Perfect weather, stunning scenery, and more room to roam—here’s why spring and fall are the best times to visit.

About a decade before silver was discovered in Nevada, the West’s first consequential mining boom occurred on the other side of the Sierra Nevada.

Henry Mayo Newhall, future namesake of the city of Newhall, arrived in San Francisco at the age of 25, hoping to ...

Carmel Mission, founded in 1771, stands as one of California’s most authentic and beautiful Spanish missions. The entire town ...

Four decades after Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado shot a human anthill of mud-spattered miners digging for gold in ...

The centerpiece is the stunning 3,720-square-foot lodge featuring timbers sourced from a historic train station ...

Visiting the Area There were two spots I particularly enjoyed. The first was the Mariposa Museum and History Center, highlighting the Gold Rush and Mariposa’s importance in the region.

If you're heading toward Yosemite, slow down and let Mariposa introduce itself. This Gold Rush town once served as the county seat for a stretch of land that included nearly one-fifth of California.

This California town, known as the gateway to Yosemite, offers more than just a place to stay, with outdoor adventures, local history, and plenty of charm.

Mariposa served as a Gold Rush town during its early days in 1850 and is a symbol of California’s history. Many buildings along the main drag are original and can be dated back to the town’s beginning ...

Discover a charming California town frozen in time, where Gold Rush history comes alive through preserved buildings, fascinating museums, and local lore.