A close up of yellow wildflowers overlooking the teal waters of Mono Lake on a cloudy day.

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Another new mural at the Mono Lake Committee

This summer has been significant when it comes to murals in Lee Vining; birds and tufa were painted at the beginning of the season all around town. Now, a new splash of color decorates the back wall at the Mono…

Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua & Phalarope Festival

The 20th Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua was a huge success! The weekend brought more than 200 participants to Lee Vining for 100 trips, classes, and talks over the course of the weekend. This year presenters had to navigate the unique…

Phalarope Festival coming up this Sunday

Join us for the Mono Basin Phalarope Festival on Sunday, June 18 from 11:30am to 4:00pm in Hess Park in Lee Vining to celebrate the tiny shorebird that connects the saline lakes of the Americas: Mono Lake, Great Salt Lake,…

Phalarope murals underway at Mono Lake

Argentinian mural artist arrives in Lee Vining The Mono Basin community is pleased to welcome artist Franco “Vato” Cervato, who has traveled from his home in Cordoba, Argentina, to paint several murals in Lee Vining. His mural in Miramar, on…