Mammoth Lakes Locals Blog

Stories and Adventures By Mammoth Lakes Locals

Welcome to the Mammoth Lakes Locals Blog, where you’ll find real locals writing about their adventures in the mountains and offering you trip ideas and tips to make your next trip to Mammoth lakes awesome. From outdoor adventures and snow reports to details on the newest restaurants and events in town, you’ll get the scoop and latest updates from the people who know Mammoth Lakes best.

Mammoth Lakes Commits to Clean Up The Lake

Sep 21, 2023 / Lauren MacLeod

Last year, scuba divers pulled over 6,522 pieces of trash out of June Lake. This 3,400 pound haul included 3,071 bait jars and over 1,100 aluminum beer and soda cans. So, who recovered all this trash? Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) is proud to announce their newest long-term partnership with Clean... MORE

Skip TSA & Fly to Mammoth Lakes in Luxury

Sep 16, 2023 / Meghan Miranda

If getting from the airport to the slopes faster and with less hassle sounds like your thing, read on to learn more about flying to Mammoth Lakes on Advanced Airlines this winter. MORE

Waterfalls & Wildflowers: Unreal Viewing in an Unusual Year.

Jul 19, 2023 / Emily Bryant

It’s no secret that this is an unusual year for Mother Nature. Record breaking snowfall has meant a delay to our typical summer sights and activities. Good news is, they are finally melted out and ready to show off. And boy are they showing off! Every time we turn around... MORE

Activity & Road Updates in Mammoth Lakes

Jul 14, 2023 / Visit Mammoth Staff

With the change of seasons comes the beginning of some activities and the end of others. MORE

What to Expect in Mammoth Lakes After the Largest Snowfall on Record

Jul 14, 2023 / Visit Mammoth

SUMMER IS HERE! FINALLY! Following the most historic winter on record at Mammoth Mountain, summer fun in the Eastern Sierra is finally here. Water flows from snowmelt are dictating which activities and areas can safely open in the region. Check our activity and road updates page for information on what... MORE

Plan Your Trip to the Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza

Jul 07, 2023 / Betsy Temple-Truax

The festival has a great vibe (and amazing beer and music) you simply won’t want to miss. MORE

6 Summer Music Festivals in Mammoth Lakes

Jul 04, 2023 / Meghan Miranda

There’s something about being outside listening to live music with a cold drink in hand. MORE

Coffee and Community at Mammoth Coffee Roasting Company

Jun 28, 2023 / Lauren MacLeod

Mammoth Lakes Tourism food writer Lauren MacLeod reviews the fresh and favorite restaurants of the Eastern Sierra – and tells the stories behind them. If you have ideas for local restaurants she should cover, please let us know! Located in the heart of town, Mammoth Coffee Roasting Company is known... MORE