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Exploring Mammoth: Visiting the Yellowstone-like Hot Creek Geologic Site

September 2, 2011
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A fascinating short little side-trip off historic Highway 395, just outside of Mammoth, to a beautiful geothermal hot spring and bubbling pools.

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Exploring Mammoth: Hiking to Devil’s Postpile and Rainbow Falls

August 28, 2011
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Devil’s Postpile to Rainbow Falls is the classic Mammoth area hike, featuring waterfalls, wildflowers and cool volcanic geological features. If you only have time for one hike, this is the one to do.

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Exploring Mammoth: Hiking to the Consolidated Gold Mine and Heart Lake

August 25, 2011
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A super short, scenic, kid and dog-friendly hike near Mammoth to an abandoned gold mine and a spectacular mountain lake.

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Exploring Mammoth: Convict Lake Overlook — some dirt road fun!

August 17, 2011
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If you have a high clearance vehicle with good tires, you’ll want to spend a couple hours on your next visit to Mammoth off-roading to a scenic overlook above Convict Lake.

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Exploring Mammoth: Boating on Convict Lake

August 16, 2011
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No trip to the Mammoth area is complete without taking in one of the many breathtaking crystal blue lakes in the area. Our family — including the dog — loved spending an afternoon boating on gorgeous Convict Lake.

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Exploring Mammoth: Scenic gondola ride to the top of Mammoth Mountain

August 11, 2011
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A super scenic kid-friendly and dog-friendly gondola ride up to the top of Mammoth Mountain. Offers stunning 360 degree views of the High Sierras.

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Exploring Mammoth: A short hike to Inyo Craters

July 31, 2011
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An easy short scenic 1.25 mile hike to two volcanic craters and lakes located just outside of Mammoth Lakes.

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Exploring Mammoth: Inyo National Forest Earthquake Fault walking trail

July 30, 2011
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This super short easy scenic walking trail just outside of Mammoth provides a close up look at a deep growing fissure being cut into the earth through tectonic activity.

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Exploring Mammoth: Obsidian Dome

July 13, 2011
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Obsidian Dome is a mile-long 300 foot black glass high lava dome located near Mammoth Lakes and June Lake, California. A short detour, but a quick fun climb.

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Comfy cozy dog-friendly lodging at the Edelweiss Lodge in Mammoth

July 2, 2011
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The Edwelweiss Lodge provides excellent dog and kid-friendly lodging in Mammoth Lakes, California, and the

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