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SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-15/2024-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240827T180000
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DTSTAMP:20240822T210424Z
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UID:10002284-1724781600-1724785200@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-14/2024-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240828T110000
DTSTAMP:20240813T235508Z
CREATED:20240813T235332Z
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UID:10003017-1724839200-1724842800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-15/2024-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240828T180000
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UID:10002285-1724868000-1724871600@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-14/2024-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T100000
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UID:10003018-1724925600-1724929200@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-15/2024-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T180000
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UID:10002286-1724954400-1724958000@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-14/2024-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.monolake.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/South-Tufa-tour-2023.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T100000
DTSTAMP:20240717T020041Z
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UID:10002959-1725004800-1725012000@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake County Park Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for an easy stroll through a variety of habitats including wetlands\, willows\, sagebrush scrub\, and cottonwood trees. This location provides excellent opportunities for birding and general sightseeing. Meet at the Mono Lake County Park parking lot (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour walk is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. Friday tours are led by a Mono Lake Committee naturalist and Sunday tours are led by a California State Parks ranger. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free. Access to Mono Lake County Park is free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet in the parking lot at Mono Lake County Park.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nDogs are not allowed on the boardwalk.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to Mono Lake County Park\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Cemetery Rd (follow signs for County Park/Mono Lake access\, 5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for about 0.3 miles and park in the parking lot on your right. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-county-park-bird-tour-13/2024-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T110000
DTSTAMP:20240813T235508Z
CREATED:20240813T235332Z
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UID:10003019-1725012000-1725015600@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-15/2024-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.monolake.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/South-Tufa-tour-2023.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Nome:20240830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Nome:20240830T140000
DTSTAMP:20240712T213851Z
CREATED:20240630T192742Z
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UID:10002781-1725022800-1725026400@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake County Park Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, time for event is 8-10am. \n\n\n\nJoin a naturalist-guide for an easy stroll through a variety of habitats including wetlands\, willows\, sagebrush scrub\, and cottonwood trees. This location provides excellent opportunities for birding and general sightseeing. Meet at the Mono Lake County Park parking lot (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour walk is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. Friday tours are led by a Mono Lake Committee naturalist and Sunday tours are led by a California State Parks ranger. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free. Access to Mono Lake County Park is free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet in the parking lot at Mono Lake County Park.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nDogs are not allowed on the boardwalk.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to Mono Lake County Park\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Cemetery Rd (follow signs for County Park/Mono Lake access\, 5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for about 0.3 miles and park in the parking lot on your right. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-county-park-bird-tour-7/2024-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.monolake.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bird-walks-2019-06-09-Dave-Marquart-last-bird-walk-at-County-Park-ELj_0141.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T190000
DTSTAMP:20240822T210424Z
CREATED:20240813T234457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T210424Z
UID:10002287-1725040800-1725044400@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-14/2024-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.monolake.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/South-Tufa-tour-2023.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T120000
DTSTAMP:20240730T223212Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T223212Z
UID:10002987-1725091200-1725105600@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake Canoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover bubbling springs\, alkali flies\, brine shrimp\, underwater tufa towers\, migrating birds\, and crystalline waters\, all from the unique vantage point of a canoe. \n\n\n\nGuided canoe tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of this high desert lake. No canoe experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced canoe guides will share with you some of Mono Lake’s unusual natural history as well as the story about efforts to protect this nearly million-year-old lake. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am*\, 9:30am*\, and 11:00am* \n\n\n\n*These are tour departure times. You must park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. \n\n\n\nPrice: $35 each for ages 13 and older and $20 for kids under 13. Sorry\, no kids under age 4 allowed. No pets allowed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nPlan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. We cannot accommodate late-comers. Scroll down to view a map.