Mono Lake Tufa State Recreation Area
View the spectacular "tufa towers," calcium-carbonate spires and knobs formed by interaction of freshwater springs and alkaline lake water. Over 700,000 years old, Mono Lake is one of the oldest lakes in North America and has no outlet.

Bodie State Historic Park
A genuine California gold-mining ghost town. Visitors can walk down the deserted streets of a town that once had a population of 10,000 people.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Take a five mile hiking trip through a spectacular grove of giant sequoias in their natural setting. Learn about these enourmous trees at the visitor center or on the nature trail. Campsites are available.