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

Inyo National Forest

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

    Volcano Tour

    Discover the geologic history of the Mono Basin with a walk into the middle of Panum Crater, a plug-dome volcano. Reservations are not needed for this tour. Details Date: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Time: 10:00am Price: Free. No reservations needed. … Read more

    Free
  • Patio Talk

    Patio Talk

    Discover the mysteries and natural history of the Mono Basin. Reservations are not needed for this talk. Details Date & Time: Saturdays through Thursdays at 11:45am, Fridays at 2:45pm Price: Free. No reservations needed. Location: Back patio of the Mono … Read more

    Free
  • Mono Lake South Tufa Tour

    Mono Lake South Tufa Tour

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

  • Patio Talk

    Patio Talk

    Discover the mysteries and natural history of the Mono Basin. Reservations are not needed for this talk. Details Date & Time: Saturdays through Thursdays at 11:45am, Fridays at 2:45pm Price: Free. No reservations needed. Location: Back patio of the Mono … Read more

    Free