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Travel Blogs from Mammoth Lakes
On the edge of our seat!
... our path we met a deer. The deer was hiding behind some bushes, checking out if it was safe to come out. It eventually did, until Jase made a sound and it ran off. The limestone coming out of the lakes were quite interesting. Upon visiting the lake, I had a quick look at some history and found the limestone or Tufas as they are called, only surfaced after LA diverted water from the lake for their watering needs.
We continued ...
From the desert to the snow
... is open and we had to wait for a table the one restaurant that was- Slocums. As it turned out, this really is a first-class restaurant with very friendly staff. The menu and wine list are extensive and I hope we can dine there again this evening.
I'm not sure if it's the altitude or the late nights catching up with us but were glad to turn in for the night.
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Joy Unscheduled
... into the atmosphere. Besides the unusual tufa landscape, the evaporation causes the lake to be 2.5 times saltier than the ocean.
As soon as we left the parking lot, we began passing tufa surrounded by desert scrub. We were still at least 200 yards from the water itself. The tufa disclosing how much was once underwater. We reached the shore; it was unlike anything I have ever seen before. I could’ve been on the moon. I looked at the desert landscape ...
Bootie Camp was never so fun!!
It started with an "all-call" email invitation to Bootie Camp in the Sierras from Elaine.
We returned home with tired muscles, but very warm memories.
The road trip to Mammoth started Monday morning with two cars on 395 North. Elaine, Cheryl, Carol, Elvira, and Kathy were the five that accepted the challenge, along with four fabulous dogs! We arrived, bought provisions for the week, and settled into Elaine's and Carol and Elvira's ...
Mountain Biking in Mammoth
... I borrowed his bike anyway, and as it turns out, that's a heck of a nice bike! Even the group leaders asked where I got it and told me he had good taste in bikes! Well, that's great because now I have a bike that ...
Location
Other places to stay in Mammoth Lakes
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Westin Monache Resort Mammoth
50 Hillside Drive, Mammoth Lakes | 4 star hotelfrom $201 -
Mammoth Mountain Inn
1 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes | 3 star hotelfrom $116- Awesome time with early skiing
- The only thing giving this an above average rating is the location
- Average, but close to slopes
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Sierra Nevada Lodge
164 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes | 3 star hotelfrom $124 -
Mountainback at Mammoth
435 Lakeview Dr, Mammoth Lakes | Hotelfrom $115 -
Shilo Inn Suites Mammoth Lakes
2963 Main St, Mammoth Lakes | 2 star hotelfrom $124- Closed jacuzzi & leaking roof with electrical components
- Amazing hotel, Amazing value!!!
- Great Place!
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Alpenhof Lodge
6080 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes | 2 star hotelfrom $70 -
Mammoth Ski and Racquet Club
248 Mammoth Slopes Drive, Mammoth Lakes | Hotelfrom $110 -
Quality Inn
3537 Main St., Mammoth Lakes | 2 star hotelfrom $93 -
Travelodge Mammoth Lakes
54 Sierra Blvd, Mammoth Lakes | 2 star hotelfrom $73 -
Silver Bear Condos
527 Lakeview Blvd, Mammoth Lakes | Hotel -
BEST WESTERN PLUS High Sierra Hotel
3228 Main St, Mammoth Lakes | 3 star hotelfrom $135 -
Sierra Lodge
3540 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes | 2 star hotelfrom $87 -
Econo Lodge Wildwood Inn
3626 Main St. (SR 203), Mammoth Lakes | 1 star hotelfrom $62 -
Chateau Blanc
3119 Chateau Blanc Rd, Mammoth Lakes | Hotel -
JetLiving Hotels at Juniper Spr
101B Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes | Hotel -
Austria Hof Lodge
924 Canyon Boulevard, Mammoth Lakes | 3 star hotelfrom $108- Disappointed, not what you expect
- Give this a Miss
- Avoid this one in the summer
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Mammoth Creek Inn
663 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes | 3 star hotelfrom $116 -
Chateau Sans Nom
3377 Chateau Road, Mammoth Lakes | Hotelfrom $300 -
Sierra Park Villas
286 Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes | Hotel -
The Lodges
1914 Meridian Blvd No. 4, Mammoth Lakes | Hotel -
Auberge Residences at Mammoth
50 Canyon Blvd., Mammoth Lakes | Hotel -
The Village Lodge
1111 Forest Trail, Mammoth Lakes | 3 star hotelfrom $165 -
Summit Condominiums
3253 Meridian Boulevard, Mammoth Lakes | Hotelfrom $87