\n\n\n\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the trail.\n\n\n\nPlease be prepared with sturdy water shoes. You may get wet up to the knee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, an approximately 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to South Tufa?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. Plan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free for canoe tour participants. There will be a white and green hand-painted Canoe Tours sign on your immediate right as you enter the parking lot. You must collect your free canoe tour parking pass from the envelope on the back of the sign and display it on your dashboard to receive free parking. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do the canoe tours launch from?\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nIn addition to sturdy water shoes (Chacos\, Tevas\, or other water sandals)\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, plenty of drinking water\, and a plastic bag or dry bag to keep your camera or binoculars from getting wet. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the canoe tour cancellation policy?\nIf you’d like to cancel your reservation\, you must call (760) 647-6595 at least 24 hours in advance of your canoe tour launch time in order to receive a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours\, or arrive late and miss your tour\, you will be charged for the full amount. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if there is inclement weather?\nThere is a chance that your canoe tour will be canceled due to unsafe wind conditions on the lake. The decision to cancel a tour is made at the time of the tour in response to conditions on the lake\, so unfortunately we cannot notify you in advance. If a canoe tour is canceled due to wind\, you will receive a full refund and a free walking tour will be offered instead. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or email the Canoe Coordinator.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-canoe-tours-5/2024-08-31/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T110000
DTSTAMP:20240813T235508Z
CREATED:20240813T235332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T235508Z
UID:10003020-1725098400-1725102000@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-15/2024-08-31/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T110000
DTSTAMP:20240820T233246Z
CREATED:20240820T233242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T233246Z
UID:10003029-1725098400-1725102000@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Volcano Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays \n\n\n\nTime: 10:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free. No reservations needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Meet at the Panum Crater parking lot: 5 miles south of Lee Vining on Highway 395\, then 3 miles east on Highway 120 East\, look for the “volcano Tour” sign. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop photo by Fairy Noorzay.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/volcano-tour-3/2024-08-31/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association":MAILTO:admin@esiaonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T140000
DTSTAMP:20240717T163320Z
CREATED:20240712T193818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T163320Z
UID:10002830-1725109200-1725112800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Lundy Canyon Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 at the Lundy Lake boat ramp near Lundy Lake Resort (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour tour is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Lundy Lake boat ramp near Lundy Lake Resort.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to the Lundy Lake boat ramp\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the boat ramp near Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group.  \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/lundy-canyon-bird-tour-8/2024-08-31/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T190000
DTSTAMP:20240822T210424Z
CREATED:20240813T234457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T210424Z
UID:10002288-1725127200-1725130800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-14/2024-08-31/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T100000
DTSTAMP:20240717T020041Z
CREATED:20240716T192225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T020041Z
UID:10002960-1725177600-1725184800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake County Park Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for an easy stroll through a variety of habitats including wetlands\, willows\, sagebrush scrub\, and cottonwood trees. This location provides excellent opportunities for birding and general sightseeing. Meet at the Mono Lake County Park parking lot (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour walk is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. Friday tours are led by a Mono Lake Committee naturalist and Sunday tours are led by a California State Parks ranger. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free. Access to Mono Lake County Park is free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet in the parking lot at Mono Lake County Park.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nDogs are not allowed on the boardwalk.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to Mono Lake County Park\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Cemetery Rd (follow signs for County Park/Mono Lake access\, 5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for about 0.3 miles and park in the parking lot on your right. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-county-park-bird-tour-13/2024-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T120000
DTSTAMP:20240730T223212Z
CREATED:20240730T223206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T223212Z
