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    4.4 (35 reviews)

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    David M.

    Nice place to relax quiet the dog enjoyed the ducks we watched them for a little humming birds and other birds flying around very peaceful. There is a skate park here the kids were just enjoying skating.. across the street it the bakery grab yourself a little something and relax and enjoy. It was 99 degrees but it really didn't feel like it.

    Lots of fun things to do at Bishop City Park!
    Daniel J.

    This park is significantly out of place, by about 50 years. I bet you've found it difficult to find a safe, pleasant park where you can enjoy the outdoors with those you love. Well look no further, because Bishop City Park is the wonderful type of park you remember from your youth. This park has it all, including tennis courts, a swimming pool, several baseball fields, a horseshoe pit, a skate park, a few playgrounds, a couple of gazebos, outdoor picnic areas, several barbecue grills, several park benches, volleyball courts, a bike share station, a pond, a flowing stream, and several unique-looking rocks for the kiddies to climb on. This park is the perfect place to take a quiet stroll with your "significant other," or to barbecue some hotdogs with your family as your children run around in the green grass. The city of Bishop has really made a wise investment in this fine park, and I bet the residents here are pleased with their ability to repeatedly enjoy this little gem. I'm sure this park also has the added benefit of increasing the property values for the nearby residents as well. This park appears to be extremely well maintained by the city for the enjoyment of the majority, as opposed to most of the other parks I am used to seeing that have been allowed to deteriorate. If you're in the city of Bishop, or even just driving through, you should definitely make a stop here to spend some much-needed quality time with your loved ones. Even if you're alone, the peaceful outdoors here will be good for your soul.

    Wall falling apart.
    Jami R.

    For a town that thrives on tourism they don't do a good job impressing us tourists. The bathrooms at the park are DEPLORABLE! Broken sinks, leaking toilets, and locals tell me they've been this way for MONTHS but th3 city council refuses to send anyone out to repair them. What a b7nch of lazy do nothings.

    Budsarin S.

    Very nice park to walk. it's not too far from the hotel and restaurant we stay one night in town Bishop.

    Beauty eh.,
    Dean P.

    This park reminds me of my childhood when parks were safe and there was so much to do. This park has everything; Skatepark Pool....beautiful pool and open late. Tennis courts shady trees Grass areas Bridges Water with ducks Small area for dogs Bikes to ride Baseball field Stage for a band When I first walked in to the park it reminded me of parks when I was a kid and how much fun I had. I'm happy to see the City of Bishop feels having a park with all the features is important.

    Stream going through park.
    Joseph Y.

    The city of Bishop is quite small compared to most cities in California, but its the largest thing you'll find off the 395 out here. I was quite impressed with this park as it provides the community with a lot of different things such as pool, skate area, pond, playground and sports fields. The park is up kept quite nicely and is very clean. The bathrooms though are something else, most of them were locked and the only ones I found open were horrible inside. They have limited parking up front where you can only supposedly park for a time limit, but in the back there is tons of dirt lot to park in. This was a nice area to walk around after visiting the bakery across the street, pastries weigh your stomach to the point where you don't feel like driving until you've walked it off. Another reviewer said they saw a no dogs sign, but I never saw any. They also have a dog relief / park inside.

    Christina W.

    Beautiful park with a stream and ducks. The playground is perfect for kids under 5. You can easily keep your eye on the kiddos

    Cassie W.

    This little city park is an oasis in the middle of an arid, dry desert. Purchase lunch at one of the great stops in Bishop and bring here to enjoy in a tree-shaded patch beside the ambling stream. The park includes an impressive array of amenities for such a small space: tennis courts, gazebo, restrooms (moderately clean), a pocket-sized dog park, barbecue stations, volleyball courts, two play sets for younger and older kids, a great skatepark, a beautiful pond with ducks, and even the Bishop City Pool (with a slide)! What a great gathering place for the residents of Bishop and surrounding communities.

    Keriah G.

    I absolutely love this park!!! It's has such a beautiful setting. The environmental ambience is really top notch There is a very large pond, with ducks and also a creek runs along the north side of the park. The different levels of play structures are awesome, I liked that they even have exercise section of park equipment as well. There is a skatepark and aquatic area with a pool & slide located with in the park area too. Also just to the south edge of the park there is a beautiful little community garden that I was pleased to stumble on.

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    This is a beautiful park! Love the creek and pond. Lots of grass and trees. Toddler loved it. Dogs loved it.

