Storytelling Night at Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center
Local elders and community members will share oral stories, songs and memories. Public is welcome – bring friends! Dinner served at 5:30 PM.
Owens Valley Warm Water Fisheries
Fishing is legal all year on the Owens River! The warm water fisheries on Rawson canal, that runs alongside the Owens river, are the perfect place for a quick fishing outing or family fun fishing day. Fishing in this series of beautifully maintained warm water ponds...Sharing Owens Valley Indigenous Oral Traditions
Owens Valley Paiute Cultural Center
Join us for a presentation on Basketry with Melanie Smokey. Melanie Smokey is Newe (Western Shoshone) from Chief Kawich was born for the Washiw People of the Smokey & Anthony families. During this presentation she will highlight and discuss Paiute and Shoshone...Sharing Owens Valley Indigenous Oral Traditions
Tune into local radio station KBPT – 96.1 to hear traditional stories of the first Owens Valley people who prospered in the area. Please preregister by scanning the QR code in the embedded flyer.Bishop Twin Theater & Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center
Shoot the Landing: War and Planes in Owens Valley
Notes on Home Shoot the Landing: War and Planes in Owens Valley Kendra Atleework It is June 1 of 1943, a warm and cloudless morning, when three young women, nine suitcases, and one box of shoes get off a bus in Independence, California. The women have come to learn to...
Never Stop Looking Up – Owens Valley Radio Observatory
Have you ever wondered where the giant radio telescopes in the 1996 movie The Arrival are located? Well, it’s HERE in Bishop’s Big Backyard at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory or OVRO for short. It’s also where Jodie Foster’s character Dr. Eleanor...Owens Valley Distillery
What to Do in the Owens Valley during Stormy Weather in the Mountains
While everyone up the hill is buried in snow, here are some alternatives to enjoy beautiful exhibits, galleries, bowling, arcades, hot springs, and snow free walks and auto tours.
History of Owens Valley
Hidden Pioneer History of the Owens Valley Hidden Pioneer History of the Owens Valley By Joe Pollini – Bishop Chamber of Commerce So you want to experience the early pioneer life of the Owens Valley? Want to fascinate yourself with unique characters, stories and...
Owens Valley Radio Observatory
The Owens Valley Radio Observatory is a truly awesome facility to visit for aspiring and current scientists, astronomers, and anyone who has a keen interest in learning about our world – especially deep space.
Owens Valley Cruisers Fall Colors Car Show
October 5th-7th – Come join all of the festivities celebrating fall, at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop, including Car Show & Shine, music, Altrusa’s Fine Art Show & Sale, Arts & Crafts Fair, and more.
The Obsidian Trail: a glimpse into the 12,000-year history of the Owens Valley.
“The Obsidian Trail,” is a highly acclaimed half-hour documentary illuminating the prehistory of the Owens Valley in eastern California, as seen through the eyes of archaeologists, scholars, and Native Americans. The three part film (as published on YouTube) consists...Owens Valley Radio Observatory
Fauna and Flora of the Owens Valley: Indigenous, Endemic, Endangered
Photo credit: Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Foundation Every place or region has its own distinctive character or something unique that sets it apart and makes it special. Some of these things are easily seen or found while others go unnoticed or are hidden and...Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center
Pleasant Valley Reservoir
This deep body of water weaves down the narrow mouth of the Owens Gorge canyon. The walls rise several hundred feet above the lake and on calm days the water is mirror-like. The dam that created this reservoir was built in the 1950s by the Los Angeles Department of...
Owens River
The Owens River, although relatively short at 183 miles, compared to the major rivers of the USA, has a long and legendary history. It flows through two of the major valleys of the southwestern Great Basin, Long Valley and the Owens Valley ending in the closed basin...
The Scoop On Fly Fishing The Owens River
Even with such high volume of fish flowing through the Owens river, this body of water is known for providing a challenge without the proper knowledge. We recommend checking out our Bishop Fishing Report which is updated weekly.
Owens River Annual Clean Up
Volunteer event begins at 8 AM at Pleasant Valley Campground Metal Footbridge. Bring gloves. Coffee/baked goods provided at 8AM with lunch at 12PM.
8 Incredible Adventures Between Death Valley and Yosemite National Parks
The small town of Bishop, California is nestled in the northern end of the Owens Valley, where the high desert meets rushing creeks and pine forests—all with the snow-capped Sierra Mountains in the background. Bishop is also located just hours away from two of the...
Owens Gorge
Intro The Owens Gorge is a deep, steep-sided canyon about 10 miles long located northwest of Bishop. It is a world-class destination for rock climbing and a favorite fishing area. The gorge offers fun and adventure all year long for climbers, anglers and hikers. About...Visual Guided Story Maps
Pick your path along these inspirational story maps that inform and inspire.
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