Things to do Along Highway 395
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
These twisted, gnarled trees are some of the oldest living things on earth.
These twisted, gnarled trees are some of the oldest living things on earth.
Bodie State Historic Park
A Sierras gold rush town in a state of "arrested decay," possibly the best-preserved ghost town in the West.
A Sierras gold rush town in a state of "arrested decay," possibly the best-preserved ghost town in the West.
Convict Lake
Convict looks to me like a miniature version of Canada's Lake Louise. It's a good place for fishing, and you can also go horseback riding or hiking.
Convict looks to me like a miniature version of Canada's Lake Louise. It's a good place for fishing, and you can also go horseback riding or hiking.
Crowley Lake
Crowley Lake is so pretty, it's no wonder trout like to hang out in it.
Crowley Lake is so pretty, it's no wonder trout like to hang out in it.
Devil's Postpile National Monument
On the east side of the Sierras near Yosemite. Unusual rock formations.
On the east side of the Sierras near Yosemite. Unusual rock formations.
Dog Sledding
You don't have to go to Alaska to experience a dog sledding tour.
You don't have to go to Alaska to experience a dog sledding tour.
Hot Creek Geological Site
Hot water springs bubble to the surface here, flowing into the passing creek, making it "hot." You'll find bubbling fumaroles and the occasional geyser erupting here, making it look like a mini-Yellostone. Just downstream is the Hot Creek Fish Hatchery is where many of the "big ones" swimming in the local waters got their start.
Hot water springs bubble to the surface here, flowing into the passing creek, making it "hot." You'll find bubbling fumaroles and the occasional geyser erupting here, making it look like a mini-Yellostone. Just downstream is the Hot Creek Fish Hatchery is where many of the "big ones" swimming in the local waters got their start.
Hot Springs in Eastern California
This part of California boasts some really nice, natural hot springs. Our guide will help you find them, whether you want to enjoy them developed or undeveloped.
This part of California boasts some really nice, natural hot springs. Our guide will help you find them, whether you want to enjoy them developed or undeveloped.
Lone Pine Film Festival
Lone Pine is the pilgrimage festival to fans of Westerns, with screenings of classis films and tours of the famous locations featured in them.
Lone Pine is the pilgrimage festival to fans of Westerns, with screenings of classis films and tours of the famous locations featured in them.
Manzanar National Historic Site
One of ten Japanese camps from World War II, illustrates the life of those who lived there and the events that led to their internment.
One of ten Japanese camps from World War II, illustrates the life of those who lived there and the events that led to their internment.
Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua
The Chautauqua is an event of major proportions for bird watchers, but it's fun for everyone else, too.
The Chautauqua is an event of major proportions for bird watchers, but it's fun for everyone else, too.
Mono Lake
Beautiful, saltier than the ocean, a stop on the Pacific flyway, this is the largest natural lake that's completely with California's borders. Find out about what you can do there and how to see the tufa towers.
Beautiful, saltier than the ocean, a stop on the Pacific flyway, this is the largest natural lake that's completely with California's borders. Find out about what you can do there and how to see the tufa towers.
Mono Lake Boat Tours
This tour is a must-do for Mono Lake visitors, and the best way we know to get a better idea of what the lake is like. Reserve ahead.
This tour is a must-do for Mono Lake visitors, and the best way we know to get a better idea of what the lake is like. Reserve ahead.
Mount Whitney
At 14,496 feet elevation, Mt. Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 states.
At 14,496 feet elevation, Mt. Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 states.
Mountain Climbing with Sierra Mountain Guides
Sierra Mountain Guides offers rock climbing classez and hiking trips designed for novices and requiring no previous experience. They also offer Perseid Meteor Shower hikes and full moon hikes.
Sierra Mountain Guides offers rock climbing classez and hiking trips designed for novices and requiring no previous experience. They also offer Perseid Meteor Shower hikes and full moon hikes.