To visit Mono Lake
is to behold an other-worldly landscape. Located just 13 miles east of
Yosemite National Park, this ancient lake receives salt and minerals
from Sierra streams, creating calcium carbonate spires called tufa
towers that rise majestically from the water. As fresh water evaporates
from the lake, it leaves behind the salt, making the lake more than
twice as salty as the ocean and offering visitors the opportunity for a
buoyant swim during warmer summer months. In winter, snow glitters
dramatically on the tufas.
Stop
at the visitors center to learn more about the natural history of the
region, then try the self-guided nature trail to experience this unique
landscape firsthand. It's a paradise for photographers and nature
lovers. see more...
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