Things To Do
Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes has some of the most beautiful hikes in all of California. A few of our favorites are listed below - Rainbow Falls Devils Postpile McLeod Lake Crystal Lake George Lake Duck Lake Pass Mammoth is also great for paddle boarding, mountain biking, kayaking, etc.
Whitmore Hot Springs
Directly across from the Convict Lake exit is Benton Crossing Road which is a dirt road that leads to many different natural hot springs pools including Wild Willys, Crab Cooker, and Hill Top hot springs. Wedding Party - we will be going for a soak during our time. Bring your suits!
Hot Creek Geological Site
15 minutes away from Convict Lake there is Hot Creek and it is a place to marvel at geology in action. Boiling water bubbling up from the creek bed, fumaroles and periodic geyser eruptions at Hot Creek attest to the chamber of hot magma which lies about three miles below the surface of the earth in this area. The steam you see along the Hot Creek drainage is created when water percolates deep into the ground and enters a complex underground plumbing system. The water is heated and pressurized before it rises to the earth's surface. It is believed this journey takes around 1000 years.
June Lake
30 minutes north of Convict Lake is June Lake, with gorgeous views, paddle boarding, boat rentals, kayaking, swimming, etc. June Lake Loop is SO worth the drive just for the views. One of Charlie & Tina’s favorite swimming holes lies right behind at Gull Lake ☺️
Yosemite National Park
45 minutes north of Convict Lake is Yosemite National Park. One of Charlie & I’s favorites, there is so much to do and see especially in the summer months! A few of our favorite sights are listed below - Tenaya Lake Tuolumne Meadows Half Dome Tunnel View Yosemite Falls El Capitan
Mono Lake
Close to the entrance of Yosemite National Park located in Lee Vining is Mono Lake. Unusual, scenic lake with high desert surroundings, at the foot of the eastern Sierra Nevada. Contains eroded tufa pinnacles and is near a variety of volcanic formations.