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.

Join us to paddle on Mono Lake!

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.

This post was written by Emma Oschrin, 2013 Mono Lake Intern.

It’s summertime in the Mono Basin and for the interns at the Mono Lake Committee that means canoe tours out on the lake! Last weekend, we had our first tours and with excited guests and no wind—they could not have gone better.

Mono Lake Committee Intern Max Henkels (far right) captains this canoe on Mono Lake. Photo by Ryan Price.

Every Saturday and Sunday the Mono Lake Committee guides groups out on Mono Lake for a relaxing paddle and an interesting tour focused on the political and natural history of the area. As we glide past the incredible tufa formations, we have a close-up view of California Gulls, brine shrimp, and even an Osprey nest. It’s a great way to explore and learn about Mono Lake so if you’re interested in coming out on the water, sign up for a canoe tour and we’ll see you soon!