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Winter Adventures in Bishop, CA

Winter Adventures in Bishop, CA

Many believe that summer is the best time for outdoor adventures, but think again. Bishop has a lot to offer in the winter season that will keep your adventures going. Bouldering If you're into bouldering, then you know that the Buttermilks is one of the best places to boulder. So...
5 Totally Underrated Attractions on the West Coast

5 Totally Underrated Attractions on the West Coast

About the author: Tara Schatz | Writer for The Discoverer Tara is a freelance writer and photographer with a passion for outdoor adventures. She currently blogs at Back Road Ramblers, where she shares travel tips, adventure destinations, and family vacation ideas for the wanderer in everyone. Her goal is to...
Why I Adore The City of Bishop and Eastside Guesthouse

Why I Adore The City of Bishop and Eastside Guesthouse

Guest Post by Kate Cornelius Hi there! I’m Kate, also known as “Wallaby” to my hiker friends. I’m an Oregon->New York transplant spending the summer solo hiking part of the Pacific Crest Trail. The PCT is a 2,650+ mile trail that runs from the US border with Mexico to the...
Everything You Need to Know About Mule Days

Everything You Need to Know About Mule Days

The 50th annual celebration of Mule Days is here! Come see the Greatest Mule Show on Earth in our very own Bishop, CA. If you’re new to Mule Days, come join us this year! Tens of thousands of people come from all over the world to celebrate the hardworking Mule!…

A Different Kind of Adventure…

A Different Kind of Adventure…

Eastside Guesthouse & Bivy is a family-owned and operated business. Our family loves adventure! Eric grew up in Bishop and has always loved the outdoors. He married Susan, a “city girl” who has grown to enjoy the diverse beauty and small town charm that is Bishop. Our 3 (now grown)…

Spring Hikes Near Bishop

Spring Hikes Near Bishop

Spring is here and so are all of the trails opening up as the snow starts to melt. We always get excited at this time of the year and want to share in what hikes we like to do in the spring. Rock Creek to Long Lake Trail About: This…

Upper Lamark Lake Backpacking Trip, Bishop, CA

Upper Lamark Lake Backpacking Trip, Bishop, CA

On September 8 we embarked on a very short but incredibly beautiful backpacking trip to Upper Lamarck lake out of North Lake. We left Bishop at 4pm and started the quick 3.7-mile hike at 4:45. This was our 11-month-old, Jemma’s, first backpacking trip so we were trying to keep our…