Take the Kids to See a Real-Life Steam Engine This 4th of July (And Pretend It’s for Them)
If you’re anywhere near the Eastern Sierra this 4th of July and looking for something to do that…
History
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Cerro Gordo: Boomtown, Ghost Town and YouTube?
Land Acknowledgment: Payahuunadu has been, and continues to be, the homeland of the Paiute (Nuumu), Shoshone (Newe), and…
Bishop, California: A High Desert History of Resilience, Ranching, and Reclamation
Nestled at 4,150 feet in the heart of the Owens Valley, Bishop, CA is more than just a…
The Great Debate: Is It Sierra or The Sierras? And while we’re at it… Buttermilk or Buttermilks?
Here in the Eastern Sierra (or is it the Sierras?), we have plenty to argue about: land use,…
Choo Choo: The Slim Princess Rolls Again
Are you a train nerd? Same. Which is great news because the Southern Pacific #18—aka The Slim Princess—is…
Mary Austin: The Owens Valley Legend Who Wrote the Desert Like No One Else
Land Acknowledgment: Payahuunadu has been, and continues to be, the homeland of the Paiute (Nuumu), Shoshone (Newe), and…
Saddle Up: The Story of Eastern Sierra Pack Stations
Land Acknowledgment: Payahuunadu has been, and continues to be, the homeland of the Paiute (Nuumu), Shoshone (Newe), and…
Roadtrip Radio: Learn about Mt. Whitney
Land Acknowledgment: Payahuunadu has been, and continues to be, the homeland of the Paiute (Nuumu), Shoshone (Newe), and…
Roadtrip Radio: Exploring the Alabama Hills
Exploring the Alabama Hills: A Guide to History, Nature, and Responsible RecreationIntroductionNestled against the towering Sierra Nevada, the…
Exploring the Ghost Towns of the Eastern Sierra
Exploring the Ghost Towns of Inyo and Mono Counties, California Nestled in the rugged landscapes of California’s Eastern…