The oldest lake on the continent, Mono Lake boasts an age of
over one million years. Saltier than the Great Salt Lake of Utah,
this natural wonder has undergone chemical reactions during its
history from underground mineral springs creating 'tufa towers'
of over 50' in places. Volcanic activity under the surface has created
large pumice boulders to form, creating yet more intriguing effects.
Diversion of tributary waters to the Los Angeles area severely
threatens this truly unique puddle of living history.