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About the Author: Vickie
Bishop Visitor Blog Posts by Vickie:
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Horsing around in Bishop – Rodeo season is here!
Mark your calendar for the second week in June. California High School State Championships are in Bishop, California highlighting Barrel Racing, Polebending, Goat Tying, Breakaway, Queen, Team Roping, Cutting and Reined Cow Horse for girls. Boys compete in Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Cutting, Reined Cow Horse, Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding and Bareback Riding.
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Fish Stocking by the Bucket
A 2007 survey by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife counted 12,000 fish per mile in Hot Creek — one of the highest densities of wild trout in California. A follow-up in 2016 indicated the number had plummeted by a staggering 92 percent. Read more about the efforts to save this terrific fishery.
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Perfect Fall Fishing Day
Fall is here. The weather, for the most part, is perfect. Cool mornings and evenings, and great afternoons that are just warm enough to enjoy the heat. In between the nice weather is the occasional storm that reminds us that winter is on the horizon. For me this is the perfect time of the year. On the nice days I venture out to fish. On the stormy days I go looking for waterfowl. Read more…
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Matching the Hatch
I got into the fly-fishing industry as a fly tier. I’ve gotten good at tying exact imitations of other fly fishers fly patterns and imitating the insects found in the waters of the Eastern Sierra. I’ve also fished the major hatches in the Sierra with reliable success. Read more…
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That’s Why They Call it Fishing, not Catching.
Fall is a great time to get out on the waters of the eastern Sierra for some fly fishing. Local guides are out there scouting the waters for the best fishing and can be your best resource for a good day on the water. Fred Rowe shares a day on the water last fall with us on the blog. Read more….
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Autumn Leaf Peeping on Horseback
Can you keep a secret? We can’t either; one of the best ways to get up close and personal with fall color is from the back of a horse and that season is coming up fast. Hints of change are already starting to appear up high, and although the aspen peak won’t arrive until late September or October you can’t go wrong with the vivid blue skies of late summer coupled with the early yellow / golds of the willows and other shrubs. Read on and we’ll see you on the trails!
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The Obsidian Trail: a glimpse into the 12,000-year history of the Owens Valley.
“The Obsidian Trail,” is a highly acclaimed half-hour documentary illuminating the prehistory of the Owens Valley in eastern California, as seen through the eyes of archaeologists, scholars, and Native Americans. The three part film (as published on YouTube) consists...![Inside on the Eastside: Top Ten Things to Do When You Can’t Be Outside](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/03141614/SummerMonsoon_%40trailkrum.jpg)
Inside on the Eastside: Top Ten Things to Do When You Can’t Be Outside
With well over 300 sunny days a year, you won’t get too many chances to pull out this list, but when you need it you need it! An inside day in Bishop need not mean a day stuck in your hotel room desperately looking for something to watch on the telly –...![How (and What) to Pack in your Daypack for an eastern Sierra hike](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/06092726/ttloveskwi_dayhike-1080x675.jpg)
How (and What) to Pack in your Daypack for an eastern Sierra hike
Cover photo by @ttloveskwi on Instagram It’s hiking season in the eastern Sierra and there’s nothing better than getting out on our local trails. Hundreds of miles of adventure await, with something for everyone. Whether you are looking to log in some...![Inside Bishop Mule Days: Viewed as a Volunteer](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28122659/Smile-1080x675.jpg)
Inside Bishop Mule Days: Viewed as a Volunteer
To a Bishop Mule Days volunteer, Mule Days never really ends. Oh sure, everyone packs up and goes home, the fairgrounds hosts other events, and the seasons change, but Mule Days is always right around the corner. If you are like me, you have a pre-packed bin of Mule...![Taking Care of Business in Bishop](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/16105148/Bishop-Visitor-Center-1080x810-1080x675.jpg)
Taking Care of Business in Bishop
Even on vacation you may have a few things to take care of, and even in a small town it can take a while to find the services you need. We’ve put together a handy list of businesses and services you may be looking for in Bishop, and how to get to them. Visitors...![Walkabout Bishop – Top 10 Reasons for Getting Out of your Car](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/16105743/bishop-use-1-of-1-2-1080x675.jpg)
Walkabout Bishop – Top 10 Reasons for Getting Out of your Car
Exploring Bishop on Foot Bishop is a walking town – on any day or evening you’ll find people out on our downtown streets and wide sidewalks, dropping into a neighborhood shop for coffee or a meal, browsing the shops for gifts or treats, meeting up with...![Hiking with dogs in the Eastern Sierra](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/16110423/Michel_Jones_Flickr-1080x675.jpg)
Hiking with dogs in the Eastern Sierra
One of the best things about living in and visiting the eastern Sierra are the thousands of acres of public land available for recreating. These mountains, valleys, and tablelands allow us incredible freedom in the ways we can visit them, including bringing our dogs...![Winter Fly Fishing in Bishop, CA on the lower Owens River](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/17120951/IMG_0074-e1478630966426-1080x675.jpg)
Winter Fly Fishing in Bishop, CA on the lower Owens River
Best Fly Fishing in California! November 15 is a sad day in the life of an Eastern Sierra trout angler. It is the last day of the general fishing season. Fortunately, there are a handful of special regulated waters that offer winter fishing opportunities in the off...![Whip it, Strip it, Fly it, Tie it.](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/17121027/IMG_6589-1080x675.jpg)
Whip it, Strip it, Fly it, Tie it.
