Activities
Avant Garde Paper Ball
C5 Studios to host “Avant Garde Paper Ball” in celebration of members and donors.
October 21, 2024
Blog
Did you know that the Eastern Sierra makes up almost 10% of the total land area of California?
Yep. That’s a lot of land. Just two counties, Inyo and Mono, together make up almost one-tenth of our state.
What’s more amazing is that almost 93% of the land in these two counties is public land of which almost half of that is protected wilderness; the US National Park Service, US Forest Service (USFS), and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manage our lands for recreation, conservation, and commercial use.
The Eastern Sierra is a topographically and ecologically diverse region of vast deserts, huge mountains, tall forests, cascading streams, and thousands of natural lakes. It’s a big, beautiful outdoor playground where everyone can enjoy adventure, exploration, recreation, and just plain ol’ relaxing.
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Museums and Information Centers in the Eastern Sierra
A road trip along US Highway 395 in the Eastern Sierra is not complete without visiting some of our fantastic museums and information centers. These museums that protect the artifacts, stories, and histories of
February 14, 2024
Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible Places to Go and Things to Do in the Eastern Sierra
The Eastern Sierra is known as an outdoor paradise and it is accessible. There is so much to see and do, and so many opportunities exist for persons with disabilities to participate fully in
February 11, 2024
Death Valley
Death Valley: Primordial Land of Contrasts and Superlatives
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.
January 29, 2024
Attractions
June Lake
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,
January 25, 2024
Attractions
Bishop
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
January 24, 2024
Attractions
Big Pine
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
January 23, 2024
Attractions
Independence
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
January 22, 2024
Attractions
Lone Pine
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
January 21, 2024
Attractions
13 Weird and Wonderful things in the Eastern Sierra: Road Trip US-395
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
January 20, 2024
Attractions
Mammoth Lakes
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.
January 19, 2024
Activities
Top 10 Winter Activities in Mammoth Lakes
Bundle up and prepare to discover the top 10 winter activities in Mammoth Lakes that will make your winter journey to the Eastern Sierra unforgettable.
January 17, 2024
