Rafting in Yosemite Valley
Things To Do
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 Events 


May 4 - 5
Mariposa Butterfly Festival
Learn about butterflies, while they tickle your hand and remind you of the wonderment of youth.
Mariposa Butterfly Festival

May 11 - 12
29th Annual Mariposa Powwow Spring Celebration
Experience the culture of the Southern Sierra Miwuk as they host both men and women competitions where participants done their native garb and dance.
Spring Powwow Celebration

May 25
Art, Wine & Wheels Festival
The Mariposa-Yosemite Rotary Club presents the 14th Annual Art, Wine & Wheels festival on the Mariposa Courthouse lawn. Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Mariposa Art & Wine Festival

May 27
Memorial Day - US Holiday
Memorial Day - Wikipedia

 Activities 

HIKING - There are nearly 10 miles of both easy and moderate trails in the 410 acre Stockton Creek Preserve. (5 min. walk to the trailhead)
    Sierra Foothill Conservancy - Stockton Creek Preserve

TENNIS - 2 courts at the Mariposa County Park (10 min. walk away)

PICKLEBALL - 4 courts at the Mariposa County Park (10 min. walk away)

CALIFORNIA STATE MINING & MINERAL MUSEUM - Gems, mining artifacts and other exhibits. (5 min. drive away)
    California State Mining & Mineral Museum

MARIPOSA MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER - The museum’s mission is to authentically portray the people and lifestyle of Mariposa County from the Native American and Spanish periods to the California Gold Rush and through the early 1900s. (12 min. walk away)
    Mariposa Museum and History Center

YOSEMITE MOUNTAIN SUGAR PINE RAILROAD - A historic 3 ft. narrow gauge railroad with two operating steam train locomotives located south of Fish Camp, California, near the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. (50 min. drive away)
    Sugar Pine Railroad

SIERRA ARTISTS' GALLERY - A cooperative gallery featuring unique art and gifts from artisans of Mariposa county, the surrounding Sierra foothill area and Yosemite National Park. (5 min. walk away)
    Sierra Artists' Gallery

TREETOP GALLERY - Sponsored by the Mariposa County Arts Council, the gallery features the work of local artists, serves as a creative community center, and is a resource for emerging and established regional artists. (10 min. walk away)
    Mariposa Arts Council Treetop Gallery

RAFTING - 3-mile trip on the Merced River in Yosemite Valley (1 hr. drive away)
    Yosemite Rafting

WHITEWATER RAFTING - 1/2 day and full day rafting trips on the Merced River south of Yosemite (20 min. drive away)
    Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions

BASS LAKE BOAT RENTALS - A variety of watersport rentals available, from Jetskis to kayaks. (45 min. drive away)
    Bass Lake Boat Rentals

YOSEMITE ZIPLINES - (5 min. drive away)
    Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch

 Photos 

All the photos on this page were taken in and around Mariposa County during the month of May.

The Sierra Nevada Foothills from Whitlock Road
The town of Mariposa, seen from the hills at the south end of town
A blanket of yellow flowers next to the Stockton Creek trail
The spray from Bridalveil Fall creates a rainbow above Bridalveil Creek
Half Dome seen from Mirror Lake