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Arizona is a hiker's paradise with tons of stunning trails to take. However, three trails made the list of most popular ...

Yosemite National Park has over 750 miles of trails to explore. One, in particular, requires solid hiking skills but will ...

The Mist Trail at Yosemite National Park is an extremely popular trail that takes hikers uphill past two fantastic waterfalls to see unbelievable views of the park. It's part of the trek up the iconic ...

An island community in Washington is mourning the loss of a beloved former high school teacher who died one day into a trek ...

Yosemite National Park is turning to the public for help in reimagining one of its most breathtaking — and treacherous — trails. For many, the Mist Trail is also the first and last leg of the ...

A former hiking guide reveals his favorite trails in and near Yosemite National Park, with views of enormous waterfalls, El Capitan, and wildlife ...

Have you hiked the Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park? If so, officials want your opinion on how to make this iconic trail safer and more enjoyable for other hikers.

At Yosemite National Park, a landscape defined by breathtaking views and stunning scenery, the Mist Trail stands out. The seven-mile round trip, which begins near Happy Isles in the eastern edges ...

Whether you’re chasing sweeping mountain views, crystalline lakes, or the dense beauty of old-growth forests, these are 10 of ...

Tasteless tourists at Yosemite National Park were put on blast after littering a popular hiking trail with loads of used toilet paper.