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

High temperatures are expected to continue throughout Central California, with a heat advisory in effect for Yosemite ...

Here are the Top 15 California waterfalls as of 2025: McWay Falls- No. 1 The No. 1 spot was given to the beachside waterfall in Big Sur. The waterfall feeds directly into the Pacific Ocean. Yosemite ...

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

A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park during peak times on some days between May 24 and Sept. 1.

Each full moon has its own name. Learn about the naming tradition, full moon dates, the first supermoon of 2025 and more.

Yosemite National Park saw more than 4 million visitors last year and now requires reservations to visit during Memorial Day, according to the National Park Service website.

California national parks have free admission for National Park Week and special dates in 2025. Explore Yosemite, Sequoia and Joshua Tree with no-cost entrance.

Learn how staffing cuts at Yosemite, Death Valley, other California national parks could impact your summer visit. Plan ahead to avoid delays and safety issues.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA – MARCH 27: Yosemite Valley, including Half Dome, Clouds Rest, and El Capitan, is revealed from Tunnel View after a brief rainstorm clears on March 27, 2025, in ...

Busy tourist season is nearly upon Yosemite National Park and officials are warning visitors to be cautious of “one of the most dangerous animals” in the park — and it turns out it doesn’t ...