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 ...

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

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

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Exploring Yosemite Village’s historic buildings, museums, and education centers is a great way to connect to the park.

The two-mile stretch of Highway 140 closed after rain caused rocks to slide onto the road but will reopen Wednesday afternoon ...

Crews have made significant progress clearing a major rockslide that closed one of the primary routes into Yosemite National Park last week, reducing fears of a long-term disruption just as warmer ...

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You can visit national parks across California for free on Saturday, April 19, according to the National Park Service. The fee-free day marks the start of National Park Week, which runs from Saturday, ...

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