Yosemite National Park remains open despite the ongoing government shutdown. I spent two days exploring and found the ...

Yosemite National Park is a confluence of wonders if there ever was one, and this 9-mile hike shows off some of its most epic ...

Tackling the John Muir Trail at night with only stars and moon to light the path, a veteran hiker experiences the popular 200-mile trail in a new—and wilder—way.

Here’s a closer look at what makes the Golden State the No. 1 spot for hiking in the country: “California offers over 13,000 ...

National parks have become one of the hottest destinations in the U.S., and nothing says national park vacation like a hiking adventure. Particularly for those hoping to complete the most scenic hikes ...

Yosemite National Park is home to several species that are endemic to the Sierra Nevadas, and many are protected by the park.

Emboldened by the lapse in government funding and employee furloughs, some visitors are brazenly betting that they won’t get ...