Yosemite National Park won’t require reservations in 2026 for visitors hoping to see one of its most famous natural spectacles. For the last three years, the popular California park has required ...

On Thursday, Jan. 1, the state of California increased its minimum wage by 40 cents, bringing it to $16.90 per hour. That’s ...

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Here are the five best day hikes in Yosemite, with picks for all skill levels, whether you're an avid hiker or lacing up your ...

After crossing the footbridge, the path steepens considerably, and you’ll find yourself questioning life choices, particularly that second helping of pancakes at breakfast. The trail narrows as it ...

California's community colleges are experiencing a surge in student enrollment, driven by economic anxieties like job ...

Last year, Yosemite National Park required reservations on three weekends in February due to the spike in demand surrounding the Horsetail Fall phenomenon.

Yosemite’s firefall — the winter convergence of sunbeams and falling water that has drawn growing crowds to the national park ...

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San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus is calling for public safety improvements as Mount Baldy hiking trails reopen ...

The National Park Service has lifted the reservation requirement to view the Yosemite Firefall, a unique lighting effect that ...