Trail Guide: Twenty Lakes Basin – Lee Vining, Ca.
Land Acknowledgment: Payahuunadu has been, and continues to be, the homeland of the Paiute (Nuumu), Shoshone (Newe), and…
Lee Vining
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Lee Vining: Celebrating 100 Years at the Crossroads
1926–2026 Lee Vining is the heart of the Eastern Sierra—a welcoming mountain community surrounded by some of California’s…
Eastern Sierra Pack Stations: A Guide to Horseback Riding and Pack Trips
Pack stations are about more than horses and mules. They are part of the living history of the…
Best Restaurants in June Lake & Lee Vining
Between June Lake’s alpine lakes and Lee Vining’s views of Mono Lake, you’ll find some of the best…
Best Hikes in June Lake & Lee Vining
June Lake and Lee Vining sit at the gateway to some of the best hiking in the Sierra…
June Lake & Lee Vining Events Guide
The Mono Basin has always marched to its own beat. While larger mountain towns chase big festivals and…
History & Culture of June Lake & Lee Vining
June Lake and Lee Vining sit less than twenty miles apart, connected by Highway 395, Mono Lake, and…
Shopping in June Lake & Lee Vining
Between June Lake and Lee Vining, shopping tends to be less about big retail and more about finding…
Where to Stay in June Lake & Lee Vining
June Lake and Lee Vining sit less than twenty miles apart, connected by Highway 395, Mono Lake, and…
Hiking Mt. Dana: 13,061′
One of the highest trail-accessible summits in California, Mt. Dana offers a rare opportunity to stand above 13,000…