Hiking is a fantastic way to stay fit and enjoy the great outdoors. But it doesn’t come without its fair share of challenges.

“We’ve tried various (management) plans over the years” to curb crowd size, Yosemite National Park Service officials said, ...

From California dreaming to cowboy country, these road trips link together national park wonders and America's rich cultural mix.

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maintained trails; fought fires; lectured to students on field trips; and repaired countless locks on dwellings and storage areas. There is a branch of the U.S. District Court at Yosemite (even ...

Multiple non-profits and charities are working tirelessly to defend America's iconic wild spaces after rampant spending cuts ...

The Yosemite Firefall is a stunning natural phenomenon that occurs when the setting sun illuminates Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park, California, making it appear as though a fiery cascade ...

Camelback Mountain is one of Phoenix’s most iconic hikes, offering breathtaking views ... Another must-have is a map or guide: "Situational awareness is key. It's easy to lose track of where ...

February is one of the busiest times of the year at Yosemite National Park thanks to “firefall,” a natural phenomenon that causes a glowing ribbon of water to look like molten lava cascading ...