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A wildfire burning near Yosemite Valley has prompted closure of some trails and caused poor air quality, park officials said. The Pika Fire, started by lightning on June 29, had burned 50 acres ...

To hike to Sentinel Dome, park at the Taft Point Trailhead along Glacier Point Road. The trailhead is located on the left side of the road when you're headed up, approximately six miles in.

The Clouds Rest hike in Yosemite is considered the ultimate day hike, sharing much of its route with the famous Half Dome hike, including attractions like Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls, Mist Trail, and ...

Gazing at the spectacular scenery surrounding Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy reservoir, I can’t help but marvel. Nature has endowed Tuolumne County with such splendor, it almost doesn&#x2019… ...

Yosemite National Park has over 750 miles of trails to explore. One, in particular, requires solid hiking skills but will ...

A popular Yosemite National Park trail was closed this week due to a rockfall. Travel on the trail between Happy Isles and the Vernal Fall Footbridge is prohibited “until further notice,” park ...

A former hiking guide shares the best hikes in Yosemite with views of vast waterfalls, El Capitan, wildlife, and wildflowers.

Travel on a hiking trail in Yosemite National Park in California is prohibited due to a rockfall. See detour information and safety tips.

Detailed National Park Hikes and Topographic Maps Users can now browse thousands of hikes in U.S. national parks — from Acadia National Park in Maine, to Yosemite National Park in California, to ...

Recent data analyzed by KURU Footwear looked at all 63 national parks to determine the “Top 10 Best National Parks for Hiking" so you don't have to.