Death Valley is the hottest, lowest, driest place in North America. Despite its macabre name, Death Valley is a monumental landscape of striking beauty; and does, in fact, sustain a large variety of life.
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June Lake, tucked into the Sierra Nevada in a horseshoe-shaped valley carved by ancient glaciers, is a hidden Eastern Sierra gem that mesmerizes visitors. This charming community, looped around a string of sparkling lakes, offers a year-round escape for families, adventurers, and nature lovers alike.
Today, Bishop is the largest town and the commercial center of Inyo County. It has a population of about 11,250 (more than half that of the entire county) and the most diverse offering of hotels, campgrounds, restaurants and coffee shops, bakeries, brewery, distillery, salons and spas, art galleries, gear and grocery stores, and gas stations. Guests from around the world are welcomed to this charming western town with high-speed internet access, lodging for every budget and dining for every taste.
Big Pine is a quiet community that is a gateway to ancient beings and prehistoric landscapes. From the oldest living things on the planet to icy glaciers and steaming hot springs, from the singing sand to the sounds of the extraterrestrial, it’s where the universe reveals itself.
Independence is the seat of Inyo County. It is steeped in the history of this region and California. Here in this small, resilient community connections with people and the landscape are nurtured, and independence is fiercely cherished.
Lone Pine lives to serve adventure. The town bustles with energy and excitement as townsfolk operate hotels, hostels, restaurants, gear stores, grocery stores, gift shops, and gas stations that provide the sustenance and resources that adventure needs to thrive.
Oddities of nature and the stuff of human ingenuity and absurdity exist here in the Eastern Sierra just as they do the world over. Road Trip US-395 to find 13 weird and wonderful things in the Eastern Sierra. See some of the most curious, grotesque, mysterious, and awe-inspiring features of nature and feats of humankind.
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Mammoth Lakes is a vibrant, year-round playground set in the spectacular Eastern High Sierra of California. Mammoth Lakes is a destination steeped in history and a vibrant community of explorers, athletes, artists, and visionaries.
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