Last November the Sierra Nevada experienced extremely high winds that resulted in tens of thousands of fallen trees in the Tioga Pass, Reds Meadow/Devils Postpile, and Mammoth Lakes Basin areas. The mild winter and spring allowed Forest Service crews to begin clearing the damage right away, but it remains extensive.

Reds Meadow was hit particularly hard and remains closed to all public access by vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians (more…)

June is here! The weather is warm, the birds are gathering, the brine shrimp are frolicking, and the Mono Lake Committee is once again offering naturalist guided canoe tours on Mono Lake. As of today, June 1st, the online reservation system is in action, making it quick and easy to take advantage of the opportunity to experience the treasures of Mono Lake from an entirely new and exciting perspective.

Canoe tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday beginning June 23rd until early September.  Tour times are 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am, and each guided tour lasts approximately one hour. Tours cost $25 per person, and reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, check out our canoeing page!

The Summer 2012 Mono Lake Newsletter is now online in color and available to view and download for Mono Lake Committee members. Members, log in here to see the issue.

Have you walked the trails in the Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve from Old Marina? Did you know that a staff person at DWP sent a letter to the State Water Board recommending that they stop monitoring the health of Mono Lake? Have you seen the changes to the front of the Information Center & Bookstore? Find out about these things and get a handy map and useful information for your next visit in the Summer 2012 Mono Lake Newsletter today.

Join the Mono Lake Committee to become a member and to see the current issue today. Members also have access to (more…)