Park officials say "summer branch drop" happens on hot, calm days -- especially among its black oaks.
Yosemite National Park announced Wednesday it will no longer use its reservation system in 2026.
A rare phenomenon draws crowds to Yosemite National Park each February, and this year, reservations will not be required during these peak visit times.
New changes at U.S. national parks in 2026 include digital passes and increased fees for non-U.S. residents.
Visitors to Yosemite National Park have been witnesses to daring, dangerous and illegal stunts in the sky during staffing shortages due to the government shutdown.
A popular Alaskan climber fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan, marking the third death in the park this summer.