A writer with Forbes magazine describes the science behind the adaptability of the Great Basin bristlecone pine that allows it to live in an inhospitable region and live longer than anything else on the planet!

Bartell’s Backroads takes a journey through the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, where the world’s oldest non-clonal organisms live and thrive. The oldest tree is almost 5,000-years old and still living.

The Washington Post* explains why the planet’s oldest living being remains a guarded secret. Protecting it from ‘overenthusiastic tourists’ and maintaining the health of the forest is key to keeping the species alive.

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Originally published in the New York Times* this article describes the conditions where the planet’s oldest living beings have learned to thrive for thousands of years.

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The White Mountain Research Center is where scientists from around the world come to solve everything. UCLA Magazine shares the history of this center and the stories from the folks who work here.

Travel 2 Next showcases some of the great things to do around Bishop, like hiking, exploring, fishing, learning the history, soaking in hot tubs and generally soaking in the scenery.

For every well-known destination in the Sierra Nevada, Sunset Magazine showcases many other equally wonderful places just waiting to be explored.

This guide by California Crossings can help you find cool things, learn some of the history, and explore the region’s natural environment.

A wide-ranging review in the Esalon Times of places to go and things to do in the Eastern Sierra with suggestions on lodging and dining.

A poignant reflection on growing up in Bishop and what makes it so incredibly special. Author, Ryan Longnecker, encourages everyone to see it for themselves.

A review of places to go, things to do, and food to eat by travel bloggers who visited Bishop and enjoyed our big backyard on their “Journey of Self-Discovery & Adventure.”

The BBC shares an image of the surreal tufa towers of Mono Lake with a description of the areas complex environment.

National Geographic offers useful local information on where to play, sleep, and eat on a long weekend getaway in Bishop.

Civitas, an organization that advocates for “unique tourism and travel promotion funding” describes how Bishop has developed a captivating and recognizable brand through strategic and sustainable projects and promotion.

SF Gate reports on a poll by the Outdoor Writers Association of California in which Bishop was ranked as the No. 1 town to live in for outdoor recreation in California.

A San Francisco Standard reporter writes about the magnificent drive to get to Bishop and finding a “[w]arm welcome in the middle of nowhere.”

Bishop finds itself in distinguished company among the top fall color destinations throughout the US in this article in Trailblazer.