Operation Invasives: The final pulling party
Aug 30, 2010
It’s hard to believe summer’s almost over. The air is cooler, the days are shorter, and leaves are beginning to turn brown along the streams of the Mono Basin—but sweet clover and woolly mullein are still flourishing near Mill Creek. This coming Wednesday is your last chance to help make a dent in this season’s [...]
Earthmovers at work fixing Lee Vining Airport problems
Aug 25, 2010
The big earthmovers are rolling again at Lee Vining Airport this week, even though the runway is newly flattened and paved and new lighting is nearly complete. Their goal now is to remedy one of the major unexpected consequences of the runway rehabilitation project: an obtrusive 10-acre material stockpile located beyond the north end of [...]
Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center repairs underway
Aug 24, 2010
The Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center will remain open while construction crews of various sorts work on everything from fixing the concrete patio and parking lot to installing new energy-efficient windows. The much-needed repairs are made possible by a Recovery Act grant.
The reconstruction is expected to last at least 7 weeks, however the [...]
Walk, run, cycle: Tioga Pass Run & High Sierra Fall Century coming up
Aug 24, 2010
Saturday, September 11th is the High Sierra Fall Century, and Sunday, September 12th is the Tioga Pass Run … why do I have this sneaking suspicion we’ll be seeing some Mono Lake enthusiasts out for both events?
What better way to celebrate Mono Lake than to enjoy its beauty while doing what you love? Well, that’s [...]
