A well-known and beloved Washington state teacher plummeted to his death just two miles into a planned solo backpack trek ...

High temperatures are expected to continue throughout Central California, with a heat advisory in effect for Yosemite ...

Experts say that current pressures could change "the National Park System irreparably for future generations." ...

At the top of Yosemite National Park’ s Vernal Fall on a recent holiday weekend, amid the throngs of tourists snapping photos ...

Who was John Muir? We take a close look at the life of the influential ‘father of the National Parks’ and consider his ...

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There’s something truly special happening in the world of hobbies: more and more people are trading screen time for tree time! The love of the outdoors, especially hiking and exploring natural spaces, ...

The popular Yosemite National Park spot boasts hundreds of campsites under a “towering canopy of pine trees,” The Dyrt said.

Lords and ladies, mock battles and mystery, and feasting and axe-throwing are among the sensory treats that should bring out ...

For two days, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search for a man who was reported as an "at risk missing ...

Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep tourists from getting to you at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most popular ...

Perfect weather, stunning scenery, and more room to roam—here’s why spring and fall are the best times to visit.