Topaz - Coleville - Walker

07/15/2010 McGee Creek Pack Station is now offering the new Creekside Canvas Cabin, a true glamping experience (glamorous camping). Sleep in the deliciously comfortable tent, listen to the sounds of the canyon, and the rushing stream, and enjoy a wrangler's breakfast in the morning.
03/31/2010 Tons of rainbow trout have been stocked in Eastern Sierra waters since last fall, according to Mono County aquaculturist Tim Alpers who predicts opening day (April 24) of the fishing season will be as good in the Eastern Sierra as it has ever been.
03/18/2010 Women of Eastern California will be celebrated, March through September, at a series of lectures and exhibits coordinated by the Eastern Sierra Cultural Heritage Alliance (ESCHA). The series includes varied depictions of accomplished native and pioneering women who contributed to the history of Eastern California, its deserts, plains and the High Sierra.

Topaz/Coleville/Walker

Northern Mono County's trio of towns is the start of the Eastern Sierra Scenic by-way, featuring informative kiosks about the regions geology, history, flora and fauna. Strung along the Walker River, the towns are situated on the west side of the Antelope Valley. Each town has a unique quality.

Topaz
The most northern town in Mono County, Topaz provides services for visitors to Topaz Lake. Known for it's prize-winning trout, nine-month fishing season, and water sports, Topaz Lake is a recreation paradise. Visitors can also try their luck at the casino, located just over the Nevada border overlooking the lake.

Coleville
Coleville offers a pastoral ranchland setting next to dramatic cliffs.

Walker
The charming community of Walker is proud of it galleries, trading posts, retro roadside motels and cabins, and a burger stand amid birdhouses.

Wildlife Viewing, Fishing & Hunting
Relatively mild winters make the Antelope Valley a natural stopping off point for wildlife; home to one of California's largest herds of mule deer. For anglers, easy access to the West Walker River along highway 395 provides excellent fishing opportunities.

The towns of Topaz, Coleville and Walker are located halfway between Lake Tahoe (70 minutes) and Mammoth Lakes (80 minutes).