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    Beautiful park with pond, creek, ducks, tennis courts, skate park! Be careful--no lights after dark.

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    Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

    Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

    4.8(88 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    The drive to get here from downtown Bishop was an hour! It was looping around the mountains and we…read morehad to drive slowly at the curves. The views were so gorgeous that we did make a few stops. We parked in front of the Visitor Center and went on the Discovery Trail. It took us an hour to complete. We started on the right side of the loop, and I was just gasping for air. We saw the beautiful Bristlecone trees on the trail. As we continued on to the left side of the loop, we had to walk on the big red rocks. That part was not enjoyable at all as we had to be careful not to trip. However, the views were so wonderful. It's a clear trail, so there is no getting lost.

    A few notes for others trying to get to the Patriarch Grove this month. Locals already know this,…read morebut...you're not going to get here with anything but high-clearance 4WD right now. It's already a little slushy near the Schulman Visitor center, but beyond that, it's deeper, messier, and just not possible without an offroading vehicle. And even that might be a little dicey. So you might make it as far as the visitor center until it snows again, but it is now closed for the winter. A few other things to note: the elevation will make you THIRSTY. Bring more water than you normally would. And a hat/sunscreen, because the sun is more intense up here! Lastly, it takes a little *more* than an hour to get as far as the visitor center but is absolutely worth the drive!

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    Inyo National Forest

    Inyo National Forest

    4.8(4 reviews)
    27.6 mi

    Located in California's beautiful Eastern Sierra, the Inyo National Forest offers clean air,…read morecrystal blue skies, mountain lakes and streams, challenging trails, high mountain peaks, and beautiful views. With over two million acres, the Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, as well as seven Congressionally-designated Wildernesses, comprising over 650,000 acres of land. This is a 3 nights 4days backpacking trip totaling 22.5 miles in the Ansel Adams WIlderness and the setting is amazing. We started at Agnews Meadow to John Muir Trail looping back thru Pacific Crest Trail. John Muir Trail Section: The John Muir Wilderness is massive in length - over 100 miles at its longest point. It covers the central/south portion of the Sierra Nevada range, on both the west and east side. The west side offers access from California's Central Valley and has many small towns and camper facilities. The east side is steep, very steep, and is accessible from the Owens Valley. Named after the father of environmentalism and champion of the national park system, this Wilderness has everything the Sierra Nevada has to offer -- lakes, meadows, streams, mountain peaks, forests and more. The John Muir Trail travels about 53 miles in the John Muir Wilderness. In terms of the John Muir Trail, this Wilderness essentially covers the area between National Parks/Monuments. The mid-point for the Trail lies here. Typically, it is at (or near) Edison or Florence Lakes that the through hiker will take a brief break and re-supply. The John Muir Wilderness also affords the hiker spots to soak their feet in hot springs, grab a warm meal, and "traverse" from "easy" east side access points to west side access points for the trail. As the trail begins a long set of switchbacks, one of the most panoramic views along the entire John Muir Trail is gained. Between the trees one can see the Minarets, Mt. Ritter and Banner Peak. Summer is an excellent time to see wildflowers along the trail. At higher elevations, even in late Summer the wildflowers are blooming due to the late snow melt. The order of the Lakes as we hiked in is as follows: Shadow Lake, Clarice Lake, Garnett Lake, Ruby Lake, Emerald Lake, Badger Lake and Thousand Islands. I can not choose which lake to mention as my favorite. They're all breathtaking. But Garnett Lake and Thousand Island stays in my mind the most. Ruby Lake is mysterious looking and Shadow Lake is rewarding in a sense since this is the first lake you will see after the final push in a difficult steep switchback leading to it. Mosquitoes are abundant during summer here that makes it not my favorite :( but it is beautiful nevertheless. As you ascend to over 9500 feet mosquitoes get lesser and you're back in a cooler condition. There are definitely snow on the trail and in some areas more than others as we started on the JMT above 9600 feet. One section between Ruby Lake and Garnett Lake the whole1000 feet of trail was covered in snow. I would recommend a trekking pole and crampons for faster crossing. You could definitely do it without but the snow will slow you down. Some areas are as deep as 5 feet of soft snow. Clarice Lake at 9600 was about 80% frozen. We took a break here and listened to the frogs complain :) The trail from Clarice Lake to Garnett Lake was covered with snow. I decided to throw my pack down and follow it by sliding down the hill on my behind. It was fun! The majestic beauty of both the Minarets, Banner Peak(12,936 ft) and Mt Ritter (13,143 ft) is the backdrop on most of my pictures of Shadow Lake. Awesome! Lots of wild flowers on the way down thru the PCT. Had a semi encounter with a bear on the trail. We heard him but never got to see him from about 20 feet from us. Hope this review will somehow encourage Yelpers to explore Ansel Adams Wilderness! Enjoy my pictures. I walked uphill to 10,1000 feet and and a total of 22.5 miles to snap them :)!

