Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve is located near Yosemite National Park within Mono County, in eastern California. It was established in 1981 by the California State Legislature to preserve the na
Mono Lake's "South Tufa" area
Close-up of tufa columns
The Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area is a protected area in Eastern California that surrounds Mono Lake and the northern half of the Mono Craters volcanic field. It is administered by the Inyo N
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
…talks and tours along the shores of Mono Lake, as well as protecting the resources. In 1984 the Federal Government designated surrounding lands as the Mono Basin National Scenic Area. Since that time visitor services have been offered as a cooperative effort between these two agencies, as well as the Mono Lake Committee. Mono-Inyo…
The Mono Lake Basin from near Conway Summit.
Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center
The Mono Craters, viewed east from U.S. Route 395 in California.