It's easy to visit Yosemite this summer with just a little planning!
π | https://bit.ly/4b9qqHx (purchase reservations here)
π° | https://bit.ly/3Th8oxs (reservation system tips & details)
Vehicle reservations are required to enter the park on weekends and holidays between now and October 27th. For only 6 weeks - from July 1 to Aug 16 - vehicle reservations are required *every* day of the week.
Additional reservations become available 7 days before arrival, including both full-day and half-day passes (which allow entry after 12 PM).
There are many ways to enter or pass through the park without a reservation - see our site for details.
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Mariposa County is an incredible place we call home, where time stands still, the locals are friendly, the stars are plentiful, and the spaces for recreation are bountiful.
We are proud to have produced this video in coordination with Mariposa County, California and Backstory Creative.
πΊ | https://bit.ly/3Ujm76P (see the full video here)
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Dia De Los Muertos (Mariposa Moments)
The annual Day of the Dead celebration in Hornitos will be held on Nov. 2nd at 6 PM. The event includes a candle-light procession from the plaza to St. Catherineβs Catholic Church at dusk for observances, and placing candles in the graveyard.
The public may watch or participate in all or part of the ceremonies. See the event listing for details.
π° | https://bit.ly/470fNov (event listing)
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Yosemite Resorts (Modern Day Pioneers)
For 45 years, the Fischer family has been providing world-class hospitality to guests at their properties, Yosemite View Lodge, Yosemite Cedar lodge, and numerous vacation rentals in El Portal, just outside of Yosemite.
Learn the fascinating story of the Fischer family, and how they all pulled together to transform a string of humble roadside motels into the beautiful Mariposa County resorts that welcome so many Yosemite visitors today.
π° | https://bit.ly/3LBuOUu (learn more)
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Mariposa County Christmas
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and peace to all the world from the Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau.
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Our Number 1 Instagram post of 2022!!!
The video by Instagram user @christian.eisenbarth is captioned, "That feeling when fall arrives."
What's on your Yosemite bucket list in the new year?
π° | http://ow.ly/KCaz50M8XnH (Yosemite special offers)
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IG best 2022 - no 3.mp4
Number 3 on our countdown of the top 5 Instagram posts of 2022 - be sure to follow us this week for the rest of our countdown.
Here's a throwback to last spring: Yosemite mornings > most things. Video by Instagram user @markdphotos
π° | http://ow.ly/328J50M8KBB (our website)
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Naturebridge (Modern Day Pioneers)
NatureBridge has spent the last 50 years profoundly changing the lives of young people.
Every year it helps more than 35,000 youths get outside and experience nature in National Parks like Yosemite. This experience can be life-changing, as young people gain a deeper relationship with nature, their peers, and themselves.
Watch our newest Modern Day Pioneers video below to learn more about this important part of the Mariposa County community.
π° | http://ow.ly/xTEg50M2GSE (learn more)
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Have a listen to this radio ad for Mariposa County that ran in the Fresno area as part of our efforts to drive customers to county restaurants, shops, and museums during the offseason.
This ad ran on a variety of Central Valley radio stations and was partially funded through county investment in the Tourism Bureau.
π° | https://www.yosemite.com (our website)
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Badger Pass Ski Area
Badger Pass Ski Area will be opening its 2021/22 on December 17, having received more than 3 feet of snow!
The Nordic Center (which offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing) will open this Friday, Dec. 17th, with downhill operations opening on Dec. 24th.
Badger Pass Ski Area offers rentals, lessons, and guided snowshoe hikes. Learn more at the link below.
π° | http://ow.ly/VzG850HbLxP (more info)
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1850 Restaurant & Brewery - Modern Day Pioneers
Jake Wackerman was born and raised in Mariposa County, and both he and his wife Hanna grew up in family restaurants. It was only natural that they would come together to create one of our countyβs most unique and loved eateries, 1850 Restaurant + Brewing Company.
Discover what brought them together, and how they made their culinary dreams a reality in this episode of Modern Day Pioneers.
π° | http://ow.ly/QvIf50Fi1nm (more info)
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March & April Wildflowers in Yosemite Mariposa County
From fields to bushes to trees, Mariposa County simply bursts with wildflowers in spring. California poppies literally paint the hills golden-orange in a joyous spectacle! This episode of Mariposa Moments shares a sample of our county's natural beauty.
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π° | https://www.yosemite.com (our website)
Zephyr Whitewater Rafting - Modern Day Pioneers
ZEPHYR WHITEWATER RAFTING is a multigenerational business with almost five decades of helping Yosemite Mariposa County visitors laugh, hoot, and get a little wet!
In this episode of Modern Day Pioneers, learn about the Ferguson family and their journey together on the rivers of the western states, the Merced River, and the river of life.
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π° | http://ow.ly/9N7o50E7Ng0 (more info)
Paul & Julia Wignall of Skydive Yosemite (Modern Day Pioneers)
YCA Climbing Museum & Gallery Preview
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