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41 1 52 2 1 BISHOP 63 BUTTERMILK COUNTRY 3 Bishop’s official slogan is“Small Town with a Big This rising upland of meadows and boulder fields lies beneath elcome to the Eastern Sierra ­–land of endless treasure and Backyard.” It’s fitting, because while Bishop is the biggest city and Basin Mountain. Named for the dairy farms that once in2 the region, it still retains genuine old-fashioned charm and drew47 stagecoach travelers for a refreshing drink of buttermilk, this area 4 remarkable wonder! This Treasure Map highlights many outdoor friendliness – a great place to call home while you explore the is now famous for exploring and climbing the weathered granite rock venues you can savor and experience. Known as “The Other Side Eastern Sierra. Bishop offers an excellent selection of lodging, formations and giant, solitary boulders. From Bishop, drive west on Line 1W of California,” this region is world renowned for its beauty, scenery, and camping,3 dining and retail options. Bishop has many boutiques Street8 (Highway 168) for about seven miles, then turn right onto 5 5solitude. You can spend a lifetime hunting down many riches the area offers. and specialty shops, sporting goods, antiques, art and more. Buttermilk Road (well graded dirt road). You can stop anywhere along 2 Mountain4 Light Gallery, in the historic First National Bank the9 way, but the largest boulders are about three miles from the With this map, you’ll discover geographic features and many fascinating points of interest located in east-central building, features amazing scenic and wildlife photography of Buttermilk6 Road entrance. 6 1 California. They include attractions in National Park and the Eastern Sierra area where continental world-famous . A series of colorful murals adorn 10 3 downtown5 buildings, depicting the region’s unique history – 7 BISHOP CREEK CANYON 7US Highway 395 threads up “The Deepest Valley” of .2 This side of the map descriptively mining, agriculture, mule packing and western traditions. Stop From downtown Bishop, follow Line Street (Highway 168) west highlights many notable features and landmarks throughout this vast area. From world-class mountainscape at the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau about111 115 miles. You will climb into the mountains from the valley floor 4treasures to multi-faceted gems of history, this map presents diverse, unique, and exciting adventures for for6 maps, brochures, souvenirs and friendly, knowledgeable advice to8 elevations over 9,000 feet on a well maintained highway. In summer 8 3 (690 N. Main Street). The Bishop City Park is truly a treasure! months, locals and visitors enjoy trout fishing, camping, hiking, horseback you, your family, and friends. Dozens of tree species in the arboretum provide wonderful shade 1122 7 riding,9 and just relaxing in the cool mountain air. Popular locations 95For in-depth information and exceptional guest hospitality, visit the Bishop Chamber of Commerce for picnicking or just relaxing on the grass. The park offers some- include South Lake, North Lake, Lake Sabrina, the historic Rainbow Pack 4 thing for everyone – a swimming pool, tennis courts, baseball and Station13 and Cardinal Gold Mine. The canyon is a real find in autumn, & Visitor Center: 690 N. Main Street, Bishop CA 93514 • 760-873-8405 • www.bishopvisitor.com soccer8 fields, a bike/skate park, playground equipment, outdoor with10 blazing colors igniting the landscape. There are dozens of USFS 610 gym, sand volleyball courts and bocce ball. There is even an area campsites and great picnic locations. Several resorts including Parchers, 5 for your furry friends – Bishop’s Dog Park is popular with locals Bishop Creek Lodge, Creekside RV, Cardinal Village and Aspendell and9 visitors alike. The Bishop Country Club is a challenging 18- 1111 7 MANZANAR NATIONAL Cabins1 offer cabin rentals, camping, dining and general stores to stock 1111 6 hole golf course with amazing mountain views. The Paiute Palace up. Boat rentals are available at South Lake Boat Landing and Lake HISTORIC SITE Casino10 offers 24-hour gaming, live entertainment, a full bar and Sabrina1122 Boat Landing. Manzanar81122 War Relocation Center was one of ten camps where Japanese restaurant. The Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural 2 American Citizens were interned during World War II. Approximately 7 Center features Native American exhibits and prehistoric artifacts 10,0009 people lived here from 1942-1945. Today, the Manzanar Interpretive from111 the1 region. The historic Keough’s Hot Springs (est. 1919) is 13 Center13 features extensive exhibits, a scale model of the camp and an 8 a free flowing mineral hot springs located about 7 miles south of 31 award-winning documentary film shown every 30 minutes. Several Bishop, just off US Highway 395. The swimming pool is 86° to 90° barracks10 and other buildings have recently been reconstructed and visitors and112 the2 shallow soaking pool is 104° – the perfect place to relax are encouraged to tour the entire site to see the historic orchards, rock 9 after a day of hiking, climbing or skiing! The facility is open 42 gardens and cemetery. Manzanar is open daily year-round. Admission is year-round; fees range from $4 to $12. free111 and1 the regularly offers ranger led programs. 