How could I resist? Scrolling down the list of workshops, clinics and seminars for the Southwest Council of International Fly Fishers annual Fly Fishing Faire last October, the name of one clinic stopped me in my tracks. A whole day of fly fishing for women, by women,...![Bishop is a dog-friendly destination](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/17121814/TravelingWithPets_KatherineBelarino.jpg)
Bishop is a dog-friendly destination
One of the best parts of being in the travel and tourism industry is getting introduced to great travel writers and photographers. We’ve been inspired by many, and recently were lucky enough to run across Katherine and Romeo Belarmino’s travel blog, Travel...![Night Photography: Beautiful Bishop After Dark](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/17122644/Astrophotography_KBelarmino.jpg)
Night Photography: Beautiful Bishop After Dark
It is with great pleasure we offer you this guest post (with a link to the entire blog post and more photos) by Katherine Belarmino. Katherine and Romeo Belarmino are the authors of Travel the World, a travel blog for the everyday working stiff. They work full-time in...![5 Things to Know About Bishop Mule Days](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/17122818/IMG_0829-e1462949968437-1080x675.jpg)
5 Things to Know About Bishop Mule Days
Bishop Mule Days is right around the cornerWe’ve got some tips for navigating the biggest, brightest and best Mule Show in the country. Grab your boots and come on in.Number 1. Go Early, Go OftenMule Days stretches over almost a week, and many of the most...![Strategies for Wildlife Living in the Desert](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/17123149/TUVU-tom_heindel-1000-1000x675.jpg)
Strategies for Wildlife Living in the Desert
Guest Post by Tom & Jo Heindel Deserts occur worldwide and all the wildlife that lives in these deserts faces similar challenges. Basically, deserts are areas with little rain, high evaporation rates, hot and windy summers, cold and windy winters, little open...![Women’s Climbing Fest 2016](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/17123310/JKD_7337-1080x675.jpg)
Women’s Climbing Fest 2016
The first Flash Foxy Climbing Festival was a three day event that brought together and celebrated the growing community of women climbers. The festival not only reached veteran female climbers but also provided a safe space for beginner climbers to learn more about...![Finding Winter Wildlife in Bishop’s Backyard](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/17123521/Mule-Deer-by-Lance-Wagoner-1080x675.jpg)
Finding Winter Wildlife in Bishop’s Backyard
On a recent trip during President’s Day Weekend, our outdoor touring group spotted about ten deer just outside the small village of Rovana. Feeding on nearby plants, these docile mammals allowed us to get within a few yards of them while we snapped away on...![White Pelican Migration in the Eastern Sierra](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/17123924/pelican03a-heindels-1200-1080x478.jpg)
White Pelican Migration in the Eastern Sierra
Many locations have spectacular wildlife observation opportunities and the Eastern Sierra can claim one of them. If one wants an awe inspiring experience with Sandhill Cranes, a winter trip to Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, will not...![Yoga in Bishop: Not Just Backbends](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bishopvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/17124053/SierraShantiYoga_blog-1080x675.jpg)