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• Places to See
  • Rock Creek
    Cascading from a high alpine valley, Rock Creek is a favorite spot for outdoor recreation.  
  • Crowley Lake / McGee Creek
    Fishing, boat rentals, and seasonal watersports. Colorful wildflowers and dramatic views.  
  • Convict Lake
    Escape to Convict Lake for fishing, horseback riding, hiking, camping and fine dining.  
  • Old Benton / Hot Creek
    Soak in natural hot springs that have been frequented by Benton visitor's for centuries.  
  • Mammoth Lakes
    Bring a mammoth sized appetite for year-round recreation and adventure.   
  • June Lake
    Tucked away at the base of Carson Peak, the scenic June Lake Loop is a mountain hideaway.   
  • Lee Vining
    The gateway to Yosemite National Park and Mono Lake, Lee Vining is an ideal base camp.  
  • Yosemite
    Mono County is the east gateway to Yosemite National Park through spectacular Tioga Pass.  
  • Mono Lake
    One of the oldest lakes in the western hemisphere, Mono Lake is hauntingly beautiful.  
  • Bodie
    California's official gold mining ghost town, Bodie was once the wildest town in the West.  
  • Bridgeport
    Historic Bridgeport is the gateway to many High Sierra canyons, peaks, lakes and streams.  
  • Topaz/Coleville/Walker
    Northern Mono County's trio of towns is the start of the Eastern Sierra Scenic by-way.  
• Lodging
  • Bed & Breakfasts
    Our B&B’s offer Victorian charm or lodge style accommodations.  
  • Cabins & Chalets
    From rustic to ostentatious, you’ll find the perfect mountain retreat.  
  • Campgrounds
    Choose from hundreds of scenic camp sites in two National Forests.  
  • Condominiums
    Looking for a “Ski Condo?” We got ‘em.  
  • Hotels & Motels
    Your choice of full-service hotels to economical motels.  
  • Lodges & Inns
    Cozy, with lots of character best describe our Lodges and Inns.  
  • RV Parks
    Hook up at just the right spot with dozens of RV Parks to choose from.  
  • Resorts
    We offer rustic fishing retreats to full-service resort spas.  
• Things to Do
  • Summer Activities
    A summer recreation paradise, Mono County is the place for outdoor adventures.  
  • Winter Activities
    World class skiing and snowboarding on Mammoth and June Mountain.  
  • Events
    Music festivals, fishing tournaments, bike races, art shows, and much more!  
  • Dining
    We’re known for authentic places that drip with character and flavor.  
  • Shopping
    You’ll find everything from tackle shops to Eastern Sierra-inspired art galleries.  
  • Arts & Culture
    A lively arts & cultural scene, inspired by the beauty and history of the Eastern Sierra.  
  • Spas
    Relax and revive at a full service luxury spa, or a quiet day spa retreat.  
  • Scenic Drives / Tours
    It's all about the drive in Mono County. US 395 is one of America's most beautiful roads.  
  • Photography
    Ansel Adams took some of his most famous pictures here. So can you.  
  • Fall Colors
    Rated #2 in the US for the best fall foliage viewing by the GORP.com.  
• Fishing
  • Where to Fish
    A listing of the best places to fish and what you can expect to catch!  
  • Fishing & Stocking Reports
    The latest fishing & stocking reports for Mono County lakes, rivers and marinas  
  • Guide Services
    Take advantage of local fishing knowledge and expertise, hire a guide!  
  • 2010 Fishing Events
    Season-long tournaments, weekend derbies, festivals, events for kids and more!  
  • Marinas & Boat Rentals
    Bring your boat or rent one of ours.  
  • Tackle Shops
    Offering fishing gear, bait, tackle, and some helpful tips!  
  • Fishing Rules & Regulations
    Get the most out of your fishing trip, know the rules and regs.  
  • Conway Ranch Fishing
    Home to the legendary Alpers Trout, this is some of the best fishing in the Sierra!  
• Visitor Info
  • Request Information
    FREE guides to help plan your trip to Mono County.  
  • Area Maps
    Click to download a map of Mono County.  
  • Directions & Transportation
    Year-round Air Service: Daily Flights to Mammoth All Year Long!  
  • Weather
    Current weather and road conditions in Mono County.  
  • Visitor Centers
    Start your visit at one of Mono County’s friendly Visitor Centers or Ranger Stations.  
  • Chambers of Commerce
    Five active Chambers of Commerce operate in Mono County.  
  • Press Room
    Latest news releases, story ideas, and Mono County facts.  
  • Photo/Video Tour
    Take a virtual tour of Mono County! Send a virtual postcard to a friend!  
  • Tourism/Film Commission - Contact Us!