UID:10002988-1725177600-1725192000@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake Canoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover bubbling springs\, alkali flies\, brine shrimp\, underwater tufa towers\, migrating birds\, and crystalline waters\, all from the unique vantage point of a canoe. \n\n\n\nGuided canoe tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of this high desert lake. No canoe experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced canoe guides will share with you some of Mono Lake’s unusual natural history as well as the story about efforts to protect this nearly million-year-old lake. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am*\, 9:30am*\, and 11:00am* \n\n\n\n*These are tour departure times. You must park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. \n\n\n\nPrice: $35 each for ages 13 and older and $20 for kids under 13. Sorry\, no kids under age 4 allowed. No pets allowed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nPlan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. We cannot accommodate late-comers. Scroll down to view a map.\n\n\n\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the trail.\n\n\n\nPlease be prepared with sturdy water shoes. You may get wet up to the knee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, an approximately 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to South Tufa?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. Plan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free for canoe tour participants. There will be a white and green hand-painted Canoe Tours sign on your immediate right as you enter the parking lot. You must collect your free canoe tour parking pass from the envelope on the back of the sign and display it on your dashboard to receive free parking. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do the canoe tours launch from?\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nIn addition to sturdy water shoes (Chacos\, Tevas\, or other water sandals)\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, plenty of drinking water\, and a plastic bag or dry bag to keep your camera or binoculars from getting wet. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the canoe tour cancellation policy?\nIf you’d like to cancel your reservation\, you must call (760) 647-6595 at least 24 hours in advance of your canoe tour launch time in order to receive a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours\, or arrive late and miss your tour\, you will be charged for the full amount. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if there is inclement weather?\nThere is a chance that your canoe tour will be canceled due to unsafe wind conditions on the lake. The decision to cancel a tour is made at the time of the tour in response to conditions on the lake\, so unfortunately we cannot notify you in advance. If a canoe tour is canceled due to wind\, you will receive a full refund and a free walking tour will be offered instead. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or email the Canoe Coordinator.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-canoe-tours-5/2024-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T110000
DTSTAMP:20240531T014747Z
CREATED:20240531T011745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T014747Z
UID:10002371-1725184800-1725188400@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-13/2024-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T110000
DTSTAMP:20240820T233246Z
CREATED:20240820T233242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T233246Z
UID:10003030-1725184800-1725188400@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Volcano Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays \n\n\n\nTime: 10:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free. No reservations needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Meet at the Panum Crater parking lot: 5 miles south of Lee Vining on Highway 395\, then 3 miles east on Highway 120 East\, look for the “volcano Tour” sign. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop photo by Fairy Noorzay.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/volcano-tour-3/2024-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association":MAILTO:admin@esiaonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Nome:20240901T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Nome:20240901T140000
DTSTAMP:20240712T213851Z
CREATED:20240630T192742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T213851Z
UID:10002782-1725195600-1725199200@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake County Park Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, time for event is 8-10am. \n\n\n\nJoin a naturalist-guide for an easy stroll through a variety of habitats including wetlands\, willows\, sagebrush scrub\, and cottonwood trees. This location provides excellent opportunities for birding and general sightseeing. Meet at the Mono Lake County Park parking lot (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour walk is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. Friday tours are led by a Mono Lake Committee naturalist and Sunday tours are led by a California State Parks ranger. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free. Access to Mono Lake County Park is free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet in the parking lot at Mono Lake County Park.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nDogs are not allowed on the boardwalk.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to Mono Lake County Park\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Cemetery Rd (follow signs for County Park/Mono Lake access\, 5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for about 0.3 miles and park in the parking lot on your right. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-county-park-bird-tour-7/2024-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T190000
DTSTAMP:20240822T210424Z
CREATED:20240813T234457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T210424Z
UID:10002289-1725213600-1725217200@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-14/2024-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240906T163000
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SUMMARY:Artist reception: Millie Whipplesmith Plank's woodcuts
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, September 6\, stop in to the Mono Lake Committee gallery to meet artist Millie Whipplesmith Plank\, see her gallery show\, and enjoy some wine and refreshments. This show is an exploration of the natural world through the detailed and thoughtful art of woodcutting\, exploring the fragility and wonder of species interdependencies. Millie has created a piece called Phalarope Flight specifically to capture the tufa towers and water of Mono Lake\, as well as the bird life the lake supports; she will donate 10% of the sale of each unframed print of Phalarope Flight to the Mono Lake Committee. \n\n\n\n“Phalarope Flight” by Millie Whipplesmith Plank.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, September 6\, 2024\, 4:30–6:30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore in Lee Vining (51365 Highway 395) \n\n\n\nPrice: Free and open to the public \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore information: Contact Anna Christensen at (760) 647-6595 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop photo courtesy of Millie Whipplesmith Plank: A detail from a piece titled “Buck’s Lake.”
