A well-known and beloved Washington state teacher plummeted to his death just two miles into a planned solo backpack trek ...

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Yosemite National Park has over 750 miles of trails to explore. One, in particular, requires solid hiking skills but will ...

The Mist Trail at Yosemite National Park is an extremely popular trail that takes hikers uphill past two fantastic waterfalls to see unbelievable views of the park. It's part of the trek up the iconic ...

Visitors hike up the Mist Trail toward Vernal Fall on June 19, 2020 in Yosemite National Park, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) But like many of the landmark features in the park, it ...

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

An island community in Washington is mourning the loss of a beloved former high school teacher who died one day into a trek ...

Yosemite National Park is turning to the public for help in reimagining one of its most breathtaking — and treacherous — trails. For many, the Mist Trail is also the first and last leg of the ...