The longest fall color show starts here.
Fall-ing In Love
Fall is arguably the most beautiful season of the year in the Eastern Sierra. No matter how often we witness it, it is always remarkable for its beauty and significance to the passage of time. It begins with an almost imperceptible change and the air feels refreshingly smooth and silky on the skin. A magical light has a clarity and crispness that brings colors into brighter focus. Lethargy is replaced by energy and, although the days begin to shorten, the available active hours increase as temperatures decline.
Bishop Weekly Fall Color ReportFall is long in the Eastern Sierra. The topography of the region provides a slow shift into winter that starts first at the higher elevations and descends slowly over the open plains of the Owens Valley below. The color change begins high too, first in the canyons and alongside lakes and streams in the mountains high above Bishop. Then it flows down into the Owens Valley many weeks later as the nights grow shorter and temperatures colder.
It’s also a time when just about every outdoor activity in our big backyard is available, accessible, and fun for the whole family. For photographers this is the magical season. Hikers, bikers, and trail-runners have near-limitless options to choose routes and trails from easy to strenuous and short to long. It’s open season for rock climbing as bouldering, sport, and trad areas are great in fall as temps begin to cool. Motor touring is magnificent. Fishing is fabulous. Get a little rest & relaxation, see the sights, pop into a museum, and grab tickets to the best fall fun in the region.
Make sure to check road conditions for sights and activities in the high country. Fall is very unpredictable. Dress in layers and have plenty of water and snacks with you. Always tell someone where you’re going, when you expect to be back, and stick to your plan.
