What is 4,847 years old & once recorded as the oldest non-clonal organism.
Settled in the White Mountains of Inyo County in Eastern California is the divine majesty of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest – the home of the oldest recorded trees. One such tree is known as Methuselah in Schulman Grove and dated to be 4,847 years old. Once recorded as the oldest non-clonal (vegetative reproduction) organism,…
10 Insanely Toxic Habits You Need to Destroy to Be Successful & Happy
We all want to be successful, but we don’t want to face what’s holding us back. Many of us ignore blind spots, only to fall prey to our shortcomings down the line. So how can we trim the fat, cut our faults to the bone, and get into the habit of success? Here are 10…
Riddle me this?
Happy Tuesday! Hump day is just a few hours out. Let’s laugh and get through the week. 1. How many seconds are there in a year? Answer: 12. (January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd….) 2. How can you physically stand behind your father while he stands behind you? Answer: Stand back to back 3. A…
Shake, shimmy, & chardonnay your way to Mammoth!
By Elitza Batchiyska Although my beverage of choice is usually beer, every once in a while, I just want to sip on a delicious glass of velvety red wine while munching on hors d’oeuvres in the elegance of a Sierra summer evening. Fortunately for me, summer in Mammoth Lakes is filled vibrant events for your inner…
A 4th of July Frenzy!
When it comes to Fourth of July in Mammoth Lakes, the town goes all out. And I mean ALL. OUT. Two fireworks shows, a parade, a pancake breakfast, and more. I have been celebrating Independence Day in Mammoth for years, and it never disappoints. Since July 4 is on a Tuesday this year, the town…
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…
Preparing for Summer 2017
Photo by Josh Wray | Mammoth Lakes Tourism So we’ve already made it pretty clear that with a season total snowfall of 616″, the best spring conditions, and the deepest snowpack in the country, Mammoth is going to be a skiing haven for the next two months. But, what about the summertime stuff? Well, golf…