Explore Historic California

15/12/2024

Winter looks like it's finally here. Be safe out there.

From - "State Route 270 (Bodie Road) is closed from U.S. 395 to the end of the pavement near Bodie State Historic
Park in Mono County due to snowstorm activity. There is no estimated time of reopening."

*** Please be advised that the closing of State Route 270 is always a good indication that all other roads into Bodie are impacted by snow and mud and are not advised as "alternate routes" into Bodie even if GPS suggests these routes into Bodie. Be wise and stay safe. ***

07/12/2024

Now Hiring for the Summer 2025 Season!

Are you passionate about the Eastern Sierra and enjoy sharing your knowledge with visitors?

Sierra Forever is looking for personnel to help operate bookstores and provide information to visitors about public lands and Sierra Forever’s programs and services at our Visitor Centers throughout the US395 corridor, from Lone Pine to Lee Vining. We are currently hiring for Summer 2025, with most positions starting in May and ending in November. Housing may be available for some locations, and both part-time and full-time positions are open.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. For more information visit our website at https://sierraforever.org/careers/ or email [email protected] with any questions you may have.

27/11/2024

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14/11/2024

ATTN DRIVERS: Northbound U.S. 395 traffic will switch onto the new northbound lanes of the Olancha Cartago 4-Lane Expressway Project on Tuesday, November 19.

• Northbound traffic will connect to the new lanes of U.S. 395 at the project’s southern end. Both northbound lanes will be open until drivers reach the temporary traffic switch south of Crystal Geyser Road.

• Through traffic will use the lefthand lane to access the traffic switch that will move northbound vehicles to the inside lane of the new southbound alignment. Vehicles will remain in this lane through the remainder of the project area before reconnecting with the existing lanes of U.S. 395 at the project’s northern end, approximately two miles north of Cartago.

• Northbound vehicles traveling to Olancha, Cartago, or State Route 190 and Death Valley National Park will use the righthand lane to stay on the new northbound alignment until they reach Crystal Geyser Road.

Traffic will remain in this configuration until next year.

For more information about the northbound traffic switch, visit https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-9/district-9-news/2024_11_12-nb-traffic-switch-olancha-cartago.

06/11/2024

Stay safe out there and recreate responsibly!

02/11/2024

Alabama Gates 2024 is a weekend of free community events in Lone Pine, California, November 15 – 17, 2024, commemorating the centennial of the Alabama Gates Occupation. This significant historical event occurred when the people of Owens Valley non-violently seized the Los Angeles Aqueduct’s control gates just north of Lone Pine on November 16, 1924, diverting the entire flow of the aqueduct into the historic Owens River channel in protest of the City of Los Angeles’ aggressive land acquisition and water harvesting activities within the valley that began with the construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct in 1913. The 1924 Alabama Gates occupation evolved into a multi-day community picnic as 700 Owens Valley residents gathered in solidarity with the occupiers over four days.

Our November 15 – 17, 2024, program includes roundtable discussions at Lone Pine’s Statham Hall, a no-host community picnic at Lone Pine’s Spainhower Park featuring local food truck concessionaires, film screenings at the Museum of Western Film History, and an interpretive walking tour with a local naturalist at Patsiata (Owens Lake). Full program schedule is available at alabamagates2024.org. Pre-registration is required for all events.

This event is produced by There It Is—Take It! in partnership with Sierra Forever (formerly ESIA). Our program is supported by a 2024 Humanities for All Quick Grant through California Humanities.

FOR UP-TO-DATE INFO LOG IN ON TO https://alabamagates2024.org/

03/10/2024

Links to support Cerro Gordo Mines and purchase items.
Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UY0EF0PQDSGT?ref+=wl+share&fbclid=IwY2xjawFrtOtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHY4UKUi5RzTWPwvaCv_6j41ZlFbnjn9z6NZJYgg3fJ2kcIXQYXW_ss30QQ_aem_QaODGULFguu19Ubi0yC0yw

American Hotel GoFundMe Link:
https://bit.ly/39bVoUW

Fan Mail/Packages can be sent to:
Brent Underwood
c/o Cerro Gordo Mines
PO Box 490
Lone Pine, CA 93545

Cerro Gordo Store (merch, game kickstarter link, 3rd annual silver run sign up)
https://store.cerrogordomines.com/

Friends of Cerro Gordo (non profit donations towards hotel, town, and historic restoration and preservation etc.)
P.O. Box 426
Tujunga, CA 91042

Friends of Cerro Gordo Ebay Bookstore
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=403829166270&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211&_ssn=friendsofcerrogordo

General information: town manager [email protected]

01/10/2024

These funds are used to preserve the town of Cerro Gordo for future generations.

27/09/2024

21/09/2024

U.S. 395 has reopened between Burcham Flat Road and State Route 108 north of Bridgeport after crews installed two wildlife crossings as part of the Sonora Junction Shoulders Project.

TRAFFIC IMPACT: Drivers are advised that they no longer need to use the detour along State Route 182 and Nevada Routes 338 and 208 in Smith Valley, NV. U.S. 395 through the project area is once again open to traffic. Travelers can drive between Bridgeport and the towns of Walker, Coleville, and Topaz using U.S. 395 again. Those traveling over Sonora Pass and Monitor Pass are now able to turn south on U.S. 395 instead of using the detour.

Before the project enters winter suspension in October, one-way traffic control will go back into effect Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and drivers may experience 20-minute delays.

Travelers are asked to be attentive to workers on the highway, slow for the cone zone, and move over whenever possible to give additional clearance. Be Safe and Be Work Zone Alert! And remember to .

Please visit Caltrans District 9 for more information.

18/09/2024

A Newsletter from the Protect Conglomerate Mesa Coalition - Summer 2024

08/09/2024

31/08/2024

Only 3 weeks away! We are so excited!

27/08/2024

This answers the question, "does a bear...?"

RESTROOM SITE IMPROVEMENTS RESUME AUGUST 26 THROUGH MID-OCTOBER

Today, construction resumed on the vault restrooms at Aerie Crag Picnic Area, Rush Creek Trailhead, and Silver Lake Picnic Area.
Although these new restrooms were installed in 2022, the contractor hadn't been able to complete the work until this summer, due to contract awarding delays.

There will be new sidewalks in front of the restrooms to make them wheelchair-accessible, and aggregate will be placed on the sides of the restrooms.

The schedule for these restrooms and the rest on the contract are as follows:
1. Aerie Crag Picnic Area (8/26 – 9/5)
2. Rush Creek Trailhead (8/26 – 9/5)
3. Silver Lake Picnic Area (8/26 – 9/5)
4. Horseshoe Lake (9/6 - 9/13)
5. Emerald Lake Trailhead (9/9 - 9/13)
6. Duck Pass Trailhead (9/9 - 9/13)
7. Convict Lake North (9/16 – 9/30)
8. Convict Lake South (10/1 – 10/18)
9. Big Pine Creek (10/11 – 10/15)

The contractor expects to take about 3 days at each site, except for Horseshoe and Convict Lake, which will require more time. The contractor will also be demolishing the wooden kiosk at Rush Creek Trailhead.

The public will still be allowed to use the restrooms while they do their site prepping, however they will need to close them for 1 day to allow the new concrete to set. Therefore, they will be closed intermittently during the dates above.

Please ensure that you have a backup plan for a restroom stop before you head to these locations on the given dates above.