    Contact information and Mono County filming permit application.  
• My Trip

MONO COUNTY TRAVEL BLOG

July 14, 2010 blog home   Jazz, reggae, blues, rock, pop and cowboy music hit Mono County Group effort We need your help! Perhaps you can do some of your own field research and help answer the question that none of us can seem to solve on our own: does clean mountain air really make the tunes sound sweeter and the beer taste colder? Best ways to work on that one: Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee - this weekend! July 14-18, 2010 Mammoth Lakes, Calif. MammothJazz.org Whoa Nellie Deli & Tioga Gas Mart Thursdays and Sundays thru Sept. 19 - next shows: Tracorum and Akoustik Lee Vining, Calif. WhoaNellieDeli.com Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza Aug. 6-8, 2010 Mammoth Lakes, Calif. MammothBluesBrewsFest.com Bridgeport Ranch hosts David John and the Comstock Cowboys Aug. 7, 2010 Bridgeport, Calif. BridgeportRanch.com Blue Sky Fest feat. Ozomatli Aug. 12-15, 2010 Mammoth Lakes, Calif. BlueSkyFest.com Convict Lake Music Jam BBQ & Festival Aug. 14, 2010 Near Mammoth Lakes, Calif. ConvictLake.com Mammoth Festival feat. Train Aug. 20-22, 2010 Mammoth Lakes, Calif. MammothMountain.com/mammothfestival Mammoth Rocks Aug. 27-29, 2010 Mammoth Lakes, Calif. VillageatMammoth.com Have fun and be safe exploring the beautiful Sierra - your local blogger, Dana Nichols leave a comment posted by Mono County @ 4:56 PM   Previous Posts Read this before you get in the car this weekend Spotlight on Lake George in Mammoth Seared ahi and mojitos atop June Mountain It's 1940 in the Mono Basin! Yes, you can eat farm fresh food in the Eastern Sierra Jazz, reggae, blues, rock, pop and cowboy music hit Mono County How to find Conway Ranch...psst - it's easy! Ever seen a real Eastern Sierra bighorn sheep?... Spotlight on Gull Lake, June's treasure Take me out to the ball game... in Crowley! Picture of the week: a Bridgeport favorite Updates from Yosemite - when will Tioga Pass open? Mono County adventure of the week: May and June mustang pack trips and trail rides More snow, more fun under the April full moon 5 things you might not know about Crowley Lake Derbies and fish frys at Tom's Place, June Lake, Walker and Bridgeport April 24, 2010 Ride June Mountain's last week of the season, enjoy great snow Tons of Trout Stocked in the Eastern Sierra Picture of the week: cross country skiing Morning on Hwy. 395 - "Glorious" Last-minute trip ideas galore in Mono County Local libraries rule! Jill Kinmont-Boothe to visit Mammoth branch March 10 Romance on the snow: mush, mush Tip of the week: Super Bowl at Convict Lake June Mountain halfpipe now open, featuring Taco Tuesday Ski safe: this week, this weekend and for the rest of your life Snowy day favorite: Mammoth Ski Museum Don't miss Snowboarding Grand Prix at Mammoth - "history in the making" Take the family snowmobiling for under $100 June Mountain to open Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 with fresh snow Storm update: Eastern Sierra received a foot of snow and more's on the way This weekend! Free avalanche training and Pondella slides Dec. 5 1 page has all Mono County highway info How to cut down your own Christmas tree in the Eastern Sierra Free-range turkey is on the menu for Thanksgiving 2009 at Convict Lake Jump on this great deal: June Mtn. Passes for $385 Countdown to the end of 2009 fishing season Skiing Closes - Tioga Open! Winter Has Arrived in Mammoth! Ghosts of the Sagebrush-October 3rd Don't Miss Color-Fall Events Fly to Mammoth from Reno, San Jose, Portland, Seattle Wildflowers still in bloom! Singing Fisherman, Cowboy Poets, Alpine Songbirds Toughest Race in Most Beautiful Place Bodie and Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve are OPEN! Spring Hiking Update Tioga Pass Opens May 20th! Latest Fishing Conditions in Mono County Fishing Season Under Way! (video post) Got Fish? We Do! LA Times: Winter is good time to enjoy beauty of Mono Lake Four Feet of New Snow - Winter is Back! The Forecast Says "Snow"!!! 3 Days of Skiing for only $111 at June Mountain June Mountain Open for 2008/09 Ski Season Mammoth Mountain Opens Top To Bottom Fall Leaves Peaking at Upper Rock Creek Sunset Mag rates Mono County as a top Fall trip Lakes Stocked with Thousands of Lbs. of Fish New Mono County Tourism Website My Profile   Name:  Mono County City/State:  view profile