The 72-mile trail starts within the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park and leads to Yosemite-like landscapes. Here's why the High Sierra Trail is one of the most difficult yet ...

From roaring giants to tropical cascades hidden deep in the forest, waterfalls have a magical way of captivating us. Whether ...

Resting in the shadows of the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park offers peak tranquility and opportunities to revel in the ...

of falls of water...are indescribably unique and beautiful,” the Times reported. The great landscape painter Albert Bierstadt promptly headed to Yosemite. Ralph Waldo Emerson said Watkins’ i ...

I spent two summers working at Camp Curry and at Yosemite Lodge as a waiter. It gave me a chance to really be there every day—to hike up to Vernal Falls or Nevada Falls. It just took me really ...

The Plumas-Eureka Mine became one of the most productive in the northern Sierra, extracting millions in gold before ...

That’s the standard experience at Smokehouse 41 BBQ in Oakhurst, California. In a state known more for avocado toast and green smoothies than slow-smoked meats, this blue-painted barbecue haven near ...

Scientists found new evidence that Earth’s crust is peeling underneath the Sierra Nevada in California. The process might be ...

More than 15 million tourists from around the globe travel to California each year to visit its world-famous theme parks, ...

Yosemite National Park, famous for its towering granite cliffs and waterfalls, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and is generally regarded as one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

In comparison to other national parks, Yosemite offers a decent amount of dining options. You'll find many of Yosemite's best restaurants in the park's hotels and lodges, including the Dining Room ...

"The most popular trail and one that you can do on your own is the 1.25-mile walk through 'The Twilight Zone' and into 'The Big Room,'" she explains, noting that you can also book tours of several ...