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