During the Civil War, Congress passed the 1864 Yosemite Act, which designated the Valley and the Mariposa Grove as the first federally authorized park. (These areas would be held in trust by the state ...

When Andrew Snow arrived at the campground in Pinnacles National Park in early October, there was a problem. The drinking ...

How the government shutdown is impacting national parks and hikers during peak fall season. Trails are left unattended, ...

I visited Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks during the government shutdown. The trip was great but visitor centers were ...

Yosemite National Park is home to several species that are endemic to the Sierra Nevadas, and many are protected by the park.

Imagine rolling into a town where the biggest rush hour involves three pickup trucks and a tractor. That’s Groveland, where time moves slower than molasses on a winter morning. This Sierra Nevada ...

Most people come to Sequoia National Park to see the biggest trees in the world. But the forest is alive with fascinating ...

It “earned its crown…with an unparalleled variety of landscapes and the most extensive trail network in the country,” beating ...

Billy Pierson was last seen in early August when he split up with his hiking partner to attempt a solo climb. His car was ...

From easy loops on paved paths to more strenuous, hours-long trails in the woods, there are hikes for every skill level.