Mammoth Rental By Owner Blog2013-05-19T22:17:07ZMillieCopyright 2013, MillieSPHPBLOGDevils Postpile This amazing Monument was once part of Yosemite National Park, but discovery of gold in 1905 near Mammoth Lakes prompted a boundary change that left the Postpile on public land. Later, a proposal to build a dam called for blasting the Postpile into the river. Influential Californians, including John Muir, persuaded the federal government to stop the demolition and in 1911, President William Howard Taft protected the area as a National Monument.
How it happened- The name "Devils Postpile" refers to a dark cliff of columnar basalt when lava erupted in the valley of the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. As lava flowed from the vent, it filled the valley near the postpile to a depth of 400 feet. Radiometric dating of rocks thought to correlate with this basalt-a dark gray, fine-grained rock with feldspar crystals suggests an age of less than 100,000 years. Surface cracks formed when tensions caused by the shrinkage of the cooling lava were greater than the lava’s strength. Each crack branched when it reached a critical length. Together with other cracks it formed a pattern on the surfaces of the flow. Ideal conditions allowed surface cracks to deepen and form long post-like columns.
Plan your visit: While planning your upcoming visit, it is important to remember that Devils Postpile National Monument is only open during the summer months. Enjoy such activities as hiking, fishing, horseback riding and mountain biking. When you book your next Mammoth trip you should definitely take the bus to this unique and beautiful spot. This is truly a place you do not want to miss!
Stay with Mammoth Rental By Owner and get monumental accommodation at Devishly low prices. WWW.MammothRentalByOwner.com or give us a call on the hot line at (818)883-2488 and keep us posted! ]]>http://www.mammothrentalbyowner.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry130518-1513312013-05-18T00:00:00Z2013-05-18T00:00:00ZLake Mary: A little historyProspectors came to this region in their endless search for gold and silver in the late 19th century. The Lakes Mining District was organized on Mineral Hill near Lake Mary in 1877. The following year, General George Dodge organized the Mammoth Mining Co. Over a thousand people flocked to Mammoth City the summer of 1878 and perhaps 1,500 the next. The riches and the bonanza never materialized and the Mammoth Mining Co. shut down its mill in 1880. In the 1890's a different people discovered Mammoth. They were looking for recreation in the Eastern Sierra. Fishing, hunting, photography, camping, hiking, horseback riding were what drew the summer visitors to Mammoth and with them came the businesses to support them. Only a few caretakers stayed to protect the properties that were here during the winter. Mammoth became a quiet and remote area until the completion of a modern highway in 1937.
Today: Lake Mary (Elevation 8,920 feet) is the star of the Mammoth Lakes region. Of all of the lakes in the area, Mary is the largest and most developed. The lake provides a great base for activities like fishing, viewing waterfalls, flat-water paddling, camping, hiking and backpacking.
Recreation: Lake Mary receives the highest number of trout stocks in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, and it is well-known to anglers for its rainbow, brook and brown trout fishing. No swimming or wading is allowed in the lake.
Though no hiking trails begin by the lake, several interesting trails offer a variety of hikes nearby, including day hiking and backpacking trails into the rustic John Muir Wilderness.
Come check out Lake Mary. Need lodging visit mammothrentalbyowner.com or give us a call at 818-883-2488 ]]>http://www.mammothrentalbyowner.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry130517-1418422013-05-17T00:00:00Z2013-05-17T00:00:00ZHere's the fishCheck out the fish my granson caught!
]]>http://www.mammothrentalbyowner.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry130516-1506562013-05-16T00:00:00Z2013-05-16T00:00:00ZCloudy with a chance of Fish ]]>http://www.mammothrentalbyowner.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry130516-1506162013-05-16T00:00:00Z2013-05-16T00:00:00ZMud RunHave you raced through fire, crawled under barbed wire, and sloshed through mud pits with your friends? What are you waiting for? It’s probably the most fun you’ll ever have at a race. The Mammoth Mud Run tests your endurance and strength on a brand new course over a series of obstacles, mud pits and more over 5 kilometers! This year there is a new course starting and ending at Canyon Lodge, with new features and old favorites. Registration: Individuals - $65 Advance adult entry includes a free event t-shirt! Teams of 4 - $220 Advance adult entry includes a free event t-shirt! ]]>http://www.mammothrentalbyowner.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry130516-1505502013-05-16T00:00:00Z2013-05-16T00:00:00ZMammoth 4th of July Fireworks Mammoth Lakes is a great place to get away for your 4th of July vacation with lots of fun-filled activities for your family & friends! The festivities include a parade, arts & crafts, a Pops in the Park concert, the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Grumpy’s Sports Restaurant’s 5th Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, and of course, FIREWORKS! Book your 4th of July vacation with us today and celebrate America with us while taking in purple mountain majesties firsthand! ]]>http://www.mammothrentalbyowner.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry130515-1751202013-05-15T00:00:00Z2013-05-15T00:00:00ZBluesapalooza: The best time everIf you’re into live Blues music or drinking great craft beer, you HAVE to come to Mammoth Lakes for the 18th Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza August 1st-4th! This event takes place over the course of a weekend with headliners Joan Osborne, John Hammond, and Mavis Staples among tons of other great live acts. But it’s not all about the music; Saturday features the incredible Festival of Beers where over fifty craft breweries will be pouring their amazing beers for you! For a complete list of bands, breweries, and the schedule of events, go to www.mammothbluesbrewsfest.com. Mammoth Rental by Owner still has some rental properties available that are within walking distance of all the festivities so book today! ]]>http://www.mammothrentalbyowner.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry130515-1506142013-05-15T00:00:00Z2013-05-15T00:00:00ZTioga PassRight now in the Sierra, the weather is warming up, lakes are sparkling, most campgrounds are open, and spring is quickly becoming summer! Monitor Pass (SR 89) and Sonora Pass (SR 108) have both been open for a few weeks and Tioga Pass to Yosemite's east entrance is slated to open tomorrow, Sat. May 11 at noon!
And while the golf courses in Mammoth Lakes are gearing up to welcome golfers as soon as May 17 for Sierra Star and May 24 for Snowcreek, the slopes are offering great skiing on Mammoth Mountain through May 27!
If you've seen Tom Cruise's new movie, Oblivion, you've seen the actor's character, Jack Harper, look across the setting of June Lake and say: "I wanted to spend the rest of my life here." Our thoughts exactly, Jack!
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While tasting the fabulous wines, enjoy live performances by: Chris Isaak & Brandi Carlile
]]>http://www.mammothrentalbyowner.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry130513-1323252013-05-13T00:00:00Z2013-05-13T00:00:00Zhttp://mammothrentalbyowner.com/index.htmlEach year, Memorial Day Weekend plays host to Bishop's largest and most famous event. More than 30,000 visitors take part in the annual Mule Days festivities, including the longest running non-motorized parade in the country. There is no way to actually describe Mule Days. It is part mule show, part test of skills, and part Wild West show. Situated on the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop, California, Mule Days has become an international world class event. There are also barbecues, country dances and an arts & crafts show. All of these events take place at the foot of the beautiful Eastern Sierra. What an exciting way to spend the holiday weekend!
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