Activities

Yosemite offers so many things to do that it can be hard to decide where to start! Long, scenic hikes, bike rides, picnics and tours are just a small sample of the things to do and see at Yosemite National Park. Our Yosemite lodging spots put you near all the best things to do!

Because there are so many Yosemite National Park activities, we've compiled some helpful itineraries to help you get the most out of your upcoming visit. In addition to all the incredible things to do at Yosemite, Mariposa County also offers a rich assortment of attractions and activities.

Mariposa County Activities

Attractions

Horse-Drawn Carriage and Stage Rides, Mariposa (SR 140)
Gold Panning (Several Recreational Areas, Commercial Guide Services, Shops and the Mariposa Museum Provide Gold Panning, Instruction and Supplies), Mariposa
Aerial Tours of Yosemite and the High Sierra (Mariposa Yosemite Airport), Mariposa (SR 49)
Yosemite Mountain and Sugar Pine Railroad (Antique Steam Trains and Jenny Cars), Fish Camp (SR 41)
Yosemite Trails Pack Station (1-Hour Rides, 2-Hour Rides and Walk and Lead Horses), Fish Camp (SR 41)
The Miner's Cabin, Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad

Guided Programs (Birding, Hikes, Backpack Trips)

Yosemite Association, El Portal (SR 140) - http://www.yosemite.org
Yosemite Close Up Tours http://www.yosemitecloseuptours.com - Guided walks and hikes led by the Yosemite region's most experienced and respected natural history scientists and environmental educators. These highly informative and entertaining programs appeal to individuals, families or groups. Specializing in nature walks, birding, scenic hikes, backpacking, and photography. To arrange a guided trip, call (800) 789-1854 (toll free - USA) or email yosemitecloseup@gmial.com

Fishing Trails

Fish Camp Bridge (SR 41)
Merced River from Foresta Rd.
Merced River from Briceburg
Merced River from El Portal
Merced River - Bagby - Lake McClure
Lake McClure/Horseshoe Bend (SR 132)

Mountain Biking

There are numerous bike trails in Mariposa County

Wine Tasting

Radanovich Winery (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc)
Silver Fox Vineyard (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rhone Varieties)
Butterfly Creek Winery (Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon)

The Arts

Yosemite Renaissance Art Exhibit - February
Young Masters - February
Storytelling Festival - March
Bluegrass Festival - May
Mariposa Evenings - Summer
Feathers, Furs, Scales - October
Tellabrations - November
Craft Fair - December

Historic Sites

Coulterville
Crookedest Railroad in the World
Hangman's Tree
Jeffery Hotel
Many Period Buildings
Oldest Continuously Operating Courthouse West of the Rockies
Historic Walking Tour
Hornitos
Bear Valley
Mt. Bullion

Museums

California State Mining and Mineral Museum, Mariposa
Indian Village of The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Village
Mariposa Museum and History Center, Mariposa
Pioneer Yosemite History Center, Wawona
Sierra Club's Le Conte Memorial, Curry Village
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center, Tuolumne Meadows
Yosemite Valley Visitor Center, Yosemite Village
Yosemite Museum, Yosemite Village

Whitewater Rafting

Ahwahnee Whitewater
All-Outdoors Whitewater Rafting
American River Recreation
California River Rafting
Mariah Wilderness Expeditions
Merced-River.com
NWGuides
Whitewater Voyages
Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions