Outdoor Activities

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.

Who is Ansel Adams? Get to know the iconic Yosemite photographer and environmental conservationist. His story is deeply rooted in Yosemite where members of his family continue to operate The Ansel Adams Gallery to this day.

Yosemite rock climbing has captured the hearts and minds of people from all around the world. Find out more about rock climbing in Yosemite Mariposa County.

Volunteers help protect and maintain Yosemite Mariposa County through a wide variety of programs. Are you excited about getting involved? Read on to learn more about some of the many organizations that depend on generous volunteers.

Discover some golden opportunities for camping just outside Yosemite National Park in Yosemite Mariposa County. Options that range from quiet lake-side settings to spacious national forest sites are sure to make you one happy camper.

Bring 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!

Get schooled about the prime fishing in Yosemite Mariposa County. From playful mountain streams filled with trout to the calm expanse of lakes like McClure and McSwain, this is an angler's paradise. If you're casting about for the perfect place for your next fishing getaway, look no further.