Updated June 10, 2025

As we shift from winter to spring in Mono County, it’s not always clear what roads, activities, and attractions are open or not. Conditions can change quickly in the mountains and as such, we will update this blog periodically this spring to help you best navigate your visit,

Visiting Mono County in September or October for the fall colors? Tons of fantastic events happen ever year to compliment a trip to see the brilliant fall foliage - from beer festivals, to half marathons, ghost walks to fishing derbies, stewardship events to a three-day jamming music festival.

In response to the recent detection of golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the state of California has developed a comprehensive Golden Mussel Response Framework(opens in new tab) to address this urgent invasive species threat. The discovery in October 2024

Get ready to cast your line at one of California’s best fishing destinations! The 2025 Crowley Lake Challenge kicks off April 26 and runs through June 29, offering a unique blend of outdoor adventure, friendly competition, and trout conservation.

This free fishing event is open to anglers of all

Get ready to cast your lines! Eastern Sierra locals and visitors alike are celebrating “Fishmas,” the official start to the regular fishing season on April 26, 2025. This highly anticipated day marks the beginning of a season filled with angling excitement across Mono County’s pristine lakes,

Keeping Wildlife Wild in Mono County

Like all parents, Mother Nature loves good manners! Everyone knows the Golden Rule “Take only photos; leave only footprints” but here are a few other Mountain Manners* etiquette tips to help protect the Eastern Sierra:

1. FOLLOW THE BEATEN PATH Straying from designated paths can cause harmful

As the snowpack builds, so does the excitement for all of the fun winter activities to do in Mono County.

Projected opening dates (weather & conditions permitting) for many Mono County winter activities:

November

• LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes (NEW indoor ice rink) - OPEN
• Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

As parents ourselves, we know finding great things to do with kids can make or break your vacation. Mono County offers a wealth of unique family-friendly activities for all ages; toddlers to teens, and everyone in-between. From the mysterious saline waters of Mono Lake to the ghostly remains of

Snow and rain set the stage for magnificent waterfalls and vibrant wildflowers throughout the Eastern Sierra. In Mono County, waterfalls typically surge in early spring, which is usually when the wildflower season is just getting started (flowers tend to peak mid to late summer). If the timing is