Outdoor Activities

Discover Yosemite's magnificent geology. Each rock formation in Yosemite welcomes you to the park in its own way. Get to know some of our favorites here.

How can your vacation be more than just a vacation? When you travel with purpose, your visit helps to support the local environment and the local economy. Find the best ways to make a difference in Yosemite Mariposa County.

Whether you're looking for a peak challenge or just a few days to get away from the computer and relax and recharge, Yosemite Mariposa County has affordable and fun options for everyone.

Slow down and spend the day at Tenaya Lake - a beautiful and easy-to-get-to alpine lake cupped by granite domes. There is plenty to see and do right here, from kayaking on the water to climbing the magnificent domes above.

Savor late summer and early fall in Yosemite Mariposa County. This stretch between Labor Day and Thanksgiving is its own luxuriant season in the Sierra. Discover all there is to see and do in Yosemite Mariposa County during this time.

The Splash-N-Dash Aqua Park on Lake McSwain is the coolest summer fun around. Come check out the largest inflatable water park in North America. Jump from a 27 foot tower, launch your friends into the water on The Blob, or simply chill lakeside with family. You'll find water-fun for all ages right here.

Discover a multitude of fun family events and festivals in Mariposa County. These county celebrations provide extra interest and entertainment in a county filled with things to see and do. Whether you enter the howling competition at the Coyote Festival or help clean up trash at Yosemite's Facelift, you'll be glad you did.

No picture of the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park manages to fully capture their immense size and majesty. You'll just need to see them for yourself. Let us introduce you to some of the unique giant sequoia groves in the Yosemite Mariposa County area - the Merced, Tuolumne, and Mariposa Groves are inside Yosemite National Park, and the Nelder Grove is just outside the park boundary to the south.

Mirror Lake's famous spring-time reflections capture the eye and mind. But what about when the lake dries? Learn what to expect from Mirror Lake in various seasons.

Explore things to do and see near Yosemite National Park. You'll find fun, adventure, natural beauty, history & more all outside Yosemite.