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Planning your Visit to Yosemite

December 10, 2019 By Sierra Mac

View of Yosemite National Park

In 1912, John Muir wrote, “No temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite. Every rock in its wall seems to glow with life.” A visit to Yosemite National Park is an intoxicating experience as you soak in the splendor of the rugged mountains, gushing rivers, and alpine meadows. Even after 50 … [Read more...]

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Yosemite Rafting Video Highlights

November 12, 2019 By Sierra Mac

Rafting Highlights Video

Summer 2023 is fast approaching. Merced rafting trips are up and running April 2nd. In 2019, Paddlers got to experience some truly awesome peak high water and a long lingering summer of rafting. This year, there should be tons of dates for Cherry Creek with solid full-season Class V thrills. We are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cherry Creek Rafting, Merced River Rafting, Tuolumne River Rafting, Yosemite Rafting Trip Tips Tagged With: Cherry Creek Rafting, Meced River rafting, rafting videos, Tuolumne River Rafting

Yosemite Rafting Outlook

April 21, 2019 By Sierra Mac

Yosemite Rafting Outlook

Sierra Mac - Updated May 1st, 2023  - this winter had over 12 atmospheric river events, and has broken several records for seasonal precipitation and snow. -Merced options are scheduled to start the first Saturday in April. We are planning on running the Merced until August! -Tuolumne trips … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Merced River Rafting, Tuolumne River Rafting, Uncategorized, Yosemite Rafting Trip Tips Tagged With: Cherry Creek Rafting, Merced river rafting., rafting conditions, Tuolumne River Rafting, Yosemite rafting flows

Vacation Rentals & Glamping near Yosemite

April 20, 2019 By Sierra Mac

Glamping tent near Yosemite

Looking for a new way to experience the Yosemite region? Several alternative lodging options are now available for intrepid travelers to this popular destination.In addition, we are now offering camping at Sierra Mac River Trips Basecamp. These sites are perfect for groups that want an extra … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Merced River Rafting, Uncategorized, Yosemite Activities, Yosemite Rafting Trip Tips, Yosemite Travel Tips Tagged With: Yosemite Campgrounds, Yosemite Glamping, Yosemite lodging options, Yosemite Rafting Trips, Yosemite Travel Tips

Rafting the Tuolumne River Wild

March 12, 2019 By Sierra Mac

Tuolumne River Wild video

Spring rafting trips start in April! This epic video by Sierra Mac's Tom McDonnell (with a little help from Meryl Streep) captures some of the magic and excitement of running the Tuolumne at high water. Come and raft the river while it's running wild!Share this video with your crew and … [Read more...]

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High-Water Rafting on the Merced and Main Tuolumne River

February 15, 2019 By Sierra Mac

high water paddle crew

Each year, usually in spring and sometimes extending into early summer, rivers in California reach their highest volume of the year. As the hills begin to turn green and start bursting with wildflowers the twin forces of warmer temperatures and melting snowpack merge and Sierra rivers literally come … [Read more...]

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Tips for Visiting Yosemite in Summer

July 12, 2018 By Sierra Mac

Floating on rafts through Yosemite Valley

Living close to Yosemite National Park has its perks, and Sierra Mac river guides get to know the Park and local area intimately. Rafting trip guests are often curious about local secrets on how to best experience Yosemite and the surrounding area - especially during peak summer season.During … [Read more...]

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Exploring the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River

July 12, 2018 By Sierra Mac

Grand Canyon Tuolumne River swimmng spot

From its source in the compacted annual snows in the high peaks of Yosemite National Park, the Tuolumne River runs a long and varied course on its path to where it joins the San Joaquin in California's Central Valley. On the way it tumbles through a remote and truly wild section of unique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cherry Creek Rafting, Combination Rafting Trips, Tuolumne River Rafting, Uncategorized, Yosemite Activities, Yosemite Travel Tips Tagged With: Merced Rafting Trips, Yosemite Adventures, Yosemite Rafting Trips, Yosemite Travel Tips

National Wild & Scenic River System Celebrates 50 Years

May 17, 2018 By Sierra Mac

Wild and Scenic River

"In the end, our society will be defined not only by what we create but by what we refuse to destroy." – John C. Sawhill, The Nature ConservancyWhen we describe the Merced and Tuolumne Rivers as being wild and scenic, we aren't just talking. Paddling through Grey's Grindstone or Ram's Head … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Merced River Rafting, Rafting News, Tuolumne River Rafting, Uncategorized, Wild and Scenic Rivers 50th Anniversary Tagged With: Merced river rafting., Tuolumne River Rafting, Wild and Scenic Rivers

This Year – Raft Cherry Creek

May 2, 2018 By Sierra Mac

Rivers each have their own unique reputation, character, and personality. Rafting them and spending time along their banks is an opportunity to know them better.Idaho’s Salmon River, known as the "River of No Return", is a remote journey into one of the lower 48’s great wilderness areas. … [Read more...]

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The Mac’s get some Notoriety

'Sonora Living' writer Kira Tucker, a local … Read more

Rim Fire Rolling Stone

The Fire the ended a rafting season, and opened a … Read more

Planning your Visit to Yosemite

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