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 Visitors
to the Mono County region of California's Eastern
Sierra are offered a unique boat tour of historic Mono Lake
by naturalist Tom Crowe. This spectacular journey and
Crowe's knowledge of the regions provides a wonderful
historic perspective of the geology and natural history of Mono
Lake and its surroundings.
Located near Lee Vining, the Eastern Gateway
to Yosemite National Park,
Mono Lake is the nexus of the Mono Basin Natural Scenic area that
is overseen by the U.S. Forest Service and the California State Parks.
Mono Lake is the birthplace of most California Sea Gulls and serves
as an important stopover for a wide varity of migratory birds using
the Pacific flyway in the Western United States. The birds come
to feed on the brine
shrimp and alakali flies that inhabit Mono Lake. You will have
an opportunity to experience wildlife on the lake close up and to
view the awe inspiring tufa
towers that characterize Mono Lake. You'll
experience the breathtaking beauty of this unique of the Eastern
Sierra first hand.
Spring,
summer and falls tours are $70 for adults, $65 for kids
and seniors (over 60). Prices are subject to change. Discounts are available for locals, groups and families.Call (760) 937-1934 for details. Tours start at Tioga
Lodge Resort on Highway 395, 2 miles north of Lee Vining. Look
at the Photo Gallery. |
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