Outdoor Activities

The backpacking dictionary is filled with lingo all its own: distance and elevation gain; trailheads and waypoints; water filters and shelters; bag fill and pack weight. But there’s one oft-overlooked […]

Every April, nature lovers and conservationists come together to celebrate Earth Day, a global movement dedicated to protecting our planet. In Yosemite Mariposa County, where towering granite cliffs, rushing waterfalls, […]

How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!To behold this alone is worth the pains of any excursion a thousand times over.— John Muir, The Mountains of California (1894) […]

Yosemite Mariposa boasts one particular activity that literally outshines the rest: winter stargazing.

Yosemite's natural firefall at Horsetail Fall draws hundreds of photographers for a few weeks in February when the setting sun lights Horsetail Fall and turns the water a brilliant molten orange, reminiscent of the Glacier Point firefall.

If you are looking for an easy going, affordable and uniquely located ski and snowboard mountain, look no further. Badger Pass Ski Area is the ultimate winter destination for an unforgettable time. Bring the whole family and friends to enjoy playing in the snow because this spot is not only novice friendly - it offers a range of activities to accommodate everyone.

Just because its winter doesn’t mean you can’t explore the breath-taking scenery at Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County.

Live music is playing all across Yosemite Mariposa County. The music scene is strong at bespoke indoor venues and lively outdoor settings.  Pair a show with a delicious meal and overnight stay, and you’ve got a visit that hits all the right notes.

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.

Alex Honnold captured the national spotlight with the documentary FreeSolo. Here is what you need to know about climbing El Capitan that puts that tremendous feat into context, and gives you a sense for what is really happening up there on El Capitan.