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At the top of Yosemite National Park’ s Vernal Fall on a recent holiday weekend, amid the throngs of tourists snapping photos ...

Lords and ladies, mock battles and mystery, and feasting and axe-throwing are among the sensory treats that should bring out ...

Find Solitude on these Yosemite Trails The most famous trails are famous for a reason. Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, the Mist Trail, and the Four-Mile Trail offer hikers incredible access to scenic ...

Beginning at Glacier Point, you’ll ditch the crowds peering out at Half Dome and hike down at a gradual rate towards one of the more elusive falls in the park.

Vernal Falls- No. 3 The second waterfall in Yosemite ranks in the top 15. The 317-foot waterfall flows year-round and is best seen in Glacier Point.

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

A room with a view of one of the world’s most active volcanoes? A lodge that echoes The Shining? These six hotels and resorts ...