Over the Sierra crest — about 150 miles to the east of Manteca, Oakdale, and Turlock — is one of the world’s largest active ...

California event that signifies the changing of the seasons in the High Sierra, Yosemite National Park officials plan to open ...

Looking for dog-friendly national parks in the U.S.? This guide covers where your pup is welcome, what trails allow dogs, and tips for a safe, fun visit together.

The split has caused part of a large rock pillar to detach, and experts fear that the situation could soon escalate.

Hetch Hetchy and Yosemite Valley are geological twins, carved by the same ancient ice. Kolana Rock punches 5,772 feet into ...

After months of delays and confusion, the Trump administration has finally announced that visitors will be required to have ...

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George D. Pratt. The Smithsonian Institution came of age in the era of Manif ...

(Image credit: John Valley, University of Wisconsin ... a colossal collision with a Mars-sized object (Theia), which was once thought to have reset Earth’s geological clock. Yet, the zircon’s age and ...

Keeping a distance is your best bet for staying safe. Sure, Yosemite Valley is drop-dead gorgeous, but don't be afraid to venture off the beaten path. Explore the lesser-known trails throughout ...

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 ...