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.

Mammoth Mountain Scenic Gondola was one of the highlights of our Mammoth trip! We decided to get…read moreon the gondola towards the end of our adventure and turns out we made the right choice! The Gondola takes you up to McCoy where you can get off and enjoy an intermediate course or stay on and head up to the top of Mammoth Mountain! We started off thinking we were going to just enjoy the cafe up there and the views and then some of us would head back down the gondola. Turns out, my boys decided to take the chance and ride down the top of the mountain with me while my wife headed down on the gondola and met us at the bottom after getting some gifts from the gift shop. The way down is a little frightening if I am to be honest but I am a strong believer in the adage, where there is a will there is a way! My boys coming down with me was a wonderful life lesson and a truly exhilarating and exciting adventure! I highly recommend taking the gondola to the top! 5 stars for sure and 2 thumbs up!!

The views from the top are amazing (on a clear day). Whether skiing/snowboarding and heading to…read morethe top, or just here to enjoy the scenery and surroundings, it's more than worth a visit. Personally a clear day after a storm is the best! The gondola ride up is quick and enjoyable. On busy days, they will fill the cabin, so be ready for a tight squeeze. It's almost ski/boarding season!

Nolan has an amazing eye! We love the artwork that we bought from him. Mammoth is our happy place…read moreand now we have a glorious picture in our home.

was doing laundry nextdoor and stumbled upon this beautiful gallery. breathtaking pictures on the…read morewalls and an incredible smell thanks to the candles they also sell. great place to spend some time if you are around and appreciate nature

This is really out in the middle of nowhere. It's on hwy 395 right before Bridgeport California…read more Look for the sign and turn off. There's No cell service, only 10 miles of paved road the 3 miles of gravel road. It's windy up there and we were there on June 27th and it was low to mid 60's. My phone was having issues working up there and we couldn't figure out why. My phone was telling me it was hot. So I just turned it off. Not sure what that was about. But Bodie is definitely a cool place to visit. I couldn't imagine living somewhere like that. I told Mark that's where you would move if you were really mad at your kids. Because to live in a place like that would be punishment. It's a harsh environment. No trees, no birds, no grass. I didn't even see a lizard. People just up and left. They left piano's, beds, stoves, clothes, photos. The casinos, bars, gyms. Look like the people just vanished on day. Curtains dangle and weathered in windows. You can look through the windows but you cannot enter the buildings. It's $8.00 for adults and I think $5 for kids to take stamp mill tour it's another $6 dollars that you pay for in the museum inside the park. Check out Mark Clay McGowan on YouTube for a video of our journey.

Pay station stole. My credit card charged me for eight of the three dollar brochures would've…read morecharged more if I hadn't canceled my card be careful.

Cute museum at the top of Mammoth Mountain. You get to touch the taxidermy of animals from the…read morearea. There's a black bear skin. The staff there was super friendly and explained how the bear might look brown but it actually is a black bear. There's no more grizzly bears left in California because we killed them all. The only one left is the one on our flag. This bear has brown fur because it was killed young by a vehicle that hit it. It appears some black bears come in brown or don't turn black until they're more mature. It was tragic yet interesting to hear about. It was a great way to bring awareness to being aware of wildlife when driving. You can also touch the real skulls, claws, scat replicas and paw replicas. The fox skin was the softest. It's super interactive and a very fun reward for reaching the summit. You can reach it by taking the gondola. If you have a mammoth ski lift pass, then this attraction is included in the pass. If not, then I think the gondola is $50 or something which is crazy expensive so might as well go skiing while you're at it. I wish my group had stayed longer for me to interact with everything more.

Great educational stop at the top of Mammoth with friendly staff. They recently upgraded and…read moreinstalled a bunch of interactive exhibits. Really enjoyed watching Mammoth Dreams. Will have to check out the other history lessons as well. They have sight pipes to all the local spots so you can get yourself oriented. And a hands on exhibit of the local animals that allows you to feel the pelts. But my favorite is the interactive computer screens that tell you about the local history, the mining, the hiking, the wildflowers, and I few I have yet to discover. If you don't stop here when you are at the top, you are missing out on something special.

The Ansel Adams Gallery is a gem for anyone interested in the legendary photographer's work. The…read morespace offers a carefully curated collection of books, prints, and keepsakes that celebrate his vision and Yosemite's breathtaking beauty. I joined a photo walk with Lucas from the gallery. Since I was the only participant that afternoon, he went above and beyond -- taking me to several iconic Yosemite locations where Ansel Adams created some of his famous images. He even gave me a glimpse of the photographer's home attached to the gallery. Lucas was incredibly generous with his time and knowledge, and it made for an unforgettable experience. Shoutout also to Ian from the gallery, who was prompt, friendly, and professional in his email communication before my visit. If you're seeking inspiration from both Yosemite's natural beauty and the legacy of a master photographer, this gallery is a required stop. I will definitely be returning.

The Ansel Adams Gallery is located in Yosemite Village. There's several parking lots, a welcome…read morecenter and a post office you'll pass on the way. All is on a walking path and overall an easy walk there. There are a variety of photographs on postcards of Ansel Adam'a photography in addition to books. There are other gifts such as jewelry, pottery items, etc. that are available for purchase along with disposable cameras. It's worth the visit!

So glad we stopped for a visit. They have a great collection that is informative and well…read moredisplayed. It sparked my kids' imagination and interest in learning more.

Excellent cultural center! It was really interesting to see the various exhibits that show how the…read morePaiute lived, gathered food, cooked, dressed, and planted (including a garden outside which explains the different plants and how they were used). The exhibit really goes into detail both in the examples and the text. The person working there when we visited was very helpful in explaining everything as well. Be sure to check out the board which tells about many of the events happening around the cultural center. I'm definitely looking forward to going back, especially if there's going to be an event!

Such a beautiful museum so friendly so much to see. Wed-sat summer time takes cash or card. Winter…read morehours change - think they close on wednesdays in winter. Very beautiful gift shop as well. The bison when you walk in takes your breath away. $9 to enter

Beautiful collections and archive of Mono history and future, really enjoyed the video and book…read moreselection as well!

Nice place to walk around and learn more about the area. It's free and the staff is very friendly…read more There is also a nice large park adjacent to the property for kids with swings and play structures. You can look across the street and see Mono Lake too. There are two electric car charging stations there as well. We charged our Tesla there. Slow but better than nothing.

Interesting little museum! Worth the stop especially if you've visited Bodie state park. There are…read morephotos and artifacts from its once bustling days. Ken, the museum volunteer, is awesome. He played a little sample of a very old record on the historic Edison record player! He's so cool, you too visit him.. and the museum!