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Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

August 3, 2016

Wilson Fire burning north of Mono Lake

Travel conditions

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

August 2, 2016

In the flowers: The Mono Basin in full bloom

Natural history, Travel conditions

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

July 31, 2016

Refreshing ‘Ologists: Sierra Nevada rain shadow

Events, Science

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

July 30, 2016

Expanded fire restrictions in the Inyo National Forest

Visit

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

July 28, 2016

Guided Trips in August: Volcanoes, natural history, birding, and more

Tours

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

July 25, 2016

Lee Vining to Tuolumne Meadows: Let YARTS do the driving for you

Visit

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

July 24, 2016

Refreshing ‘Ologists: Peregrines return to Yosemite National Park

Events, Science

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

July 22, 2016

Comment-writing workshop on Wednesday for the Inyo National Forest draft forest management plan

Protection

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

July 21, 2016

Healing Mono Lake’s tributary streams: Come help us remove invasive plants

Restoration

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

July 18, 2016

Upcoming guided trips July 21–31

Tours