Chada Thai Cuisine Chico - If you are ever in Chico, California and you enjoy good Thai cuisine be sure to stop by the small Chada Thai Cuisine located near Chico State University at 117 W 2nd St # B (downstairs) just down from the Bidwell Mansion Historic Park. (530) 342-71 There are several Thai restaurants in Chico but this gets our vote as having the best Thai food. You can request levels of spiciness although if you choose the highest level … [Read more...]
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Mammoth Lakes is a year round playground offering world-class high altitude skiing over a diversity of terrain in the winter months and sometimes even into early summer, rugged natural beauty, a variety of lakes and unique geological formations including Devils Postpile, numerous fishing opportunities, hiking and hot springs. Mammoth Lakes has two distinct seasons, summer and winter. Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) is used as a primary highway for … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Driving Distances
Driving Distances to Mammoth Lakes Bakersfield 4.5 hours 260 miles Death Valley 4 hours 214 miles Fresno 4.5 hours 200 miles Las Vegas 5.75 hours 377 miles Los Angeles 5.5 hours 325 miles Orange County 6.5 hours 363 miles Reno 3 hours 164 miles Sacramento 5 hours 290 miles San Bernardino 5 hours 290 miles San Diego 7 hours 400 miles San Francisco 7 hours 300 miles Santa Barbara 6.5 hours 385 miles Tioga Pass 3/4 hour 45 … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Fall Colors
If you have the opportunity to visit the Eastern Sierra in the Fall you will be impressed by the brilliance of the turning of Aspen leaf colors. In the summer the leaves are a bright green but once the nights start to get cool and the calendar dips into September entire canyons seem to resonate with color. You can get up to the date information about prime viewing sites and when the best time of the year is. The time the leaves change … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Devil’s Postpile
Devil's Post Pile is a unique geological formation well worth taking the time to visit. Access from the 395 is via Highway 203 which runs through Mammoth Lakes and past Mammoth Ski Resort - eventually turning into Postpile Road and then Minaret Summit Road which leads to the Devil's Postpile Trailhead. The drive will take about 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. On your way to Devil's Post pile be sure to stop at the little visited Earthquake … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Hot Springs
Within about a 20-30 minute drive of Mammoth Lakes are a number of hot springs overlooking some of California's most scenic vistas. The hot springs tend to be small - either natural pools or concrete. The roads are often rough to reach these hot springs and an all wheel higher clearance vehicle is recommended - although if the roads are dry and you are careful - you can reach any of the ones listed below with a 2wd vehicle. Often people camp at … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Historical Attractions
Hayden Cabin Museum This is located in a bucolic spot along the edge of Mammoth Creek. The log cabin date from the 1920's and houses the Mammoth Museum. It was originally built as a hunting and fishing lodge - built by hand using local materials over a span of 10 years. Contains a variety of exhibits including mining equipment, furnishing, a number of era photos and some art work. Admission is free although a $5 donation is encouraged. … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Summer Events
The following is a listing of events that occur in the summer. Most are annual events although the specific data may vary somewhat depending on the year. April Dave McCoy College Classic Ski/Snowboard Race Ski Club Appreciation Day at Mammoth Mountain Fishing Season Opens Fishing Enhancement Fundraising Dinner Mammoth Boarder-X Ski and Golf Classic Rossignol Race Camp at Mammoth May Mammoth High School Band Spring … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Mammoth Ski Resort
Mammoth Ski Resort is appropriately named. The size boggles the mind. It is arguably California's greatest ski resort. Offers a wide diversity of terrain for beginners to experts - many of the slopes, crevasses, moguls, and cornices are extremely challenging. Mammoth's base elevation is about 7,800 feet and the resort rises to a top elevation of 11,053 which is the makes it the highest ski resort in California. There are many different access … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Nearby Lakes
CONVICT LAKE Located only about 20 minutes from Mammoth Lakes, Convict Lake is 'hidden' from view from Highway 395 yet is only 2 miles from this highway. Nestled at the base of dramatic mountains - popular for it's scenic vistas and and fish (well-stocked to keep up with the demand of fisherman). Produces some large Rainbow trout - two annual fishing derbies are held - “Round Up at the Lake” in spring and “Ambush at the Lake” in fall.The lake … [Read more...]
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