Yosemite: Fewer people should climb Half Dome

Yosemite National Park officials say lowering the number of permits to Half Dome is the best option for maintaining the wilderness character at the popular hiking spot.

Eliminate Permits For Hiking Half Dome ?

For the past three years, permits have been required to scale Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. One citizens group would like to see those permits dropped. Mason Harrison, founder of

What a rocky way to play

CLIMBING, rafting and hiking are three ways to experience Yosemite National Park, writes Rob McFarland.

4.1 million visitors to Yosemite in 2011 approaches record high

More people visited Yosemite National Park in 2011 than any time in the past 16 years. The state’s most popular national park saw nearly 4.1 million visitors last year, an increase of more than 50,000 from 2010, according to Yosemite spokeswoman Kari Cobb.

Half Dome cable plan proposals revealed

Yosemite National Park officials have released for public review their plan for addressing overuse of the popular Half Dome trail. Public comments on the Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan Draft Environmental Assessment will be accepted through March 15, a park statement said.