Mono Basin National Scenic Area

Mono Basin became the first National Forest Scenic Area in the United States in 1984.

[1] The Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center is located 1/2 mile north of the town of Lee Vining, California, just east of Tioga Pass (the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park), on U.S. Route 395.

A variety of activities and exhibits introduce the natural and human history of the Mono Basin.

A 20-minute film, an interactive exhibit hall, two art galleries, and a book store are available inside.

[2] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Department of Agriculture.