Updated May 12, 2025

As we shift from winter to spring in Mono County, it’s not always clear what roads, activities, and attractions are open or not. Conditions can change quickly in the mountains and as such, we will update this blog periodically this spring to help you best navigate your visit, so

Get ready to cast your line at one of California’s best fishing destinations! The 2025 Crowley Lake Challenge kicks off April 26 and runs through June 29, offering a unique blend of outdoor adventure, friendly competition, and trout conservation.

This free fishing event is open to anglers of all

Get ready to cast your lines! Eastern Sierra locals and visitors alike are celebrating “Fishmas,” the official start to the regular fishing season on April 26, 2025. This highly anticipated day marks the beginning of a season filled with angling excitement across Mono County’s pristine lakes,

Snow and rain set the stage for magnificent waterfalls and vibrant wildflowers throughout the Eastern Sierra. In Mono County, waterfalls typically surge in early spring, which is usually when the wildflower season is just getting started (flowers tend to peak mid to late summer). If the timing is

Welcome to the Eastern Sierra Spirits and Ale Trail, where the artistry of craft brewing and distilling intertwines with the rugged beauty of the Eastern Sierra, creating a sensory adventure like no other. A collaboration created in 2023, the Trail includes eight establishments from Bishop to

Don't let a little snow (or even a lot!) stop you from hiking and exploring Mono County’s trails during the winter months! Famous for exceptional skiing and snow sports, the county also offers plenty of opportunities for "walking in a winter wonderland," especially at lower elevations. Read below

The Eastern Sierra of California has long been an iconic destination. From the indigenous Paiute people to early gold miners of Bodie, this area has attracted and enchanted wanderers and wonderers of all types. This larger-than-life landscape of deserts and mountains, alpine forests, and spectacular

Updated 8/2/23

Great news! Tioga Pass has FULLY REOPENED as of Saturday, July 22, at 8:00 am!

Yosemite National Park opened Tioga Road (the continuation of Highway 120 through the park) to vehicles on Saturday, July 22, at 8 am.

Please note: While vault and portable toilets will be available, there

The dramatic scenery of Mono County’s Eastern Sierra is the stuff that Instagram dreams are made of... silver granite peaks, white snowfields, evergreen forests, golden high desert landscapes, crystal-clear waters and a stunning western sky all come together with a dash of history and magic to