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The 5 Best Day Hikes In Yosemite National Park, According To Experts

Here are the five best day hikes in Yosemite, with picks for all skill levels, whether you're an avid hiker or lacing up your ...
Sacramento Bee

Backpacker who went missing in Yosemite National Park in California found dead

Kirk S. Thomas Olsen went missing near Ostrander lake when he planned to backpack there from Aug. 23-27. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Park rangers said the missing backpacker who vanished while hiking in ...
Outside

The 10 Best Backpacking Trails in Our National Parks

Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. As we started our three-day backpacking trip along the northern rim ...
Forbes

Breathtaking Bucket List Campsites Across The U.S.

Whether you’re planning a solo, family, or buddy hiking trip, there are logistics you’ll need to consider. It’s best to plan ahead for these beautiful bucket list destinations, campsites, and trails.
SFGate

LIVERMORE / Backpacker missing in Yosemite park

Authorities in Mono County and Yosemite National Park are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing backpacker from the Bay Area. Fred Claassen, 46, of Livermore, began a four-day solo ...