    Very beautiful and calming. Sometimes being with nature helps you realize that our lives need to be…read moremore laid back.

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    Inyo National Forest - Thousand Island Lakes on the way out thru the PCT.

    Thousand Island Lakes on the way out thru the PCT.

    Inyo National Forest - Zuma and Mazu. Dogs I met on the trail.

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    Crowley Lake Columns

    Crowley Lake Columns

    4.9(17 reviews)
    24.6 mi

    Must added to the list for hiking / beach/ kayak spot…read more No need a big jeep or any special vehicle. You will be fine as it's easy to get down to these stone pillars with 2 mi hike. Very easy flat step - straight road. Actually there's one big deep hold up hill at the beginning and one slightly slippery downhill to the lake. General, worth the hike and time to visit the unique nature made sandstone pillars. A beautiful place with peaceful quiet lake. You can hang around right at the lake or do kayak Tips: - When you are inside - under these columns, never look up. There is always some sand falling from top. - No restroom / trash bin / info center. Make sure bring water and essential items. - Plan to arrive early so you can come back around before noon. And use a lot of sunscreen in summer. No shade at all. Like walk in the middle of dessert! - Parking spots are marked correctly in google map. No actually parking signs. You just find your own the spot closest to the first hill and leave the car there at your own risk for 1hr at least. - follow google map. There's some crosspath and no signage!

    From the 395, there's a nice dirt road to Crowley Lake but you can only go so far with a regular…read morecar. A 4x4 off road vehicle is needed to access the stone columns for the last mile or two. There's a hill with really bad ruts. Another way to access the columns is to kayak to them. We saw a kayaker who parked his car at another beach off the lake and kayaked over. There is a steep sandy trail down to the beach where the columns are. The water was high when we were there so fortunately we couldn't access the larger columns that day. It's definitely worth the visit when the water level in the lake is low to see these unique stone columns.

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    Crowley Lake Columns - Beautiful clean, clear water,  sunshine, weather was  so nice.

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    Beautiful clean, clear water, sunshine, weather was so nice.

    Manzanar National Historic Site - Healthcare at Manzanar explained

    Manzanar National Historic Site

    4.9(222 reviews)
    46.2 mi

    I have driven past the turnoff for Manzanar over a dozen times. I have known about it since I was…read morein middle school but never went. My sister and I have been taking my nephew to significant sites of WW11 over the years starting with Pearl Harbor and Auschwitz. Being part Japanese, we felt this was an important stop. The grounds are very well maintained. The educational aspect of it is great. The rangers have taken great care to show an accurate representation of what "camp" life was like. The recreated rooms, shacks and monuments have been meticulously built. The rangers were great about sharing knowledge. The book store has some great books that are not available on Amazon. The parking is a breeze. The entrance is free. When entrance is free to somewhere like this I like to support by donating or buying items that help support the cause. I bought my nephew and I each a book and a couple other little things. I also really like that they participate in the Junior Ranger Program. It was a great way for not just my nephew but myself to learn too. It was a great family activity. I highly recommend visiting. It can be a little emotionally draining but it is an important part of American History that we cannot forget.

    I first saw the signs for Manzanar over 20 years ago while driving along 395. I never stopped but…read morehad always wanted to visit. My son is in middle school and learning at WWII. We had taken my son to Pearl Harbor and Auschwitz within the last few years and I felt this was another great learning experience, especially since we have some Japanese heritage. We specifically drove here to visit this site. I was impressed by how much there is to see. The visitor's center has a fairly large museum of the history of the area and how the camp came to be. There is a lot of history what occurred and living conditions for the people that were held here. There are a few buildings that are re-creations of what would have existed. Intake areas, living quarters, mess hall, guard tower, baseball field, etc. There is also a great driving path that takes you near the gardens and the cemetery. It's a very moving place to visit and learn. We spent about 2 hours onsite, but I think you could easily spend more time. The employees were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our visit. It really amazes me how many people have no idea that camps like Manzanar exist. I'm glad this historical site is open and partially preserved so history can be learned, shared, and not repeated.

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