The Pacific Crest Trail, that legendary 2,650-mile path stretching from Mexico to Canada, passes right through Castle Crags State Park. During hiking season, you might encounter through-hikers taking ...

What started off as a seedling of an idea to photograph one of the most elusive creatures in California turned into a ...

Roughly 1.5 miles from the trailhead, you’ll reach Vernal Fall Footbridge – both a magnificent viewpoint and a moment of decision for hikers. This spot offers a perfectly respectable vista for those ...

A hospitality worker in Yosemite National Park fell to their death while rock climbing in the park, officials said.

Summer is here, and for many Americans, the great outdoors is calling. Camping website the Dyrt released its annual ...

Looking for the perfect national park destination that will create magical memories for your entire family? We've ...

Tucked into the dramatic coastline of Big Sur, this fall has been crowned the No. 1 waterfall in California, according to ...

A wedding that involves hiking boots is a wedding to talk about. For Katy and Shelby Hoffmeister, that was certainly the case ...

Inclement weather doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker. “The reason you’re visiting a national park is to enjoy the beauty of ...

As the sixth most visited national park in 2024, Yosemite has a well-known congestion problem that should be of no surprise ...

The snake in the image box photo is a California mountain kingsnake and can be confused with the venomous coral snake. However, the latter are not found in Yosemite. Park officials advise that the ...

The best way to explore the wonders of a national park is on foot. But among the dozens of national parks across the country, which ones are the best for hiking?