Bass Lake in Photos: California’s Hidden Gem Near Yosemite

Bass Lake is located one-hour northwest of Fresno and 17 miles from the southern gate to Yosemite National Park near the exact center of California. Bass Lake’s emerald-green water and sandy shores are nestled among tall Pines at an elevation of 3,415 feet. This year-round vacation destination was named one of the “West’s Best Lakes” […]
The Most Beautiful Yosemite Waterfalls in Photos (and When to See Them at Their Best)

Yosemite is home to countless waterfalls. The best time to see waterfalls is during spring, when most of the snowmelt occurs. Peak runoff typically happens in May or June, with some waterfalls (including Yosemite Falls) often only a trickle or completely dry by August. Storms in late fall rejuvenate some of the waterfalls and all […]
The U.S. National Park That Bid for the Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo officially begin Friday, Feb. 6. It’s hard to imagine such a massive event ever taking place in a national park, but did you know one U.S. park actually bid to host the Winter Olympics? Hint: It was not Olympic National Park. In its early days, […]