California's snowpack is melting rapidly due to warm weather, with rivers like the Merced and Tuolumne expected to peak soon.

A prolonged spell of relatively warm and dry conditions across California is rapidly melting the state’s snowpack into creeks, streams and rivers. Hot weather this week will accelerate the melt.

The popular national park says it’s requiring reservations to give visitors “a better experience” during its busiest season.

Here are some peaceful waterfall destinations ideal for reflective hikes. Located in Oregon, Multnomah Falls is among the ...

The Merced Wild and Scenic River Plan would reconfigure much of ... create a pedestrian underpass at Yosemite Falls and increase the number of camping sites, hotel rooms and parking spots.

The hike then continues to the top of Nevada Fall, followed by a long, flat section through Little Yosemite Valley near the Merced River. The trail then ventures up the sub dome. When you finally ...

Yosemite National Park will reintroduce a reservation system this summer during some of its busiest periods, the National ...

Yosemite National Park visitors take a look at El Capitan rock formation, left, and Bridalveil Fall from Tunnel View ... photograph next to the rising Merced River on April 26, 2023, inside ...