Tony McDaniel
Tony McDaniel is the Director of Communications for the Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau and a resident of Mariposa, California since 2019. An avid hiker, runner and landscape photographer, Tony spends his time on the trails and backroads of Yosemite Mariposa County with his film or digital camera on his shoulder and his dog, Finn, nearby. You can find Tony hanging out around Yosemite and Mariposa County in the Merced River Canyon, on a quiet trail in Yosemite or at the Grove House in Mariposa enjoy a beer and live music.
- December 05, 2023What’s New and Returning to Yosemite Mariposa County in 2024In a place where so much remains unchanged, it’s easy to overlook what’s new. However, there are new ways to experience Yosemite Mariposa County in 2024 as well as some returning favorites to cherish in the year ahead.Read More
- August 24, 2023Mariposa’s Eco-Tourism Jewel: E-Biking in the Sierra Foothills PlaygroundLike a magic carpet ride, e-biking in the Sierra foothills whirls you through ups and downs on hidden trails and quiet backroads kissed by the sun.Read More
- December 15, 2022Five New Things Coming to Yosemite Mariposa County in 2023In a destination as timeless as Yosemite Mariposa County, it may seem on the surface that there wouldn’t be too much new to expect for returning visitors in 2023. But just like the landscape, Yosemite is ever-changing and always provides something new to experience.Read More
- February 13, 2022Things to Do Near Yosemite National ParkExplore things to do and see near Yosemite National Park. You'll find fun, adventure, natural beauty, history & more all outside Yosemite.Read More
- January 13, 2022Great Yosemite Mariposa County Lodging for Every Type of VisitTo provide a starting point on your lodging selection journey, here are five excellent Mariposa County options for the ultimate winter stay.Read More
- December 08, 20212022: What’s New in Yosemite Mariposa CountyGet ready for 2022 in Yosemite Mariposa County! As always, there is a lot going on. As you're making your plans for a 2022 visit, be sure to check out some of these need-to-know highlights.Read More
- November 04, 2020Escape the Pre-Holiday Madness to Yosemite Mariposa CountyYou can skip the pre-holiday madness of highly populated cities for some fun and wrap up the year in a more positive and serene way – a trip to Yosemite Mariposa County will salvage the year we’re all ready to forget! Here are six reasons that you should get to Mariposa County to escape the pre-holiday madness of coastal cities.Read More
- November 03, 2020The Gold Country Makes a Winter or Holiday Getaway EasyThe elevations of foothill towns like Mariposa, Catheys Valley and Coulterville means the family can have a safe, relaxed and easy holiday experience without the snowpack of the High Sierra. Plus, Yosemite Valley is just a short drive away on the low-elevation Highway 140, historically referred to as the “All-Weather Highway”.Read More
- November 02, 2020A Snowy Weekend Getaway or Holiday Awaits in the High SierraA High Sierra Holiday is just the escape your family needs this holiday season after a long and hectic year.Read More
- September 24, 2020Modern Day PioneersWhile many think of pioneers as people from a bygone era, that spirit is still well alive today in Mariposa County. We call the people that accomplish that today 'Modern Day Pioneers'. Their stories are unique and in many cases inspiring. The Modern-Day Pioneers video series aims to tell the stories of those forging ahead in Mariposa County today with that pioneering spirit.Read More
