'Forest bathing' takes tree hugging to new extremes | Travel Newsletter

The latest travel news from the San Francisco Chronicle. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.         Travel: Sonoma County               Friday, April 27, 2018     Yosemite Valley is under siege from tourists. Can it be saved?   The number of tourists in Yosemite spiked to more than 5 million in 2016 for the first time ever. The deluge of people has park officials anxious to find a release valve as summer approaches and the onslaught of cars and campers begins. One visitor says: "It's much less of a natural experience."     Continue Reading           How the Miwuk tribe is reclaiming part of Yosemite Valley     Continue Reading       The best way to see Yosemite? From the back of a mule.     Continue Reading         Insider: Yosemite geologist shares his park favorite spots   Continue Reading           A brief history of Yosemite's Mariposa Grove     Continue Reading       Backpacking with kids can be a struggle, but worth a few tears     Continue Reading         Get daily insights into stories that resonate throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Click here for current San Francisco Chronicle subscription offers.           Connect     Facebook     Twitter     Pinterest     Instagram   About   Privacy Policy   Terms of Use         901 Mission St San Francisco CA 94103 ©2018 Hearst Communications, Inc.