Train Rides on Death Valley Brill Car #5 at Laws Railroad Museum & Historical Site
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Laws Railroad Museum, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Ride Details:
❖Each 15 to 20-minute ride is narrated by a museum docent.
❖Tickets may be purchased at the Depot (cash only), or in the Gift Shop (cash or credit cards accepted).
❖Ticket prices are $8 per person, children under 18 $4 each, little ones 3 and under are free.
❖Leashed pets may ride free on your lap, in a carrier, or on the floor of the railcar.
❖This schedule is subject to change due to weather, mechanical break-down, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Climber Coffee
2025-04-26 09:00 - 10:00 | California
Join Bishop Climbing Rangers for free coffee, community building & great conversation. Saturdays throughout climbing season, 9am, location varies.
11/16 – Owens River Gorge Central Parking
11/30 – Pleasant Valley Pit Campground
12/7 – Buttermilk Main Parking
12/14 – Owens River Gorge Central Parking
12/21 – Happy Boulders
12/28 – Pleasant Valley Pit Campground
1/4 – Buttermilk Main Parking
1/11 – Owens River Gorge Central Parking
1/18 – Happy Boulders
1/25 – Pleasant Valley Pit Campground
2/1 – Buttermilk Main Parking
2/8 – Owens River Gorge Central Parking
2/15 – Happy Boulders
2/22 – Pleasant Valley Pit Campground
3/1 – Buttermilk Main Parking
3/8 – Owens River Gorge Central Parking
3/15 – Happy Boulders
3/22 – Pleasant Valley Pit Campground
3/29 – Buttermilk Main Parking
4/5 – Owens River Gorge Central Parking
4/12 – Happy Boulders
4/19 – Pleasant Valley Pit Campground
4/26 – Buttermilk Main Parking

Mammoth Lake's Fuzzy Locals: Hike Through the Life of a Bear
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | California
Step into the paws of a bear and discover how these fascinating creatures survive and thrive in our mountain landscapes ⛰️
Join Trail Ambassador Jordan for an easy-going walk where you’ll learn about bear behavior, seasonal habits, and how we can share this wild home safely and responsibly. Bring your questions, curiosity, and a sense of adventure! All ages welcome.
📅 Dates: 6/28, 8/24, 9/7, and 9/21
⌚ Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Horseshoe Lakes
🐻 What to Bring: Comfortable shoes for walking 1+ miles, water, snacks, and sun protection
‼️Registration required. Sign up at friendsoftheinyo.org/events/

June Lake Trails Day
2025-07-05 08:30 - 14:00 | California
Join the June Lake Trails Committee, Friends of the Inyo, the Inyo National Forest, and Mono County Recreation for a day of community and trail work in the June Lake area. projects may include brushing, treading, and crosscut sawing.
Date: July 5th | Time: 8:30 – 2:00
Meeting Location: June Lake Community Center Parking Lot
There will be giveaways and free food/drink for volunteers!
No experience necessary! All tools and training provided by organizing partners.
No registration needed
Volunteers should bring: Plenty of water and snacks, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.), and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking uneven terrain

Sierra Forager: A Free Guided Plant Identification Walk
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-02 09:00 - 12:30 | Rock Creek Sno Park, California
Come join White Mountain District Trail Ambassador, Jean, on a hike up East Fork of Rock Creek where you’ll learn about, and potentially find, some medicinal-edibile flora.
What: Learn about conscious foraging of plants, their edibile and medicinal properties, and sustainable practices to preserve our wild kingdom.
Meeting Location: Park at the East Fork Trailhead Day Use loop (Rock Creek Sno-Park). 37.492762, -118.717218.
Hike Duration: 9 AM – 12:30 PM on Saturday, July 12th.
Logistics: Our hike will begin at just over 8,000ft above sea level. We will walk for 1.5 miles and gain 500 feet in elevation before returning to the trailhead. The hike should take about 3.5 hours and total 3 miles round-trip. Please bring snacks, water, layers, and any other essentials for a hike in the mountains.
The Sierra Foraging Walk brings many like-minded individuals together to discuss edible and medicinal uses of plants. We discuss sustainable harvesting, intelligent foraging, food/medicine preparations and cultural traditions. Wild foraging not only teaches us about the rich and diverse plant life, but the intelligence of the earth we live on. Plants have an intuitive knowing that a cycle has ended, a new one is germinating, and what nutrients are needed to thrive. Plants teach us that change, rebirth, and evolution are all part of life.
There is certainly a seasonality for harvesting wild flowers, herbs and mushrooms. Spring is the season for fresh young greens such as nettles, dandelion, thistle and mugwort. Early summer is a time of abundant blossoms of onion, elderflower, rose, pennyroyal and fireweed. Late summer is the time for mushrooms and berries such as gooseberry, elderberries, rose hips and currant. Fall is when pine nuts and sunflower seeds are plentiful. Winter is a bit more sparse, but you can look for tree bark and pine needles.
Each individual participant must register to attend. Participants under 18 must have a parent/guardian register for them. Registration is, and always will be, completely free! Optional donations support our continued stewardship and policy programming.
Register at friendsoftheinyo.org/events/
Important considerations:
All ages welcome!
There is no running water at the hike location. There may be opportunities to filter water in the creek if you bring a water filter. Bring plenty of water and enough food or snacks to stay comfortable.
Wear sturdy shoes you’re comfortable walking in for several miles.
Wear sun protection – hat, sun glasses, sunscreen, etc.

