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…
History
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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,…
Ghost Towns of the Eastern Sierra: Where the West Refuses to Die
If you drive Highway 395 long enough, you’ll start to notice the ghosts. Yup. They don’t rattle chains…
Meet “Badwater” Ben Jones: Desert Doc Turned Eastside and Ultramarathon Legend
To celebrate Badwater HQ Week here in Lone Pine, we’d be remiss not to shout out the mayor…