Latest half dome news

Early in the morning before the crowds arrived, a group of hikers look at the Half Dome cable section in Yosemite National Park

"You find the weirdest stuff" – annual Half Dome clean up reveals the crazy things hikers leave behind

By Julia Clarke published

One man's trash is another man's treasure

Hiking
Half Dome in Yosemite

“Bears are excellent climbers” – tenacious black bear scales Yosemite’s Half Dome

By Julia Clarke published

Rangers remind Yosemite visitors that they need to practice bear safety everywhere in the park

Hiking
Half Dome in Yosemite

See clueless Yosemite tourist dangling legs off the edge of Half Dome

By Cat Ellis published

Half Dome is one of Yosemite's most popular hikes, but the National Park Service warns against irresponsible behavior

Hiking
Rock climber at sunset in Yosemite

Rock climbing in Yosemite: the nuts and bolts

By Julia Clarke last updated

We answer your questions on rock climbing in Yosemite, from how hard it really is, to what you’ll need and where to go for your first time

Climbing
A woman eating a camping meal with Half Dome in the distance

Hiking Half Dome in Yosemite: everything you need to know

By Julia Clarke published

Our guide to hiking Half Dome in Yosemite won’t get you to the top, but it will give you an overview of how to prepare and what to expect from this fearsome feat

Hiking