California is home to three of the best national parks in the country, according to Lonely Planet. The travel guide recently combed through all 63 protected nature destinations in the contiguous 48 ...

Skip Yosemite’s crowds and explore otherworldly landscapes with lava fields and steaming fumaroles along epic hikes in this California hidden gem.

Yosemite Falls is one of the tallest in North America ... The towering sandstone walls of Zion Canyon are breathtaking. They're like giant red rock cathedrals. I also did a bit of wading and ...

The Wave may be one of the oldest and most familiar examples of land managers instituting a system to protect special places ...

The water from the geyser is full of thermophilic algae that thrive in hot, wet conditions, painting the surrounding rocks in ...

Described by naturalist and author John Muir as "the Yosemite of the North," the awe ... Dead Horse Gulch and Bridal Veil Falls. After making a loop at the top, the train will head back down ...

Find the best hikes in Yosemite National Park, from the classic Mist Trail to the hidden gem of Panorama Trail. Join me as I ...

They end in a misty reservoir below the falls. Sightseekers pack the park during warmer months, so expect lots of traffic if you visit. Yosemite Falls, California Melting snow turns into the ...

They end in a misty reservoir below the falls. Sightseekers pack the park during warmer months, so expect lots of traffic if you visit. Melting snow turns into the pounding Yosemite Falls in spring.

Bridalveil Fall and Yosemite Falls, to name a few. One of the world's largest granite monoliths, El Capitan, along with Half Dome are also located here. U.S. News Insider Tip: Traffic is hectic ...