Rock Creek Lakes Clean Up Day
2025-07-19 09:00 - 12:00 | California
Join Friends of the Inyo and the Inyo National Forest for a cleanup of Rock Creek Lake and nearby trails. We’ll focus on removing trash and fishing line from the shoreline and surrounding areas to help protect this special place for people and wildlife alike.
Date: July 19th | Time: 9 am – 12 pm
Meeting Location: Rock Creek Lakes Campground Parking Lot
What to bring: Plenty of water and snacks, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.), and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking uneven terrain
Thanks to the support of Rock Creek Lake Resort, volunteers will get discounts on ice cream and refreshments!
No sign ups needed – we’ll see you there!

Poetry Open Mic
2025-07-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Spellbinder Books, 124 S. Main Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Spellbinder Books is holding a poetry open-mic, a chance to share your work with others or share pieces of work you love. Please come with at most 3 poems and a positive attitude!

Owens Valley Ranch Round-up
2025-09-28 15:00 - 20:00 | Eastern High Sierra, CA, United States
This is a one-of-a-kind event, unique, educational, and entertaining. We will begin with welcome and appetizers before joining a rotation of education, an interactive tour highlighting the working cattle ranch. We will also have a leather craft, photobooth and roping dummies, and line dancing for those who would like to participate. Cowboy poet Mike Williams will be performing and then live music with Giacomo and Friends. Dinner will be a traditional meal of tritip, salads, beans, bread and dessert.
This is our second annual fundraiser ranch dinner. Last year was a huge success and visitors said they can’t wait for the next one.
Well, here is your opportunity to participate, and help us educate others and support agricultural scholarships for graduating seniors.

Bishop Trout Rodeo
2026-02-07 | Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
If you want to have fun, come on February 07 for the Trout Rodeo. There are prizes for the winners of both categories (fly and conventional) and you can compete individually and as a team. All Catch and Release and this is scored in total inches. As a former participant in the Trout Rodeo, we’re excited to invite you to join us again in 2026. So, if you’re already thinking you might need a little getaway after the holidays — mark this on your calendar.
This will be the 5th time for this catch-and-release event in the Owens Valley. Depending on the weather, you could be fishing from the Upper Owens to Lone Pine! Same rules as before so bring your friends, club members, and anyone else who likes a fun competition. As always, the special Beverage glasses go to the winning team members and individuals in both the fly and conventional classes.

When – February 07, 2026
Where – Saturday morning – (02/07/26) – We meet at Tri-County Fairgrounds and then you are off to your favorite places to fish. The tournament runs from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. with dinner, raffles, and awards at the Fairgrounds, starting at 6 p.m.
How – You will be using the iAngler app to score your catch so you MUST have a phone that can take photos and run the App. iAngler has been used successfully for each tournament and allows you to see how you and your team are doing compared to your competitors! All fish MUST be released unharmed.
Cost – 30.00 per individual and 25.00 per team, regardless of team size.
Scoring – largest, smallest and total fish are scored by the inch, measured to the nearest ¼”. There is a bonus for any fish over 14”. Teams are scored by their total inches divided by the number of team players.
Click here to learn more and register.
Questions? Contact Leigh Ann Swanson (president@swcffi.org or 310-741-7645).Trout Rodeo 2026 poster FINAL

Eastern Sierra General Trout Season Opener
2026-04-25 | California
It’s the day anglers from near and far look forward to all winter long!

Invasive Golden Mussel !
The discovery of these new golden mussels presents threats to more local waters than the Quaggas and Zebras because they need less calcium in the water and can survive higher and lower temps. Bottom line, we need your help to spread the word to keep the invasive species from spreading into our lakes and streams. Best practice for boats, trailers and gear is Drain, Clean & Dry.
www.wildlife.ca.gov/mussels
866-440-9530
Add Boat Inspections to your calendar

C5 Studios Spring Art Walk & Art in Storefronts
2026-04-25 17:30 - 20:00 | C5 Art Studios, 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Join us for our Downtown Bishop Art Walk & Opening of Art in Storefronts Spring 2026! We invite you to explore the many offerings by participating businesses, live street performers, musicians, local artists, hands on crafts, creative installations, family friendly Scavenger Hunt and Refreshments all in celebration of our remarkable community!
This event is free & open to the public. Start your journey at C5 Studios (210 S. Warren St.) or in one of the Pocket Parks on Warren St. to pick up your Arts Trail Map!

