No Ifs, Ands, Or Butts. Visitors who smoke must take extra precautions in our wild lands. This means observing restricted areas, being aware of days with High Fire Danger, and most important of all fully extinguishing cigarettes before disposing of them in approved trash receptacles. Car Trouble. Not the typical kind, but the risks that […]
While many think of pioneers as people from a bygone era, that spirit is still well alive today in Mariposa County. We call the people that accomplish that today ‘Modern Day Pioneers’. Their stories are unique and in many cases inspiring. The Modern-Day Pioneers video series aims to tell the stories of those forging ahead in Mariposa County today with that pioneering spirit.
Planning a visit to Yosemite Mariposa County in fall? This is a spectacular season to visit. Check out this amazing fall itinerary for ideas on planning your own trip.
The best – and easiest – way to take an RV holiday to Yosemite is in Mariposa County. Highway 140 – the low elevation all-weather highway – runs through historic Mariposa County directly from California’s Central Valley to Yosemite National Park.
Discover the best birding locations in Yosemite Mariposa County. Birdwatchers love the wide variety of species found in Yosemite Mariposa County, from the clear piping of the Black-capped Chickadees that fill the air to rare species like the Phainopepla. Grab your binoculars and come to see the birds in Mariposa County.
Stargazing in Yosemite Mariposa County fills the heart with stars and connects you to the heavens. Discover a night sky filled with wonder.
Spring in Yosemite is a celebration of new beginnings. Here are some of the ways you can enjoy many aspects of Yosemite’s spring season even if you can’t be here in person.
John Muir was a famous naturalist, writer and conservationist. But, most importantly, he was a protector of Yosemite. Here’s how you can experience Yosemite National Park through his own footsteps on his first trip to Mariposa County.
When the sun goes down and the waterfalls are rushing in Yosemite, an amazing experience takes place when the Yosemite Moonbow comes out at night.
Explore Hetch Hetchy and understand the unique history that led to the dam that created Hetch Hetchy Reservoir.