Manzanar is a historic site located in the Owens Valley of California, United States. It was the site of one of ten internment camps where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated and detained during World War II.
The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are a popular attraction located in Death Valley National Park, California, United States. They are one of the largest sand dune complexes in the park, covering an area of over 14 square miles.
The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is a renowned natural attraction located near Bishop, California, in the White Mountains of eastern California. The forest is part of the Inyo National Forest and is managed by the United States Forest Service. This forest is famous for its ancient bristlecone pine trees, some of which are among the oldest living organisms on Earth.
Bishop is a city in California. The population of the city was 3,879 at the 2010 Census. Bishop is a commercial and residential center, while many vacation destinations and tourist attractions in the Sierra Nevada are located nearby.
The Bishop City Park is a 44 acre park located in the center of downtown Bishop including a community garden, an arboretum, a pond, (2) gazebos and a dog park. Also, (4) baseball fields, (2) children’s play structures, (4) tennis courts, a public pool, an outdoor fitness center and a bocce court.
Taboose Creek Campground is a campsite located in the Inyo National Forest, approximately 15 miles west of Independence, California, in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range. It offers a beautiful natural setting and access to outdoor recreational activities in the surrounding area. Independence is a small town in the Owens Valley region of California, known for its proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Keough's Hot Springs is the largest natural hot springs pool in the Eastern Sierra and has a waterfall cooling system that plummets into the larger pool as well as a hot soaking pool.
Inyo National Forest, Little Lakes Valley Trail, Bishop, CA 93514
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The easy access to this beautiful chain of lakes make Little Lakes Valley popular for fishing, day hikes and beginning backpackers. Glaciers carved this extensive chain of lakes, both large and small.
The Alabama Hills are a formation of rounded rocks and eroded hills set at the base of the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Both geologic features were shaped by the same uplifting occurring 100 million years ago.
Onion Valley Campground is a quiet campground set amidst breathtaking scenery of rugged mountain peaks, thick forests and waterfalls in the Onion Valley area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Wanaaha Casino is the best place for fun & entertainment in the Eastern Sierra. It offers the best slots machines, table games, great promotions, a fantastic restaurant, and the ultimate sports lounge.
Villa Anita in Death Valley has views and access to one of the most untouched and pristine places on earth. Surrounded by panoramic scenes of mountains all around, you will see the stars of the milky way at night, hear coyotes howling at dawn, and feel your thoughts melt away into the magnetic quiet of the desert.
Located within the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area, photographers come from all over the country to capture this amazing view. The Arch Loop Trail was created in partnership with the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association and the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group.
The campsites at Rock Creek Lake sit on a low hill overlooking the lake with great views and a few trees. This 28 unit campground is a perfect location for limitless mountain recreation opportunities including fishing, camping, hiking and horseback riding at the nearby pack station.
The Alabama Hills in Lone Pine, California are packed with incredible vistas and motion picture history. And then there’s Nightmare Rock, a modern art installation that looks even scarier at night!
Nopah Range Wilderness contains a good chunk of the Nopah Range in its eastern portion and a piece of the Resting Spring Range in its west. These ranges embody dramatic geologic landscapes, separated by the north-south Chicago Valley, a flat expanse with numerous winding, light-colored washes.
Shaded with soft colors, the Nopah Range is composed of sedimentary rocks capped at about 4,200 feet. The California Valley extends into the eastern Wilderness. Desert bighorn sheep may be seen here, especially in the northern portion, along with wild horses and wild burros. A few prairie falcons have been spotted hunting over the low desert regions.
Crowley Lake Stone Columns were created by Eons old volcanic activity. These amazing formations are in the shape of helical columns. The stone columns are up to 20 feet tall and are connected by fortified stone arches.
Inyo National Forest is your gateway to the Eastern Sierra. Extending along the California and Nevada border Inyo National Forest is a land of superlatives – tall mountains, old trees, Mono Lake and iconic views, with a diversity of recreation opportunities to match.