Wild West Marathon
2026-05-02 | California
Step into a living legend at the Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra, one of the three oldest trail races in the United States. Established in 1979, this iconic October event invites runners to our southern neighbor, the rugged Alabama Hills of Lone Pine, California—a cinematic landscape that has served as the backdrop for hundreds of Hollywood Westerns. From the 50-mile ultra to the scenic 10-mile trail run, participants face a true test of grit featuring sandy washes, creek crossings, and breathtaking views of Mt. Whitney. Whether you are chasing a personal best on these historic high-desert trails or soaking in the camaraderie of the ultra-running community, you are participating in a storied tradition of American endurance. Join the legacy, feel the dust beneath your feet, and conquer one of the most challenging and visually stunning trail courses in the nation.

Lighted Christmas Parade & Downtown Party
2026-12-05 15:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Bishop, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Join us for this Small Town Highlight Holiday Parade!
The holiday season officially kicks off in Bishop as the community gathers for the annual Bishop Community Christmas Parade & Downtown Festivities on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Stay tuned for this year’s parade theme, guaranteed to bring nostalgic fun to the streets with floats, marching bands, and community groups celebrating holiday traditions from years past. The parade is hosted by the Bishop Chamber of Commerce, the City of Bishop, and supported by many volunteers and local co-sponsors.
Before the parade begins, families are encouraged to come early to enjoy an afternoon of downtown festivities. Visitors can shop for unique gifts from artisan vendors at the Eastside Guesthouse and Academy Street Markets, savor seasonal treats from food trucks, and take advantage of local store specials. The evening will also feature tree lightings, cozy fire pits, festive music, and a special visit from Santa Claus.
The parade and downtown festivities are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to find parking and enjoy shopping and dining downtown before the parade begins.
Parade participant entry forms are available now at Bishop City Hall and online at www.bishopchamberofcommerce.com. Parade entry fee is $20 and form must be returned to Bishop Chamber of Commerce.

***Note road closure/detour begins at 3:30 pm. Plan to arrive downtown early to get good parking spot and enjoy the festivities.
3pm – parade entries begin to line-up on South Street
3 – 8pm – Academy Street Vendor Party
3-4:15pm – Visit Santa at Academy Street/Talmage Park
3:30pm – Main Street closes to through traffic
3:45pm – Santa Mile Fun Run (starts at Bishop City Park, run south bound to Line & back to park)
4:30pm – Parade Begins (start at South Street, end at Bishop City Park)
5:30-6pm – gather for hot cocoa provided by Salvation Army in front of Bishop City Park
5:30 – 8pm – Visit Santa at Eastside Guesthouse (Santa will get off fire truck at end of parade at Eastside Guesthouse)
6pm – Tree Lighting at Eastside Guesthouse
7pm – City of Bishop Tree Lighting at Talmage Park/Academy Street
7pm – Playhouse 395 Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life” Live Radio Play at Bishop Elks Lodge
Downtown Shops and Restaurants Open Late
Download the Christmas Parade Entry Form
For more information:
Parade – contact April Kress, Bishop Chamber of Commerce (760)873-8405
Academy Street Market – contact Kellie Bell (760)937-0314
Eastside Guesthouse Market – contact Ashley (760) 784-7077

Laws Railroad Express
2026-12-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Laws Railroad Museum, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
A magical family fun day with train rides, holiday crafts, refreshments and visits with Santa Claus.
Long ago, a princess came through in this valley. She was made from steel and she was known as The Slim Princess. This princess was a narrow-gauge railway and she ran from Carson City, Nevada, to Keeler, a bustling mining town on the shores of the now-dry Owens Lake.
The railway line was completely abandoned by 1960 and the tracks removed, but the story of her grand adventure remains forever enshrined at Laws Railroad Museum. The history of this princess and the many other railways of the area, with their magnificent engines and carriages, are preserved and protected on this extensive heritage site.
Laws Railroad Museum is a window to our past; it’s where we might experience time travel, back to the California gold rush of the late 1800s. The best time-travel day of the year happens on Saturday, December 12th this year. It is the Railroad Express and, just like in days gone by, it will happen come rain, snow, or shine!
Drink hot cocoa and ride a horse-drawn wagon down caroling lane. Whisper secrets and wishes in Santa’s ear. Visit with Smokey Bear and learn about protecting the forests. Eat yummy s’mores, do arts and crafts and receive a free book from Altrusa. Get a golden ticket and light up a child’s face with joy and wonder. It’s a ticket to ride the Railroad Express with Santa’s elves and a merry band of Christmas carolers. It’s a ride to the past and back to the present, and it’s as magical as it sounds.
Note: Allow at least two hours to enjoy all of the activities. Last train ride at 2pm.
