Discover 12 places to hike in the fall across the U.S., with colorful forests, mountain views, waterfalls, and trails worth ...

Sometimes, when I say I need a hike, I haven’t picked a trail yet. I just know I need to be outside. I need to slow my mind down.

Yosemite placed fourth in a 2026 ranking of the best national parks for hiking, with 298 trails and an average rating of 4.6.

The top national parks offer “major scenery without making a difficult trail the price of admission,” one expert said.

As of Sept. 13, bear incidents in Yosemite are up 52% in 2026, compared to the previous year, according to data from the ...

The cause is now listed as “under investigation,” with The National Park Service saying a report will be released once the ...

CAL FIRE lists a campfire as the cause of the blaze, which remains 40% contained and has forced road and trail closures.

Yosemite National Park introduced a Dome Fire safety closure on 2 October 2026, affecting marked roads, trails and areas ...

A wrestling star at a community college in California died after falling at Yosemite on Sunday, Sept. 20. Park officials have ...

A wildfire in Yosemite National Park that resulted in two helicopter pilots dying in a crash was sparked by an abandoned ...

The Dome Fire burning in Yosemite National Park was caused by an abandoned campfire, according to the fire information page on InciWeb.