Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2022/2023

30 2022 Scenic 395 Lone Pine the Lower Owens River, but it can be worth the effort. Just three miles south of Lone Pine is Diaz Lake. Fishing for bluegill, bass and brown trout is popular here. The Museum of Western Film History contains world class exhibits depicting the important role Lone Pine has played in the production of Hollywood movies, film and commercials. The Museum contains an extensive collection of real movie cos- tumes, movie cars, props, posters and other memorabilia. This collection represents a history of western film and highlights those films made in the area in and around Lone Pine from the early days of the Round Up to the modern blockbusters of today such as Iron Man. While you’re here, don’t forget to make the short trip up Whitney Portal Road and take the Self Guided Tour of Movie Road to get a first-hand look at real shooting locations of a great many of the motion pic- tures filmed in the beautiful Alabama Hills. Lone Pine is a full-service town, offering several excellent motels, restaurants, a variety of retail stores and many other visitor conveniences. The Interagency Visitor Center, located south of town at the intersection of Highways 136 and 395, is an excellent source of information as is the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce, located on Main Street. Continued from Page 29 Lone Pine says “Howdy.” Photo by Aaron Crutchfield 22 2021-2022 Scenic 395 Lone Pine RV parks also dot the area, providing many camping options that suit a wide variety of camping experiences. he Alabama Hills located just outside of town on Whitney Portal Road offer a vari ty of outd or optio s. Climbers can scale the landmark “Shark Fin.” Thos se king a less strenuous adventure can tour the many dirt roads to seek out great views of the towering Sierra and Mt. Whitney. An added bonus are the numerous rock arches located in the hills, which are ready made for photos. Camping is allowed in the Hills, which can accommodate tent campers and RV and car campers. Anglers will find several opportunities to land the “big one” in the L ne Pine area. Tut- tle Creek and Lone Pine C ek are located just on the edge of town and ar well stocked by the California Depart ent of Fish and Wildlife. It tak s a little work to get to the Lower Owens River, but it can be worth the effort. Just three miles south of Lone Pine is Diaz Lake. Fishing for bluegill, bass and brown trout is popular here. The Museum of Western Film History contains world class exhibits depicting the important role Lone Pine has played in the production of Hollywood movies, film and commercials. The Museum contains an ex- tensive c llection of real movie costumes, movie cars, props, posters and other memo- rabilia. This collection represents a history of western film and highlights those films made in the area in and around Lone Pine from the early days of the Round Up to the mod- ern blockbusters of today such as Iron Man. While you’re here, don’t forget to make the PHOTO BY AARON CRUTCHFIELD Lone Pine says “howdy.” Continued on Page 23 Continued from Page 21