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Visit Yosemite | Madera County Blog

Welcome to our blog. Here we share all kinds of stories & tips about exploring our area. From hiking, camping to dining, join us on a journey from southern Yosemite, through Madera County, to the San Joaquin Valley.  Use the "filter" feature below to hone in on your favorite topics.

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Discover Yosemite's Icons
41 Things to do Around Highway 41
Exploring Alternative Adventures When Yosemite National Park is Closed or you are waiting to get in READ MORE >
The Carved Bear Capital of the World
10 Best Stargazing Spots in Yosemite and Madera County
Easter Events in Southern Yosemite
The Legacy of Buffalo Soldiers in Yosemite National Park
Find Your Zen: Wellness Experiences in Madera County
New and Exciting
Exploring Yosemite in Winter: Tips From a Travel Expert
What to Expect when Traveling to see Horsetail Fall -- Yosemite's Natural Firefall
Oakhurst Community Facelift
A Treasure Of A Different Kind At The Fossil Discovery Center
Show Us How You Play
What to Know When Visiting Yosemite - Right Now
Fall Festival Season in Yosemite's Southern Gateway
Bass Lake Fall Favorites
ARTober in Oakhurst: A Month of Art, Culture, and Fun for All in the Sierra Region
Three Romantic Fall Getaways
Wilderness Camping
Judis Jaunts A Bit Of Zen In The Middle Of Yosemite In Summer
Kid Friendly Activities to Do in or Near Yosemite
How to Celebrate the Fourth Of July in Or Near Yosemite
Bucket List of 20 Must Do Things You Need To Do Around Yosemite
Rock, Jazz, and Summer Vibes: Your Ultimate Guide to Live Music in Yosemite's Southern Gateway
Best Father's Day in Yosemite and Madera County
Bass Lake Resorts Spring into the Season
A Guide To Yosemite's Waterfalls
Embrace the Wild West in Madera County
Best Places to Fish in California – Yosemite Region
5 Lesser Known Waterfalls to See in or Near Yosemite
What To Look For When Spring Has Sprung - Wildflowers
Guided Tours and Adventures In and Around Yosemite
Best Spring Hiking Trails Near Oakhurst
Four of the Most Instagramable Places in Yosemite During Winter
Explore One of the OLDEST Wine Regions in the US - The Madera Wine Trail
Yosemite Half Dome Hike Permit Guide
Winter Wonders at Bass Lake: Your Ultimate Yosemite Getaway
Winter Time Fun Abounds at the Badger Pass Ski Area
Celebrating Local Native American Cultures
Best Fall Color Spots in Yosemite
Romantic, Unique and Delicious Valentine's Day Events Around Madera County
Three Reasons to Choose Winter in Yosemite and it's Southern Gateway
10 Exciting Experiences this Fall in Yosemite's Southern Gateway
The Ultimate Fall Hiking Guide to Yosemite & Where to Find Fall Colors
Recreate Responsibly
The Ultimate Summer Hiking Guide for Oakhurst
All Aboard. The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad Moonlight Express - A Unique Experience
The History of North Fork
Why Fall is the Most Romantic Season in Yosemite
5 Destinations that are Classic Yosemite
Things to Do in Yosemite During the Christmas Holidays
5 Outdoorsy Romantic Winter Ideas in Yosemite
Experience Yosemite Virtual Reality: 8 reasons to add this experience to your Yosemite bucket list
The “Natural” Events of a Yosemite Winter
Where to Spot Fall Foliage & Hike Around Oakhurst During the Fall
Geführte Touren und Abenteuer im und um den Yosemite
Boating & Boat Safety On Bass Lake
Top 5 Yosemite Fall Favorites
Museums of Madera County – They’re Not a Place of Artifacts, They’re a Place of Ideas
Epic 3-Day Hiking Guide To Yosemite National Park In The Summer
Planning a Family Trip to Yosemite National Park
5 Reasons To Request Your Visitors Guide
Exploring Madera County - A Journey That Leads To Freedom
Experiencing the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway after the Creek Fire
Exploring Yosemite's Historic Wawona
Judi's Jaunts - A Tale of Two Meadows
How to plan a Yosemite Destination Wedding
Fun, Unique, And Historical Bridges Of Yosemite
Are Dogs Allowed In Yosemite?
Sample California’s National Parks Via the Majestic Mountain Loop
Des fossiles aux chutes : Visiter Yosemite, Californie
Driving Conditions and Winter Travel in the Yosemite Region
Erlebnisse im Yosemite das ganze Jahr über
Become an Arachnophile not an Arachnophobe at this Year's Tarantula Festival
Miner 49’er Diggin’ Up Gold Rush History in Madera County
A Dash Of History Alongside A Heaping Spoon Of Tasty Dishes On Bass Lake
Be The Toast Of Oakhurst
What Is Forest Bathing... and Why Everyone Should Try it
California's Centers
The River Runs Through It – Fishing Spots of Yosemite
Take a Dip into the California Lakes of Madera County
Cast Off to Fun at these Fishing Lakes of the San Joaquin Gorge
The Healing Nature of, well … Nature
I Wanna Rock. As In Yosemite Rock Formations
4 Summer Romantic Getaways In Yosemite and Its Southern Gateway
The ‘Hidden’ Side of Yosemite
Bear Down… Yosemite Bears – Fun Facts About These Furry Creatures
Dog Friendly Fun in Yosemite & Madera County
Snow Fun. Here’s Where to Snow Play in and Around Yosemite
5 Important Dates In Yosemite’s History
Films Shot In Yosemite and Madera County
Brief Look into the Early Rock Climbing Feats Over the Years in Yosemite
Learn What the Trees are Telling You in Yosemite
Hop To It, But Don't Kiss Them. Frogs & Amphibians of Yosemite
National Historic Landmarks of Yosemite
A Blast from the Past - Stories from Yosemite
RVs Always Welcome
John Muir Quotes about Yosemite to Inspire the Inner Mountaineer in You
Peak Bagging in Yosemite
10 Essentials for Hiking in a National Park
Fossils to Falls Road Trip by Emily Taylor
Yosemite Place Names: The Origin and History of Names in Yosemite National Park
Hear & See Yosemite National Park from the Comfort of Home
Historical Figures of Yosemite
Bass Lake Movie Marathon
It's NOT about the Bass in Bass Lake during the annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby
Adrenaline Junkie? Here's 4 Heart Pumping Adventures in and Around Yosemite
A Bit of Apres in the Yosemite Region
Everything you Need to Know About Yosemite Ice Skating
Guide to Snowshoeing in and Around Badger Pass Ski Area
7 Ways to Have Winter Fun in Yosemite
Why Bass Lake is a Great Thanksgiving Getaway
Von Fossilien bis zu den Wasserfallen: Ein Besuch in Yosemite, Kalifornien
Judi's Jaunts: History and Botany Collide in Riotous Splendor at Biledo Meadow
4 Hidden Gems in Madera County
Tips for Camping in Yosemite National Park
Judis Jaunts Check out Hetch Hetchy
Thirteen Things to Know About the Glacier Point Ski Hut Adventure
Sugar Pine Lumber Company Madera Flume by Linda Gast
Thrifting and Gifting around Oakhurst
Morgan and Family Return to Bass Lake
Yosemite Nature Notes One Day in Yosemite
Yosemite Nature Notes Black Bears
Judis Jaunts Hiking Raymond Bridge to Eastman Lake
My Experience Hiking Half Dome with a Professional Guide
Judi's Jaunts - Hiking Yosemite's Mount Dana
Ales and Trails with Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides and South Gate Brewing Company

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