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Connor Herson, 21, took a break from classes this fall to free climb this iconic route alongside Tommy Caldwell
“The trees aren’t as big as everyone says” and “I've seen better in video games.” Our national-parks columnist rounded up some scathing reviews of America's Best Idea.
Five questions with the ‘Free Solo’ star about his latest climbing project in Yosemite National Park
Remember the names Tanner Wanish and Mike Vaill. The two just went faster than Brad Gobright, Jim Reynolds, and other climbing greats on the Yosemite Triple Crown: El Capitan, Half Dome, and Mount Watkins.
These cool new lodging options are within striking distance of some of the country’s most popular national parks
A recent tragedy on Yosemite’s iconic trail has revived a debate over safety. We asked veteran climbers Alex Honnold and Hans Florine to weigh in.
New booking sites are connecting travel influencers with their followers to take trips all over the world. But should you go? I headed to Yosemite with an influencer and her fangirls to find out.
Panoramas, waterfalls, and other natural wonders await you on these quick, rewarding routes chosen by our national-parks expert
Looking to try this 211-mile route through the Sierra Nevada? The FKT holder on the JMT provides key advice on landing a coveted permit, picking the best resupply points, the most beautiful campsites, and essential gear.
Ditch the crowds as you hike, camp, and revel in the most stunning backcountry landscapes in the U.S. They don't call one circuit Wonderland for nothing.
Love ’em or hate ’em, timed-entry reservations will be required at some of our favorite national parks. Here’s how to make sure you get in.
There was nothing to do, I didn’t see a bear, and that snake harassed me
Time is of the essence if you're looking to score a camping reservation for summer. Here are the most coveted national park campgrounds and how to reserve sites there.
The 28-year-old climber shaved over an hour from Honnold’s solo record
Climbers reported on the new crack that broke open near Royal Arches—but not before they climbed it
From a severed hand in Yosemite to missing honeymooners in the Grand Canyon, our national parks are home to some curious and strange tales
The nonagenarian proved that age truly is just a number
A former hiking guide reveals his favorite trails in and near Yosemite National Park, with views of enormous waterfalls, El Capitan, and wildlife
We’ve got you. With this advice, you can still nab a nice—and even popular—spot at a campground of your choice this summer. Huzzah!
Investigators say Edward Frederick Wackerman intentionally started the 2022 Oak Fire. The blaze burned more than 100 homes just outside the national park.
We’ve done the impossible and made a list of best hikes in our national parks. Now’s a perfect time to start checking them off, from Acadia to Yosemite.
Our national parks are celebrating the season (aren’t we all?) with fun and immersive special events. We've mapped out our favorites, from photo classes to great music to getting dirty helping on a trail day.
As you’re visiting national parks this summer, don’t miss out on these spectacular outlooks, mountain summits, and lake vistas. We’ve got the intel on how to reach them all.
High snowpack may lead to issues throughout May and June
California’s wild storms and wet weather have resulted in dazzling displays of wildflowers, some peaking and others ready to pop. Here’s how to see one before it’s too late.
Looking to save a few bucks when visiting our national parks? Here are upcoming free days, and seven other programs for freebies or discounts. You could make some memories.
National parks protect our land and a wide variety of wildlife, many of them dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Here are the animals and reptiles to look out for and the best ways to keep you—and them—safe.
Friends pay tribute to an icon of the Yosemite climbing scene
Writer Chris Van Leuven shares memories of Milligan, who was killed in a fall last week in Banff National Park
In her adventure memoir "Feral," Emily Pennington sets out in a van to visit all 63 of America's national parks. She faces a painful romantic breakup, a pandemic, wildfires, and a hurricane. And that's just for starters.
While California’s storms were devastating in many parts of the state, they blew epic snow and adventure opportunities into the park. Waterfall viewings are off the charts, there are fewer crowds, and conditions are primo for backcountry exploring.
Eager to visit one of America’s national parks this year? Start planning now. Here’s all the information you need to book hard-to-get reservations.
Thousands of acres in California’s Sierra National Forest have been proposed as a national monument. Many argue that the protection is crucial for wildlife, the environment, and wilderness recreation. But it will face stiff opposition.
