We reflect with gratitude on a truly great spring and summer of rafting. Thank you to everyone who joined us on the Merced, Tuolumne, and Cherry Creek this season. There were so many golden days we lost count. Days full of sunshine, laughter, excitement and sparkling whitewater. We appreciate the … [Read more...]
2016 Rafting Photos Say it All
The rivers of Yosemite really came to life this year and the photographers from Rapid Shooters have been there to capture all the action. Their elite action photographers paddle downstream ahead of your trip and are waiting with cameras to catch that moment when it is just you, your paddling crew, … [Read more...]
Hike, Raft, and Stand Up Paddle on a 2 or 3-Day Tuolumne Multisport Adventure
Looking for an active outdoor vacation that is away from the crowds?Sierra Mac is hosting two exclusive multisport adventure trips this August in the wild and scenic Tuolumne River canyon. Join us for 2 or 3 days of fun starting August 10th and August 24th. These guided Tuolumne Multisport … [Read more...]
President Obama & Family Choose Sierra Mac for Yosemite Visit
We were pleasantly surprized to receive a phone call in our office a few weeks back from the Presidential Secret Service. The President was requesting the rental use of two of our deluxe self-bailing rafts for his upcoming family visit to Yosemite National Park. We felt honored and proud to be … [Read more...]
Yosemite Lodging Options
The meeting spots for Sierra Mac's Tuolumne and Cherry Creek rafting trips are located about halfway between the town of Groveland, California and Yosemite's Big Oak Flat Entrance Station on State Hwy 120. In addition to lodging located within Yosemite National Park, which can be very busy during … [Read more...]
Exploring California Gold Country
California's Gold Country is a broad region east of the Central Valley centered around a 300 mile long stretch of State Highway 49 that passes through towns that originated during the gold rush. Many tourists pass it up in favor of the state's more popular tourist destinations, but intrepid … [Read more...]
Yosemite Snowpack Update
FEBRUARY 28, 2019 California’s snowpack usually reaches its peak depth and water content each year around the first of April, after which the snow begins to melt as the sun’s path across the sky moves a little further north each day. Great Rafting Ahead For 2019 we are currently at about … [Read more...]
Multi-Day Yosemite Rafting Trips
Whitewater rafting vacations are a way to get off the beaten path and actively experience the rivers of the Sierra. Visitors to Yosemite can choose from a variety of half, 1, 2, and 3-day rafting trip options. Pick an excursion that best accommodates your group and travel itinerary.Half and … [Read more...]
Choosing A Yosemite Rafting Trip
Thanks to significant winter storms, excellent flows are expected for 2016 Yosemite rafting trips. When you're choosing a trip it's important to consider the overall needs of your group. Ask yourself a few questions; How many days can you spend on the river? Will there be young kids along? What time … [Read more...]
Yosemite Spring Rafting Trips
A Yosemite spring rafting trip is an experience you remember for a lifetime. Few events in nature can match the spectacle of spring in the Sierra Nevada. As the weather starts to warm in mid-April the snow that has compiled in higher elevations begins to melt, first filling small drainages and … [Read more...]