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September 4, 2026

Trail Guide: Twenty Lakes Basin – Lee Vining, Ca.

Land Acknowledgment: Payahuunadu has been, and continues to be, the homeland of the Paiute (Nuumu), Shoshone (Newe), and…
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Tri County Fairgrounds
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August 26, 2026

Rockstars, Rodeos, a Demolition Derby and a Tower Swing Could Mean Only One Thing: The Tri-County Fair Is Back in Town—and It’s a Friggin’ Luau

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August 12, 2026

Lee Vining: Celebrating 100 Years at the Crossroads

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July 26, 2026

The Rodear: One of the Best Eastern Sierra Events You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

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New to Fishing the Eastern Sierra: A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing the Owens River

Fishing the Owens River is either peaceful, frustrating, or often both. If you’re new to this, congratulations, you’re…
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Leave No Trace: How to Enjoy the Eastern Sierra Without Wrecking It

Land Acknowledgment: Payahuunadu has been, and continues to be, the homeland of the Paiute (Nuumu), Shoshone (Newe), and…
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Remembering Manzanar: History, Legacy, and the 56th Annual Pilgrimage on April 26, 2025

Land Acknowledgment: What is now known as Death Valley has been, and continues to be, the homeland of…
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Hire a Guide: Meet the Eastern Sierra Mountain Guides for Climbing, Mountaineering and Backpacking Adventures

We got mountains, and we got mountain guides—aka the super-hot, highly-skilled experts who help you build a solid…
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Whiskey. Dust. Regret. Repeat: WTF Returns to Lone Pine

Lone Pine, CA — Population: 2,500-ish. Elevation: high-ish. Energy: unhinged-ish but polite. If you’ve ever wanted to punish…
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Happy 420: Where to Buy Weed in the Eastern Sierra

Blaze it, hike it, float it, fish it—but whatever you do, leave it better than you found it.…
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Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report by Fred A. Rowe:  4/17/25-4/23/25

To learn more about Fly Fishing and Book A Guided Trip with the Expert Himself, visit: Sierra Bright Dot…
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Bishop Real Estate Trends, March 2025

Market Overview As of March 2025, Bishop’s housing market is presenting a nuanced picture: • Median Listing Price:…
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Trail Guide: Gem Lake (Little Lakes Valley) – Rock Creek, Ca.

Land Acknowledgment: Payahuunadu has been, and continues to be, the homeland of the Paiute (Nuumu), Shoshone (Newe), and…
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Fishmas Isn’t Just a Day. It’s a Mindset. 

TL;DR: Fishmas is the Eastern Sierra’s unofficial, official holiday—where trout are worshipped, ice chests are packed. It’s weird.…
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