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, and the rapids. The…
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 adventures begin on Wednesday morning…
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 chosen by the POTUS…
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 summer months, there are also a lot…
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 travelers will get to experience a…
FEBRUARY 28, 2019California’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 160% of the historic average…
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 one-day trips are by far the…
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 of year will you…
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 creeks and eventually raising…
Welcome to Sierra Mac River Trips at Colfax Spring, a peaceful ridge-top retreat just 15 minutes from the Highway 120…
🎣 New Fishing Adventure on the Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River! 🎣 We’re thrilled to introduce an unforgettable new way…
Tuolumne River Boating Access Is In Jeopardy! Please HELP! Lumsden Road as of April 5th 2023 Effective Lobbying Efforts ~>Join…
Rafting the Rivers of Yosemite
Marty & Tom McDonnell – Outfitter
