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Mammoth Mountain
Convict Lake
Rainbow Falls
Devils Postpile National Monument
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center
Lake Mary
Minaret Vista
Mammoth Brewing Company
Hot Creek
Crystal Lake Trail
Mammoth Mountain Bike Park
Obsidian Dome
Mammoth Adventure Center
Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center
Mammoth Rock 'N' Bowl
Horseshoe Lake
Hot Creek Fish Hatchery
Ground Up Climbing Guides
Mammoth Crest Trail
McGee Creek
Skelton Lake
Wild Willy's Hot Springs
Crowley Lake
Garnet Lake
Mammoth Museum at the Hayden Cabin
- Q: Why is Mammoth Lakes, California named so?
- A: Mammoth Lakes is named for the basin of lakes tucked away in the Sierra Nevada mountains and for Mammoth Peak, a mountain near the town.
- Q: What makes Mammoth Mountain a popular destination?
- A: Mammoth Mountain is a huge draw for the area, attracting people from all over the world for its world-class slopes.
- Q: What outdoor activities can visitors enjoy in Mammoth Lakes?
- A: In addition to skiing, there is plenty of natural beauty in the Mammoth Lakes area for hikers, horseback riders, bikers, and other outdoors enthusiasts.
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