The charming town of Mariposa, Ca. is in the national spotlight for a cultural scene that residents and returning visitors alike know is among the best in the United States.

Yosemite Mariposa County has the arboreal honor of being home to two designated giant sequoia groves (and two more just to its north and south), making it a great place to “branch out” for a grove-hopping itinerary. Prepare to be awestruck.

It's hard to walk through Yosemite Mariposa County without thinking of the past. Exploring that history is made easy by more than half a dozen museums in the rural county.

The Journal offers insight into Yosemite and Mariposa County for updates, new business info and travel inspiration through articles and videos that are free to be re-shared by journalists and media outlets alike.

The campaign, called “Forever Yours”, was created and launched by YMCTB's digital partners, Noble Studios once it was safe for tourists and visitors to return to Mariposa County and Yosemite. The campaign won a Platinum Hermes Award in the Video Series category and won a Gold Hermes Award in the Digital Ad Campaign category. The concept grew out of an unprecedented video and messaging from YMCTB that asked visitors to stay safe and stay home early in the Pandemic.

In total, the tourism bureau is donating to 11 local events, businesses and non-profit organizations.

One of the largest natural tracts in California, the Sierra National Forest flanks the southern and western edges of Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County. Abundant recreational opportunities earn the Sierra National Forest's rep as an outdoor lover's paradise.

This fall, NatureBridge invites cohorts of families to learn together, laugh together and safely build a lifetime of memories as part of Yosemite Family Camp.

With soaring 13,000 foot peaks, historical oak-studded river valleys, and thundering waterfalls, Yosemite Mariposa offers what could be the widest variety of hikes in California.

John Muir was a famous naturalist, writer and conservationist. But, most importantly, he was a protector of Yosemite. Here's how you can experience Yosemite National Park through his own footsteps on his first trip to Mariposa County.

Yosemite National Park along with Yosemite Gateway Counties- Mono, Tuolumne, Mariposa, and Madera are proud to announce that they were selected as the winner in a surprise inaugural category. The Excellence in Destination Stewardship recognized the destinations for their collaborative digital influencer campaign.

These zero-emission vehicles will operate on Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System routes by the end of 2020, making YARTS the first public transit agency to utilize battery-operated vehicles for service into a National Park.

Lyle joins resort from Grand Canyon National Park where he served in the same role

AutoCamp, a modern and stylish outdoor hotel experience that makes connecting with the great outdoors easy for everyone, today announced the company has broken ground for its newest property near California's Yosemite National Park. AutoCamp (https://bit.ly/2KZ9VX8) will continue to partner with Ohio-based Airstream, Inc. (https://bit.ly/2aKkdJ0) as it begins its national expansion. The AutoCamp team also announced a fire relief program.

The Yosemite Songwriting Retreat is scheduled for October 5 through 8 at the Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort in Midpines, California. Tuition fees for the retreat are $400.00. Accommodation prices start at $226 per person. All retreat accommodation packages include taxes and eight meals from The Bug's gourmet café, which features fresh, organic and local foods with an emphasis on vegan and vegetarian offerings. Retreat participants also receive special discounts on spa services, including yoga classes, hot tubbing and sauna. The retreat is open to anyone 18 years and over. Register online at www.yosemitesongwriting.com

California's summer fire season has turned a corner for Yosemite National Park with the reopening of the park's most popular attraction, Yosemite Valley. Yosemite's Gateway communities have come together with #YosemiteNOW on social media to show the world Yosemite's current conditions and encourage visitation that is vital to the region's economic recovery. #YosemiteNOW has quickly gained momentum among thousands of Yosemite fans.

The second annual Mariposa Go West Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 14 in downtown Mariposa, just outside Yosemite National Park, in California.

Eight Tesla Supercharging Stations are the newest addition to existing green and sustainability programs.

Experience a weekend of delicious regional wines and gourmet food tastings on the grounds of the bucolic Mariposa Courthouse in the historic town of Marposa in the Sierra Foothills near Yosemite National Park.