General info:
Nearest town: Goes north-south along the Owens River Valley from Mono Lake to the North to Mount Whitney in the South
Region: Eastern Sierras
Park website: Link here; helpful visitor's guide here
Best time of year to visit: July-September (especially if driving over the Sierras)
Features of the park: A large forest that comprises five distinct areas: 1) Mt. Whitney, 2) Mono Lake, 3) Reds Meadow, 4) Mammoth Lakes, and 4) the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
Fees: Some of the areas have fees associated with them and some do not. Check specifics for where you are planning on visiting.
Region: Eastern Sierras
Park website: Link here; helpful visitor's guide here
Best time of year to visit: July-September (especially if driving over the Sierras)
Features of the park: A large forest that comprises five distinct areas: 1) Mt. Whitney, 2) Mono Lake, 3) Reds Meadow, 4) Mammoth Lakes, and 4) the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
Fees: Some of the areas have fees associated with them and some do not. Check specifics for where you are planning on visiting.
Parks visited (click on photos):
South Tufa Area (in Mono Lake District)
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June Lake (in Mono Lake District)
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Reds Meadow and Devils Postpile
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Mammoth Lakes
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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
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