13 10 5 3 1122 LONE PINE This frontier town sits in the shadow of majestic Mount 1111 64 Whitney13, the highest peak in the contiguous US at 14,494 feet. Hiking to the top requires a US Forest Service permit (www.recreation.gov). Even if , Death Valley National Park © GARY YOUNG Palisade Glacier you don’t hike the trail, a drive up to Whitney Portal, 12 miles west of 1122 57 © TOM GRUNDY / SHUTTERSTOCK downtown, is highly recommended in summer months. It’s a popular place for camping, picnicking, fishing, wildlife viewing and just general relaxation 13 DEATH VALLEY 8 BIG PINE CANYON with amazing views. The general store serves great burgers and pizza size NATIONAL PARK © RON NICKERSON / LAWS MUSEUM 6 High above Big Pine Creek is the Palisade Glacier, the pancakes just steps away from a cascading waterfall and glistening trout It’s the hottest, driest and lowest – this is the land of extremes! 1Laws Railroad Museum pond. Lone Pine is known as Hollywood’s “back lot.” Since the 1920s, southernmost9 permanent glacier in North America. It is accessible by Vast and hulking mountain ranges frosted with winter foot7 and horseback from the Glacier Lodge Trailhead. Big Pine Canyon hundreds of movies, especially westerns and sci-fi thrillers, have been over the valley floor; is 11,049’ and Badwater is 282’ 2 LAWS RAILROAD MUSEUM is popular through fall and recreational opportunities include filmed in the region. Be sure to visit theLone Pine Museum of Western below sea-level. The steady drought and record summer temperatures AND HISTORIC VILLAGE camping,10 fishing, hiking, photography, horseback riding, bird watching Film History to see props, costumes and a great collection of movie create a unique and strikingly beautiful environment. On the and wildlife viewing. memorabilia. Take a drive along Movie Flat Road to explore the weathered Eleven acres and 30 buildings of indoor and outdoor exhibits 8 northern end of the valley, and Scotty’s Castle 3 granite boulders and arches in the Alabama Hills. Lone Pine is also are popular destinations. In the center of the park, Furnace Creek transport1 you back to the pioneer days. Climb aboard Steam Engine known as the gateway to Death Valley and the town has a good selection #9 and ring the bell, step into the original depot and the agent’s 1111 HISTORIC MOUNT WHITNEY offers lodging, camping, dining, golf and more. The Furnace Creek 9 of lodging, dining and retail shops. The Eastern Sierra Visitor Center house, visit the 1909 school house and more. The museum is open ISH ATCHERY Visitor Center offers great educational exhibits, expert advice and 4 F H (one mile south of Lone Pine at the intersection of US Highway 395 & year-round2 daily from 10 am to 4 pm. A structural1122 marvel built to “match the mountains, last forever, and be ranger-led programs. Stovepipe Wells Village is another good 10 State Route 136) is staffed by friendly, knowledgeable people and features option for lodging and camping, located near the Mesquite Flat a showplace for all time,” this 1917 hatchery is a beautiful and unique informative displays and a good selection of maps, books and souvenirs. ANCIENT BRISTLECONE building with hand-laid stone walls and hand-hewn timbers. The shady Sand Dunes. There are several “must see to believe” places in 35 13 Wilderness permits and passes may also be picked up there, open Death Valley, including Zabriskie Point, Artist’s Drive, Golden PINE FOREST grounds1111 and main pond are excellent for relaxing, picnicking and fish daily year-round. viewing. Kids of all ages love to get trout food from the coin operated Canyon and the Amargosa Opera House. At the south-east edge Schulman Grove is home to the world’s oldest known specimens dispenser and watch the feeding frenzy! There is a nice gift shop and of Death Valley, you’ll findShoshone Village, a popular stop for of64 bristlecone pine; some are more than 4,000 years old! The secret displays featuring many species of Eastern Sierra Wildlife. Volunteers have artists, photographers and geology buffs. to longevity is its adaptation to this unique environment high up in 1122 done much to restore the facility following devastation by fire and flood the White Mountains. