Fire and Ice: a land of contrasts The Sierra Nevada and the Mono Basin have been sculpted by volcanoes, glaciations and wildfires. Explore the changing environment and mining history on a 4 hour walk from Junction Campground (between Tioga Pass Resort and Ellery Lake off the Tioga Road) to Bennetville Mine to Fantail Lake. Hike is 3.72 miles long (round trip), with 474 feet of vertical gain. Bring lunch, water and layers. Space on this hike is limited to 12 folks. RSVP below today to secure your spot!

Water: The Giver of Life in the Sierra Nevada Come hike with Trail Ambassador Bradley Olson up Virginia Lakes Canyon and learn about the hydrology of the Sierra Nevada. Discussions will include how water has played a pivotal role in shaping the Sierra in the past, created the many ecosystems we see today, and how crucial water will be to the area in the future. Time: 9:00-12:30 (3.5 hours) Location: Virginia Lakes Trailhead Distance: ~3 mi (Round Trip) Elevation gain: ~300 ft Space on this hike is limited to 12 folks. RSVP below today to secure your spot!

Take a stroll along the Upper Rock Creek Canyon trail with Lindsay and learn about the major mammals of the Eastern Sierra Nevada. If you're lucky, you might even see a critter or two! This hike is a moderate 2 miles of trail that wanders beside the creek, beyond the East Fork campground. It starts at the day use parking lot at about 8,300ft elevation and gradually climbs a few hundred feet before turning back around.    When: Hike starts at 1:30 PM and will wrap up around 4:00 PM. Join us in the morning for the Rock Creek Lakes...

Explore all facets of the history of the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mt Whitney. Cordero will lead you on a hike as he shares information and insights into the flora, fauna, and rich human and natural history of this peak known around the world. Meet at 9 AM at Whitney Portal, near the Meysan Lakes Trailhead for a moderate hike lasting roughly 3 hours. Bring sturdy shoes, snacks, water, hat, sunglasses, binoculars if you use them and any other essentials for a few hours of hiking. Space on this hike is limited to 12 folks. RSVP below...

Friends of the Inyo is getting ready to offer its first ever Latino Conservation Week Event, and it will be held bilingually, in English and Spanish, for the entire community to enjoy. We invite people of all ages, Eastern Sierra locals and tourists alike, to join us at Bishop’s City Park, at the gazebo on Main Street, Saturday, July 23, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., to listen to local sheepherders (many of whom are Hispanic) talk about their adventures in nature, their responsible sheepherding practices, and, sadly, how they have seen our beautiful Eastern Sierra landscape change over the decades...

Take a stroll along the Upper Rock Creek Canyon trail with Lindsay and learn about the major mammals of the Eastern Sierra Nevada. If you're lucky, you might even see a critter or two! This hike is a moderate 2 miles of trail that wanders beside the creek, beyond the East Fork campground. It starts at the day use parking lot at about 8,300ft elevation and gradually climbs a few hundred feet before turning back around.    When: hike starts at 9:00 and will wrap up around 11:30-12:00, just in time to grab a bite at Rock Creek Lake Resort. ...