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Yosemite Rafting Trip Videos

June 7, 2017 By Sierra Mac

video of your rafting trip

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. $100-140 per boat buys a 4-5 minute edited video or raw … [Read more...]

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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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Yosemite Waterfall Season

May 9, 2017 By Sierra Mac

View of Vernal Falls from Mist Trail in Yosemite

Springtime is waterfall season in Yosemite National Park. The snow pack and warming temperatures create a spectacular display of flowing water. Yosemite's waterfalls usually reach their fullest capacity in May of each year as snow in the high country is melting, this can vary depending on each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rafting News, Yosemite Activities, Yosemite Rafting Trip Tips Tagged With: Merced river rafting., Tuolumne River Rafting, Yosemite spring rafting, Yosemite Travel Tips

Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite

February 28, 2017 By Sierra Mac

Rush Creek Resort at Yosemite

All New Yosemite Resort Looking for deluxe lodging or an outstanding restaurant before or after your rafting trip? The new Rush Creek Lodge has it all. This brand new contemporary resort is located on Hwy 120 just minutes from both Yosemite National Park and Sierra Mac River Trips' meeting spots … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cherry Creek Rafting, Tuolumne River Rafting, Yosemite Activities Tagged With: Tuolumne River Rafting, Yosemite lodging options, Yosemite Travel Tips

Hike, Raft, and Stand Up Paddle on a 2 or 3-Day Tuolumne Multisport Adventure

July 1, 2016 By Sierra Mac

Yosemite hiking rafting and stand up paddle boarding

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...]

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President Obama & Family Choose Sierra Mac for Yosemite Visit

June 30, 2016 By Sierra Mac

President Obama speaking in Yosemite Valley

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...]

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Yosemite Lodging Options

June 6, 2016 By Sierra Mac

Evergreen Lodge. Yosemite

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...]

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Exploring California Gold Country

May 4, 2016 By Sierra Mac

Columbia State Park, Gold Rush Town

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...]

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One-Day and Half-Day Merced Rafting Trips Departing Daily

May 4, 2016 By Sierra Mac

Merced River Rafting 1-Day Trip

Travelers to Yosemite have many sights to take in and a variety of choices for how to spend their time. Time constraints can sometimes limit your vacation plans. Not everyone can fit a multi-day rafting trip into their vacation schedule, but there are some other options. If your visit is limited to … [Read more...]

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