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is about 7 several years ago. Volunteers now serve as caretakers and give tours 455 minutes from the town of Big Pine; take Highway 168 east 13 inside13 the hatchery. Access is just off US Highway 395 about two miles miles to White Mountain Road, turn left and drive 10 miles to the north of Independence. Open year round. Grounds open daily. Gift Shop parking8 area. At Schulman Grove, you’ll find a visitor center, picnic 6 and hatchery tours Thursday through Monday (summer) and Friday area and loop trails for hiking: Discovery Trail is one mile and through Sunday (winter). Methuselah9 Trail is a 4.5 mile round trip. The cost is $3 per adult or 7$6 maximum per vehicle. Children under 18 are free. It is open from mid-May through the end of November, weather permitting. On10 your way to or from Schulman Grove, be sure to stop at Sierra View8 Overlook (about 2.5 miles below the visitor center). A short path around a knobby hill next to the parking lot brings you to an 1 observation91111 point with a breathtaking view encompassing 10 miles of the Sierra Range. 2 © TONY ROWELL 101122 Alabama Arch Badwater, Death Valley National Park © DESSOLIERS 3 To Tonopah 13 266 and Reno 1111 Mount Palmetto Lida Junction To Dyer Jackson Mountain EL. 6411 LEGEND EL. 8960 F IS H L A K E V LIDA 4 266 266 Paved Road or Highway 1122 © INYO COUNTY Historic Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery Unpaved Road A L L E Y Magruder 168 Mountain Unpaved Road – High-Clearance 13 5 EL. 9046 95 Vehicles Recommended Gold Point Unpaved Road – Four-Wheel Drive Last Chance Hiking Trail 6 To Mountain SCOTTY’S Big Pine EL. 8456 JUNCTION Deep Springs BIG 1 Lake Death Valley National Park PIN E Crankshaft El Camino Sierra Highway 2 7 E U R E K AV ROAD Junction L A S T C H A N C E 267 NELLIS AIR FORCE BOMBING AND A L E Y BIG GUNNERY RANGE Ranger Station Sierra wave clouds 8 PIN .z 3 © ED NAHIN To E Big Pine Campground R A N G E ROAD z....oId a. Independence Court House © TOM WILMER Eureka SCOTTY’S Picnic Area 9 S A Dunes CASTLE c. OWENS RIVER, PLEASANT NL I E Visitor Center Sanitary Disposal Station 4 INYO and Museum i. Waucoba UBEHEBE VALLEY RESERVOIR, CHALK Mountain Lodging INDEPENDENCE EL. 11,125 CRATER H. 10 Dining LUFF ECREATION REA Our county seat is home to the NATIONAL Grapevine B R A Peak I. 5 N A R GRAPEVINE EL. 8738 Gas Station For great year-round fishing or a fun family outing, head north Historic Courthouse (1921), designed by r. FOREST Dry Mesquite RHYOLITE E G .z Store eight miles on US Highway 395 to the Pleasant Valley Reservoir famed1111 architect William H. Weeks. Take a Mountain Spring GHOST TOWN . ROAD ƒ EL. 8674 od.. Mount Palmer turnoff,6 and then loop back toward Bishop following Chalk Bluff walking tour to see many historic buildings I ai.. EL. 7979 BEATTY Public Telephone N o. Road (well-graded dirt road). Here, the Owens River winds lazily, including the 1872 Commander’s House DEAATTHT H Tin LEADFIELD HIr... Wheelchair Accessible Y Mountain way 374 S A T A E D GHOST TOWN One- d. (corner1122 of US Highway 395 & Main Street), EL. 8953 its lush banks shading many a favorite fishing hole. The O Volcanic NL I E CA ƒo.... Airstrip 1 TITUS NYON . Tableland,7 along the north edge of Chalk Bluff Road, formed the 1863 Edwards House which is the oldest ACK R PASS ROAD Two-way traffic to Historic Marker M mouth of Titus Canyon 750,000 years ago by enormous eruptions of glowing volcanic ash. building in the Owens Valley (124 Market SCOTTY’S 13 RACET Daylight O Saline V A LIGHT Point of Interest TEAKETTLE Y Street), and the Mary Austin House (253 Valley Pass Today, the Tableland and Chalk Bluff offer abundant treasures – L E Y JUNCTION DA 95 EL. 4316 2 U Dunes 8 Mount Inyo Mine or Quarry Market Street). History buffs must stop at the N EL. 11,107 exploring, hiking, birding, photography and bouldering. The CA Information Hells STLE T Gate Golf Course Happy and Sad Boulders have become popular with boulderers Eastern California Museum (155 N. Grant H BEA Ubehebe Peak A TT LATHROP EL . 56 78 V ALLEY ROAD from93 around the globe. The Owens River runs along the base of the Street). The museum is open daily year-round Y WELLS I Historic N Stovepipe Well Tableland and is open year-round for trout fishing. A certain section and houses a unique and eclectic mix of Information CU .. . S rƒ

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