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Tufas on Mono Lake
Inyo National Forest Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve Sierras

Video: Beauty of Mono Lake and Mammoth High Country

For regular readers of this blog, you probably already know the name James Temple (@jtemple). He’s one of my backpacking buddies and a hobbyist documentary filmmaker. His backpack is also his kryptonite. There’s something to be said for having a friend along on your outdoor adventures who can capture the beauty of it in a …

Majestic, oft-snow-covered peaks surround McLeod Lake
california Hikes Inyo National Forest Sierras

Inyo National Forest: McLeod Lake Loop 
less than 2 miles – 1025 ft.

The Mammoth high country in the Eastern Sierras (just to the east of Yosemite) offers great camping and hiking away from the national park crowds. This easy hike southwest of the winter ski town of Mammoth Lakes gives you a taste of what the high Sierras have to offer – pristine lakes, amazing oft-snowcapped mountain …