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Yosemite Rafting Blog

Our Yosemite Rafting Blog features true tales of Tuolumne River rafting, Merced River rafting, and Cherry Creek rafting; the rivers of Yosemite National Park.

Live Music on the Tuolumne

Ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? Join us on the wild and scenic Tuolumne River for a one-of-a-kind rafting and music experience that combines epic whitewater, stunning wilderness, and live music from the genre-blending band Prog Frog!We still have limited openings for both our 2-day … [Read more...]

Yosemite Fishing and Rafting trips on the Tuolumne

🎣 New Fishing Adventure on the Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River! 🎣We’re thrilled to introduce an unforgettable new way to experience one of California’s most breathtaking rivers — guided fishing trips on the wild and scenic section of the Tuolumne River!These aren’t your average fishing … [Read more...]

Tuolumne River Boating Access Is In Jeopardy! Please HELP!

Tuolumne River Boating Access Is In Jeopardy! Please HELP! Lumsden Road as of April 5th 2023Effective Lobbying Efforts ~> Join & Donate to American WhitewaterMake a Donation to American Whitewater, indicating “Tuolumne River Access” in the donation form’s … [Read more...]

Rafting the rivers of Yosemite

Check out some of our highlights form 2024 on the Tuolumne and Cherry Creek  … [Read more...]

Yosemite: Tuolumne Class 4 Rowing School for all levels

Have you ever dreamed of conquering the exhilarating rapids of class 4 whitewater? Well, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with Sierra Mac's Class 4 Rowing School in March/April 2026! Under the expert guidance of legendary rafting icons Adam Crom and Certified Cherry Creek/Upper Tuolumne … [Read more...]

Rafting Yosemite Upper Tuolumne and Cherry Creek

Embark on an unforgettable river adventure near Yosemite, exploring the breathtaking Cherry Creek and the Upper Tuolumne. If you're up for a thrilling class 5 experience and in decent physical condition, this trip is tailor-made for you! Our paddle training and swim test will ensure you're fully … [Read more...]

The Mac’s get some Notoriety

'Sonora Living' writer Kira Tucker, a local adventure and elopement/wedding photographer, captured the MacDonnell's and wrote a story on the current and downstream hopes and dreams.Leeza, Tom, Logan and Nala get the centerfold story in the local Mag "Sonora Living", highlights the present … [Read more...]

Rim Fire Rolling Stone

The Fire the ended a rafting season, and opened a mystery filled with conspiracy, murder, allegations and cover-up. 10 years ago, a fire charred the Tuolumne Corridor all the way into Yosemite. The search for answers, and the pile up of allegations had everyone telling a different tale of how it … [Read more...]

View of Yosemite National Park

Planning your Visit to Yosemite

In 1912, John Muir wrote, “No temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite. Every rock in its wall seems to glow with life.” A visit to Yosemite National Park is an intoxicating experience as you soak in the splendor of the rugged mountains, gushing rivers, and alpine meadows. Even after 50 … [Read more...]

Rafting Highlights Video

Yosemite Rafting Video Highlights

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...]

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Yosemite Rafting Blog

Live Music on the Tuolumne

Ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? Join … Read more

Yosemite Fishing and Rafting trips on the Tuolumne

🎣 New Fishing Adventure on the Wild & Scenic … Read more

Tuolumne River Boating Access Is In Jeopardy! Please HELP!

Tuolumne River Boating Access Is In Jeopardy! … Read more

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