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SUMMARY:Patio Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover the mysteries and natural history of the Mono Basin. Reservations are not needed for this talk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate & Time: Saturdays through Thursdays at 11:45am\, Fridays at 2:45pm \n\n\n\nPrice: Free. No reservations needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Back patio of the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop photo by Holly Alvarez.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/patio-talk/2023-08-16/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inyo National Forest":MAILTO:https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/inyo/about-forest/contactus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T140000
DTSTAMP:20230712T235405Z
CREATED:20230712T235401Z
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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. Reservations are not needed for this tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Daily at 10:00am\, 1:00pm\, and 6:00pm \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\, no reservations needed.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent organizer
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-8/2023-08-16/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inyo National Forest":MAILTO:https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/inyo/about-forest/contactus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T190000
DTSTAMP:20230923T011929Z
CREATED:20230609T163323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T011929Z
UID:10001662-1692208800-1692212400@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. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Every day at 6:00pm \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.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-5/2023-08-16/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T110000
DTSTAMP:20230712T221933Z
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UID:10001861-1692266400-1692270000@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. Reservations are not needed for this tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Daily at 10:00am\, 1:00pm\, and 6:00pm \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\, no reservations needed.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent organizer
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-7/2023-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="California State Parks":MAILTO:monolake@parks.ca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T114500
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SUMMARY:Patio Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover the mysteries and natural history of the Mono Basin. Reservations are not needed for this talk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate & Time: Saturdays through Thursdays at 11:45am\, Fridays at 2:45pm \n\n\n\nPrice: Free. No reservations needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Back patio of the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop photo by Holly Alvarez.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/patio-talk/2023-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inyo National Forest":MAILTO:https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/inyo/about-forest/contactus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T140000
DTSTAMP:20230712T235405Z
CREATED:20230712T235401Z
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UID:10001924-1692277200-1692280800@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. Reservations are not needed for this tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Daily at 10:00am\, 1:00pm\, and 6:00pm \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\, no reservations needed.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent organizer
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-8/2023-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inyo National Forest":MAILTO:https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/inyo/about-forest/contactus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T183000
DTSTAMP:20230717T201734Z
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SUMMARY:Mono Lake County Park Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for an easy tour 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 County Park parking lot (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour tour is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. Reservations are not needed for this tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Thursdays at 5:00pm\, Fridays and Sundays at 8:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Mono Lake County Park parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, no reservations needed for Thursday and Sunday tours.\n\n\n\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nWhat else can I do on my visit to Mono Lake?\n Visit monolake.org to learn more about other tours and trips at Mono Lake. If you’re using a smartphone\, you can also visit monolakemobile.org to sign up for a canoe tour or take a self-guided tour of South Tufa. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to County Park?\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\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\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-2/2023-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association":MAILTO:admin@esiaonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T190000
DTSTAMP:20230923T011929Z
CREATED:20230609T163323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T011929Z
UID:10001663-1692295200-1692298800@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. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Every day at 6:00pm \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.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-5/2023-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T093000
DTSTAMP:20230717T190336Z
CREATED:20230609T224847Z
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SUMMARY:Mono Lake County Park Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for an easy tour 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 County Park parking lot (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour tour is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Thursdays at 5:00pm\, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Mono Lake County Park parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are encouraged to secure your spot (no reservations needed for Thursday and Sunday tours).\n\n\n\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nAre reservations required for the Mono Lake County Park Bird Walk?\n No\, however\, reservations are recommended to secure a space for you\, your family\, or friends.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat else can I do on my visit to Mono Lake?\n Visit monolake.org to learn more about other tours and trips at Mono Lake. If you’re using a smartphone\, you can also visit monolakemobile.org to sign up for a canoe tour or take a self-guided tour of South Tufa. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to County Park?\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\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) and plenty of drinking water. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or send us an email \n\n\n\n\nHow can I cancel my reservation?\nPlease reply to your confirmation email to cancel. If you’re having trouble finding your confirmation email\, you can also click here to send us an email or call (760) 647-6595.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-county-park-bird-tour/2023-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mono Lake Committee":MAILTO:info@monolake.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T110000
