I came out here on a field trip with a class I'm taking this summer. It's 95 degrees, windy and…read morearid. Even as a visitor, I find these conditions to be uncomfortable, so I could not imagine being forced to live out here in subhuman conditions for an indefinite period of time. However, that is what over 120,000 Japanese Americans and Japanese Nationals living in the USA were forced to do during WWII - and 10,000 men, women, children and babies were forced to do just that at Manzanar. The Visitors Center is only open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday - so we were not able to see it, but we were able to eat our lunches in the Mess Hall. I also explored the barracks, and saw the rest of this historic site by bus and on foot. Don't miss seeing Merritt Park, the Children's Village area, and the Issei Obelisk. This site is a powerful reminder that History repeats itself, and visiting Manzanar is an extremely moving and meaningful experience for everyone. Peace.

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.

Nice amount of reading materials librarian is always helpful. Nice atmosphere. They have computers…read moreyou are able to use and they will even let you make copies of if needed for a price.

Stopped in to print a document, and encountered the most unpleasant and downright rude front desk…read morewoman, when I asked for assistance with the aging desktop computer. Mind you, I interrupted her, politely, to ask for help, while she was in the midst of a gossip session with another customer. Her pal was the only other person in the place, so it's not as if she were swamped. She made me feel so uncomfortable that I left without completing task. Usually the hallmark of a public library is welcoming and congenial, especially in a small town. Not so the Bishop Public Library. kinda creeped me out.

I'm from Huntington Beach I stopped there 9:00 this morning and waited for the girl to open up I…read morewas also waiting for somebody else to show up so she wouldn't feel uncomfortable with a single man coming in when you're a single man you need to think about that sort of stuff that so you don't make people feel uncomfortable so when the other girl showed I went inside and asked her about property rooms for rent she's very kind

Guys. I went here when it was 100+ degrees outside, and these folks HAD THE A/C BLASTING MY ASS. I…read moreLOVED IT. I chilled here before I tackled the High Sierra Trail. So if you're in the area and you're looking for that amazing A/C... go here!!!

A Wonderful Step Back in Time at Laws Railroad Museum…read more We absolutely loved our visit to the Laws Railroad Museum & Historic Site in Bishop, California! From the moment we arrived, everyone was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. There was so much to see and explore that we could have spent hours there. The museum is like stepping into an entire little town from another era. There's an old schoolhouse, a library, historic buildings, station agent family home, doctor's office, firehouse and fascinating pieces of everyday life -- including old Maytag appliances. Every building seemed to have something interesting to discover. One of the highlights was riding the Brill train, which was such a fun experience and especially exciting for our 9 year old son, who absolutely loves trains. Another memorable part of our visit was meeting Makenzie, who was working on and cleaning the historic No. 9 4-6-0 Baldwin steam locomotive. Makenzie took the time to talk with us and shared some fascinating information about the train and its history. That personal interaction really made our visit special. It's really wonderful to meet a community of train enthusiasts. You can tell how much care, dedication, and passion goes into preserving this incredible piece of California history. It's truly a hidden gem and a wonderful place for families, history lovers, and, of course, train spotters! We highly recommend Laws Railroad Museum and can't wait to visit again!

We visited on a Saturday with our nine year old son and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The Brill car…read morebuilt in 1927 was a great ride and the docents explain history of the train and area. The little town has movie set quality buildings full of antiques of how people lived from the 1883 building of the trains station through the 1960's when the train stopped coming through. Not to mention antique cars and wagons. Be sure to check out their 4-6-0 Baldwin steam locomotive in restoration. We learned Morris Code and sent messages on the Telegraph. You'll be pleasantly surprised and although we spent two and a half hours there, we could have stayed longer.

This LDS church is small but welcoming. They have a family history library open to the public with…read moreassistance if needed and worldwide access. They offer a church service with communion, scripture study and nursery. It was a sweet experience.

Super cute little charming post office! I love how it is still working! The only downside was gps…read moresent me first to someone's backyard that had a dog! Other than that, I love how they have a little library where you can take a leave books. Its in a small space with tables on the side too. It's a nice little peace of History! I would definitely stop by here if im in the area.

So. I was headed up the mountain to see the Sequoias. But. On the lil road up, my eyes caught sight…read moreof a lil brown sign. It read 'Post Office'. What? Historical Post office? Heck ya! It's on a lil windy road. There's zero phone service there. But it's the most tiniest most adorable lil post office I have seen in my forty years on this planet. From what I read off the lil plaque, the colony there was founded in 1885. It was there for a few years, and eventually fizzled out. They left their post office though. So. Ya. The coolest bit about this place, is that it's still a functioning post office. They still sell stamps, they still have a lil wall of post office boxes, and there's a place where you can drop off your postcards and letters to be mailed out to your friends and family back home. There's even a lil 'take one leave one' library. It's a lil quaint piece of history that still functions as it did a hundred and thirty three years ago. A step back in time if you will. And you can mail your postcards too.