Fun Things to Do in Bishop's Great Outdoors in Winter

When planning a winter vacation along California’s US 395 corridor, most think of Mammoth, California’s winter playground for skiing and snowboarding.  Mammoth’s close neighbor, Bishop, is usually reserved for summer travel.  However, we decided to stray from the norm and travel to Bishop during the winter.  While travelers go to Mammoth to ski, they go to Bishop for hiking, rock climbing, and bouldering.  Bishop’s lower altitude equals great weather in winter for outdoor activities, meaning you can enjoy a hike or a climb while barely breaking a sweat.  Of course, given Bishop’s great year-round weather, almost all of these things to do in Bishop can be done any time of year. 

Eastern California Astrophotography: Beautiful Bishop at Night

With so much light pollution in the sky, there aren’t many opportunities for astrophotography when traveling, especially when visiting cities.  When we decided to head out to Bishop in Eastern California this winter, we were excited by the idea of trying out some night photography since, as the city of Bishop is only one square mile, it is pretty easy to get away from the lights without having to travel very far.  During our explorations, we found some great places for astrophotography in Bishop.

The Best Restaurants for Local Food in Bishop California

When you first drive into Bishop, what stands out the most along the main drag are the signs for brand name hotels and chain restaurants.  Look a little closer and you’ll find there’s a lot more to Bishop, especially in the food department.  Amongst the Denny’s and the Carl’s Jr. there are some local gems that will make your trip to Bishop a culinary delight.  During our weekend getaway, we ate at some of the best restaurants in Bishop which we think are must-visits for any food lovers traveling to Bishop.