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New & Specials in Mariposa County
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Route 140 Open to Busses & RVs: Caltrans has completed upgrades to the bypass bridges around the Ferguson Rockslide on the Merced River. Vehicles up to 45' in length can now use Highway 140 from Mariposa to Yosemite's Arch Rock Entrance.
Mariposa Market Place Opens: The historic Trabucco Store building in downtown Mariposa has been reopened and now houses 29 individual shops offering arts, crafts, jewelry, antiques, treasures, photography, plants and collectibles. The interior is a treasure itself with rock and brick walls, pressed tin ceiling, old windows and cast iron staircase. Open 10AM - 8PM daily (Noon - 7PM Sundays).
Yosemite's Climbing History: The Yosemite Climbing Association hosts an exhibit on 140 years of rock climbing history in Yosemite. The exhibit, in the Yosemite Valley Museum Gallery, is open 10AM - Noon and 1PM - 4PM through October 27.
Dreaming of a Romantic Elopement? Mariposa Weddings & Elopements offers packages at lovely Butterfly Creek Winery, in the chapel overlooking the vineyard, with Snow Creek flowing through the reception area. Packages are suitable for small to large groups, with stays of varying lengths to allow you extra time to explore Yosemite. More info, click here.
Yosemite Association Outdoor Adventures: Experience Yosemite with our naturalists and gain new insights into the wonders of this park, even in places you thought you were familiar with. Upcoming programs include backpacking trips, Valley hikes, Half Dome hikes, photography, birding, botany and high country adventures. Course listing, click here.
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Upcoming Events in Mariposa County
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Rafting trips on Merced River: Rafting season on the Merced will continue through July 13. With river levels down from their peak, most trips now are half day affairs, and perfect for families. Since the starting point is just a few miles from the Arch Rock entrance, it's easy to combine your rafting adventure with a visit to Yosemite. More info, click here.
Author Presentation: On the evening of July 27, 1985, 5 hikers made the fateful choice to hike Half Dome even as the sky darkened and thunder rolled. By night's end, two were dead from lightening, three gravely wounded. Saturday, July 12, at Mariposa's Windows on the World bookstore, author Bob Madgic will present a program based on Shattered Air, his book describing that day's events and the harrowing midnight helicopter rescue that saved three survivors. More info, click here.
Mariposa Evenings Music Performances: Enjoy free music performances at Mariposa's downtown Arts Park. Shows start at 7PM. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a snack or drink, and enjoy a relaxed evening. For schedule, see our Calendar of Events.
Raft Through Yosemite Valley: Enjoy a leisurely three mile float on the Merced River through the heart of Yosemite Valley (this is completely different from the white water adventures described above). You can rent rafts, paddles and life jackets at the Curry Village Recreation Center. More info, click here.
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