Volcanic Tablelands
Rising 300-feet high for over 5-miles across the valley floor north of Bishop is Chalk Bluff. This scarp forms the cliff edge of the Volcanic Tablelands formed 760,000 years ago from a pyroclastic flow that cooled and hardened following a massive explosion that...
Druid Stones
Two thousand feet above Bishop is a large collection of big monzonite boulders that is home to hundreds of boulder problems. It’s the cooler summer alternative to the Buttermilks with identical, high-quality climbing and all without the crowds. ...
Sierra Wave
California’s heartbeat is intertwined with the Pacific Ocean. From its iconic surf culture to its climate, it weaves itself into everything. Despite Bishop and the Eastern Sierra being hundreds of miles from the coast, it too is affected by it. And you’ll see it in its weather and seasons including the “Sierra Wave.”
Mt. Williamson Motel and Base Camp
The Mt. Williamson Motel and Base camp offers updated, relaxing, and affordable accommodation with panoramic views of the Eastern Sierra. We are located on highway 395 in Independence California, halfway between Death Valley and Yosemite. We stand as a gateway to...
Bishop Is Home To The Longest Fall Colors In California
After a warm summer exploring Bishop’s big backyard, fall is like the cold refreshing pint of beer after a hike. Everything just tastes and feels better. The “bloom” of fall brings a sense of excitement. Mother Nature is letting you know that time is fleeting. That...Downtown Bishop Market
Downtown Bishop Market from 5:30-9pm on Academy Street. The Friends of the Tri County Fair are the new sponsors along with funding from the City of Bishop and Inyo County. There will be live music, lots of food booths and cocktails and beer for sale, plus our local vendors will be offering produce, products of the region and crafts. Call Mikaela Torres for more information at (760)937-0170.
Bishop Creek Canyon
Bishop Creek Canyon Top Photo: Josh Kizziar Year-round Playground Bishop Creek Canyon is one of the biggest and best playgrounds in our beautiful big backyard. Situated about 20-miles west of Bishop along CA-168 W., it is a magnificent area of about 30-square-miles in...
Roaming the Range of Light: Five Iconic Trails in the High Sierra
By: Jeff Kozak The author runs near the rounded summit of Mazourka Peak in the Inyo Mountains, looking west across the Owens Valley near Independence to the Sierra Crest and two 14’ers: Mt. Williamson and Mt. Tyndall. Howie Stern Rising abruptly on the western...
Downtown Bishop Market
Downtown Bishop Market from 5:30-9pm on Academy Street. The Friends of the Tri County Fair are the new sponsors along with funding from the City of Bishop and Inyo County. There will be live music, lots of food booths and cocktails and beer for sale, plus our local vendors will be offering produce, products of the region and crafts. Call Mikaela Torres for more information at (760)937-0170.
Vanilla Ice Concert
Yo, VIP… let’s kick it! Closing out the 2023 Summer Concert Series by throwing it back to the 90s with Vanilla Ice! The retro evening features food trucks, craft beer, margaritas, festival-style seating and so much more! GA and VIP tickets are available now. Get word to your mother and get your tickets for a music experience under the Milky Way!
Wildlife in the Eastern Sierra
Wildlife in the Eastern Sierra Where is the wildlife? We’re glad you asked. We created this page to give you some guidance on where you may find, watch, and photograph wildlife in the Eastern Sierra. Did you know, according to the California Department of Fish and...
Soft Adventures in Bishop
Think of it as the opportunity to experience the Eastern Sierra in a new light without putting yourself at risk or having to learn an entire set of skills to do it. Explore somewhere new while feeling invigorated and transformed by memorable experiences. Here’s a small sampling of soft adventures to be had in Bishop.
It’s A Pup’s Paradise In Bishop – Dog Friendly Activities And More
Reminder to our human friends, please keep pets on a leash near swift moving water. If you think Bishop and its Big Backyard is great for us two-legged creatures, then it’s absolute nirvana for your four-legged family members. Just outside Bishop’s doorstep,...
6 Things To Do In Bishop With Kids
Family vacations are about relaxing as well as creating memories of fun times. When it comes to a destination to visit, there might be none more suited for an affordable outdoorsy family getaway than Bishop and its big backyard. To help plan your trip, here’s 6 things...Museums of the Eastern Sierra and beyond
Museums of the Eastern Sierra and beyond Where to go. What to see. How to get there. We have museums! Up and down US Highway 395 in the Eastern Sierra and in adjacent communities near Death Valley and nearby Nevada there are museums that protect the artifacts,...
Stretch & Flow
Deep in its core is Bishop, a place that rejuvenates the soul, that inspires visitors and residents alike to enrich themselves holistically and creatively. As the sunsets over the sharp razorback line of the Eastern Sierra, let these yoga studios and artistic outlets round out an already fulfilling trip.
July 4th in the Eastern Sierra
From the city of Independence to the town of Mammoth Lakes, with Bishop midway between you’ll find pancake breakfasts, parades, free fishing, free swimming, train rides, a running race, baseball, volleyball, bocce, free watermelon, pie and ice cream, arts and crafts fairs, and of course fireworks – lots and lots of fireworks!
A Gift For A Dad That Wants Nothing – Father’s Day Trip Ideas In Bishop
I still remember growing up my Dad saying the same thing over and over and over – “I don’t want anything for Father’s Day.” And do you know what’s the best gift I ever got him? An experience! Instead of buying him something that will collect dust, create a memory that...
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...
Be In The Know Before You Go – Stop By Bishop Chamber First
For visitors attempting to traverse the mighty Sierra, be aware that many of the mountain passes (including those from Yosemite National Park) are closed from the 1st snowfall until the snow melts. This means many of the passes may not open until June or even July.
Inyo National Forest Wildflower Walks
In celebration of National Wildflowers Week (5/14-20), INF botanists are hosting four summer “Wildflower Walks”. Click on link dates below for details. The links will take you to Facebook where you can RSVP. May 20 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Bishop Creek June 24... Inyo National Forest Wildflower Walks
In celebration of National Wildflowers Week (5/14-20), INF botanists are hosting four summer “Wildflower Walks”. Click on link dates below for details. The links will take you to Facebook where you can RSVP. May 20 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Bishop Creek June 24... Inyo National Forest Wildflower Walks
In celebration of National Wildflowers Week (5/14-20), INF botanists are hosting four summer “Wildflower Walks”. Click on link dates below for details. The links will take you to Facebook where you can RSVP. May 20 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Bishop Creek June 24...Visual Guided Story Maps
Pick your path along these inspirational story maps that inform and inspire.
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