You couldn't come up with a more apt name than Mammoth Mountain. When hydrologist-turned-resort founder Dave McCoy slapped the Mammoth moniker on his fledgling area back in the late 1940s, he wasn't simply engaging in typical marketing hyperbole.
..Read MoreThe Mammoth Lakes area, situated in a region of the east-central Sierra that embraces both the alpine and the high-desert zones, is surrounded by summertime diversions that make the winter sports season seem positively stale and limited.
..Read MoreIs mountain biking big at Mammoth? They have a trail here named Kamikaze. Figure it out.
The Kamikaze downhill mountain bike trail from the summit of Mammoth Mountain is a bone-rattling descent and has fallen out of favor for more technical routes among Mammoth's 80 miles of single track, but it's still a classic worth checking out.
..Read MoreMammoth Lakes area, situated in a region of the east-central Sierra that embraces both the alpine and the high-desert zones, is surrounded by summertime diversions. River and lake fishing opportunities abound, and there are numerous businesses prepared to help you make that big catch.
..Read MoreThe Mammoth Lakes area, situated in a region of the east-central Sierra that embraces both the alpine and the high-desert zones, is surrounded by summertime diversions. Music is an integral part of life here.
..Read MoreThere are times in your summer vacation when you just want to kick back and unwind. Here's an option to the many sports and activities available to you at this mountain resort. Double Eagle Resort and Spa (760-648-7004; http://www.doubleeagle.com) is a great way to unwind after a tough day doing whatever.
..Read MoreMammoth Mountain Bike Park will offer the Women's Mountain Bike Camp for a third year this August. The three-day program is quickly growing in popularity with new participants joining the enthusiastic returnees each summer. The camp is designed for female riders from beginner to intermediate levels to pick up new skills in a fun environment.
..Read MoreThe Mammoth Festival is a three-day event featuring live concerts, world-class vintners, gourmet food, and fine art. Don't miss it.
..Read MoreBoating, sailing and fishing are popular on the six glacial tarns -Twin Lakes, Lake Mary, Lake Mamie, Lake George and Horseshoe Lake - that give the town of Mammoth Lakes its name. Because these lakes supply local drinking water, swimming is allowed only in Horseshoe Lake. (http://www.visitmammoth.com)
..Read MoreFrom the 36th Annual Mammoth Lakes Fine Arts Festival (Aug. 8 - 10) showcasing paintings, jewelry, ceramics, and more, to cowboy art at the Old West Days Arts and Craft Show (July 3 - 6), you can't say that Mammoth folk don't have taste. In mid-August survey fine arts and crafts as you wander Mammoth Creek Park, sampling local cuisine and California wines at Art a la Carte.
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