"California is continuing to define U.S. hiking culture," a fitness app says.

Outside my window in Mariposa, California, in the Sierra foothills, I can see that the leaves have turned. Yosemite National Park and the surrounding mountains are an incredible year-round destination ...

Let’s just get this out of the way: Hiking through Yosemite Valley, whether it be to Vernal and Nevada falls or through Cook’s Meadow, is a mesmerizing and special experience. The hulking granite ...

At Yosemite National Park, a landscape defined by breathtaking views and stunning scenery, the Mist Trail stands out. The seven-mile round trip, which begins near Happy Isles in the eastern edges of ...

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Best For: Getting Wet On warm spring days, hiking the Mist Trail is a fun way to cool down. Starting at the footbridge, expect the spray of the falls to soak much of the trail. Set off from the Happy ...

With more than 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) of trails, Yosemite National Park offers visitors an almost endless array of hiking options that can both challenge you and take your breath away at the ...

Yosemite Valley is undeniably beautiful, but there's another California destination with views that are just as stunning but ...