To the editor: I have climbed Half Dome 13 times, descending the cables each time. I have more experience than most, so here is my opinion. ("Want to make ... in Little Yosemite Valley is ...

It is those cables that guide hikers to the summit of Half Dome. While most visitors are content to gaze at the iconic Yosemite site from the valley floor, the best viewing is at Sentinel Bridge ...

In the middle of Yosemite Village in the deep valley of California's upper Merced River is a soft-drink machine, and on its front is a large posterized photo ... Yosemite, Half Dome—but not ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Traffic is hectic in and out of Yosemite Valley ... favored for its views of Half Dome. If you're seeking something more than a photo-op or stroll, hike longer trails ...