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While deer may not instantly come to mind when thinking of dangerous animals, you should take caution if you come across this ...

One of my favorite National Parks Road Trip itineraries is the Majestic Mountain Loop. This three-park (Sequoia, Kings C ...

Map of Arches National Park area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located.

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 ...

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

Kings Canyon, deeper than the Grand Canyon, offers stunning views but remains less visited due to its remote location.

Map of Sequoia National Park area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located.

Parks, preserves and historic sites are becoming more inclusive. These are the most accessible national parks in the country.

Hidden among the towering pines of the Sierra Nevada foothills sits a blue Victorian-style building that’s become a beacon ...

The restaurant sits comfortably along Sonora’s main thoroughfare, a town that serves as the gateway to Yosemite National Park and preserves its Gold Rush heritage with evident pride. From the outside, ...

The popular Yosemite National Park spot boasts hundreds of campsites under a “towering canopy of pine trees,” The Dyrt said.