A close up of yellow wildflowers overlooking the teal waters of Mono Lake on a cloudy day.

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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.

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Water flows in front of a scree slope, further up a u shaped valley trees cover the bottom and towering rock faces line the edge, bright clouds cover part of the blue sky.
Lundy Canyon Bird Tour

Lundy Canyon Bird Tour

Join a naturalist-guide for a leisurely tour up Lundy Canyon, where the convergence of coniferous forest, sagebrush scrub, riparian woodlands, and open water offers a diverse list of bird species. Meet in front of Lundy Lake Resort (directions below). This … Read more

Mono Lake Committee staffer standing with their back to Mono Lake talking to a tour group, tufa and scattered clouds are in the background.
Mono Lake South Tufa Tour

Mono Lake South Tufa Tour

Join a naturalist-guide for a walk among strange tufa towers, bubbling springs, birds, wildlife, brine shrimp, and the behind-the-scenes story of the most unusual lake in California. This guided, one-hour walk includes hands-on activities, and an overview of the human … Read more

Volcano Tour

Volcano Tour

Discover the geologic history of the Mono Basin with a walk into the middle of Panum Crater, a plug-dome volcano. Reservations are not needed for this tour. Top photo by Fairy Noorzay.

Free
Patio Talk

Patio Talk

Discover the mysteries and natural history of the Mono Basin. Reservations are not needed for this talk. Top photo by Holly Alvarez.

Free