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The Epic 9-Mile Trail in Northern California That’s Worth the Sweat

Yosemite National Park is a confluence of wonders if there ever was one, and this 9-mile hike shows off some of its most epic ...

With Yosemite gates unstaffed, tourists delight in a free park despite shutdown concerns

Reports of illegal activities like BASE jumping in Yosemite National Park haven't stopped visitors from taking advantage of ...

California is No. 1 state for hiking in the US. Why it’s a ‘hiker’s paradise

Here’s a closer look at what makes the Golden State the No. 1 spot for hiking in the country: “California offers over 13,000 ...
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It's Snowing in Yosemite National Park: Why Winter May Be the Best Time to Visit

We may only be a month into fall, but some national parks are already looking like winter. In fact, it's already snowing in ...

Rising Alaskan mountaineer, 23, falls to death from Yosemite’s El Capitan

A 23-year-old Alaskan mountaineer, a rising talent among the sport’s elite, plummeted to his death earlier this week from Yosemite’s El Capitan during an apparent livestream, ...