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 ...

Those vulnerable parcels of land include areas adjacent to Yosemite National Park, Mount Shasta, Big Sur and Lake Tahoe, including the land around Fallen Leaf Lake.

Upper Pines is one of the most competitive camping spots to book in all of the National Park Systems, as its located right in the heart of Yosemite, just a short walk away from Mirror Lake and ...

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The Pacific Crest Trail, that legendary 2,650-mile path stretching from Mexico to Canada, passes right through Castle Crags State Park. During hiking season, you might encounter through-hikers taking ...

Mother Nature showing off again! Eureka Lake mirrors the surrounding peaks like nature’s own Instagram filter, no hashtags required. Photo credit: Kevin S While millions flock to Yosemite and Redwood ...

Yosemite National Park will have a reservation system this summer, per the National Park Service, and it looks to be one of the least restrictive systems ever.

There are some national parks where the experience revolves around hiking trails and scenic drives; water features—such as ...

A Yosemite National Park worker tragically fell to their death while rock climbing during free time. The incident is under investigation by officials.

As the sixth most visited national park in 2024, Yosemite has a well-known congestion problem that should be of no surprise to anyone who visits. While timed entry reservations aim ...