VISIT BISHOP
Budget-Friendly Activities from the Owens Valley to the Sierra Nevada Mountains
Bishop, California, United States
Bishop is located on the eastern side of California, about 4.5 hours north of Los Angeles, or west of Las Vegas. It is a wonderful weekend trip and with budget-free activities, and lodging for all budgets, it doesn't have to break the bank!
VISIT BISHOP
1. See Wildflowers in the Spring
Inyo County, CA
In the spring we have amazing wildflowers, which start in mid-March down in the Owens Valley and continue through summer up into the mountains, which are just a few minutes away.
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2. Year-Round Hiking
Little Lakes Valley Trail
Bishop, CA
Nestled between the Sierra Nevada and White Mountain Ranges, there are endless hiking options.
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3. Learn About the Local Culture
2300 W Line St
Bishop, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Come to a Pow-Wow (usually at the end of September) or visit the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center (open year-round). Learn about the Native Americans who have lived in the Owens Valley for centuries.
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4. Enjoy Fall Colors
Inyo County, CA
While we have incredible wildflowers in the spring, we have outstanding fall colors in autumn. Again, we have a couple of months of beautiful fall colors as the leaves start to change colors in the mountains and continue throughout the Owens Valley.
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5. Recreate in our Parks
Sawmill Rd
Bishop, CA
Monday:
5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:
2:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday:
5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Millpond Recreation Area is one of a few public parks and recreation areas near Bishop. Here you can picnic, fish, swim, or even play 18 holes of disc golf!