By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine | Sierra Rec Now Podcast This week on the Sierra Rec Now Podcast, we’re taking listeners to the southern gateway of Yosemite National Park, where community spirit, heritage, and mountain adventure come together for something entirely new — the first-ever Yosemite Celtic Festival & Highland Games, happening November … Read more
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine | Trail-Tested Stories Podcast Thinking about visiting Yosemite this summer or fall? Confused by the reservation system, unsure where to stay, or want to avoid the crowds? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Earlier this spring, I had the chance to drive Highway 49 through Mariposa … Read more
A Weekend Escape to Wawona: Experiencing Yosemite from The Redwoods in Yosemite Before the sun had fully risen, I stepped onto the wooden deck of our cabin in Wawona, coffee steaming in my hands. The air was sharp and fresh, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth from the melting snow. The chill in … Read more
In a destination as timeless as Yosemite Mariposa County, it may seem on the surface that there wouldn’t be too much new to expect for returning visitors in 2023. But just like the landscape, Yosemite is ever-changing and always provides something new to experience. 2023 will bring a new glamping location and an old meets … Read more
It is impossible to travel one of the Sierra national or state scenic byways without running straight through California’s historic gold country. Based on the western edge of the Sierra Crest and running down into rich central valley, the California gold country is a collection of nine distinct counties all with a rich history of … Read more
Yosemite Valley’s Largest Volunteer Clean Up Event September 22nd-26th 2021 Mariposa County Ca – September 8, 2021- Yosemite Facelift returns to Yosemite National Park after a year of “acting local” in 2020. Yosemite Facelift is one of the largest organized community cleanup events in the world. After the long peak tourist season in Yosemite, things … Read more
Mariposa County – The best holiday getaways bring family and friends together in places that honor the occasion. With breathtaking scenery and larger-than-life natural landmarks, the Yosemite Mariposa region sets the stage for epic Thanksgiving vacations. Yosemite’s iconic granite walls put nature into a breathtaking perspective, and with Yosemite National Park’s return to its standard … Read more
It’s easy to fall in love with Yosemite in fall. Cooler temperatures and fewer people make exploring easier and more comfortable. There’s nothing better than the fall season in California for hiking and other outdoor activities. The maples and dogwoods put on their fall colors, and prices fall with the temperatures meaning that this is a … Read more
The benefits of hiking have been euphorically embraced from ancient times on. Hippocrates, the Greek physician, considered walking to be the best medicine. And here in Mariposa County, there’s plenty of that medicine to go around. With soaring 13,000 foot peaks, historical oak-studded river valleys, and thundering waterfalls, Yosemite Mariposa offers what could be the … Read more
