Eastern Sierra Pack Stations: A Guide to Horseback Riding and Pack Trips
Pack stations are about more than horses and mules. They are part of the living history of the…
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Best Places to Eat in Independence & Big Pine
The food scene here is simple and local. If you’re hungry after a hike, or a long drive…
Camping in Independence & Big Pine, California
The stretch of Highway 395 between Independence and Big Pine provides access to some of the most spectacular…
Top 10 Hikes in Independence & Big Pine
The communities of Independence and Big Pine sit beneath some of the most dramatic terrain in the Sierra…
Annual Events in Independence & Big Pine, California
Independence and Big Pine aren’t destinations built around large festivals and packed event calendars. People come here for…
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…
Independence & Big Pine Shopping
Shopping isn’t a major draw in Independence and Big Pine, but there are a few worthwhile stops if…
Where to Stay in Independence & Big Pine, California
Whether you’re hiking to alpine lakes, exploring the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, fishing the Owens Valley, or simply…
Hiking White Mountain Peak: 14,252′
At 14,252 feet, White Mountain Peak is the third-highest summit in California. White Mountain Peak begins above 11,000…
Time Travel at 10,000 Feet: The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Is Older Than Your God
Land Acknowledgment: Payahuunadu has been, and continues to be, the homeland of the Paiute (Nuumu), Shoshone (Newe), and Timbisha…