The mountain live-oak, or goldcup oak (Quercus chrysolepis), forms extensive groves on earthquake and avalanche taluses and terraces in cañons and Yosemite valleys, from about three to five ...

Yosemite's most underrated trail, like many of the park's most popular routes, gets its name from historical figures. Olmstead Point was named after landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and his ...

Check out these top climbing spots around the world. As a global hub for climbers, Yosemite (below) has to be on the list. It ...

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail through Southern California defied my expectations of sunshine and mild weather. The aftermath ...

Gorges State Park is like nature’s water park, minus the long lines and overpriced snacks. This place gets over 80 inches of rain a year, making it a temperate rainforest right here in North Carolina.

The Pacific Crest Trail, that legendary 2,650-mile path stretching from Mexico to Canada, passes right through Castle Crags State Park. During hiking season, you might encounter through-hikers taking ...

In summertime, it’s safe to say that nobody has this problem. That’s when Wawona’s cabins and campgrounds fill with parkgoers ...

Yosemite National Park employs over 80 mules and horses to haul supplies, patrol the park, and provide search and rescue assistance, while also maintaining trails and carrying waste from trail ...

The effort to fix the lower mountain made headlines about three months ago when Augusta County officials revealed that they were seeking a $100,000 federal grant to help plan the property’s future.

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