Articles that give advice on getting the most out of the Yosemite area.
- The Gold Country Makes a Winter or Holiday Getaway EasyThe elevations of foothill towns like Mariposa, Catheys Valley and Coulterville means the family can have a safe, relaxed and easy holiday experience without the snowpack of the High Sierra. Plus, Yosemite Valley is just a short drive away on the low-elevation Highway 140, historically referred to as the “All-Weather Highway”.Read More
- A Snowy Weekend Getaway or Holiday Awaits in the High SierraA High Sierra Holiday is just the escape your family needs this holiday season after a long and hectic year.Read More
- 5 Reasons Yosemite Mariposa County Sunrise Hours are Worth Getting Up ForLooking for exquisite beauty and solitude in Yosemite Mariposa County? Look no further than sunrise. If you need more convincing, be sure to check out these reasons to get up for morning golden hour.Read More
- Yosemite Wildfire Prevention & SafetyWarm, dry days mixed with extreme weather events can create conditions where any spark at the wrong time and place can ignite a dangerous wildfire in California.Read More
- Outdoor Art For All Ages: A Yosemite Mariposa GuideOutdoor art holds untold possibilities in Yosemite Mariposa. Whether you’re setting up your easel in Tuolumne Meadows to capture the sunset reflecting off a meandering river or journaling atop a boulder at the base of Vernal Falls, there’s a world of outdoor inspiration awaiting artists of all ages.Read More
- Stay, Work, Rest and Play in Yosemite Mariposa County: Things to DoImagine the possibilities for fun and recreation if you were to stay work learn and play in Yosemite Mariposa County. There is plenty to explore here. Get tips on how to bring learning to life, make the most of those in-between times and add excitement and joy into the everyday.Read More
- Modern Day PioneersWhile many think of pioneers as people from a bygone era, that spirit is still well alive today in Mariposa County. We call the people that accomplish that today 'Modern Day Pioneers'. Their stories are unique and in many cases inspiring. The Modern-Day Pioneers video series aims to tell the stories of those forging ahead in Mariposa County today with that pioneering spirit.Read More
- 15 Things to Do and Unique Places to Visit in California’s Yosemite Mariposa CountyMariposa County offers a full complement of unique places and distinctive things to do in and around Yosemite. From soaring above Half Dome to sipping estate-pressed olive oil and riding into the sequoias on horseback, here’s an insider’s list of unique places to visit in California.Read More
- Exploring California’s Stanislaus National ForestEncompassing nearly 900,000 acres and bordering the western edge of Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County, the Stanislaus National Forest is an unforgettable realm of natural beauty.Read More
- Exploring California’s Sierra National ForestOne of the largest natural tracts in California, the Sierra National Forest flanks the southern and western edges of Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County. Abundant recreational opportunities earn the Sierra National Forest’s rep as an outdoor lover’s paradise.Read More