Lake Mono

Mono Lake is the most amazing body of water in California. Once it was much larger, but the water intake programs of Los Angeles water led to its sharp shallowing. As a result of this destructive impact, lime-tuff towers appeared from the water, which became a symbol of this region. Today, environmental programs are being implemented to maintain a stable water level in the lake and preserve unique natural sites.

Mono Salt Lake is located in eastern Central California just east of Yosemite National Park. On the southern shore of the lake there is a small settlement of Lee Wining, in which tourists usually stay. Some visit the lake's largest islands - Pahoa, which arose from light volcanic magma, and the Negit peninsula, which arose about 2,000 years ago. Scientists estimate that the age of the lake is three-quarters of a million years.

It may be the oldest lake in the United States. The volcanoes surrounding the lake are still active and periodically change the surrounding landscape. The last eruption still reminds itself of columns of steam, bursting from the ground and hot springs.