The scariest part of climbing the famous Half Dome cables is not the difficulty of the climb, the steepness of the slope, the ...

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Yosemite's most underrated trail, like many of the park's most popular routes, gets its name from historical figures. Olmstead Point was named after landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and his ...

I’ve developed a love affair with America’s national parks. I’ve explored more than half of them through solo backpacking ...

Some national park hikes test more than your legs—they push your limits. These trails climb high, stretch long, and pull you ...

Perfect weather, stunning scenery, and more room to roam—here’s why spring and fall are the best times to visit.

On top of these crowds, the ticketed day-entry system to enter the park, the huge popularity of Yosemite’s campgrounds and ...

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 ...

The national parks are more crowded—and less staffed—than they’ve been in decades. Here’s how to plot a successful ...

As the growing tide of travelers strains housing, water and hot spots, protests and measures to lessen the effects of ...