Thousands of visitors to California plan a visit to Yosemite National Park each year, but few are aware that the nearby Mono Lake exists. Located just thirteen miles from Yosemite, this picturesque lake is the focal point of Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve.
Mono Lake is filled with tufa towers, which are made from a combination of an abundance of trapped calcium, salt, and the lake’s alkaline water and add a unique touch to its glassy surface.
These towers are home to ospreys, brine shrimp, and other creatures that are not as easy to find anywhere else, which makes Mono Lake an excellent choice for visitors
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