A raging rain and wind storm is hitting Northern California hard. The state has closed regional, state, and national parks, with partial closings of 37 others, while Yosemite braces for a blizzard.
The iconic California park has done away with its three-year-old timed-entry system
According to a new Unesco report, glaciers in Yosemite National Park and other World Heritage sites are very likely to melt away by 2050
Avoid traffic jams and see America's best idea by foot, bus, or bike
New Zealand student Anna Parsons broke nearly every major bone in her body in a fall in Yosemite National Park
Last week my house burned to the ground, and if that’s not bad enough, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder
Too many rocks? Not enough people? Illustrator Amber Share says bring it on.
Plastic rangers exploring America’s best idea
You can still find a slice of solitude in the country's most visited parks
If you haven’t snagged a reservation to the growing list of timed-entry parks, it might seem like a trip there this summer is out of the cards. But fret not—we found some legal ways to visit.
If you’re willing to brave the cold, winter can be one of the best seasons to visit America’s best idea
Teton officials mull backcountry ski closures, Yosemite closes biggest campground until 2025, and the men's half-marathon record falls
Visit 12 of America’s best-loved national parks on this cross-country national-park train loop
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out on a cross-country adventure with his standard poodle, Charley. More than half a century later, writer Kristin Wong did the same thing with her dog—and learned an unexpected lesson about the pain of uncertainty.
Two Yosemite locals just made the first summit-to-Valley ski descent of the iconic feature
These items will keep you safe and having fun in the Valley
What is a good boy anyway? How do you become one? These are the questions that keep me up at night.
Contributing editor Kyle Dickman recaps his harrowing snakebite tale in this animated short
Say goodbye to 'The Majestic Yosemite Hotel' and welcome back 'The Ahwahnee'
The logic behind requiring permits on Yosemite's famed Half Dome was sound: smaller crowds equals fewer accidents. In this case, the opposite is true.
Sender Films shares some of the strategies it used to push the limits of what’s possible in big-wall filmmaking
A man fell from Yosemite's Nevada Fall on Christmas Day
A longtime local's perspective on the mayhem
This loop through Yosemite could just be the finest high-altitude thru-hike in the country
Yosemite National Park closed for three weeks because of the blaze. Here's how much revenue the region lost because of that.
All three of the state's major blazes are making rare pyrocumulus clouds right now
The Nose Speed Ascent follows climbers Mayan Smith-Gobat and Libby Sauter as they set the women’s speed record on El Cap.
Last week, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold set the speed record on the Nose. But even they're not sure it was a great idea.
Days after Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell broke the speed record on the Nose, two experienced climbers died on El Cap. Has speed climbing gotten too deadly?
Last week, the legendary speed climber broke bones in both legs when he fell and hit a ledge after a piece of protection popped 2,200 feet up the rock face
Big wall free solo climber Alex Honnold reflects on why he’s so enamored with El Cap in this recent animated film called Walls Are Meant for Climbing from the North Face.
A piece of granite "the size of an apartment building" sheared off while 30 climbers were on the wall
The Park Service says they’re doing their best but no one wins when America’s most iconic valley becomes an endless, exhaust-choked loop of creeping traffic. Can anything be done to prevent bumper-to-bumper traffic from becoming the new normal in Yosemite Valley?
Upon entering UC Merced, Jessica Rivas applied for the Yosemite Leadership Program. What she experienced during that summer changed the course of her entire life.
Aaron Smith has been a member of the storied Yosemite Search and Rescue team for over 15 years. He’s also on the park’s elite helicopter rescue squad. Here’s a list of the gear he relies on most during his missions.
Andrew Upchurch lives in Yosemite Valley and works as custodial staff for Yosemite Hospitality. With the best granite in California is his backyard, his time off is spent climbing.
In honor of the National Park Service's 100th birthday, Huckberry paid homage to Yosemite.
In 1973 the faces of Yosemite were strikingly, male. For Lynn Hill, Sibylle Hechtel, and Bev Johnson this just became unacceptable.
Climate change is affecting America’s recreation meccas—from Yosemite to Yellowstone—in profound ways. As the planet heats up and weather patterns shift, so will the ways we interact with the outdoors.
Celebrate (and support) the National Park Service's birthday with these 7 products