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Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve

A scenic reserve in California known for its alkaline lake with striking limestone towers formed by mineral-rich underwater springs.

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If you drive over Tioga Pass and drop down into the Eastern Sierra you’ll see the giant, blue lake known as Mono Lake. This alpine saline lake features limestone “tufas” rising out of the water.

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