Come up and enjoy the fun this Labor Day in Mammoth Lakes.  Mammoth will be celebrating their 42nd Annual Labor Day Arts Festival. There will be over 100 artists and contemporary craftsmen presenting their work at Mammoth Lakes’ Labor Day Arts Festival. The event is located at Sam’s Wood Site on Minaret Rd. from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. on Sat. and Sun. and from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Sun.

This event is for the whole family to enjoy! There will be FREE live entertainment for kids, blue grass band, soft jazz, art activities and more. For the adults there will be food booths, wine tasting, cocktail lounge and Mammoth Brewing Company’s beer garden. Visit http://www.monoarts.org/labordayfestival.html to learn more!

What are your plans this Memorial Day? Come up to Mammoth and enjoy the fresh snow on the mountain. It may be spring time but Mammoth has received over a foot of snow last week! Mammoth Mountain will be offering live music, games and even a mechanical bull at Main Lodge this weekend. They will also have open over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain.

If you’re not feeling the spring skiing there is plenty of other fun activities planned for you and your family. Convict Lake Resort Round-up at the LakeFishing Derby – $6,000 in resort prizes, horseback riding, boat rentals, and Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ & D.J. T’s! They still have some cabins available so don’t hesitate to call!

Mule Days in Bishop is also going on this weekend. This is a favorite amongst the locals. More than 30,000 visitors come each year for the annual Mules Days activities. There will be a rodeo, horse jumping, a parade, live music, dancing, and much more! This is a great place to take the kids!

Regardless of what activities you choose to do this weekend, just come up and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery in Mammoth Lakes this weekend!

Though we’ve had record snowfalls this winter, it doesn’t mean the fun has to stop as the temperatures rise. There are selections of golf courses in the area to unwind and enjoy the weather. Mammoth is geologically unique, providing fresh powder and hot springs and fishing spots just a short drive away. After spending a morning on the slopes, take a dip in the Hot Creek or Buckeye natural hot springs located a few miles from the Mammoth Yosemite Airport and Mammoth Mountain.

There are three hot spring locations in the Mammoth region; Hot Creek, Travertine and Buckeye. Some offer visitors a backdrop of the Sierras, while others have a nearby campground for those who plan to relax in the hot spring around the clock. The hot springs are a short drive from the city; it is the perfect activity for outdoors enthusiasts who want to escape. Because the hot springs are remote enough from the urban centers, there are no commercial food establishments, so be sure to bring a picnic basket!

Golfing is another great way to make the most of the spring season in the Sierra Nevadas. Bishop Country Club is a well-maintained 18-hole course that is challenging for golfers of all experience levels. This club has a fully-equipped Pro Shop with rental clubs and carts available and almost every golf accessory or apparel you can imagine. You are also more than welcome to just hit some balls at the driving range or spend time in the practice bunker and chipping area.

Lastly, because the eastern Sierras are surrounded by several gorgeous lakes and creeks, fishing is a great way to explore the area. It is a great way to either lay back and catch the sunrise or experience a different outdoor adventure. Interested anglers over the age of 16 must have a fishing license. They are available for purchase at several locations in the Mammoth Lakes vicinity. The attached link gives an overview of each lake: http://www.mammothmountain.­com/MountainActivities/­SummerActivities/Fishing/

So far this ski season, Mammoth has been hit with more than 535′ inches of snow! There’s no where better to shred the fresh California powder than Mammoth Mountain. Known for their exciting terrain and enthusiastic ski and snowboard instructors, this resort’s goal is to “create lifelong skiers and riders by instilling in the students love of the mountain experience.”  You’ll be sure to come back time and time again for this unique mountain destination in the eastern Sierra’s.

Enriching family fun…

From creating simple memories of making snow angels or building a snow man, to the ultimate snowboarding or snowmobiling adventure, your family will be sure to find something to love about Mammoth snow! Because of Mammoth’s unique climate, there are several spots around town to find snoparks, and snowmobiling tours. Additionally, The Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center and the Sierra Club Range of Light serve as your resources to find great cross country and snowshoe trails.

Exciting events…

Mammoth has a line-up of great events all year long! Ski/snowboard events, concerts, festivals and more fill the Mammoth Mountain calendar each month so you will always have something to look forward to when you’re planning a trip. This month is filled with the Mammoth Nordic Ski Festival, the 2^nd Annual College Games, the 4^th Annual Mammoth Winter Biathlon and much more with concerts and dinner specials in between.

Nightlife…

Additionally, the nightlife in Mammoth can be found right around the Village. Wine bars, pubs, lounges, a tiki lounge, and clubs are filled with locals and visitors looking to get a taste of the après ski scene.  With celebrity DJs visiting the area, you will be sure to find the perfect way to celebrate and unwind.

Come and catch the Mammoth experience now while the snow is fresh and happenings are taking place every week! We know you’ll fall in love with this beautiful Sierra atmosphere!

There has always been a need to develop Mammoth’s Main Street into a “true downtown”. The community has shared the importance for Main Street to be more of a pedestrian-friendly business district. According to the Town of Mammoth Lakes, “this could set the stage for new public and private reinvestment in the community.”
The Downtown Neighborhood District Planning put together a vision for Main Street which could result in a “walkable, mixed use downtown that offers shopping, dining, entertainment, lodging and housing within easy walking distance.” This would create opportunities to help business and property owners as well as attract investment. This vision depends on the several different factors in order for it to become a reality. The cooperation between the different agencies and the individual property owners will have a big impact on the decisions related to the final plan.
The plan includes three different Catalyst Sites. The first site includes the USFS Property which is currently located north of Main Street. This property would be acquired through a land exchange and used for a new civic center complex centered around a town square. This would also be the location for the upgraded housing for the USFS employees. The second site is the Town/County property south of Main Street at Sierra Park Road. This site will be the location for the combined sports park and open-air events facility for summer concerts and festivals. The final site is Shady Rest. According to the Town of Mammoth Lakes, “the Downtown District Concept envisions that the Shady Rest site would be a livable workforce housing neighborhood with a mixture of income levels and housing types.”
If this plan goes through and is approved, it will give Mammoth Lakes a distinctive downtown that will be more attractive to visitors from all over the world.
If you would like to get involved you can contact Jen Daugherty at jdaugherty.ci.mammoth-lakes.ca.us or at (760) 934-8989 ext. 260 to sign up for email notification.