Best Month for White Water Rafting: A Season Guide
White water rafting peaks differ by skill level and river type. Find the best month for your trip with this data-backed seasonal guide. Book now.
Yosemite Rafting Blog
Harvest Host – Campground Partners – Yosemite Camping booking Link For Sierra Mac/Colfax spring – DISCOUNT included
Welcome to Sierra Mac River Trips at Colfax Spring, a peaceful ridge-top retreat just 15 minutes from the Highway 120 entrance to Yosemite National Park. Nestled near Groveland, our campsite overlooks the breathtaking Tuolumne River corridor, where you can watch waterfalls cascading in the distance. Wake up to brilliant sunrises, unwind with unforgettable sunsets, and…
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 outings. Picture this: just two anglers per raft,…
Tuolumne River Boating Access Is In Jeopardy! Please HELP!
Tuolumne River Boating Access Is In Jeopardy! Please HELP! Lumsden Road as of April 5th 2023 Effective Lobbying Efforts ~>Join & Donate toAmerican Whitewater Make a Donation to American Whitewater, indicating “Tuolumne River Access” in the donation form’s “Additional Comments” Section and become a member of American Whitewater, an organization committed to protecting river access! Dear…
Rafting the rivers of Yosemite
Check out some of our highlights form 2024 on the Tuolumne and Cherry Creek.
Yosemite: Tuolumne Class 4 Rowing School for all levels
JUNE CLASS AVAILABLE – ONE on ONE instruction available PLEASE INQUIRE 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 June 2026! Under the expert guidance of legendary rafting icons Adam Crom and Certified…
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 prepared for the exhilarating journey ahead, making it a…
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 and the future vision of Sierra Mac, and Lillaskog Lodge.
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 all started. ‘Rolling Stone’…
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 years of leading…
