Highway 395

Day Trip: Dog-friendly historic Virginia City, Nevada, off Highway 395

September 24, 2011

Take a day trip over to scenic historic Virginia City, Nevada — a silver mining boom town that sprung up after the Comstock Lode was discovered in 1859.

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Exploring Mammoth: A trip back to the lawless wild west at Bodie State Historic Park

September 19, 2011

Pictorial highlights from Bodie State Historic Park, a fascinating day trip back in time located off Highway 395.

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Wild West Day Trip: Alabama Hills and Movie Flats Road on Highway 395

September 7, 2011

A short driving tour off Hwy 395 in Lone Pine will take you into a geological wonderland that has been used as the backdrop for hundreds of movies.

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Exploring Mammoth: Boating on Convict Lake

August 16, 2011

No trip to the Mammoth area is complete without taking in one of the many breathtaking crystal blue lakes in the area. Our family — including the dog — loved spending an afternoon boating on gorgeous Convict Lake.

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Exploring Mammoth: Inyo National Forest Earthquake Fault walking trail

July 30, 2011

This super short easy scenic walking trail just outside of Mammoth provides a close up look at a deep growing fissure being cut into the earth through tectonic activity.

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Exploring Mammoth: Mono Lake and tufa towers

July 19, 2011

A kid and dog-friendly outing to Mono Lake to learn about the geological wonder known as as the Tufa Towers. A must-do short stop off Highway 395.

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Exploring Mammoth: Obsidian Dome

July 13, 2011

Obsidian Dome is a mile-long 300 foot black glass high lava dome located near Mammoth Lakes and June Lake, California. A short detour, but a quick fun climb.

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