Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2022/2023

34 2022 Scenic 395 Located in the center of town less than 1 block from 7 motels . Reservations Accepted 635 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA www.yamatanibishop.com 760-872-4801 Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar Brown’s Town • 760-873-8522 Millpond Campground 760-873-5342 Owens River Campground 760-920-0975 Glacier View Campground 760-872-6911 In The Eastern High Sierras www.brownscampgrounds.com FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Refrigerators & Microwaves • DirecTV • Free Wifi Newly Remodled • All New Rooms 190 West Pine St. - Bishop, CA • 760-873-4215 Bishop Continued from Page 33 the winter months, and witness great migrations of birds during the fall and spring. Birdwatching is popular year-round andmany hunters make their way to Bishop during the winter. Members of the Bishop Chamber of Commerce say they are ea- ger to get events rolling smoothly and safely. “It looks like we’re in good shape,” says Tawni Thompson, president of the chamber. “We hold events outdoors whenever we can, but we’re very hopeful 2022 will get us closer to how we remember things.” The website has several events listed for the year, with some- thing for all ages to enjoy. Kicking off the new year, the California Hawking Clubwill hold its annual Field Meet at the Tri-County Fairgrounds scheduled for Jan. 12-15. Falconers come fly their birds on wild game, at- tend clinics and workshops, buy equipment and attend lectures by guest speakers. Falconry is described as the art of hunting with a trained bird of prey on wild quarry in it’s natural habitat. “Its like a conference for falconers,” explains Thompson. “It’s very cool to watch, and what they do helps the environment and farmers.” In March the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival will take place from March 25-27. Formerly known as the Women’s Climbing Fes- tival, the Flash Foxy encourages a safe and welcoming space for veteran and beginner climbers. Bishop traditionally offers world-class bouldering in addition to hundreds of sport and trad routes nearby. Beginner climbers are welcomed to come learn more about climbing through workshops and clinics. The festival will feature film screenings, community bonding sessions and live music. Flash Foxy will also incorporate land acknowledgements in honor of Indigenous people and donate a portion of the funds raised to local tribal councils and cultural centers. Bishop Mule Days is deemed the “Greatest Mule Show on Earth”, an annual event that has taken place over Memorial Day weekend for more than 50 years. The 2022 event will start the week of Mar. 22, lasting almost a week. Bishop Mule Days 2022 marks the 53rd anniversary. There is no way to actually describe Mule Days. It is part mule show, part test of skills, and part Wild West show, according to the Mule Days website. There are more than a dozen shows fea- turing hundreds of mules with their trainers, riders and packers. Mule shows will consist of several categories including cattle working, racing, and musical tires. Announcers will take the mi- crophone to both educate and entertain the audience. Tens of thousands are expected to attend the event at the Tri-County Fairgrounds and the Mike Booth Arena to watch events and visit exhibitors. In addition to competitive events, Mule Days will feature country music artists, barbecues and an Arts & Crafts show hosted by the Inyo Council for the Arts in the Bishop City Park. A mule pack string operated by the Rock Creek Pack Station par- ticipating in the Bishop Mule Days parade. Jim Heaphy via Wikimedia Commons