Outdoor Fun
Backpacking, Hiking, and Nature Walks
Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides – offers guided hiking and backpacking trips throughout Yosemite.
Yosemite Guides – guided hikes; rim hikes, high country trails, flower walks, sunset walks, full moon tours.
Birdwatching
Yosemite Guides – offers birding tips and guided birding walks.
Yosemite Association – offers birding seminars, info on the California Birding and Bird Watching Festivals.
Biking
Yosemite NP Bike Rentals – Over 12 miles of paved bike paths are available in Yosemite Valley. Off-trail riding and mountain biking are not permitted in Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite area mountain biking trail information
Climbing
Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides – offers guided rock climbing trips.
Outdoor Education
Yosemite Outdoor Adventures, sponsored by the Yosemite Association. This award-winning program has grown steadily since its inception in 1971
Fishing
Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides – offers several options for guided fly fishing trips for beginners to experts.
Yosemite Guides – offers a complete range of experiences for fly fishers of all abilities and skill levels.
Golfing
Golfing in Yosemite National Park, yes in THE park.
Horseback Riding
Guided Mule Rides – these rides are offered in Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Trails – offers horseback riding and sleigh ride tours of Yosemite
Kayaking
Trails.com on kayaking the Merced River
Photography
Ansel Adams Gallery – Guided photography tours of Yosemite
Skating
Mariposa County Skate Park
a top rated skateboard park in downtown Mariposa
Snow Skiing/Boarding
Badger Pass – a great family ski lodge in Yosemite
Swimming and Rafting
Swimming Holes around Yosemite
Yosemite NP Raft Rental –
Rafting along the Merced River is popular during summer. You can rent a raft (typically in June and July, but it varies from year to year, depending on water level) or bring your own.
Whitewater Rafting