Alabama Hills Owens Valley Road Trip points of interest you don't want to miss. Take a drive in the Alabama Hills’ “movie flats” and walk in the footsteps of the Lone Ranger, Russell Crowe, Gene Autry, and Mel Gibson. Or simply enjoy the natural beauty of one of California’s most delightfully … [Read more...]

California's Eastern Sierra region offers adventurous travelers numerous opportunities to soak and soothe the senses. Hot mineral water pools can be found in the upper Owens Valley to Bridgeport. Many primitive natural hot springs are located off Highway 395 and are maintained by locals. Check out … [Read more...]

For over 100 years, Mammoth Lakes has drawn thousands of visitors to enjoy the area’s spectacular natural beauty. In addition to the town’s proximity to the stunning Yosemite National Park, the area surrounding Mammoth offers endless hiking, biking, fishing and camping options for the outdoors … [Read more...]

Bishop California is a little town with a large history. It is located in Inyo County and has a population of under 4,000. Originally named Bishop Creek, it is the most populated place in Inyo County. Bishop is known as the mule capital of the world and is home to the Bishop Mule Days, a … [Read more...]

Only 3 ½ hours from San Francisco and 2 hours from Sacramento, Emerald Bay State Park preserves one of the loveliest and most photographed areas of Lake Tahoe. The Bay was carved in granite by the movement of glaciers. It is only one mile wide and three miles long and contains the only island in … [Read more...]

Mono Lake is a salt water oasis of the Great Basin located just 13 miles from Yosemite National Park in California’s Eastern Sierra. Although it has suffered for decades at the hands of humans diverting water from its tributaries, the lake still supports an ecosystem that includes brine shrimp and … [Read more...]