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Tuolumne River Campground Guide

June 7, 2017 By Sierra Mac

Camping and Rafting near Tuolumne River

Where to Camp near our Main Tuolumne and Cherry Creek Rafting TripsMany of our Main Tuolumne and Upper Tuolumne/Cherry Creek rafting guests ask about the location of campgrounds where they might stay before or after their trip. We now offer camping at our meeting location, please inquire! This … [Read more...]

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Merced River Rafting Camping Guide

May 9, 2017 By Sierra Mac

camping on the Merced River

Looking for a good campsite on your Merced River rafting trip? There are several excellent options for camping along the Merced as it flows downstream outside Yosemite National Park. Guests on spring and summer rafting trips often choose to overnight at nearby campgrounds before or after their … [Read more...]

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Make Mine a Schlitz

May 5, 2017 By Sierra Mac

Schlitz Beer ad

Beer and rafting go way back. In the 1970's, Schlitz Beer commissioned some local talent for a commercial highlighting the exciting world of whitewater rafting. It features Sierra Mac founder Marty McDonnell, as well as Joe Daly and Dick Linford of Echo River Trips. Still looks like a lot of fun. So … [Read more...]

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