Galen Clark moved to Yosemite seeking health and found a new purpose. He discovered the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias and ...

The iconic, glacier-carved features of Yosemite Valley appeared sometime during the past 50 million years, when Sierra Nevada granite was first exposed, but geologists have not been able to establish ...

An argument over changes to a climbing route on Half Dome has sparked major controversy among Yosemite's devoted climbing community.

In 1991, American businessman Douglas Tompkins, who had co-founded the outdoor clothing companies The North Face and Esprit, ...

These parks are close to major airports and manageable enough to explore in a weekend, no matter what kind of outdoor trip ...

In 1969, the National Park Service evicted the last Native community from Yosemite National Park. After decades of tireless advocacy, area Tribes are again stewarding a small corner of the park. For ...

It’s just one of the community festivals planned for August in the Modesto and Mother Lode regions.

Fresno attorneys say the scandal has shaken trust in the immigration system and the consequences have led to immigrants more ...

Escape the crowds at this hidden California mountain town featuring crystal-clear lakes, endless hiking trails, and perfectly ...

From a desert waterfall that only exists after a rainstorm to a moonlit phenomenon that produces a bow of light at midnight, ...

Expert planning tips for seven unforgettable bucket-list hiking adventures.

Carson Kvapil, in the aftermath of his first career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win during the Pennzoil 250, did his ...