A Beginner's Guide to Hiking in Mammoth Lakes

There are so many options for hiking near Mammoth Lakes and in the Eastern Sierra that first-time visitors can feel overwhelmed with the number and variety of hiking trails available.

We caught up with Danna Stroud, President of Mammoth Lakes Recreation, to talk about a few trails first-time visitors and beginning hikers should check out when they arrive in Mammoth Lakes.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing in Mammoth Lakes

Kalyn catches up with local fly fishing guide, Steve McGrath to discuss beginner tips for learning to fly fish. Steve’s tips include where to start if you’re interested in learning to Fly…

Explore the Mammoth Lakes Basin in the Summer

Kalyn Lepre meets up with John Wentworth, founder of MammothTrails.org and Mammoth Lakes Town Council Member to talk about the best ways to enjoy the Mammoth Lakes Basin.

Family-Friendly Biking in Mammoth Lakes

While Mammoth Mountain Bike Park is known for its extreme downhill trails and features, Mammoth Lakes offers an abundance of options for family biking. From gentle dirt trails to scenic paved routes…

Off-Highway Vehicle Adventures in Mammoth Lakes

Mike McCarthy from Sierra Responsible Riders offers tips for riding OHVs and dirt bikes at altitude.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Mammoth Lakes

What’s not to love about stand up paddle boarding in the Eastern Sierra? Beautiful scenery, calm waters, many lakes to explore and… no sharks! In this week’s Mammoth Lakes Weekly Update Video…

Tips for Lake Fishing in Mammoth Lakes

Chris Leonard, a professional fishing guide for Kittredge Sports, shares tips for fishing on Eastern Sierra lakes.

Summer in Mammoth Lakes Archives

What's not to love about stand up paddle boarding in the Eastern Sierra? Beautiful scenery, calm waters, many lakes to explore and... no sharks!

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Fall Colors in Mammoth Lakes Archives

Explore breathtaking fall colors in Mammoth Lake as the landscapes transform into a mesmerizing tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows.

International Videos Archives

Watch videos about Mammoth Lake from people all around the world!

Mammoth Cures for the Common Maladies Archives

You'll discover some fantastic and refreshing ways to cure those everyday aches and pains - both physical and mental – in the beautiful and uplifting environment of Mammoth Lakes!

No Small Backyard Archives

Around here, we get 400 inches of snow a year... on average. And 275 days of sunshine. So there's really nothing average about it.

Summer in Mammoth Lakes Archives

What's not to love about stand up paddle boarding in the Eastern Sierra? Beautiful scenery, calm waters, many lakes to explore and... no sharks!

Winter in Mammoth Lakes Archives

Get pumped for another amazing winter in Mammoth Lakes. This season is going to be one for the books!