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7 things you need to know before visiting Yosemite National ParkFeb 6, 2023 • 8 min read
Yosemite is one of the most popular national parks in the US – here's what you need to know before you book your visit.
Yosemite National Park Travel Stories
road trips5 of the best road trips in and around Yosemite National ParkFeb 6, 2023 • 8 min read
The roads around Yosemite National Park are a driving utopia. Here are the very best road trip routes.
hiking6 best hikes in Yosemite National ParkJan 31, 2023 • 6 min read
Lace up your boots and head out on two feet: Yosemite has 750 miles of trails, from short scenery-packed walks to overnight backcountry treks.
destination practicalitiesThese are the best times to visit Yosemite National ParkJan 30, 2023 • 5 min read
Yosemite dazzles with its natural good looks, and its four seasons each offer something special. Here's when to go.
national parks11 of the most stunning waterfalls to see at Yosemite National Park and how to see themMar 10, 2022 • 8 min read
For outdoor adventurers who chase waterfalls, nothing in the US delivers like Yosemite National Park. Here are the best.
campingYosemite vs Yellowstone: which national park is best for you?Jan 24, 2022 • 8 min read
Both parks are wildly popular, but there are significant differences between the two. Here's how to choose the one that's right for you.
wildlife and natureAre National Park visitors centers worth it? Regulars weigh inNov 4, 2019 • 4 min read
As visitor centers evolve in the digital age, the debate rages on about how to best use them.
sustainable travelHow to photograph Yosemite like Ansel AdamsSep 23, 2019 • 6 min read
On a private tour of Yosemite, an Ansel Adams expert taught me to shoot like the famed landscape photographer. Here's what I learned.
wildlife and natureNational Parks: The best free things to do in the US parksJul 9, 2019 • 2 min read
The national parks are America’s wild playground. Some charge a nominal entry fee, but once you’re in, they’re full of fantastic free escapades. Go on a…
road tripsGlamping in California: 5 spots to sleep comfortably under the starsMay 14, 2019 • 3 min read
With such an incredible variety of landscapes, California is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. But what if you just don't like to tough out…
wildlife and natureGearhead's guide to rock climbing in YosemiteMar 6, 2017 • 6 min read
Yosemite National Park is a gearhead’s dream. Just spend a few days in Camp Four and you'll see that what makes this a singular destination for climbers –…
wildlife and natureYosemite's top day hikesJan 20, 2015 • 6 min read
There’s no better way – and often no other way – to see Yosemite than by parking the car and hitting the trail.
wildlife and natureHow to make the most of a last-minute trip to YosemiteJan 20, 2015 • 4 min read
It seems like nearly every traveller has Ansel-Adams-fueled dreams of visiting Yosemite National Park (and the ones that don't should), and with those…
wildlife and natureYosemite without the crowdsJan 20, 2015 • 3 min read
You’ve seen the postcards, admired your friends’ vacation photos. Ever wonder why everyone has pictures of the same places from the same angles? The showy…
hikingHiking through Yosemite's back-countryJan 20, 2015 • 4 min read
To truly experience the breathtaking grandeur of Yosemite National Park, it's best to take to its unbeatable, uncrowded (and sometimes unforgiving)…