Local Resources
This directory of Community Links will assist you in gathering valuable information about the Owens Valley and the Eastern Sierra.
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Inyo County Office of Education - Dedicated to a wide range of services and educational programs for youth from birth to adulthood.
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Bishop Union Elementry School - Elm St school grades K-2. Pine St school grades 3-5
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Home Street Middle School - Grades 6-8, Bishop
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Bishop Union High School - Grades 9-12
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Round Valley Elementary School - Grades K-8, North of Bishop.
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Cerro Coso Community College - Campuses in Bishop and Mammoth
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| State Dept of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Area Chamber of Commerce Links | |
Bishop Chamber of Commerce - Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau
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Big Pine Chamber of Commerce - Big Pine Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center
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Independence Chamber of Commerce - Independence-The Heart of Inyo County
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Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce - Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information Center
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Death Valley Chamber of Commerce - Death Valley, America's Outback
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Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce - Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Information
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June Lake Loop Chamber of Commerce - June Lake Loop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Information
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| Local Government Links | |
Inyo County Government - County of Inyo Home Page.
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U.S. Forest Service - Welcome to the Inyo National Forest-headquarters in Bishop!
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Bureau of Land Management - Bishop Field Office
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State of California-Caltrans District 9 - Local Caltrans District
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U.S.G.S.- Long Valley Observatory - U S Geological Survey- Long Valley Observatory
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| Mono County.org - Discover Mono County through Mono County's Tourism Commission site. | |
| Local Media | |
The Inyo Register - Local news since 1870
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| The Sierra Reader - The Eastern Sierra's premier shopping publication | |
| Sierra Wave Radio and Television - Get the latest local news, photos, and television news; updated daily. | |
The Mammoth Times - Mammoth's local newspaper, distributed on Thursdays.
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| Local Weather | |
| Eastern Sierra Weather Center - Detailed information on current weather conditions and forecasts for the Eastern Sierra. | |
Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
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| Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center - Local avalanche and weather forecasts | |
| Maps | |
| Bishop Maps - From Benton to Olancha- view our mileage map of the Eastern Sierra. | |
| Mileage Chart From Bishop - Check the mileage from Bishop to many nearby cities. | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Google Maps - Click here for a map of our area | |
| Local Attractions | |
| Playhouse 395 - Community theatre through productions and educational activities for people in all life stages. | |
Bishop Creek Recreation Area - Lodging and fishing report from Bishop Creek
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| Rock Creek Pack Station - Offering High Sierra traveling Pack Trips for you and your family. | |
| Rock Creek Lake - A true gem of the Eastern Sierra! | |
| Keough's Hot Springs - Historic Hot Springs-Enjoy a dip in the Eastern Sierra's largest natural Hot Springs pool. | |
Lone Pine Museum of Film History - Visit the Lone Pine Museum of Film History, celebrating and preserving the movie history of Lone Pine, Death Valley, and the Eastern Sierra.
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| Benton Hot Springs - The perfect spot to step back in time and enjoy a Bed and Breakfast and their historic hot tubs. | |
| Mammoth Balloon Adventures - Offers one-hour balloon rides that take you above Bishop and the Eastern Sierra! | |
| Local Events | |
Mule Days Celebration - Held each Memorial Day Weekend. Events include a concert, parade and over 700 mules competing in events
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| Tri-County Fair - Good old fashioned family fun, held every Labor Day Weekend | |
| Millpond Music Festival - An intimate outdoor 3 day festival held in September, featuring traditional and contemporary music. | |
| Lone Pine Film Festival - Held annually in the fall, western films, music, arts & crafts show, and much more! | |
| Bishop High Sierra Ultramarathons - 50 mile, 50K and 20 mile races, held each May | |
| Area Information | |
Road Conditions - CalTrans site for up to date road conditions in California.
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Northern Inyo Hospital - Visit our Hospital. Located on W. Line Street in Bishop
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| BloggingBishop.com - A community resource, Bishop's newest blog. | |
Eastern Sierra Transit Authority - Public Transit throughout the entire Eastern Sierra region.
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Inyo Council for the Arts - Supporting the arts in Inyo County.
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Mammoth Mountain Web Site - Visit Mammoth Mountain's web site to learn about skiing, biking, golf, scenic gondola rides, lodging, and more!
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The Owen's Valley Committee - non profit citizen action group
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University of California-White Mountain Research Station - A UC Center of Excellence in "Environmental Science" focusing on high altitude and the Eastern Sierra/Western Great Basin regions.
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Eastern Sierra Audubon Society - the local chapter of the Audubon Society
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Inyo-Mono Title Co - Complete escrow services, title searches and insurance, and lots of local area information
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| Bishop-One of the Best Places to Live and Play - National Geographic Adventure Magazine lists Bishop in the top 50 best places to live and play. | |
Totalescape.com - California, off the Beaten Path!
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| Local Lodging | |
| Best Western Creekside Inn - | |
| Best Western Holiday Spa Lodge - | |
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| Bishop Village Motel - | |
| Comfort Inn - | |
| Days Inn - | |
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| Local Shops | |
Aerohead Cycles - A traditional bike shop staffed with local cyclists.
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Erick Schat's Bakkery - Home of the original Sheepherder Bread.
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| Roving Photo - Our own local photographer producing beautiful works of our area (and more) for over 25 years! | |
Sage to Summit - Eastern Sierra's specialty running store
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Wilson's Eastside Sports - Bishop's full service mountain store!
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Anne Marie's Home Boutique - The best home accessory selection in and outside of the Eastern Sierra
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Spellbinder of Bishop - Shop at our local bookstore and coffee house.
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Meadow Farms Smokehouse - A gourmet taste treat you will not find anywhere else but here in Bishop, CA.
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Gallery of Vern Clevenger - Visit the gallery of Vern Clevenger, local photographer/artist.
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Mountain Light Gallery - Featuring Galen and Barbara Rowell's photographs from around the world.
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Cooke's Fine Photography - The Cooke's Fine Photography.
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| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
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| Relocation Links | |
| Bishop Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| NeighborCity.com - Find real estate information, homes, condos, and lots for sale with easy to use search and map features. | |
| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| Triple C Horse Movers - Need your horse transported to a new location? Contact Triple C Horse Movers! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Realtor Referral Network | |
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