Yosemite National Park is defined by its overwhelming magnitude. Granite cliffs rise thousands of feet into the California sky, and waterfalls thunder with a power that vibrates in your chest. But ...

Throughout time, remarkable buildings and monuments have emerged to greatness, only to be lost in the passage of time. Having been once praised for their design and cultural value, these wonders have ...

Redwoods in California’s coastal mountains get more of the glory including being the official state tree. But redwoods are babes and petite in terms of girth and age compared to their giant sequoia ...

Eight years before Yellowstone was established as America’s first national park, President Lincoln signed the Yosemite Valley Grant Act in 1864.

Some trees don’t just survive centuries, they survive civilisations. And for that reason and more, they are rightfully called iconic and historic. These ancient beings have stood through geological ...

Summer reservations at the park's campgrounds often fill up within minutes.

North America’s ancient bald cypress forests have told scientists about history’s legendary droughts and wet periods. Now they’re warning us about the future. Drone footage of the Ghost Forest. On a ...

We’ve got insider tips on the best times to visit the most popular parks, timed entry passes, and where to stay. Upon entering California’s Yosemite Valley, most visitors pause along the roadside to ...