Switzerland may be a bucket list destination for many, but the Little Switzerland of California offers similar outdoor recreation and scenic views.

The Fresno County Public Library is set to receive a rare book collection valued at $26,000, containing first editions from John Steinbeck.

Aakarsh Gopisetty / California is remarkable for its geographic contrasts—towering mountains rise alongside lush forests, ...

Whether or not you’re an expert hiker, the Yosemite Valley has plenty to offer, from mist-covered trails to beautiful vistas ...

The Library of Congress has acquired one of the earliest known drawings of Yosemite Valley and a rare 1855 lithograph by Thomas Almond Ayres.

February 23, 2026 – Yosemite National Park officials shine a spotlight on photographer Ansel Adams, born on February 20, 1902. Happy belated Birthday, Ansel Adams! A picture is worth a thousand words, ...

Each year for a brief window, Yosemite’s sunsets transform El Capitan into a fleeting glowing waterfall. Yosemite's "Firefall" glows on El Capitan. The natural, two-week phenomenon in mid-to-late ...

Shannon “SJ” Joslin, a former Yosemite park ranger and biologist fired for hanging a transgender pride flag on El Capitan, sued the Department of the Interior on Monday, alleging it violated their ...

Yosemite National Park will no longer require vehicle reservations this year. The national park made the announcement Wednesday after analyzing traffic patterns, parking availability and visitor use ...

Parks officials say Yosemite won't use a timed reservation system for vehicles this year. The National Parks Service announced the change on Wednesday, noting that the decision was based on an ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Dennis Doordan, an architectural and design historian, analyzes Los Angeles architecture through photographs Ansel Adams took ...

Dennis Doordan, an architectural and design historian, analyzes Los Angeles architecture through photographs Ansel Adams took on assignment there in the 1940s in a free talk, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 ...