Having just returned from a wonderful vacation to Mariposa County, I can honestly say that I knew very little about this place, but I sure found out!
What is a Mariposa, and where can you find this place? Mariposa in Spanish means "butterfly". Mariposa, the town, and Mariposa, the county are both in California's gold country and are considered the Gateway to Yosemite National Park. Have I lost your attention? Yosemite National Park is the place with huge waterfalls, Half Dome rock and a valley where bears, birds, bees, butterflies and deer roam, along with tons of people.
Getting there: Head for Central Valley, Calif., and outside of Fresno you are on your way (roughly takes about 6 hours to get there from L.A.)
What's the pay-off? Mountains, waterfalls, butterflies, beautiful scenery, and pure escape!
How much does it cost? There's rustic camping, and hotels start around $150 in the summer season upwards (the hotels outside the park). Hotel availability in the park is limited in the summer months.
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