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  • Escape the Pre-Holiday Madness to Yosemite Mariposa County
    You can skip the pre-holiday madness of highly populated cities for some fun and wrap up the year in a more positive and serene way – a trip to Yosemite Mariposa County will salvage the year we’re all ready to forget! Here are six reasons that you should get to Mariposa County to escape the pre-holiday madness of coastal cities.
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  • 5 Reasons Yosemite Mariposa County Sunrise Hours are Worth Getting Up For
    Looking 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.
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  • Outdoor Art For All Ages: A Yosemite Mariposa Guide
    Outdoor 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.
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  • 15 Things to Do and Unique Places to Visit in California’s Yosemite Mariposa County
    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.
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  • Exploring California’s Stanislaus National Forest
    Encompassing 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. 
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  • Exploring California’s Sierra National Forest
    One 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.
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  • A Trail for Everyone: Essential Yosemite Mariposa Hikes
    Yosemite Mariposa offers what could be the widest variety of hikes in California. Whether it’s a slow amble through the wildflowers while the kids chase butterflies or a solo climb up the granite switchbacks as clouds pass beneath you, there’s a trail for everyone regardless of age or ability.
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  • 10 Fun Things to do in & Near Yosemite 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.
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  • Lake McClure & Lake McSwain: Fishing Mariposa County’s Twin Gems
    One of California’s secret fishing destinations, sun-soaked Lake McClure and its little brother Lake McSwain are nestled in the oak-studded Sierra foothills on the western edge of Mariposa County.
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  • Stroke of Genius: Guide To Swimming Yosemite Mariposa County
    Whether it’s a smooth granite chute sliding into a deep swimming hole or even a four-star hotel pool, visitors can seek out a plunge that’s perfectly suited.
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