Articles for families, including information that caters to kids, parents, and grandparents.
- Bliss Camp: Autumn in Yosemite Mariposa CountyAutumn in Yosemite Mariposa County is the season locals wait for all year for its fine weather and quiet forests. It's a great time to get away to the mountains with the kids (or maybe just sneak off on your own!)Read More
- Yosemite with Kids Itinerary: 4 Days of Things to Do in Yosemite with KidsEveryone's the star on this fun four-day family adventure in Yosemite Mariposa County. Take a cue from a kid-friendly itinerary filled with excitement and exploration that will put smiles on everyone's faces.Read More
- Mariposa Butterfly Festival Takes WingBring the family out for a celebration of butterflies at the annual Mariposa Butterfly Festival. Kids of all ages enjoy the parade, music, delicious food and the much-anticipated butterfly release. New this year - a classic car and truck show with categories like "My daddy would be proud". Hope we'll see you there!Read More
- Mom Squad: Mother’s Day In Yosemite Mariposa CountyGet outta town for Mother's Day with fabulous mom-centric delights. Discover fresh air, fresh scenery, and fresh food at one of the delicious local restaurants. Take time to recharge with a refreshing spa treatment and some retail-therapy. Thanks, Mom, for everything you do.Read More
- Winter Wildlife in Yosemite Mariposa County’s Gold CountryThe rolling foothills radiate a vibrant green as billowing cumulus clouds roll through deep blue skies. This lush winter landscape provides the animals — and those who come to see them — room to roam in a peaceful Gold Country paradise where the historic legacy of precious metals is matched only by today’s precious wildlife.Read More
- Goat Meadow Snow Play Area Near YosemiteGrab a sled, or just a warm coat and enjoy some snow sliding fun at Goat Meadow Snow Play Area. Just outside Yosemite on Highway 41, this is an excellent area for sledding, snow angels, XC skiing, snowshoeing and more.Read More
- Yosemite Winter HikesJust because its winter doesn’t mean you can’t explore the breath-taking scenery at Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County.Read More
- Hey, What’s That? A Game of Yosemite Mariposa LandmarksFrom the remote high country to the sun-baked shores of Lake McClure, there’s a landmark for everyone in Yosemite Mariposa, and no matter what you discover the response is universal: hey, what’s that?Read More
- Thanksgiving Vacations in Yosemite MariposaThe best holiday getaways bring family and friends together in places that honor the occasion. With breathtaking scenery and larger-than-life natural landmarks, the Yosemite Mariposa region sets the stage for epic Thanksgiving vacations.Read More
- Beast Mode Yosemite! A Game of AnimalsYosemite Mariposa abounds with creatures great and small. From oak-studded foothills to 13,000-foot granite peaks, the animals enjoy a pristine sweep of unmatched beauty where they feed and play freely.Read More