Yosemite looks simple in photos, but a first visit can get complicated fast. From packed parking and seasonal road limits to tough hikes, bear rules, and limited phone service, these are the things ...

California’s Yosemite National Park is full of popular sites, including Bridalviel Fall cascading down Cathedral Rock, seen here. Babak Tafreshi, Nat Geo Image Collection It wasn’t the first national ...

Whether or not you’re an expert hiker, the Yosemite Valley has plenty to offer, from mist-covered trails to beautiful vistas of the iconic Half Dome.

Yosemite National Park is famous for towering waterfalls, giant sequoia trees and massive granite cliffs. But at an out-of-the-way spot near the park’s western boundary few visitors ever see, a ...