The ASO Mammoth team is happy to report that we’ve seen progress this week as the containment of the Creek Fire increased and firefighters were able to make progress around the fire’s western and southern edges. We are only at the beginning of October though, so we are far from out of the woods with […] Click to Read This Article
As much as everyone here on the ASO Mammoth team would like to leave the 2020 wildfires in the rearview as soon as possible, there’s a reason they call it a fire season. Despite the hard work and sacrifice of all the men and women currently fighting the fires near Mammoth Lakes, there is still […] Click to Read This Article
Californian’s and the people who love to visit here are used to wildfires between the months of July and October. However, the 2020 fire season stands above all others as the most destructive due to millions of acres burned, dangerous air quality, and damage to homes and businesses despite only being midway through September. There […] Click to Read This Article
When you think of camping in the wilderness surrounding Mammoth Lakes, you probably don’t think of crowded campsites and a packed reservation system, but that’s what you’ll find in Mammoth Lakes’ most popular campsites during the summer and fall months. Mammoth Lakes attracts visitors from all over the world year-round, so camping in the most […] Click to Read This Article
There are plenty of things that can catch your eye when hiking near Mammoth Lakes thanks to the beautiful natural scenery, but there’s also one thing that could catch your eye because it’s unnatural. Stacked rocks, also known as rock cairns, dot hiking trails, campgrounds, and wildernesses all the way from Florida to Washington state […] Click to Read This Article
If you’re looking to spend as much time as possible outside and enjoying the mountain air during your visit to Mammoth Lakes, then eating at restaurants with outdoor seating is a no- brainer. We may be locals, but we understand the need to spend as much time as possible in the Eastern Sierra, so the […] Click to Read This Article
Enjoying yourself while stand up paddle boarding or kayaking is as easy as finding some water, putting in, and seeing where the water takes you, right? Maybe that’s true in most places, but when you’re visiting somewhere with as many spectacular mountain lakes as Mammoth you have the luxury of choosing the water that best […] Click to Read This Article
Holiday weekends may look a little different this year, but the Eastern Sierra is still here and as beautiful as ever. Mammoth is ready to welcome you with open arms – and a few important things to keep in mind. Here’s your guide to visiting and enjoying this Labor Day weekend in Mammoth Lakes and […] Click to Read This Article
You’ll be hard pressed to find a year in recent history where people focused more on their health than 2020. After all, we all know about what COVID-19 has done to people’s physical health, but the seismic disruption COVID has caused in just about everyone’s life has also taken a toll on mental health. Fortunately, […] Click to Read This Article
From Twin Lakes and Lake Mary to Lakes George and Mamie, angling opportunities abound in the Mammoth Lakes area. Whether you prefer spin casting or fly fishing, the time of day can have an effect on how much you have to brag about when sizing up your catches. To give you a better idea of […] Click to Read This Article