Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2025

34 2025 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 SINCE 2005 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 they hike among the hills and around the valley floor. “The contrast of the dry desert floor with these big, tall snow-covered moun- tains in the backdrop, that’s my favorite view of the year,” Thomson said. Bishop’s climbing areas are also growing in popularity. Climbers are encouraged to visit Buttermilk Country, the Owens River Gorge, the Volcanic Tablelands, the Druid Stones and Pine Creek Canyon. These spots cater to dif- ferent abilities and routes, each offering a unique experience for climbers and boulders to enjoy. Scenic photographers and art enthu- siasts are inspired by Bishop’s natural beauty, visiting to get a glimpse of the area’s wildlife or capture the essence of the Eastern Sierra. Bishop gives photog- raphers and artists the opportunity to capture a lifestyle and scenery that re- flects the landscape and the community so many have grown to love and cherish. A newly established commercial service offers flights to Bishop from San Francisco and Denver from December to March. This gives travelers direct access to Bishop and everything it has to offer, while allowing locals to fly commercial- ly without having to go to LAX. It also makes traveling to Death Valley and Yosemite quicker and easier. “It’s a lot easier than going to LAX, less traffic and (travelers) can have a more enjoyable trip to the airport instead of a stressful trip,” Thomson said. Tourism is important to Bishop’s local economy, according to Thomson, and the commercial air service is a great way to get visitors to the area. “We like to say that we are inviting people over to our house to enjoy all of the things that we locals enjoy, but that also comes with a certain standard of respecting our locals and respecting our landscape,” she said. For more information regarding the area or the activities available in Bishop, visit bishopvisitor.com. Continued from Page 33 A climber scales the rocks at Druid Stones outside of Bishop. Michelle R. Johnson Photography via Bishop Chamber of Commerce