Firefall week is “one of the most challenging operation periods of the winter” for park rangers and search-and-rescue teams ...

Our expert guide will help you make the most of your visit to this epic California park, home to El Capitan and Half Dome.

Go beyond the bright lights of California’s cities and you’ll find a natural wonderland ideal for a full reset, as Michelle Bates discovers.

Yosemite's firefall — the winter convergence of sunbeams and falling water that has drawn growing crowds to the national park's Horsetail Falls — will be different this year. At least for those hoping ...

From Yosemite’s Badger Pass to little-known slopes in Washington State and Ohio, three parks offer a rare chance to ski ...

Yosemite National Park visitors hoping to see the park’s famous “Firefall” will not need a reservation this year, after park officials ended the special entry requirement that had been in place during ...

After several years of timed-entry rules, visitors heading to Yosemite National Park this February will no longer need a reservation to witness the park’s famous “Firefall.” Park officials confirmed ...

Special reservations will not be required to visit Yosemite or the Horsetail Fall area in February 2026 ahead of the anticipated arrival of a rare natural phenomenon at the site, the National Park ...

Here's how to see Yosemite's firefall at Horsetail Fall, a natural phenomenon that occurs each February in Yosemite National Park.

Vast stretches of untamed land invite travelers into places where nature still feels powerful and unfiltered. Towering cliffs ancient trees sweeping deserts and alpine peaks create a sense of scale ...