Of California's record-breaking nine national parks, the iconic Yosemite is consistently the most popular. In 2024 alone, Yosemite National Park welcomed more than four million visitors.

Experienced Hiker and Former Park Ranger Kirk S. Thomas-Olsen, 61, who had been missing for over two weeks, was found dead in Yosemite National Park, California.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a lesser-known, hidden gem that deserves to be on your bucket list, and it's similar to and even better than Yosemite in a number of ways. Related ...

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Stock image of the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir at Yosemite National Park. iStock / Getty Images Plus "Part of the reason is the distance. It has a separate entrance about 1.5 hours from the popular ...

Join us for an extraordinary week of hiking and exploration in Yosemite National Park! Our daily hikes will cover the gamut from popular, classic hikes to lesser-known gems. We’ll spend time in ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Yosemite National Park has been dealing with overcrowding issues for decades, according to National Park Service officials. In 1980, Yosemite welcomed 2 million visitors. By ...

Yosemite National Park is a popular place to take in picturesque views and marvelous waterfalls, as well as enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures, including hiking. But did you know Yosemite also ...