Lee Vining: Celebrating 100 Years at the Crossroads
1926–2026 Lee Vining is the heart of the Eastern Sierra—a welcoming mountain community surrounded by some of California’s…
History
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The Rodear: One of the Best Eastern Sierra Events You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Every July in Bridgeport, a remarkable gathering brings together Western artists, makers, ranchers, cowboys, musicians, poets, and food…
Teens. Broncs. Dirt. Chaos. It’s That Time Again: Don’t Sleep on the California High School Rodeo Championships
Okay hikers, climbers, trail runners, anglers, and tourists. Did you know one of the coolest events in Bishop…
Things to Do in Bridgeport, California: History, Culture, and the Spirit of the Eastern Sierra
Bridgeport sits at a crossroads of California history. Long before Highway 395 became a road trip destination, Native…
History & Culture of June Lake & Lee Vining
June Lake and Lee Vining sit less than twenty miles apart, connected by Highway 395, Mono Lake, and…
Things to Do in Bishop, California: History, Culture, and the Stories of the Owens Valley
Most people arrive in Bishop because of the landscape. The Sierra Nevada rises abruptly from the valley floor.…
History & Culture in Independence and Big Pine
Long before climbers, hikers, and road trippers discovered the Eastern Sierra, the Owens Valley was home to thriving…
History & Culture in Lone Pine
History Nestled between the Sierra Nevada and Inyo Mountains, Lone Pine has served as a crossroads for travelers,…
Culture & History in Death Valley
Most people come to Death Valley for the landscapes. The salt flats. The dunes. The mountains. The feeling…
Death Valley Shopping
Most of the shopping in Death Valley revolves around survival, road trips, geology, old desert books, weird souvenirs,…