A recent survey at Yosemite National Park found 2.4 million dead trees--the most since records have been kept. Drought and climate change have weakened the park's trees, leaving them vulnerable to infestation from the native bark beetle. Officials worry the standing trees pose a hazard to visitors and also provide plentiful fuel for forest fires.
The $13 million project will expand the parking lot, improve trails, and add flush toilets to the popular attraction.
College of the Redwoods has challenged Humboldt State University's claim it has the world's tallest tree on a college campus.
Thousands have signed a petition against plans to sell the company's brew at Yosemite Valley Lodge.
Recycle it instead! Options include mulching, chipping them into hiking trail surfaces, and more.
Could mysterious hoots at Humboldt Redwoods State Park belong to the elusive Sasquatch?
Huge winter snows led to the latest opening ever for the national park's main road.
The body of a woman who was hiking the Pacific Crest Trail was found in the northwestern part of Yosemite National Park.
Proposed solutions include capping the number of people allowed in the Valley.
How an Oakland man made it through six days stranded in the snowy wilderness.
