Mono Mystique
Mono Lake Guided Canoe and Kayak Tours
Mark Twain called it “one of the strangest freaks of nature in any land.” But we prefer to call it a high-desert sea.
Mysterious, tranquil, and ancient, Mono Lake is the second oldest lake in North America and a vital habitat for millions of migratory and nesting birds. It’s famed for its bizarre, salt-white “tufa” towers, rising up from the lake like craggy fingers pointing skyward.
These limestone formations prominently appeared in the 1940s, after Southern California began tapping the lake. Get up-close to the ethereal “tufas” by paddling right to them.
The Mono Lake Committee leads canoe tours, and Caldera Kayaks also does guided tours. Expect a mesmerizing time and learn about the lake’s history, controversy, and peculiar mystique.
Whether going with the Mono Lake Committee for a canoe tour (760-647-6595) or Caldera Kayaks for a kayak tour (760-934-1691), call ahead to reserve.
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