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<p>Looking for some outdoor activities this summer? Take a trip to Mammoth Lakes, CA, August 5 & 6 to explore the mountains and discover the role they each play in building a responsible tomorrow.  The two-day Outdoors in Mammoth Environmental Festival is themed “Summit to the Sea - Everything is Connected.”  </p>

<p>Through field trips and hands-on experiences, the event aims to spread realization that land and sea, humans and nature, and the present and future are all connected.  The event will demonstrate that every individual - regardless of age - can make intelligent decisions that have a powerful impact on the environment.<br />
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<p>The focus will be hands-on activities with short journeys to lakes, creeks, hot springs, and mountains.  Examples of morning, afternoon, and evening activities include:</p>

<p>* Hiking to the summit source of our drinking water to understand healthy water quality </p>

<p>* Adventuring into nature with the Paiute Indians to understand how they  have dwelled sustainably for thousands of years</p>

<p>* Investigating the local hot springs to gain knowledge of the natural energy sources</p>

<p>* Watching a thought-provoking film under the stars</p>

<p>* Enjoying an open-air dinner conversation with renown environmental ambassador, Jean-Michel Cousteau</p>

<p>Please visit www.outdoorsinmammoth.com for more information on the Schedule of Events, Festival Packages, Lodging Deals, and Online Registration </p>
