Mono County: See
Lundy Lake Beaver dam and ponds
Twin Lakes - Two, almost identically sized lakes are found 14 miles southwest of Bridgeport. Located at 7,000 ft. in elevation, the lakes are favorite places for shore, float and boat fishing.
United States Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center - Established in 1951 specifically to provide mountain and cold weather training for replacement personnel bound for Korea, this intense training ground is one of the U.S. Marine Corps’ most remote and isolated posts, and one of its most difficult training grounds. The Center is located at 6,762 feet, on 46,000 acres of the Toiyabe National Forest. Lowest course elevation is 6,800 ft, and highest elevation is 7,800 ft. Average temperature in May is 53 degrees. This is where the U.S. Marines receive high-altitude training before heading to battle the Taliban and Al Qaeda in the mountains of Afghanistan. On this terrain is run one of the most challenging 10K runs, anywhere. It's open not only to military athletes, but to anyone willing to take on a Marine Corps-sized challenge. The gain is 1,100 feet beginning at 6,800 ft. and climbing to 7,600 ft in just 2.3 miles. The Marines have named this stretch, "Heart Attack Hill." About the time you hit the first water station at only one mile up the hill, you've hit the runner's proverbial wall and are thankful you're just a marathoner and not one of the Marines stationed here who, in the course of their arduous training, have to do similar things carrying full combat gear. You settle in and begin to understand what the Marines mean when they call each other grunts and experience a little of what it's about to be one of the few, the proud.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Inyo National Forest
Virginia Lakes
Lundy Canyon
June Lakes
McGee Creek
Crowley Lake
Mono Craters
Benton Hot Springs - the name says it all. You can soak in natural hot springs that are temperature regulated.
Toms Place - Too-kewl general store, bar and cafe. Stop here for prime rib and burgers, rated tops by local newspapers.
Topaz - a fishing town (population 50) at the south end of Topaz lake, just minutes from a Nevada casino.