Motion — Season 1, Episode 11: Mono Lake, California

Episode synopsis

Mono Lake in California is one million years old. It was once the biggest pond in North America. It is about 60 times smaller today but it is still a great place to explore. Underwater springs bubbled up from the lake-bed seeping minerals into the super-salty waters of Mono Lake slowly creating limestone towers. South Tufa is a photographer's dream, so don't forget the camera and try to aim for an early or late visit as the light will be best for pictures and the crowds will be gone.

About Motion

Motion features host Greg Aiello as he explores a variety of outdoor activities. From the Channel Islands in California to Bryce Canyon National Park, Maui, and Big Sur, Aiello takes a Nature-lovers perspective on exploration. Often times filmed solely by Aiello himself, the show acts as a guide on how to adventure to less-traveled places. Camping on a budget, kayaking with friends, and hiking mountains with safety cables are examples of Aiello's hobbies that are documented for viewers to see. Each half hour episode takes viewers to a location off the beaten path, with directions on exactly how to get there. With summer and winter vacations highlighted, Motion is produced with the average outdoorsmen in mind. Aiello narrates throughout, providing an inside look into his climbing, hiking, photography, and general fitness abilities.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Mountain Biking Basics
• E2Death Valley, California
• E3Geocaching
• E4Flat-water Kayaking
• E5Yosemite Valley Scenic Secrets
• E6California's Central Coast
• E7Yosemite Falls: Over the Edge
• E8Point Reyes National Seashore
• E9Yosemite's South Rim
• E10Extreme Car-Camping
• E12Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
• E13California's Owens Valley