Mono Lake (/ ˈmoʊnoʊ / MOH-noh) is a saline soda lake in Mono County, California, formed at least 760,000 years ago as a terminal lake in an endorheic basin.

Aug 24, 2023 · Located at the eastern edge of California, between the arid Great Basin and the snowy Sierra Nevada, Mono Lake is an ancient saline lake that covers over 70 square miles and supports a …

3 days ago · Mono Lake is a majestic body of water covering about 65 square miles. It is an ancient lake, over 1 million years old -- one of the oldest lakes in North America. It has no outlet. Throughout …

Mono Lake is hauntingly beautiful, reflecting the snow-capped Sierra Nevada in its shimmering blue waters. An immense inland sea, the lake fills a natural basin, over 70 square miles in size.

Mono Lake is spectacular, scary and unique. There are interesting rock formations, and the water is still, so still that you can see the reflection of the sun, the clouds, the mountains in it.

Nov 11, 2025 · Mono Lake, located in Lee Vining, California, is a breathtaking saline lake that provides visitors with stunning landscapes and unique ecological features. Its striking tufa formations, which …

Sep 15, 2025 · Mono Lake began to form around 750,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest lakes in North America. Runoff water from the surrounding mountains became trapped in the broad basin, …

Jun 14, 2019 · Located roughly one hour away from Mammoth Mountain, the finest ski resort in California, Mono Lake is a spectacular sight on its own. Curiously-shaped tufa towers that reside at …

Jul 13, 2025 · In the high desert of central California, this otherworldly body of water is home to surreal landscapes, uniquely adapted ecosystems, and layered human histories make it a site of profound …

May 22, 2025 · Mono Lake’s defining characteristic is its highly alkaline and saline water. This isn’t your average lake; it lacks an outlet, causing minerals to accumulate over millennia. The result is water …