Autumn/Fall Activities

Lake McSwain Recreational Area One of the area’s best kept secrets. It has all the great features of the other recreation areas including a marina, store and food service.  It is […]

Silver Fox Vineyards, Award winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Rhone varietal wines. Established in 1989, the Silver Fox Vineyard is owned and operated by commercial photographer, Marvin Silver and his […]

The Arts Council is an incorporated not-for-profit organization, created to promote and support all forms of the cultural arts, for all ages, throughout Mariposa County. The Mariposa County Arts Council […]

YExplore Yosemite Adventures offers custom guided Yosemite experiences (adventure hikes, Half Dome hikes,  nature walks, birding walks, wildflower walks, snowshoe hikes, and photography workshops) 12 months a year. Small group […]

Fishcamp General Store. Pick up last minute groceries on your way into Yosemite on State Hwy 41.

Stop at the Crane Flat Gas Station at the junction of Big Oak Flat Road and Hwy 120 for gas, supplies for your hiking adventure, or a quick bite to […]

The stunning Merced River runs near the Briceburg hike toward Yosemite.  When the river is high, it is common to see rafts floating by.  Highway 140 also follows the river […]

The Merced River runs next to the Briceburg hiking trail west, providing the melody of rushing water. Occasionally, you will see rafts and kayaks floating along the river.  The steep […]

  The Northern Mariposa County History Center shows various displays and photos that provide an authentic glimpse of the life and times of the pioneers who helped settle the area […]

During the summer, the Nature Center at Happy Isles offers exhibits and books. Learn about nature, fauna and the eco system of Yosemite National Park. Happy Isles Art and Nature […]