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.

Four Can’t-Miss Spring Events in Mammoth Lakes

Mar 27, 2023 / Visit Mammoth

Mark your calendars and book your stay. These spring events are Mammoth Lakes' classics that you won’t want to miss. MORE

Easter Celebrations and Festivities in Mammoth Lakes

Mar 27, 2023 / Betsy Temple-Truax

Hop your way around town this Easter weekend for tons of family fun. And keep an eye out for Woolly, the Easter Bunny and friends. MORE

How to Survive A REAL Mammoth Lakes Blizzard

Feb 27, 2023 / Visit Mammoth

This wild winter weather is far from over. Mono County and the Town of Mammoth Lakes are currently under a Winter Storm Warning, an Avalanche Warning AND a Blizzard Warning through Wednesday morning, March 1. According to our town history books, this is only the eighth Blizzard Warning issued since... MORE

A Warm Welcome at DISH Bistro

Feb 16, 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! When I arrive at DISH bistro in Mammoth Lakes, California, owner Tina Fortune... MORE

Top Restaurant Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Feb 07, 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! For most winter travelers, skiing at Mammoth Mountain is the highlight of... MORE

How to Survive A REAL Mammoth Lakes Winter

Jan 13, 2023 / Visit Mammoth

Please check road conditions before traveling and while traveling, be prepared for delays and closures, carry chains, blankets, plus extra water and food. Also remember that your GPS and traffic apps are not always up-to-date of road conditions. If the main routes are closed, it’s likely the side roads are in... MORE

What You Need to Know About Parking in Mammoth Lakes

Jan 13, 2023 / Jason Abplanalp

The spectacular peaks that make Mammoth Lakes a legendary recreation mecca leave limited space for expansive parking lots. While there’s never an actual shortage of overnight parking in Mammoth Lakes, knowing the rules and regulations will make it easier for you to park your vehicle legally. Mammoth Lakes’ parking codes... MORE

Consider This: Winter Fly Fishing

Jan 05, 2023 / Jim Elias

Fly fishing during the winter in the Eastern Sierra is a bit of an enigma. So many things factor into fishing during the summer, but wintertime tends to complicate things even more. One of the most common questions is what bodies of water remain open during the winter? Keep in... MORE