Outdoor Activities

Mirror Lake's famous spring-time reflections capture the eye and mind. But what about when the lake dries? Learn what to expect from Mirror Lake in various seasons.

Explore things to do and see near Yosemite National Park. You'll find fun, adventure, natural beauty, history & more all outside Yosemite.

Who is Ansel Adams? Get to know the iconic Yosemite photographer and environmental conservationist. His story is deeply rooted in Yosemite where members of his family continue to operate The Ansel Adams Gallery to this day.

Yosemite rock climbing has captured the hearts and minds of people from all around the world. Find out more about rock climbing in Yosemite Mariposa County.

Volunteers help protect and maintain Yosemite Mariposa County through a wide variety of programs. Are you excited about getting involved? Read on to learn more about some of the many organizations that depend on generous volunteers.

Discover some golden opportunities for camping just outside Yosemite National Park in Yosemite Mariposa County. Options that range from quiet lake-side settings to spacious national forest sites are sure to make you one happy camper.

Get schooled about the prime fishing in Yosemite Mariposa County. From playful mountain streams filled with trout to the calm expanse of lakes like McClure and McSwain, this is an angler's paradise. If you're casting about for the perfect place for your next fishing getaway, look no further.

Looking for a challenge? Check out these five Yosemite day hikes that are more than worth the miles. Pack up and go for it!

Savor the sights, beat the heat, and add a splash of adventure on a rafting trip through Yosemite Mariposa County. Find flow while drifting quietly downriver past famous Yosemite landmarks on a scenic float trip. Or brace yourself for a thrilling ride through Class IV whitewater just outside Yosemite along Highway 140. Yosemite rafting is clearly the coolest game in town for summer fun.

From ice-crusted waterfalls to iconic rock formations hugged by clouds, from rolling green ranch land dotted with galloping horses to an unusual winter phenomenon known as the Yosemite Firefall, there are no shortage of things to photograph in Yosemite in winter.