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The Stove
Thousand Island Lake
Ansel Adams Wilderness
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There's something about being inside a warm, cozy cabin or condo while it's freezing outside that adds a whole different dimension to spending wintery days by a ski resort. Maybe it's the hot toddies or the steaming jacuzzis...maybe it's the fact that you're miles away from everyone else except for some close friends....whatever it is, everyone seems to bond that much more in Mammoth....
This was the view along the River Trail on late September afternoon, near the end of a long dayhike into the lakes above. The valley is that of the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin - in which lies the Devil's Postpile - and Mammoth Mountain is seen ahead.
Long a local favorite located in an old A frame off the main tourist track, Gomez's was enticed into the village. You can still get the classic Mexican dishes such as tamales empanadas, burritos, etc, etc., as well as a cold beer or marguerita, all at reasonable prices. Quite a lively crowd. I enjoyed the enchilladas.
Mono Lake
This inland sea is known for its bird population, scenic value and delicate tufa formations. The lake is located off U.S. 395, 30 miles north of Mammoth Lakes. The Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve offers interpretive tours of the shoreline, nature walks, slide shows and other activities.
Thousand Island Lake gets most of the attention, from both horsepackers and backpackers and deservedly so. But just a mile or two to the south lies Garnet Lake - almost as large, not quite as many islands but still a grand view lying as it does at the foot of the Banner-Ritter massif. The lakes lies on the John Muir trail and it is easily possible to visit both it and Thousand Island Lake on the same trip. Both lakes area popular for camping and fishermen.
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Address: Twin Lakes Road, Lake Mary Rd. (off Rte. 203), Mammoth Lakes, California, 93546, United States
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