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At the top of Yosemite National Park’ s Vernal Fall on a recent holiday weekend, amid the throngs of tourists snapping photos ...

On top of these crowds, the ticketed day-entry system to enter the park, the huge popularity of Yosemite’s campgrounds and ...

Faith Kipyegon fell just short of her goal of becoming the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.

Here's where to tune into a livestream to watch Kenyan track and field star Faith Kipyegon attempt to be the first woman to break the four-minute mile ...

The most famous trails are famous for a reason. Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, the Mist Trail, and the Four-Mile Trail offer hikers incredible access to scenic vistas and receive the biggest fanfare ...

As the sixth most visited national park in 2024, Yosemite has a well-known congestion problem that should be of no surprise to anyone who visits. While timed entry reservations aim ...

Find Solitude on these Yosemite Trails The most famous trails are famous for a reason. Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, the Mist Trail, and the Four-Mile Trail offer hikers incredible access to scenic ...

A new bridge over BNSF railway tracks eliminates a 3.5-mile detour for users of the Flint Hills Trail near Ottawa. The 93-mile trail offers scenic views of the Flint Hills, including the largest ...

A proposed 120-mile trail from Lake Monroe in Sanford to Lake Okeechobee in South Florida could give Floridians another car-free place to bike and walk and could even help the endangered Florida ...