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Nature and History

Nature and History

Fern LakeThe Mammoth Lakes area occupies the heart of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains where the crest averages over 12,000 feet above sea level. This rugged country is a land of dramatic contrasts and exceptional beauty from stark, parched deserts to breathtaking and lush mountain scenery. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area invites you to explore the surrounding region and enjoy this unique land.

pdf_icon Eastern Sierra Geology (313KB)

pdf_icon Climate of the Eastern Sierra (99KB)

pdf_icon Plants of the Eastern Sierra (340KB)

pdf_icon Wildflowers of the Eastern Sierra (284KB)

pdf_icon Mammals of the Eastern Sierra (338KB)

pdf_icon Birds of the Eastern Sierra (220KB)

pdf_icon Landforms of the Eastern Sierra (144KB)

pdf_icon Eastern Sierra History (312KB)

pdf_icon Regional Points of Interest (194KB)

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Free Guided Naturalist Tours are offered during summer and winter months.
Tour dates and locations.

pdf_icon Read a first-hand account of a winter Guided Naturalist Tour (159KB)

Questions and comments are always welcome.
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