Yosemite’s “firefall” is a natural illusion that occurs when the sun hits the park’s Horsetail Fall at just the right angle. For the firefall event to be visible, conditions have to be nearly perfect: ...

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 ...

The Yosemite area offers a phenomenal variety of wildflowers, including some of the rarest varieties around. It is home to both native California plants and species that have migrated from the Pacific ...