DTSTAMP:20230712T221142Z
CREATED:20230707T193317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T221142Z
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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. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Fridays and Saturdays at 10:00am (Also daily at 6:00pm) \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\n\n\nEvent organizer
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-6/2023-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mono Lake Committee":MAILTO:info@monolake.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T110000
DTSTAMP:20230717T211624Z
CREATED:20230717T211619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T211624Z
UID:10002001-1692352800-1692356400@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: Fridays\, 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/2023-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association":MAILTO:admin@esiaonline.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T110000
DTSTAMP:20230717T213303Z
CREATED:20230717T213259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T213303Z
UID:10002029-1692352800-1692356400@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Lundy Canyon Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the cultural and natural history of the beautiful Lundy Canyon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: every Friday \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: From Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (7 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort. Tours meet at the historical marker at the resort. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop photo by Elin Ljung.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/lundy-canyon-tour/2023-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mono Basin Historical Society":MAILTO:curator@monobasinhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T140000
DTSTAMP:20230712T235405Z
CREATED:20230712T235401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T235405Z
UID:10001925-1692363600-1692367200@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. Reservations are not needed for this tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Daily at 10:00am\, 1:00pm\, and 6:00pm \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\, no reservations needed.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent organizer
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-8/2023-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inyo National Forest":MAILTO:https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/inyo/about-forest/contactus
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T150000
DTSTAMP:20230717T225152Z
CREATED:20230717T225106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T225152Z
UID:10002127-1692369900-1692370800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Patio Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover the mysteries and natural history of the Mono Basin. Reservations are not needed for this talk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate & Time: Saturdays through Thursdays at 11:45am\, Fridays at 2:45pm \n\n\n\nPrice: Free. No reservations needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Back patio of the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop photo by Holly Alvarez.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/patio-talk-2/2023-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mono Lake Committee":MAILTO:info@monolake.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T190000
DTSTAMP:20230923T011929Z
CREATED:20230609T163323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T011929Z
UID:10001664-1692381600-1692385200@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. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Every day at 6:00pm \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.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-5/2023-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T093000
DTSTAMP:20230717T191114Z
CREATED:20230609T233036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T191114Z
UID:10001735-1692432000-1692437400@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 in front of 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\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays at 8:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Lundy Lake Resort on Lundy Lake Road.\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 Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group. \n\n\n\nTours are free\, but reservations are encouraged to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nAre reservations required for the 8:00am Lundy Canyon Bird Tour? \nNo\, however\, reservations are recommended to secure a space for you\, your family\, or friends.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat else can I do on my visit to Mono Lake?\nVisit monolake.org to learn more about other tours and trips at Mono Lake. If you’re using a smartphone\, you can also visit monolakemobile.org to sign up for Mono Lake Committee events or take a self-guided tour of South Tufa. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Lundy Lake Resort?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, and plenty of drinking water. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\n Please call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or send us an email. \n\n\n\n\nHow can I cancel my reservation? \nPlease reply to your confirmation email to cancel. If you’re having trouble finding your confirmation email\, you can also click here to send us an email or call (760) 647-6595.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/lundy-canyon-bird-tour/2023-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mono Lake Committee":MAILTO:info@monolake.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T120000
DTSTAMP:20230609T234014Z
CREATED:20230609T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T234014Z
UID:10001775-1692432000-1692446400@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. Advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\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 cancelled 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 cancelled 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-2/2023-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T110000
DTSTAMP:20230712T221142Z
CREATED:20230707T193317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T221142Z
UID:10001812-1692439200-1692442800@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. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Fridays and Saturdays at 10:00am (Also daily at 6:00pm) \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\n\n\nEvent organizer
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-6/2023-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mono Lake Committee":MAILTO:info@monolake.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T110000
DTSTAMP:20230717T211922Z
CREATED:20230717T211918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T211922Z
UID:10002019-1692439200-1692442800@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: Fridays\, 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-2/2023-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inyo National Forest":MAILTO:https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/inyo/about-forest/contactus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T120000
DTSTAMP:20230717T223650Z
CREATED:20230717T223645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T223650Z
