Mariposa is the seat of Mariposa County, California, named for the Spanish word for "butterfly" after the flocks of Monarch butterflies that were seen there by early explorers. It is home to Yosemite National Park.
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California State Mining and Mineral Museum
Read about a museum dedicating to preserving the state’s mining heritage. Find a way to place reservations, hours of operation and admission fees.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=588
Features a profile of the city, including a history, area map, and a guide to local attractions, shopping, antiques, lodging facilities, restaurants, and other businesses.
http://www.historichwy49.com/maripo/marmap.html
Presents an organization that organizes art events, story telling and music. Review the council’s events and a schedule of events.
http://www.arts-mariposa.org/
Features announcements relating to the public secondary school, including activities, athletics, bell schedule, and a daily bulletin, as well as a school calendar, and staff directory.
http://www.mchs.mariposa.k12.ca.us/
Publicizes the public library’s services and hours. Search the catalog, read about library news and view photos of the library building.
http://www.mariposalibrary.org/
Mariposa County Unified School District
Learn about the district’s schools, forms and administration. Other sections of the site provide lunch menu, and a calendar of district events.
http://www.mariposa.k12.ca.us/
Features a weekly publication that provides sports coverage and news articles. There is also a way to subscribe and letters to the editor.
http://www.mariposagazette.com/
Features a guide to the city, including an ATM locator, bus and lodging information, as well as a history of the city, calendar of events and activities, and a discussion forum.
http://www.visitmariposa.net/
