California authorities searching for ex-Yosemite worker considered 'fugitive on the run'
The former Yosemite worker was initially reported as a missing person, but his status was changed when authorities discovered he was wanted on federal charges.
High school graduate falls to death in Yosemite
A young man who fell to his death while rock climbing in Yosemite National Park was a recent high school graduate who was working for Yosemite Hospitality, a concessionaire at the park.
Yosemite National Park is ready for summer visitors – but you'll need a reservation
With the peak summer travel months just getting underway, Yosemite National Park will be a top destination. Here's what to know if you're visiting this summer.
Long lines, dirty bathrooms, closed campsites await visitors: national park experts warn
As Memorial Day marks the unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season, there are dire and mounting concerns about not only the deterioration of the visitor experience at national parks, but the dangers posed by the drastic cuts to staff in recent months.
Yosemite's new reservation rules: What you need to know
If you're planning to head to Yosemite National Park this summer, you'll probably need a reservation.
National Parks drop entrance fees on April 19 to celebrate National Parks Week
Outdoor enthusiasts can save themselves some money this month, if they plan ahead.
At 73, the mother of famed climber Alex Honnold scales great heights of her own
At age 73, Dierdre Wolownick is continuing to defy gravity, nature, and society’s stereotypes. She’s often referred to as the mother of famed "Free Solo," rock climber Alex Honnold, but Wolownick has scaled astounding feats of her own with her accomplishments continuing to mount.
Yosemite reservation delays come amid Trump's firing of 1,000 park workers
Yosemite National Park has announced it is delaying reservation bookings at popular camping sites amid uncertainty and widespread firings of federal positions.
Fired National Park Service employees make plans for class-action lawsuit
A group of employees who were terminated from the National Park Service last week are making plans to file class action lawsuits. The federal hiring freeze enacted via executive order by President Donald Trump is heavily impacting the Department of the Interior.
The top U.S. travel destination for 2025 is in the Bay Area: report
The Bay Area is home to the top U.S. travel destination for 2025, according to a new analysis. And California is the most represented state in the rankings.
Yosemite reservations no longer needed for remainder of 2024
You can now visit Yosemite without a reservation.
Yosemite National Park areas to see measurable snow early this week
Snow levels will drop to 8,000 feet, likely bringing measurable snow to parts of the Sierra Nevada.
Wawona Hotel in Yosemite closing indefinitely
A historic hotel within Yosemite National Park is closing soon.
Punk band singer embarks on 'terrorizing' spree in Yosemite area: sheriff
The lead singer of a punk band allegedly embarked on a “terrorizing trek" in Yosemite National Park, which started when he walked up to a pregnant waitress and put his hand on her stomach and threatened to take her baby, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff.
20-year-old Camp Mather cook dies at Yosemite National Park
A 20-year-old cook at San Francisco's Camp Mather died in a “tragic accident” while on a day off in Yosemite National Park, the San Francisco Rec and Parks Department said.
Yosemite begs visitors not to bury toilet paper on park trails
Yosemite National Park rangers are begging visitors to stop burying toilet paper – and leaving full rolls – on their majestic trails.
San Francisco's Camp Mather is 100 years old
A family camp attended by generations of San Franciscans, including one who later became a Supreme Court justice, is celebrating a milestone 100th anniversary.
Man charged with rape of Yosemite National Park employee
A man has been charged with aggravated sexual abuse for allegedly raping a female park employee at Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite unveils $32M in upgrades and renovations as it gears up for summer, what visitors can expect:
Yosemite National Park is gearing up for its busy summer tourist season, highlighting $32 million dollars in renovations and improvements aimed at improving the visitor experience.
Blizzard conditions close Yosemite National Park, ski resort operations
Yosemite National Park closed at midnight Thursday because of a major winter storm that is expected to cause blizzard conditions. And ski resorts were closing some of their runs, too.