Mariposa

Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau / Mariposa, CA

An Aha! moment in Mariposa

Yosemite National Park

Primary western gateway county

nature, outdoors, learning

Mariposa Grove is home to over 500 mature giant sequoias. Its protection is part of Yosemite’s history: in 1864, President Lincoln signed legislation protecting the grove and Yosemite Valley for public use.

Discovery Waypoints

• Yosemite National Park / Park / Protected Landscape — A national park.
• Yosemite Valley / Natural Feature — A 2.25-square-mile area containing iconic landmarks.
• Mariposa Grove / Natural Feature — A giant-sequoia grove in the southern part of Yosemite.
• Glacier Point / Local Attraction
• El Capitan / Landmark / Architecture — A landmark in Yosemite Valley.
• Yosemite Falls / Natural Feature
• Mariposa Museum & History Center / Museum / Learning

Local Knowledge

• Yosemite National Park / Park / Protected Landscape — The park is accessed through historic Mariposa County.
• Yosemite Valley / Natural Feature — Half Dome and El Capitan are among Yosemite Valley’s named landmarks.
• Mariposa Grove / Natural Feature — In 1864, President Lincoln signed legislation protecting Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley for public use.
• El Capitan / Landmark / Architecture — El Capitan is one of the landmarks located in Yosemite Valley.
• Merced River / Natural Feature — The Merced River is shown with Yosemite’s Half Dome in the distance.

From Yosemite National Park to Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove, every stop can become an Aha! Discovery Point—helping visitors explore more deeply while connecting them to the businesses and stories that make Mariposa distinctive.

Additional local facts are awaiting source verification. Place listings do not imply Aha! partnerships or installed Discovery Points.

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