Six hundred years ago, a massive explosion heated rock and ground water, causing a large blast zone. Three craters were formed. Today, snow melt and rainwater create emerald green pools in the craters. Accessibility: 1.4 miles (2.25 km) round-trip uphill hiking trail. Directions: From the Mammoth Scenic Loop follow signs to Inyo Craters. Take 1.3 mile (2km) unpaved road to trailhead.

Convict Lake Campground is situated near Convict Lake amidst the beautiful scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake and surrounding national forest provide many opportunities for family fun, outdoor recreation, and relaxation.

Convict Lake is a lake in the Sherwin Range of the Sierra Nevada in California, United States. It is known for its fishing and the dramatic mountains (including Mount Morrison) that surround the lake.

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, and is the county's only incorporated community. It is located immediately to the east of Mammoth Mountain, at an elevation of 7,880 feet (2,400 m). As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 7,191, reflecting a 12.7% decrease from the 2010 Census.

Duck Lake Pass Trail climbs steeply past the wilderness boundary, leveling off beyond Arrowhead Lake and rising again to the top of the pass.

The Twin Lakes Vista is one of the most spectacular roadside viewpoints in the area, and a great introduction to the Mammoth Lakes Basin—for which the town of Mammoth Lakes was named! There's parking here and a bus stop on the Lakes Basin Trolley line, along with access to the paved Lakes Basin Path and the Panorama Dome mountain bike trails as well as Mammoth Mountain Ski Area's Lakes Trail.

The 101-foot waterfall is part of the Devils Postpile National Monument. It is known for the colorful rainbow that its mist creates. The best time to experience the rainbows is midday, when the sun is highest. The mandatory shuttle is operated by Eastern Sierra Transit and boards at Mammoth Adventure Center.