The area was once known as the Ahwahnee Valley, and the original inhabitants were the Ahwahneechee. By the late 1700s, most of Yosemite was inhabited by the Miwok, and in the 1800s, Paiute and ...

It’s a gift to absorb any view in Yosemite, but when visiting busy camps and trails on the valley floor, these landmarks are in constant competition — whether it’s a German family picnic ...

The 13 Best Hikes in Yosemite Valley A former hiking guide reveals his favorite trails in and near Yosemite National Park, with views of enormous waterfalls, El Capitan, and wildlife ...

OK, so at 0.8 miles, we admit that this is more of a ramble than a full-blown hike, but while this brief excursion just outside the Tioga Pass entrance of Yosemite may be neither strenuous nor ...

From epic waterfalls to must-hike trails, there are so many great things to do in Yosemite with kids. Here are our top picks for families + important tips.

10 Best Beginner Hiking Trails in the U.S. list of the most dangerous trails in the U.S. Yosemite National Park 30 minutes AllTrails chasm-filled challenges Lower Yosemite Falls Trail // Yosemite ...

After over a decade of visiting Yosemite, I finally checked this one off my list in 2025. At four miles round trip and less than 1,300 feet of gain (all on the way back), this is a perfect trail ...

The Netflix series set in Yosemite didn't film there, so our national parks columnist shares its overlooked places that ...

Upper Pines Campground at Yosemite National Park in California is among top 10 camping spots in Pacific. The Dyrt reviewers praised views, access to hiking trails.

Hikers in Yosemite National Park are answering the growing calls to knock down man-made rock formations along area trails. The rock piles can be several feet high and most people see them and walk ...