Yosemite’s Half Dome Hiking Survival Guide
Permits for the Half Dome hike can only be obtained via lottery from March 1-31, so early planning is essential.
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Annette McGivney
Annette McGivney was the editor for National Park Journal in 2013. She is an award-winning journalist and the longtime Southwest Editor for Backpacker magazine. In addition to Backpacker, her writing has appeared in Outside, Arizona Highways, and Sunset magazines.
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Iconic Half Dome of Granite at Yosemite National Park
Half Dome is a world-renowned 8,800-foot landmark in Yosemite. Learn how the dome was formed, the best places to view it and how to hike it.
Top 7 Yosemite Hiking Trails with a View
Make it a bucket-list day with these scenery-packed treks.
7 Top Ways to Get Wet in Yosemite
Stay cool in summer at these water hot spots.
Forming Yosemite’s Granite Domes
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John Muir, Yosemite National Park’s Protector
A camping trip with President Roosevelt and Muir led to an explosion of wilderness protection across the country and a push to make Yosemite a national park.