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The map above shows the trail and forest closures that were announced Tuesday, July 11, including parts of the Yosemite Falls, Snow Creek and North Dome trails. Yosemite National Park is warning ...

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 ...

Yosemite National Park is known for its iconic granite rock formations from the towering El Capitan that attracts world-class rock climbers to the infamous curved tooth of Half Dome that tempts ...

A former hiking guide reveals his favorite trails in and near Yosemite National Park, with views of enormous waterfalls, El Capitan, and wildlife. Skip to content. NEW MEMBER OFFER!

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 ...

It is a 2-mile hike round-trip that can be done in one to two hours. Happy Isles is a 2.5-mile hike starting from Curry Village to the east end of Yosemite Valley near the Mist Trail.

Yosemite is the number one park in KURU Footwear's “Top 10 Best National Parks for Hiking” list. Pick a national park with a lot of trails to ensure "there's something for everyone," KURU said.

With the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 today, Apple Maps is introducing new features to help users explore and find places they love, according to Eddy Cue, Apple’s ...