Mariposa serves as a charming gateway to Yosemite National Park, offering postcard views without the tourist crowds. This Gold Rush-era town has maintained its historic character with a main street ...

National parks are gorgeous — everyone knows that. But the really interesting stuff goes way beyond pretty views and hiking ...

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As the crisp fall air settles in before winter, there’s no better time to step outside, reconnect with the great outdoors and celebrate National Take a Hike Day on Monday, ...

Did you know that the concept of a national park, a protected area meant to conserve natural landscapes for future ...

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Thousands of adrenaline junkies including BASE jumpers are flocking to California's Yosemite National Park, as the US government shutdown leaves the few rangers on duty struggling to cope at the ...

The National Park Service (NPS) announced that three people were convicted of illegal BASE jumping in a national park, and the agency warned would-be outlaws it’s still enforcing the law despite the ...