A lack of staffing at Yosemite National Park, and the decision to open campgrounds, has raised the prospect of existing staff ...

The Wave may be one of the oldest and most familiar examples of land managers instituting a system to protect special places ...

After mass firings and rehiring, thousands of federal employees are bracing for deeper cuts — just as wildfires and floods ...

Mother Lode Congressman Tom McClintock spoke to the U.S. Interior Secretary on behalf of the Yosemite gateway businesses ...

Communities in Tuolumne County and others that rely on tourism to Yosemite National Park are anxiously awaiting an ...

California is home to three of the best national parks in the country, according to Lonely Planet. The travel guide recently ...

Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.

A 34-year-old hospitality worker died one day after rangers found her with “severe” injuries in a Yosemite National Park ...

The Silver Fire comes as the National Weather Service has forecasted southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 65 mph on Monday for the region.

A woman working with Yosemite Hospitality died from severe injuries, prompting an investigation by multiple agencies.

In these seven postcard-worthy state parks, you can marvel over similarly stunning vistas and find hiking, biking, rafting ...

While hundreds of parks are free to enter, others use timed entry and other reservation methods to control crowds — but that also means you may need to secure your spot well in advance.