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Sunset South Tufa Tours in Lee Vining, California, USA welcomes you on a fascinating sunset walk with naturalist guide over just an hour, it is a great activity for kids and all ages. This sunset walk takes you among strange tufa towers and bubbling springs, enjoy the wildlife, the birds and brine shrimp, and learn the behind the scenes story of the most unusual lake in California. Sunset South Tufa Tours will share with you the stories about efforts to protect this million year old lake, and about the unusual natural history, it's not to be missed.READ MORE

Tioga Lodge at Mono Lake in Lee Vining, California, USA is located in the heart of the Mono Basin National forest scenic area and open in season from May through to mid October. Their quaint and comfy cabins on the north and south side are uniquely themed and personally decorated for the perfect stay, they come with front porch and views over Mono Lake and excellent amenities, WiFi is available in public areas. Tioga Lodge at Mono Lake features the Hammond Station Restaurant in a historical building that was moved from Brodie, and with seating available on the patio and in the garden has an exquisite menu of all natural California casual cuisine, open from breakfast, they specialize in gluten and dairy products with vegetarian choices, come for a rustic lodge experience and your dining pleasure on the lake shores, it's fabulous here.READ MORE

The Mono Inn in Lee Vining, California, USA is a historic restaurant and gallery with country store coming soon, with a long history going back, it was and still is a favorite watering hole for locals. With executive chef creating an exquisite menu of small plates like the cheese plate with charcuterie if desired, soups and salads and mains of spice pork tenderloin, pan seared Barramundo, filet mignon, braised bison and pan fried chicken breast as well as vegetarian options, all are welcome. The Mono Inn caters to food allergies and serves bread on request, large groups are welcome with a 20 percent gratuity added, come for your dining pleasure and the history, the view and the service, oak furnishing, the beer and wine bar, seasonal outdoor seating and more, it's all here.READ MORE

Tioga Pass Resort in Lee Vining, California, USA is in a beautiful remote mountain location with no phone or cell service, it's a stunning retreat surrounded by nature. They have 10 rustic cabins and 4 motels rooms all historic with excellent amenities, some feature full kitchens and sunny decks all on the banks of Glacier Creek. Tioga Pass Resort also has a historic cafe where delicious fresh meals are served, surrounded by lakes, rivers, meadows and mountains guests here enjoy an unforgettable stay complete with pristine snowmelt water stream, summer wildflowers, golden fall colors and more with 360 degree views of the Sierra mountains.READ MORE

The Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve in Lee Vining, California, USA was established to preserve the spectacular tufa towers which were formed by the interaction of freshwater springs and alkaline lake water to form calcium carbonate spires and knobs. The ancient Mono Lake is over a million years old, and one of the oldest lakes in America covering over 65 square miles, and throughout the years, salts and minerals have washed into the lake from the Eastern Sierra streams. Freshwater evaporating from the lake each year has resulted in salts and minerals being left behind, making it two and a half times as salty as the ocean and very alkaline, come to Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve for a fascinating visit. Boating and swimming is permitted at the lake and it's the perfect setting for a wonderful hike, also enjoy interpretive programs and bird walks, plus there's a visitors centre.READ MORE

The Mobil in Lee Vining, California, USA is a one stop destination for locals and travellers and features the Tioga Gas Mart and Whoa Nellie Deli. This family owned business is the perfect stop and ideal location for access to Yosemite and the Eastern Sierras, so fill up your gas tank, grab some snacks, buy some souvenirs and continue with your journey to these amazing attractions, they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Mobil even hosts live music afternoons and evenings, and there's an excellent menu with great house specials including their must try world famous fish tacos, they also serve pizza and have a grill menu served with french fries or potato salad, plus the restrooms are open 24 hours.READ MORE

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Mono Cup Coffee in Lee Vining, California, USA brings you the best coffee in town, brewed strong from really good beans and the service is really friendly, don't start a perfect day without a visit. Always brewed fresh and with the best espresso in the area served with a smile, they have outdoor seating and kids are welcome, plus they are open for a good breakfast. Mono Cup Coffee have plenty of hot and cold coffee and tea options to choose from as well as hot chocolate and good pastries, and it's a great place to stop on your way to Yosemite, you will be back.READ MORE

The Mono Lake Committee in Lee Vining, California, USA was formed to protect Mono Lake from excessive water diversions to Los Angeles, and have achieved this through litigation, cooperation, and public support, and so far they have been successful. Their work is never done and there is still much remaining to restore dessicated waterfowl habitat and riparion vegetation, they also strive to educate the public and promote water conservation. You can assist by joining the Mono Lake Committee's 16,000 odd members and become a part of the effort, they need to maintain Mono Lake's protected status in state and federal political arenas.READ MORE