National ParksThe essentials for planning Yosemite: the best months for waterfalls or high country, what each area offers, current fees and rules, and how to choose between lodging inside and outside the park.
Nov 4 · 6 min
Natural WondersFrom roadside overlooks to a 10-mile hike into Havasu Canyon: 15 waterfalls compared by state, season, access and the permits some of them require.
Nov 4 · 6 min
ItinerariesOne week, one rental car and three very different Californias: the city, the Sierra Nevada and the Big Sur coast. Here is the day-by-day plan, with the road and reservation details that change by season.
Nov 4 · 6 min
ItinerariesA day on the Valley floor, a day climbing to waterfalls and Glacier Point, and a third day in the high country or the giant sequoias, depending on the season.
Nov 4 · 7 min