Indoor Activities

Discover the kind of history that you can see and touch. Old stories come to life on the streets and in the fascinating museums of Yosemite Mariposa County.

Finding an idyllic scenic location for a picnic lunch can be an exciting opportunity all on its own in Yosemite Mariposa County. Here are a couple of sure-to-please locations and tips for a picture-perfect picnic.

A visit to the California Mining and Mineral Museum is truly worth its weight in gold for its fascinating insights into the CA geology that has shaped so much of the state's history. If nothing else, be sure to stop in to view the largest mass of crystalline gold - 13.8 pounds.

The Southern Sierra Miwuk people were one of the original tribes of Yosemite National Park and surrounding areas including Mariposa County.

We all gotta nosh. So let’s get hiking boots on the ground and forks on the plate for a Sierra foodie tour that pairs perfectly with the natural splendor of Yosemite.

Mariposa 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.

There are endless things to do in California. Take a look at some of our favorites - and they can all be done in or close to Yosemite National Park.

Mariposa County has many tasty dining options for a wide variety of budgets, here are some of area’s best places to top off a romantic getaway with a marvelous and satisfying meal.

One of the best thing about Yosemite is that you can experience majestic scenery on either a backpacker budget or enjoy all the finer things in life in four-star luxury.

Food and Wine Events at the Park’s Historic Lodge, The Ahwahnee Hotel Each fall and winter, Yosemite National Park presents three unique food & wine events at the park’s historic […]