I spent 2 days at Yosemite National Park during the government shutdown. I got in for free, but my trip wasn't perfect.

Yosemite National Park remains open despite the ongoing government shutdown. I spent two days exploring and found the ...

A lifelong obsession with Yosemite National Park's wildlife is consummated

Yosemite National Park is famous for its towering granite, thundering waterfalls and world-class hiking trails. The stunning ...
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The Epic 9-Mile Trail in Northern California That’s Worth the Sweat

Yosemite National Park is a confluence of wonders if there ever was one, and this 9-mile hike shows off some of its most epic ...

Star Trek: Yosemite to the Moon

Tackling the John Muir Trail at night with only stars and moon to light the path, a veteran hiker experiences the popular 200-mile trail in a new—and wilder—way.

Under Canvas Is Opening a New Camp in Yosemite National Park

Beloved glamping brand Under Canvas has unveiled plans for 70 new luxury tents just outside of Yosemite National Park. Here's when it will open and how to book.

Two Hikers Were Rescued From an Icy Alpine Pass North of Yosemite National Park

Responders spent six hours rescuing the two, who were stuck on a sheer and rocky couloir deep in the Sierra Nevada ...

California is No. 1 state for hiking in the US. Why it’s a ‘hiker’s paradise

Here’s a closer look at what makes the Golden State the No. 1 spot for hiking in the country: “California offers over 13,000 documented hiking trails and 280 state park units, plus 9 national parks,” ...

With Yosemite gates unstaffed, tourists delight in a free park despite shutdown concerns

Reports of illegal activities like BASE jumping in Yosemite National Park haven't stopped visitors from taking advantage of ...