UID:10002066-1692445500-1692446400@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Patio Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover the mysteries and natural history of the Mono Basin. Reservations are not needed for this talk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate & Time: Saturdays through Thursdays at 11:45am\, Fridays at 2:45pm \n\n\n\nPrice: Free. No reservations needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Back patio of the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop photo by Holly Alvarez.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/patio-talk/2023-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inyo National Forest":MAILTO:https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/inyo/about-forest/contactus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T140000
DTSTAMP:20230712T235405Z
CREATED:20230712T235401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T235405Z
UID:10001926-1692450000-1692453600@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. Reservations are not needed for this tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Daily at 10:00am\, 1:00pm\, and 6:00pm \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\, no reservations needed.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent organizer
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-8/2023-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inyo National Forest":MAILTO:https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/inyo/about-forest/contactus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T190000
DTSTAMP:20230923T011929Z
CREATED:20230609T163323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T011929Z
UID:10001665-1692468000-1692471600@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. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Every day at 6:00pm \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.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-5/2023-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T093000
DTSTAMP:20230717T185846Z
CREATED:20230717T185841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T185846Z
UID:10001970-1692518400-1692523800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake County Park Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for an easy tour 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 County Park parking lot (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour tour is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. Reservations are not needed for this tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Thursdays at 5:00pm\, Fridays and Sundays at 8:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Mono Lake County Park parking lot.\n\n\n\nTours are free\, no reservations needed for Thursday and Sunday tours.\n\n\n\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nWhat else can I do on my visit to Mono Lake?\n Visit monolake.org to learn more about other tours and trips at Mono Lake. If you’re using a smartphone\, you can also visit monolakemobile.org to sign up for a canoe tour or take a self-guided tour of South Tufa. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to County Park?\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\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\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-3/2023-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="California State Parks":MAILTO:monolake@parks.ca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T120000
DTSTAMP:20230609T234014Z
CREATED:20230609T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T234014Z
UID:10001776-1692518400-1692532800@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. Advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\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 cancelled 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 cancelled 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-2/2023-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T110000
DTSTAMP:20230712T221933Z
CREATED:20230712T221929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T221933Z
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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. Reservations are not needed for this tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Daily at 10:00am\, 1:00pm\, and 6:00pm \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\, no reservations needed.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent organizer
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-7/2023-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="California State Parks":MAILTO:monolake@parks.ca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T110000
DTSTAMP:20230717T211922Z
CREATED:20230717T211918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T211922Z
UID:10002020-1692525600-1692529200@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: Fridays\, 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-2/2023-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inyo National Forest":MAILTO:https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/inyo/about-forest/contactus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T120000
DTSTAMP:20230717T223650Z
CREATED:20230717T223645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T223650Z
UID:10002067-1692531900-1692532800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Patio Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover the mysteries and natural history of the Mono Basin. Reservations are not needed for this talk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate & Time: Saturdays through Thursdays at 11:45am\, Fridays at 2:45pm \n\n\n\nPrice: Free. No reservations needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Back patio of the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop photo by Holly Alvarez.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/patio-talk/2023-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inyo National Forest":MAILTO:https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/inyo/about-forest/contactus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T140000
DTSTAMP:20230712T235405Z
CREATED:20230712T235401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T235405Z
UID:10001927-1692536400-1692540000@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. Reservations are not needed for this tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Daily at 10:00am\, 1:00pm\, and 6:00pm \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\, no reservations needed.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent organizer
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-8/2023-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inyo National Forest":MAILTO:https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/inyo/about-forest/contactus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T190000
DTSTAMP:20230923T011929Z
CREATED:20230609T163323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T011929Z
UID:10001666-1692554400-1692558000@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. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Every day at 6:00pm \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.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-5/2023-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230821T110000
DTSTAMP:20230712T221933Z
CREATED:20230712T221929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T221933Z
UID:10001863-1692612000-1692615600@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. Reservations are not needed for this tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Daily at 10:00am\, 1:00pm\, and 6:00pm \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\, no reservations needed.\n\n\n\nThere is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent organizer
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-7/2023-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="California State Parks":MAILTO:monolake@parks.ca.gov
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