While mellow summer runs make for a great one-day family trip near Yosemite, big spring flows can turn the Merced into a roaring wave-filled torrent with Class IV rapids like Split Rock and Ned's Gulch that experienced paddlers will love. | OARS - Whitewater Rafting

9.3K views · 67 reactions | Flowing through poppy-covered hillsides and burly pine forest the Wild & Scenic Merced River just outside of Yosemite National Park boasts bold wave trains and exhilarating rapids that are ideal for rafters of all levels. This is spring rafting at its best! Don't miss the window to experience the rush of the Merced this year. #letsgorafting | OARS - Whitewater Rafting | Facebook

The Merced river (Class 3-4) is epic right now!! Check out this clip from last weekend, on one of the river’s insanely wavey rapids. Can anyone name it? | All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting

CHILLING: Police have released surveillance video showing the exact moment the Merced family members, including an 8-month-old girl, were kidnapped. https://abc7.la/3CK7ml3 | ABC7

11K views · 74 reactions | The Merced County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a possible homicide in the area of Hwy 165 and Williams Avenue in Hilmar. | Merced County Sheriff's Office | Facebook

14K views · 381 reactions | 600 adult and juvenile rainbow trout were released into the Merced River this morning. The adults were rescued from the river 18 months ago and because of the drought and warm water had to be kept at the Merced River Hatchery where they spawned. Should be good fishing later this year for Merced area anglers. | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | Facebook