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/artist-reception-millie-whipplesmith-planks-woodcuts/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T143000
DTSTAMP:20240919T213728Z
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UID:10003063-1725714000-1725719400@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-16/2024-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T120000
DTSTAMP:20250418T193101Z
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UID:10003082-1725775200-1725796800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Tioga Pass Run
DESCRIPTION:Join the camaraderie of the Tioga Pass Run: 3\,200 feet of elevation gain over a 12.4-mile-long course along the shoulder of one of the most scenic highways in the country. Proceeds from the run benefit the Mono Lake Committee.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open!\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Photo by Bartshe Miller. \n\n\n\n\n\nTioga Pass Run schedule\n\n\n\n6:00am – Packet pickup/registration opens\n\n\n\n7:00am – Start time for walkers\n\n\n\n8:00am – Start time for runners\n\n\n\n12:00noon – Course cut-off time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration opens soon.\n\n\n\nSign up for Tioga Pass Run updates:\n\n\n\n\n[gravityform id=”15″ title=”false” description=”false”] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the run\n\n\n\nLocated on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range\, Tioga Pass is the eastern gateway to Yosemite National Park. The start line is in the town of Lee Vining at an elevation of 6\,781 feet above sea level and the finish line is at the top of Tioga Pass at 9\,945 feet. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis run allows you to truly enjoy the beauty of the Eastern Sierra from Mono Lake to Tioga Pass. Proceeds from the Run benefit the Mono Lake Committee. \n\n\n\nBe prepared for any weather\, from warm late summer temperatures to early winter snow flurries. Weather conditions can vary greatly from the start to finish line. There will be aid stations at miles 3\, 6\, 9\, and the finish. An ADA compliant portable toilet will be available at aid station 2 at the 6 mile mark. Car shuttles will be available to transport gear bags to the finish line during the Run and to provide participants with transportation back to Lee Vining after the Run. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrevious race results\n\n\n\n2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018  2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: September 8\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration is now open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Race Director Leslie Redman. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn memory of Ferdinand Castillo\n\n\n\nThe Tioga Pass Run is dedicated to the memory of Ferdinand Castillo\, who is part of the history of the Tioga Pass entrance to Yosemite National Park. He cheered on the Tioga Pass Run finishers for the first 13 years of the run\, and is with us in our memories\, reminding us to tread carefully on the delicate alpine environment of Tioga Pass.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/tioga-pass-run-2024/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T143000
DTSTAMP:20240919T213728Z
CREATED:20240907T022923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T213728Z
UID:10003076-1725800400-1725805800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-16/2024-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T143000
DTSTAMP:20240919T213728Z
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UID:10003069-1726318800-1726324200@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-16/2024-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240915T143000
DTSTAMP:20240919T213728Z
CREATED:20240907T022923Z
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UID:10003077-1726405200-1726410600@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-16/2024-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T143000
DTSTAMP:20240919T213728Z
CREATED:20240907T022923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T213728Z
UID:10003075-1726923600-1726929000@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to South Tufa\n\n\n\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\nSince there is little shade at South Tufa\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-16/2024-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T071000
DTSTAMP:20241203T213542Z
CREATED:20241126T214600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T213542Z
UID:10003079-1733207400-1733209800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake sunrise livestream
DESCRIPTION:We are continuing our Giving Tuesday tradition of bringing you a Mono Lake sunrise\, live from the shoreline at 6:30am PST on YouTube and Facebook Live. You can view a recording of the sunrise broadcast below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWATCH LIVESTREAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOUBLE MY GIFT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRewatch this year’s Giving Tuesday sunrise\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOUBLE MY GIFT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen you donate to the Mono Lake Committee for Giving Tuesday\, your donation will be doubled! All donations will be matched up to $60\,000\, through December 3. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop photo by Andrew Youssef.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-sunrise-livestream-5/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20250326T195254Z
CREATED:20250326T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T195254Z
UID:10003081-1746725400-1746738000@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Andrea Lawrence Award Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Andrea Lawrence Award Dinner is a chance to gather in memory of Andrea\, enjoying delicious food and lively conversation with a spectacular view of Mt. Andrea Lawrence. We’ll also present the Andrea Lawrence Award for passionate engagement in community and the land to Martha Guzman Aceves. \n\n\n\nMartha played a pivotal role in elevating the urgency of the Mono Lake lake level issue while in her position as the Environmental Protection Agency’s Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator by bringing critical agencies together to collaboratively move toward a State Water Board hearing. \n\n\n\nThrough the Andrea Lawrence Fund\, the Mono Lake Committee works to promote and celebrate passionate engagement in community and the land with an emphasis on encouraging collaboration and inspiring youth to become environmental leaders. Proceeds for this event will contribute towards this fund. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn October 2024\, Committee Executive Director Geoff McQuilkin spoke at South Tufa with EPA Regional Administrator Martha Guzman Aceves and State Water Board Chair Joaquin Esquivel. Photo by Bartshe Miller.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, May 8\, 2025\, 5:30–9:00pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Parallax Restaurant\, McCoy Station\, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area \n\n\n\nPrice: $100 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease park at Main Lodge and take the gondola up to McCoy Station. The gondola will begin running at 5:00pm. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore information: Contact Communications Coordinator Elin Ljung at (760) 647-6595
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/andrea-lawrence-award-dinner-2/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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