Nature and History

Nature and History

The 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.

Eastern Sierra Geology (313KB)

Climate of the Eastern Sierra (99KB)

Plants of the Eastern Sierra (340KB)

Wildflowers of the Eastern Sierra (284KB)

Mammals of the Eastern Sierra (338KB)

Birds of the Eastern Sierra (220KB)

Landforms of the Eastern Sierra (144KB)

Eastern Sierra History (312KB)

Regional Points of Interest (194KB)

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

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

Questions and comments are always welcome.
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