Does it seem like vacation rentals are getting more expensive?
Yes, vacation rentals are getting more expensive if you are renting from the Global OTA’S (OnlIne Travel Agencies) like Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO, Flipkey , Hotels.com, etc.Why is renting from these giants that have thousands of properties in each and every location on the face of the planet getting so expensive for renters and homeowners? Well here is…
Want to Raise a Trail-Blazing Daughter? Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Says Do These 7 Things
Ruth Bader Ginsburg. CREDIT: Getty Images U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has a few words of advice for you. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is perhaps an unlikely rock star: an 83-year-old U.S. Supreme Court justice who was described as “dour,” “quiet and reserved,” and a “late-blooming feminist” when she was nominated to the court in…
The 1 Thing Ridiculously Persuasive People Do Every Day
You can dramatically increase your chances of getting to ‘yes.’ They show up. In-person requests are 34 times more successful than email. Researchers Vanessa Bohns and Mahdi Roghanizad say, “we found that people tend to overestimate the power of their persuasiveness via text-based communication, and underestimate the power of their persuasiveness via face-to-face communication.” Why is this…
A snowy, showy June in Mammoth
(Photo by Josh Wray | Mammoth Lakes Tourism) Where else in the country can you get summer and winter activities within a mile of one another? Nowhere except good ol’ Mammoth Lakes, that’s where. The mountain reports that 63 ski trails are currently open, with a base of 65-220 inches. This deep snowpack is what will maintain…
Biking & Hiking in Mammoth
(Photo by Josh Wray | Mammoth Lakes Tourism) I recently came across an article about Mammoth Lakes in the Las Vegas Review Journal in which the writer boasts about the cool Mammoth summers, unlimited sightseeing, and “best hiking and mountain-biking paradises in the state” in the area. “That’s my town, that’s my town!” I wanted to…
Best Coffee in Mammoth Lakes
By Elitza Batchiyska So you wanna know about the best brew in town, huh? (And by brew, we mean coffee this time, not beer – surprisingly. Although our beer is pretty good too). Well, ditch the Starbucks, the Coffee Bean, and all the other coffee joints you know – nothing compares to these three stops…
Top 3 Things Mammoth Locals Want You to Know
(Photo courtesy Josh Wray | Mammoth Lakes Tourism) Everyone has some idea of what Mammoth is like – whether it’s a booming ski resort or quaint mountain town. Well, let us dispel (or confirm) the rumors with these 3 things Mammoth locals want you to know! #1) We’re very proud of our beer. That’s right…
Top 5 Hidden Gems of the Sierras
Mammoth, and its surrounding parts, are full of popular sights and destinations that people from all over the world flock to see and experience. But what are its hidden gems? Its lesser known spots? Read on and find out! #1) Crowley Lake Nothing rivals the unique natural structures surrounding this lake. It’s also one of…
5 Best Mammoth Spring Activities
Okay, listen up folks. I don’t mind telling you that I’m kind of a sucker for springtime in Mammoth. I mean, don’t get me wrong, winter and summer are great, but spring is just that happy medium. The best of both worlds, you know? So, to show you just how diverse the springtime activities offered…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Fishmas…
…eeeeeverywhere you go. Just a few days away from the start of fishing season. The picture you’re looking at here is my kid brother with his first catch over by Crowley just a few years ago. I still remember the excitement in his eyes when his line gave a slow tug. “I got something!” He…