Tuolumne River Boating Access Is In Jeopardy! Please HELP! Lumsden Road as of April 5th 2023Effective Lobbying Efforts ~> Join & Donate to American WhitewaterMake a Donation to American Whitewater, indicating “Tuolumne River Access” in the donation form’s … [Read more...]
Rafting the rivers of Yosemite
Check out some of our highlights form 2024 on the Tuolumne and Cherry Creek … [Read more...]
Yosemite and Tuolumne Class 4 Rowing and Guide School
Have you ever dreamed of conquering the exhilarating rapids of class 4 whitewater? Well, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with Sierra Mac's Class 4 Rowing School in April 2025! Under the expert guidance of legendary rafting icons Adam Crom and Certified Cherry Creek/Upper Tuolumne Guide Tom … [Read more...]
Rafting Yosemite Upper Tuolumne and Cherry Creek
Embark on an unforgettable river adventure near Yosemite, exploring the breathtaking Cherry Creek and the Upper Tuolumne. If you're up for a thrilling class 5 experience and in decent physical condition, this trip is tailor-made for you! Our paddle training and swim test will ensure you're fully … [Read more...]
The Mac’s get some Notoriety
'Sonora Living' writer Kira Tucker, a local adventure and elopement/wedding photographer, captured the MacDonnell's and wrote a story on the current and downstream hopes and dreams.Leeza, Tom, Logan and Nala get the centerfold story in the local Mag "Sonora Living", highlights the present … [Read more...]
Rim Fire Rolling Stone
The Fire the ended a rafting season, and opened a mystery filled with conspiracy, murder, allegations and cover-up. 10 years ago, a fire charred the Tuolumne Corridor all the way into Yosemite. The search for answers, and the pile up of allegations had everyone telling a different tale of how it … [Read more...]
Planning your Visit to Yosemite
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...]
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...]
Vacation Rentals & Glamping 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...]
Rafting the Tuolumne River Wild
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...]