Yosemite Valley. When most people think of Yosemite National Park, they have visions of epic waterfalls, lodges, massive granite cliffs, and the Merced River flowing through the valley.

Getting to this hidden gem isn't easy coming from Yosemite Valley—no shuttle services, it's a 1.5 to two-hour drive, and you'll have to exit Yosemite to reach Hetch Hetchy's separate entrance.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Traffic is hectic in and out of Yosemite Valley. The National Park Service advises travelers to arrive before 8 a.m. to avoid hourslong delays. – Catherine Parker.

Yosemite National Park's iconic hotels and lodges were found to have repeated hazards, including mold and rodents, in a new ...

Yosemite Falls, on April 13, 2023, along with the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, as record snow pack in the Sierra high country begins to melt. (National Park Service) ...

Yosemite National Park employs over 80 mules and horses to haul supplies, patrol the park, and provide search and rescue assistance, while also maintaining trails and carrying waste from trail ...

As promised earlier this month, Yosemite National Park will be re-opening the Tuolumne Meadows campgrounds for the summer.

In Yosemite National Park, where the hiring of seasonal employees was delayed by the Donald Trump administration, a resulting shortage of custodial workers now means the park’s scientists ...

As the sixth most visited national park in 2024, Yosemite has a well-known congestion problem that should be of no surprise ...

Stock image of the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir at Yosemite National Park. "Part of the reason is the distance. It has a separate entrance about 1.5 hours from the popular Yosemite Valley," Ian said.

Tenaya Lake offers not just respite from the valley heat but it is also an easy-to-access slice of the quintessential high ...