This summer is likely to bring bigger crowds, longer entry waits, closed trails, uncleaned toilets, uncollected trash and ...

A month before making a first-time trip to Yosemite this weekend, Michigan resident Ben Gardner posed a question to his social media followers: “On a scale of 1-10, how concerned should I be that ...

The dream of every wanderlust-filled traveler – conquering all of the U.S. national parks in the contiguous United ...

Coal ash ponds from retired power plants still pollute U.S. air, prompting new tech and EPA rules to reduce haze and restore ...

Yosemite National Park is temporarily closing its backpackers campground in Yosemite Valley and relocating backpackers to Camp 4.

Journey through California’s national parks, from towering redwoods to rugged deserts. Discover breathtaking landscapes and ...

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 ...

More than 15 million tourists from around the globe travel to California each year to visit its world-famous theme parks, bustling coastal cities, and scenic national parks. The Golden State ...

Tunnel View is just that, the viewpoint from the Wawona Tunnel along one of the main roads into Yosemite Valley. Wawona Road leads visitors into the park's hub from the park's south entrance.

While the moves are advertised as not being permanent, the announced temporary closures this year of the Lewis & Clark Visitor Center near Gavins Point Dam west of Yankton and ...

Donation Options Search Search Search The Northerly Island Visitor Center was closed after a fire in November 2023. It reopened Monday. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times file Share The Northerly ...