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April 14, 2026

Here Fishy Fishy: It’s time for the Lone Pine Trout Derby 🤘

There are three types of people who show up to the Lone Pine Trout Derby. The ones who…
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April 9, 2026

There is a Grey Wolf, cruising Inyo County

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March 24, 2026

It’s That Time of Year Again: 10 Steps to Securing a Mt. Whitney Permit and Maximizing Your Chances of Actually Summiting 🤙

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March 7, 2026

Time Travel at 10,000 Feet: The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Is Older Than Your God

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Eastside Fishing Best Practices: Catch More Fish, Do Less Damage

TL:DR: Whether you’re new to fishing or a seasoned angler, understanding fishing best practices is crucial to protecting…
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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.

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