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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T000000
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SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Sagebrush Tour
DESCRIPTION:The 21st annual Ghosts of the Sagebrush Tour will focus on Lundy\, including the 19th and early 20th century mines\, mills\, and Nellie’s resort. On Friday\, August 22 at 6:00pm there will be a tri tip dinner at the Lundy Resort with a personal visit from Nellie Bly O’Brian ($40). On Saturday\, August 23 the 10:00am-3:00pm tour will meet at the Lundy Resort and for a walking tour of historical Lundy sites\, plus the humor of Lyin’ Jim Townsend\, editor of the Homer Mining Index ($30 includes sack lunch). \n\n\n\nFor tickets to the dinner\, the tour\, or both\, please visit the Mono Basin History Museum website.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/ghosts-of-the-sagebrush-tour/2025-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T110000
DTSTAMP:20250718T230452Z
CREATED:20250718T230447Z
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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\nReserve your spot\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-18/2025-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T180000
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DTSTAMP:20250610T220020Z
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UID:10003242-1755885600-1755889200@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\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-17/2025-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T235959
DTSTAMP:20250731T010651Z
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SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Sagebrush Tour
DESCRIPTION:The 21st annual Ghosts of the Sagebrush Tour will focus on Lundy\, including the 19th and early 20th century mines\, mills\, and Nellie’s resort. On Friday\, August 22 at 6:00pm there will be a tri tip dinner at the Lundy Resort with a personal visit from Nellie Bly O’Brian ($40). On Saturday\, August 23 the 10:00am-3:00pm tour will meet at the Lundy Resort and for a walking tour of historical Lundy sites\, plus the humor of Lyin’ Jim Townsend\, editor of the Homer Mining Index ($30 includes sack lunch). \n\n\n\nFor tickets to the dinner\, the tour\, or both\, please visit the Mono Basin History Museum website.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/ghosts-of-the-sagebrush-tour/2025-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T080000
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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\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-33/2025-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20250610T223432Z
CREATED:20250610T223427Z
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UID:10003398-1755936000-1755950400@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-6/2025-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T110000
DTSTAMP:20250715T204909Z
CREATED:20250715T204655Z
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UID:10003695-1755943200-1755946800@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-4/2025-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T110000
DTSTAMP:20250718T230452Z
CREATED:20250718T230447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T230452Z
UID:10003830-1755943200-1755946800@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\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-18/2025-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T220020Z
CREATED:20250610T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T220020Z
UID:10003243-1755972000-1755975600@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\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-17/2025-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T093000
DTSTAMP:20250616T215032Z
CREATED:20250610T225753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T215032Z
UID:10003468-1756022400-1756027800@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\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-33/2025-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T120000
DTSTAMP:20250610T223432Z
CREATED:20250610T223427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T223432Z
UID:10003399-1756022400-1756036800@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-6/2025-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T110000
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UID:10003696-1756029600-1756033200@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-4/2025-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T110000
DTSTAMP:20250718T230452Z
CREATED:20250718T230447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T230452Z
UID:10003831-1756029600-1756033200@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\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-18/2025-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T220020Z
CREATED:20250610T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T220020Z
UID:10003244-1756058400-1756062000@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\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-17/2025-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T110000
DTSTAMP:20250718T230452Z
CREATED:20250718T230447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T230452Z
UID:10003832-1756116000-1756119600@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\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-18/2025-08-25/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T220020Z
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UID:10003245-1756144800-1756148400@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\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-17/2025-08-25/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T110000
DTSTAMP:20250718T230452Z
CREATED:20250718T230447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T230452Z
UID:10003833-1756202400-1756206000@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\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-18/2025-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T220020Z
CREATED:20250610T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T220020Z
UID:10003246-1756231200-1756234800@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\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-17/2025-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T110000
DTSTAMP:20250718T230452Z
CREATED:20250718T230447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T230452Z
UID:10003834-1756288800-1756292400@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\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-18/2025-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T190000
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UID:10003247-1756317600-1756321200@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\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-17/2025-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T110000
DTSTAMP:20250718T230452Z
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UID:10003835-1756375200-1756378800@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\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-18/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T190000
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UID:10003248-1756404000-1756407600@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\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-17/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T110000
DTSTAMP:20250718T230452Z
CREATED:20250718T230447Z
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UID:10003836-1756461600-1756465200@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\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-18/2025-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T220020Z
CREATED:20250610T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T220020Z
UID:10003249-1756490400-1756494000@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\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-17/2025-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T093000
DTSTAMP:20250616T215032Z
CREATED:20250610T225753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T215032Z
UID:10003434-1756540800-1756546200@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\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-33/2025-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T120000
DTSTAMP:20250610T223432Z
CREATED:20250610T223427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T223432Z
UID:10003400-1756540800-1756555200@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-6/2025-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T110000
DTSTAMP:20250715T204909Z
CREATED:20250715T204655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T204909Z
UID:10003697-1756548000-1756551600@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-4/2025-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T110000
DTSTAMP:20250718T230452Z
CREATED:20250718T230447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T230452Z
UID:10003837-1756548000-1756551600@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\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-18/2025-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T220020Z
CREATED:20250610T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T220020Z
UID:10003250-1756576800-1756580400@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\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-17/2025-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T093000
DTSTAMP:20250616T215032Z
CREATED:20250610T225753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T215032Z
UID:10003469-1756627200-1756632600@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\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-33/2025-08-31/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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