Next top Must-Attend Events in mariposa, California for June and July 2023

Prospectors found a wealth of gold in the county during the mid to late 1800s. The California State Mining & Mineral Museum at the Mariposa Fairgrounds explains the history of gold mining in the region. Exhibits include the 13.8-pound Fricot crystalline gold nugget found in the American River. Explore the mine, see the equipment and learn about the time-consuming mining process.

See the majestic ancient trees found in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias located close to the Wawona & Fish Camp in Yosemite National Park. The forested area contains approximately 500 of the giants that are estimated as being more than 3,000 years old.

Learn how the first settlers lived by visiting the buildings at the Pioneer Yosemite History Museum near Wawona. The rooms within the facility feature exhibits about geology, Native Americans, local wildflowers and animal species.

Explore the county's history from the time of ancient Native Americans and Spanish missionaries to the miners and pioneers who settled the area at the Mariposa Museum and History Center. Learn about the Miwuk Americans, the contributions made by Chinese immigrants and the daily lives of the miners.

Take a trip through the Sierra Nevada Mountains aboard a historic steam-powered train from the Sugar Pine Railroad station. The one-hour excursion explains the logging and railroading days. A stop at the Thornberry Museum enables guests to see a historic logging camp and to grab refreshments in the gift shop.

Mariposa County was one of the first established in the east-central region of California during the Gold Rush. The destination lies along the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and contains part of Yellowstone National Park. As such, locals and visitors find a wealth of outdoor recreation options. The small communities within the county also offer unique attractions and activities.

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Tue 7/4

Glacier Point to Illilouette Creek – Backpacking Red Peak Pass

12 - by - Denise - in - Curtis & I hiked Red Peak Pass in Yosemite for and 4 nights. It was of mountains, lizard push-ups, rivers, and lakes. Check out the blog post detailing each day’s ups,...

Tue 7/4
Yosemite National Park, CA.

Wed 7/5

Illilouette Creek to Ottoway Lake – Backpacking Red..

Peak Pass Day 2. 12 - by - Denise - in - our camp along Illilouette day two would again take us 8-9ish miles, but with considerably more to lower Ottoway Lake

Wed 7/5
Yosemite National Park, CA.

Mon 7/3

Art Classes with the Yosemite Conservancy

Mon 7/3 @ 9:00 am
Yosemite National Park, CA. Yosemite Valley - Happy Isles Art & Nature Center - Happy Is..

Thu 6/15

Sound Bowls Experience @Metta

Story-At Oakhurst Library

Thu 6/15
Yosemite National Park, CA.

Mon 6/12

Anesthesia Update

Mon 6/12
Yosemite National Park, CA. Tenaya Lodge - Yosemite National Park (Fish Camp), Yosemite..

Wed 7/5

Kingsburg Summer Band Concerts

Slip back in to an old fashioned outdoor concert and featuring the longest running community band in the U.S. This concert series is held for a six - week period night in Kingsburg s Memorial Park...

Wed 7/5 @ 8:00 pm
Yosemite National Park, CA.

Thu 6/29

Sound Bowls Experience @Metta

Story-At Oakhurst Library

Thu 6/29
Yosemite National Park, CA.

Next top Must-Attend Events in Mariposa, CA

Cities in the County of Mariposa, CA

Events in the County of Mariposa, CA

Glacier Point to Illilouette Creek – Backpacking Red Peak Pass

Illilouette Creek to Ottoway Lake – Backpacking Red..

Art Classes with the Yosemite Conservancy

Sound Bowls Experience @Metta

Anesthesia Update

Kingsburg Summer Band Concerts

Sound Bowls Experience @Metta