U.S. News Insider Tip: Traffic is hectic in and out of Yosemite Valley. The National Park Service advises travelers to arrive before 8 a.m. to avoid hourslong delays. – Catherine Parker Unless ...

Yosemite National Park, a sprawling 750,000-acre wonderland in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, is one of the United States’ most iconic destinations. With its towering granite cliffs ...

The enchanting phenomenon known as "Firefall" in California's Yosemite National Park is around for one weekend more until next year. Photos from a Firefall occurrence on Feb. 5 show how ...

Yosemite National Park has been dealing with overcrowding issues for decades, according to National Park Service officials. In 1980, Yosemite welcomed 2 million visitors. By 1996, that number had ...

As a solo traveler who's explored all 50 states and every major US national park, I've had the privilege of witnessing the country's diversity and beauty firsthand. Though the most meaningful ...

Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks were named some of the top national parks in the United States by travel guide publisher Lonely Planet. These California sites, alongside ...