Things to See

From snow-capped peaks to waterfall-lush valleys, the topography of the Sierra is a sight to behold. John Muir put a bow on it when he wrote: “Nature’s peace will flow […]

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 County is timeless in its nature but dynamic in its changes to scenery, seasons, and adventure. The following is a list of more tangible exciting things that are new or coming in 2025.

Locally curated and financially supported by the community, the Northern Mariposa County History Center shows what it was like to live in Coulterville during the gold-mining boom of the late 19th century through the lives of the pioneer families who still call it home today.

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.

Yosemite’s gatherings, celebrations and revelries bring locals and visitors together in a high-spirited way that’s hard to beat.  From fairs and fests to voluntourism and vibing with live music, September Yosemite events are guaranteed to knock it out of the Park.

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.

Yosemite Mariposa County is a place where a childish sense of awe takes hold, even of adults and where kid-friendly activities abound.

In a place where so much remains unchanged, it’s easy to overlook what’s new. However, there are new ways to experience Yosemite Mariposa County in 2024 as well as some returning favorites to cherish in the year ahead.

For those who feel the leash is getting too short, it’s time to consider a digital detox in Yosemite Mariposa County.