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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 …

A tufa rises from the waters of Mono Lake
california Hikes Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve Sierras

Mono Lake: South Tufa and Navy Beach 
1.7 miles – 97 ft.

The Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve is a wonder of nature. It’s a saltwater lake that is 2-1/2 times as salty as the ocean and very alkaline. It’s the birthplace of 90% of all California seagulls with more than 50,000 of them returning here annually to nest. An estimated 1.5 million eared grebes stop …