National parks bring a plethora of beauty for all to enjoy year-round, but not without the risk of rockfall at some popular ...

Our expert guide will help you make the most of your visit to this epic California park, home to El Capitan and Half Dome.

According to the affidavit supporting the criminal complaint, a Yosemite park ranger was alerted to the jump after receiving ...

Before 1923, Hetch Hetchy was a granite-walled valley with waterfalls rivaling Yosemite. Then came the dam—and the fight that changed American conservation forever. Today, it’s a lake few know exists.

After the Trump administration’s cuts, workers at the national park are spread too thin to stop people from littering, flying drones and cliff-diving.

Yosemite National Park is defined by its overwhelming magnitude. Granite cliffs rise thousands of feet into the California sky, and waterfalls thunder with a power that vibrates in your chest. But ...

Exactly when the Firefall appears changes from year to year. In 2026, expect to see the Firefall on clear evenings between February 15 and February 26, 2026. This year, the peak times for viewing will ...

Native Americans used to use the holes in the rocks at Yosemite National Park to prepare acorns for eating, creating a ...

The National Park Service has lifted its February permit requirement, making it easier to witness the fiery waterfall glow.

After weeks of delays due to unseasonally dry conditions, the iconic Badger Pass Ski Area in Yosemite National Park will finally open to downhill skiing and snowboarding. From left to right, ...

We’ve got insider tips on the best times to visit the most popular parks, timed entry passes, and where to stay. Upon entering California’s Yosemite Valley, most visitors pause along the roadside to ...