Giddy Up To Adventure – Horseback Riding In The Sierra
Horseback riding in Bishop and its big backyard isn’t just a hobby. It’s a tradition. To this day, the only way to access many parts of the rugged Eastern Sierra is by foot or horseback. That’s why Bishop has earned the moniker the “Mule Capital of the World.” While...Tri-County Fair and Event Center
Tri-County Fair & Event Center Discovering the heart of Bishop and the Eastern Sierra Are you a lover of history and community events? Then you’ll be thrilled to discover the Tri-County Fair & Event Center in Bishop, California. This venue has been a cornerstone...
Wildflowers in the Eastern Sierra
Plan your Eastern Sierra wildflower viewing trip now.
Eastern Sierra Observatory Dark Sky Festival
The Eastern Sierra Observatory will host a California Dark Sky Festival October 12th through October 15th in Panamint Valley. The event will feature huge telescopes, lectures, photography workshops, a food truck, a giant chess set, camping onsite under dark skies and...
Bishop, California Has the Full Vacation Spectrum
From the peak of Mount Whitney to the depths of Death Valley—that’s how many options there are for things to do near Bishop, California. If that’s a bit extreme, here are a few more ideas: birding and fishing, cool rocks and hot springs, 4-wheel drive and all-star skies. Written by Visit USA Parks. Story also available in French and German.
Death Valley National Park
Death Valley Attractions Welcome to the land of superlatives. Hottest. Driest. Lowest. This is Death Valley National Park where the lowest point on the North American continent, Badwater Basin, lies at 282-feet below sea level. It’s where the highest ever recorded...
A Dozen or More Wonderful Winter Hikes in the Eastern Sierra
Photo: Michael WhiteWinter in the Eastern Sierra is wild and wonderful and always unpredictable. The region is well-known worldwide, as a premier hiking destination. The Pacific Crest Trail, the John Muir Trail and the hike up to the highest point on the continental...Itineraries
What do you want to do? Here are itineraries ranging from seasonal suggestions to time based trips, holiday happenings and things to do with kids and pets. Plan your vacation in and near Bishop, CA. This is our big backyard!
Hiking To Conness Lakes With Fannie the Corgi
Written by Candace Gregory White puffy clouds danced across the blue sky, casting their reflections in turquoise glacial-fed lakes. And those wildflowers were putting on a show along the trail that miners of yesterday utilized as they searched for their lucky strike!...Fall Activities
Fall Activities Fall is arguably the most beautiful season of the year in the Eastern Sierra. It begins with an almost imperceptible change and the air feels refreshingly smooth and silky on the skin. A magical light has a clarity and crispness that brings colors into...
A Few Fun Ways to Celebrate Fishmas – besides Fishing!
Fishmas is fabulous! We know you love fishing in the Eastern Sierra. So do we. We also know that we love to do lots of other fun, fantastic things out here and perhaps you do too. If you’re a member of a fishing family, but you don’t fish OR you find that you need a...Summer Activities
Summer Activities Summer is spectacular in our big backyard. It’s not unusual for temperatures to climb to, and over, the 100-degree mark during the summer months in Bishop. “But it’s a dry heat,” as the saying goes, and that really does make it more bearable. But...Spring Activities
Spring Activities Spring in the high desert of Bishop’s big backyard is simply magical. Waterfalls cascade down mountain ravines, wildflowers bloom in the desert, roads and trails open up at higher elevations, days are warm and sunny, nights are cool and refreshing,...
For What It’s “Earth” – Happy Earth Day To Our Planet!
Back on April 22nd, 1970, the very first Earth Day was celebrated as “May Day.” For those around back then, you’ll remember the environment wasn’t even a talking point. A senator from Wisconsin by the name of Gaylord Nelson was so disturbed by this that he...
Tip Toe Through The Lupine In Bishop This Spring
The fresh and fragrant smell of wildflowers. The warmth of the sun against your skin. Even though every season has its merits, spring in Bishop’s big backyard is our favorite… or until the next season arrives. Like a well-orchestrated symphony, wildflowers start slowly typically in February and climax with blooming fireworks in the high country around early July. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect and where to find the best wildflower displays in the Owens Valley and Death Valley.
Blake Jones Trout Derby
This is an angler’s dream event where fishing comes first!
Winter Activities
Winter Activities Bishop is nestled in a deep, expansive valley between two gargantuan mountain ranges, the Sierra Nevada to the west, and the White and Inyo Mountains to the east. Precipitation from winter storms that develop over the Pacific Ocean and move eastward,...
Top 20 Destinations in Inyo County
1. Bishop Visitor Center Bishop is the heart of the Eastern Sierra. Our motto is, “The small town with the big backyard.” Within little more than a one-hour drive either north or south on US Highway 395, or up into the White Mountains to the east, or west up to...
2 Climbing Rangers Encourage Responsible Recreation At East Side Climbing/Bouldering Areas
Climbing Rangers are here! Shining a light on what you need to know to travel safely, protecting the small town of Bishop, California, all while helping preserve the places we love to climb. The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA) has hired two climbing...Flo’s Diner
Classic 1950’s diner 12 miles north of Bishop just off US Highway 6. Don’t miss the champagne brunch on Sundays at 10am! See you at Flo’s DIner.
The Weird and Wonderful Side of California
Road Trip! Pick your path along US Highway 395, from Los Angeles to Bishop and little beyond, where you will see some of the most curious, grotesque, mysterious and awe-inspiring features of nature and feats of humankind. The Eastern Sierra is often referred to as “the other side of California,” and these places might also make it “the weird side of California.”
Activities During Inyo National Forest Closure
The following represents options to give guests when the Inyo National Forest is closed to visitor use. The list below describes alternative outdoor opportunities which and indoor use when the wind shifts and is too smoky to be outdoors due to wildfire activity. In...
Waterfalls of the Eastern Sierra
The sound and scene of flowing water, particularly when it’s falling over a rocky cliff or cascading down a rocky chute, instills a sense of wonder and peace. We’ve created an extensive guide to show where each of the noteworthy falls is located and how best to see, photograph, and get near them. Some of our beautiful falls can be seen from vista points along mountain roads that will take you well into the alpine and sub-alpine regions of the Sierra Nevada. Many more can only be seen from hiking trails within our national forest and wilderness areas. A visit to a wild and scenic waterfall in the Sierra Nevada is an extraordinary experience.
Visual Guided Story Maps
Pick your path along these inspirational story maps that inform and inspire.
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