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Wild West Events
Don’t miss these wild west events: 54th Annual Mule Days over Memorial Weekend plus California High School Rodeo State Finals Championship in June 2024!
Eastern Sierra Tour (E.S.T.)
The highest, lowest, hottest, oldest, saltiest, rockiest, earliest, purest, strangest, loneliest, and wildest 555-mile road trip in America.
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Be sure to check current weather and road conditions. In winter months, desert passes may be flooded, snowy roadways may be closed or require traction devices to travel north of Bishop. All motor vehicles, including AWD and 4WD must carry traction devices in winter. Tioga Pass (120 to Yosemite) is typically closed November – May.
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Sunshine And Summer Vibes – How To Make Your Visit To Bishop Awesome
Every season in Bishop provides unique opportunities on how to enjoy its big backyard. Autumn provides the longest fall color show in North America. In winter, you'll spend your time playing in the warm sunshine and on its boulders. Spring is about experiencing the...
Sample The Eastern Sierra Summer In A Myriad Of Ways
The heat is on in Bishop. But unlike other hot locales, there are many ways to still enjoy the great outdoors in the summer, if you have a plan. As the saying “it’s a dry heat” goes… due to our proximity to the High Sierra and the desert climate, you can escape by going out early, taking a dip in an alpine lake, or go up in elevation to play. Here’s a few ideas on how you can sample Bishop’s Big Backyard this summer during the day.
Beer Tour: Eastern Sierra Ale Trail
First stop on the Eastern Sierra Ale Trail from the south – Bishop and Mountain Rambler Brewing. Home to a vast array of award-winning beers from the California Craft Brewers Cup and the Great American Beer Festival.
Stretch & Flow
Deep in its core is Bishop, a place that rejuvenates the soul, that inspires visitors and residents alike to enrich themselves holistically and creatively. As the sunsets over the sharp razorback line of the Eastern Sierra, let these yoga studios and artistic outlets round out an already fulfilling trip.
Everyone Becomes an Artist when they meet the Sierra by Bishop
Nearly four hundred miles long, the Sierra Nevada is bursting at the seams with scenery. Hundreds of shimmering alpine lakes. Razor-sharp ridgelines. Giant pines that seem to reach the sky. Some places will touch people’s souls more than others, but there is one...
Accessible Eastern Sierra: Five Classic Scenic Drives in the Bishop Area
We’ve compiled a list of scenic drives to help you marvel at mountain and valley views without setting foot on a trail. The Eastern Sierra is uniquely poised to offer gorgeous auto touring.