Watching the snow pile up last winter, we knew Yosemite rivers would be flowing hard and strong by springtime. We weren't disappointed. Merced and Tuolumne rafting trips were up and running by March 15 for what was to become one of the longest (and most exciting) seasons on record. Paddlers got to … [Read more...]
Yosemite Rafting Outlook
Updated June 1st, 2019 Winter 2018-19 bought mega wet relief to the Yosemite region! We got hit with a series of storms that dumped tons of snow that continued well into May. Thanks to this high elevation snow pack plus planned water releases from reservoirs located upstream from our rafting … [Read more...]
This Year – Raft Cherry Creek
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...]
Video Highlights from our 2017 Yosemite Rafting Season
2017 will go down in the history books as one of the highest water years on record and we were lucky to be a part of it. The high energy and enthusiasm began with our early spring trips, continued through peak high water in June and July and lingered into late season. Although our guides can … [Read more...]
Fresh Delicious Meals Served on the River
Nothing builds a hearty appetite like a day of paddling whitewater. The shared excitement and adrenaline demand quality calories. We have learned to prepare for large appetites. Enjoying a meal on the shore of a sparkling river is an integral part of all our trips, and is the perfect way to … [Read more...]
Yosemite Rafting Trip Videos
Capture Some Memories Bring your rafting trip home with you - or share it online! Demand bragging rights on social media! Show it to your grand kids!Sierra Mac now offers video of your rafting trip on the Main Tuolumne or Cherry Creek. $100 per boat buys a 3 minute edited video or raw video … [Read more...]
Map to Combination Cherry Creek/Upper T + Main T Meeting Spot
Combination Cherry Creek/Upper Tuolumne + Main Tuolumne trips meet in the parking lot of Sierra Mac River Trips Headquarters at 6AM (unless otherwise specified) at 27890 Highway 120, 13 miles east of the town of Groveland.If coming from the west, after you pass Buck Meadows look for the … [Read more...]
Map to Cherry Creek/Upper Tuolumne Meeting Spot
Cherry Creek/Upper Tuolumne rafting trips meet in the parking lot of Sierra Mac River Trips Headquarters at 6AM (unless otherwise specified) at 27890 Highway 120, 13 miles east of the town of Groveland.If coming from the west, after you pass Buck Meadows look for the Vista Point/Rim of the … [Read more...]
Research Study Explores the Tuolumne
Fishbio is a fisheries and environmental consulting company dedicated to advancing the research, monitoring, and conservation of fishes around the world. One of their recent projects included an extensive study of the Tuolumne River which provides drinking water for nearly 2.5 million people in the … [Read more...]
California River Photography
Most of the rafting photos that you see on our website were shot by the photographers of Picture This/Rapid Shooters. Owner Mark Leder-Adams has been shooting California rivers since the 1980's, first on the American River and its forks, then later focusing his lens on the Kern, Merced, Tuolumne, … [Read more...]