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...]
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...]
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...]
High-Water Rafting on the Merced and Main Tuolumne River
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...]
National Wild & Scenic River System Celebrates 50 Years
"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...]
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...]
Mountain Biking Near Yosemite
Looking for good places to ride your mountain bike near Yosemite? Although there are no single track mountain bike trails within the boundaries of the National Park, mountain bikers visiting Yosemite can find several great biking trails located just outside the park in the Stanislaus National … [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...]
Exploring the Tuolumne River Region Northwest of Yosemite
Many of our rafting guests on the Tuolumne River inquire about things to do and places to visit near our Main and Upper Tuolumne rafting trip meeting spots. The area between the town of Groveland and Yosemite’s Northwest (Big Oak Flat) entrance offers a variety of diversions and activities for … [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...]