Midpines is the western entrance on highway 140 to Yosemite National Park. With deep Native American history, hardscrabble mining claims and quirky accommodations, this Sierra foothill town presents visitors with interesting choices of things to do and explore, including wildflower walks and whitewater rafting in spring and picnics along the Merced river in the summer, making for a perfect Gold Country getaway.
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