Experience the mountain scenes and intense climbs of Europe's "mini-Yosemite," an underrated Turkish destination that for ...

Napa is just over an hour from San Francisco, and although not strictly on the way to Yosemite, it makes an excellent detour ...

Mammoth Lakes, nestled in California's Eastern Sierra, is a haven of natural beauty, boasting rugged peaks and pristine lakes ...

In winter, this is a popular area for cross-country skiing, with those gorgeous views a reward for your toil. 5. Yosemite Creek Campground Isolated campsite in Yosemite. iStock ...

It's also only open sunrise to sunset." Despite these limitations, Ian described Hetch Hetchy as "definitely a hidden gem," calling it a "mini Yosemite Valley" without the throngs of tourists.

Yosemite is the focus of an updated winter weather advisory released at 2:51 a.m. on Sunday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until 11 a.m.

Each February, Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall glows fiery orange at sunset, creating the Firefall illusion. This rare spectacle lasts minutes and requires ideal conditions: snowmelt, clear skies, and ...

Good snow is needed through the winter so that once the late February sunshine has some strength, it will start to melt the snow. With enough snowmelt, water runs over the edge of the fall.

Watch: Waterfall glows like lava on Yosemite's El Capitan as firefall returns Yosemite waterfall appears to be 'on fire' due to sunlight effect Simon King Lead Weather Presenter 24 February 2025 ...

Horsetail Fall, where Firefall occurs each year, is only active during the winter months when there is runoff from melting snow, according to the Yosemite Conservancy.

Yosemite was placed under an updated winter storm warning by the National Weather Service on Friday at 11:48 a.m. The warning is in effect until 10 p.m.

How to plan a trip to Yosemite to see the firefall Due to the increasing popularity of the event, reservations will be required for anyone driving into Yosemite on the weekends of February 8–9, 15–17 ...