MOUNTAIN BIKING STILL REALLY MATTERS: Meet us at 8:30 a.m. at the Earthquake Fault Trailhead just off of highway 203 for “bagel up” (bagels and cream cheese generously donated by Old New York Deli & Bagel Co.) while we outline the day’s tasks and review safety procedures. Skip Harvey had a special passion for these trails. Volunteers will be gathering debris and detritus on the public section of the Uptown/Downtown Mountain Bike Trails (between the Village and MMSA’s barrier indicating the beginning of the fee-based “Mammoth Mountain Bike Park”), installing temporary Mammoth Lakes Trail System signage to connect cyclists to the Mountain View Trail, and Picassoing picnic table and grilles in the Earthquake Fault Picnic Area! When work is done (roundabout 12:30), we’ll regroup for chilled Root Beer courtesy of Mammoth Brewing Company, free lunch by Bleu Handcrafted Foods provided by Mammoth Lakes Sunrise Rotary, and some terrific giveaways from generous local donors!
GIVEAWAY ALERT: Skip Harvey’s sister Constance and Brian’s Bikes have teamed up for some very “Skip Special Bike Giveaways” – you won’t want to miss these!
All ages and abilities are welcome, and we love to see families and clubs join in the fun. Please arrive dressed for trail work (long sleeves, long pants, sun protection, sturdy close-toed shoes), and don’t worry if you can’t make it quite at 8:30; we can check you in and send you off to a task in progress just about anytime before 10:30 a.m. Visit mltpa.org or friendsoftheinyo.org for more information; call (760) 873-6500 or (760) 934 3154
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( 3 / 7061 )Less than 2 weeks left to get your Mammoth Flight Pack
A few Flight Packs are still available! Don’t miss this opportunity to Save over 50% off Full Flex Fares.
Get the Ultimate Flexibility: Book flights up to the night before.
Get the Ultimate Hook-up: Packs are transferable to family or friends.
Supplies are limited! Offer ends July 4, 2013, or while supplies last. For more information visit http://bit.ly/11s9xmn
Trip-Planning Tip of the Week: Planning a trip to Yosemite National Park? Avoid traffic and parking hassles while saving money on gas and gate fees. Let the Yosemite Area Regional Transit System (YARTS) tour-style busses, with room for all your gear, take you into the heart of Yosemite. Round-trip bus service on YARTS is offered 3x daily, starting July 1st. Your fare includes Park entrance fees. YARTS also connects with free Park shuttles inside Yosemite. Kids 12 and under RIDE FOR FREE – with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information and to purchase your tickets online, visit: http://www.yarts.com/
If you still plan to drive your own vehicle, start early! Plan to arrive in Yosemite Valley before 9am. Check road status at http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Less than 2 weeks left to get your Mammoth Flight Pack
A few Flight Packs are still available! Don’t miss this opportunity to Save over 50% off Full Flex Fares.
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( 3 / 7349 )Amazing things you can do in the Eastern Sierra on July 6:
Free fishing day in Mono County (Fish all the lakes!) http://dfg.ca.gov/
Mammoth Food & Wine Experience (Mammoth Lakes) http://bit.ly/147vrdi
Fourth of July weekend Festivities at The Village (Mammoth Lakes) http://bit.ly/14VuaY4
Bodie Foundation Fundraising Concert (Bodie) http://bit.ly/10Rs0tf
Horseshoe Tournament & BBQ at Silver Lake Resort (June Lake Loop) http://bit.ly/16xa2uw
Mammoth Celebrates the Arts (Mammoth Lakes, Footloose parking lot) http://bit.ly/19z2olg
Take a hike, a bike ride, or a paddle on one of our spectacular lakes. Choose from more than 300 miles of trails and dozens of activities and experiences on the Mammoth Lakes Trail System. For more information on where to go and what to do, visit http://9nl.it/mammoth-trails-623/
Trip-Planning Tip of the Week: Planning a trip to Yosemite National Park? Avoid traffic and parking hassles while saving money on gas and gate fees. Let the Yosemite Area Regional Transit System (YARTS) tour-style busses, with room for all your gear, take you into the heart of Yosemite. Round-trip bus service on YARTS is offered 3x daily, starting July 1st. Your fare includes Park entrance fees. YARTS also connects with free Park shuttles inside Yosemite. Kids 12 and under RIDE FOR FREE – with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information and to purchase your tickets online, visit: http://www.yarts.com/
If you still plan to drive your own vehicle, start early! Plan to arrive in Yosemite Valley before 9am. Check road status at http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
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( 3 / 7044 )Rainbow Falls:
Planning a trip to hike Devils Postpile? If you are then you have got to visit the beautiful Rainbow Falls.
Two miles downstream from Devils postpile, the San Joaquin River plunges 101 Ft. off a sheer cliff into an amazing horseshoe amphitheater. This staggering spectacle causes the colors of the rainbow to appear into the mists (hence the name). You can even walk along the rocks at the bottom near enough to actually feel the mist of the falls.
After an easy 1.5 mile hike, the beauty and the roar of the falls invite you to take a picnic and enjoy the sights. The best time to capture the colors of the rainbow is mid-day. During this time the sun is at its highest and so gives you the best opportunity for pictures.
Take this same trail to the Red Meadow Resort where a cool drink and the shuttle bus await. This site is truly one that you will not want to miss! Bring the family and enjoy a spectacular day at the Falls!
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