose your own adventure: a rustic tent cabin at the base of Half Dome or a lavish lodge just outside the national park’s gate.

Half Dome is ranked #5 out of 21 things to do in Yosemite National Park. ... A prominent feature of the Yosemite Valley, this granite rock face rises up 4,737 feet above the valley floor ...

Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau linked El Capitan, Mt. Watkins, and Half Dome in a historic first for the climbing community ...

Explore the top 10 national parks for hiking in the Western U.S., offering stunning trails, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable adventures for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts across America.

This Central Valley city is the largest in the region and serves as a gateway to not only Yosemite National Park but also ...

Water made California. The statement is often made about what is arguably the largest and most complex water transfer systems ...

The view was shocking: miles and miles of rock—mudstone badlands—filling the horizon ... From our first view of El Capitan and Half Dome, Yosemite felt big—big sky, big climbs, big views. The valley ...

Roughly 1.5 miles from the trailhead, you’ll reach Vernal Fall Footbridge – both a magnificent viewpoint and a moment of decision for hikers. This spot offers a perfectly respectable vista for those ...

Napa is just over an hour from San Francisco, and although not strictly on the way to Yosemite, it makes an excellent detour ...

About 1.5 miles in, you’ll reach the aptly named Vernal Fall Footbridge, which serves as both a scenic viewpoint and a decision point for hikers. This spot offers a perfectly respectable view of the ...