When Sonora, California was founded: 1848 Spending time in small towns near Yosemite National Park is ideal, as you can enjoy relaxation while having easy access to the park's wonders. Sonora ...

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 Unless ...

It just got easier to experience Yosemite National Park's most stunning natural phenomenon, the firefall at the famed ...

If you're not up for driving yourself, many of the best California ... takes visitors to Yosemite Valley from Fresno, costing about $18 one way. Run by the National Park Service, the Yosemite ...

He named the area "Yosemite ... national park, soldiers built the first trail to Mount Whitney and erected protective fences around the big trees. On May 17, 1864, Senator John Conness of ...

Yosemite National Park is considered one of the most beautiful spots in the nation. When it snows, the park in Central California is even more magical. The dreamy winter wonderland features snow ...

deadly wildfire that burned for weeks and threatened the Yosemite National Park in California has finally been contained. The Ferguson Fire has burned through nearly 97,000 acres (39,250 hectares ...

A state of emergency has been declared in part of California as the largest active wildfire in the US rapidly spreads near Yosemite National Park. The Oak Fire has quickly grown since starting on ...

Photo courtesy Restore Hetch Hetchy Snow at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir at 3,873 feet on the Tuolumne River in Yosemite National Park. The last storms of 2024 ... The snowpack at Sonora Pass on Highway 108 ...

Yosemite Valley Chapel is the oldest structure in the park that is still in use. The church originally stood near the base ..