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

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

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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 vistas and receive the biggest fanfare.

After a series of closures years ago, Yosemite is reopening all of its campgrounds to deliver the best visitor experience, but campsites are booking fast.

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

In the face of mass firings, seasonal staffing shortages, and spending cuts, your national park vacation might look a little ...

This week's heat dome put a big hole in summer school, with high temperatures disrupting summer classes and other events for students, a warning of climate-related education disruptions to come.

Dangerous heat dome triggers alerts for 147 million in 28 states.

Explore these unforgettable California travel destinations, from natural wonders to iconic landmarks, in this personal ...

The hottest temperatures of the year so far will soon reach the eastern half of the United States as a brutal heat dome continues to build. Tens of millions of people from the Midwest to the East ...

With the world feeling more volatile than ever, especially after the most recent turmoil in the Middle East, itchy-footed ...