Mike Bodine

February 22, 2018

Independence

Eastern California Museum

Mike Bodine

February 22, 2018

Independence

Rusty, antique farm equipment bakes in the Independence sun and squeak in the Eastside winds. The old tractors and plows sit in the front yard of the Eastern California Museum. The exhibits start before opening the door.

Sarah Rea

February 2, 2018

Big Pine, Bishop, Bridgeport, Independence, June Lake, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes

Backcountry Skiing

Sarah Rea

February 2, 2018

Big Pine, Bishop, Bridgeport, Independence, June Lake, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes

As the affordability and access to backcountry ski gear improves, more and more skiers and snowboarders are taking their hobbies off piste—but it’s important to remember that, even in a winter wonderland, the dangers of venturing away from civilization are very real.

Peter Cross

October 27, 2017

Independence

Manzanar National Historic Site

Peter Cross

October 27, 2017

Independence

Manzanar National Historic Site is about halfway between Independence and Lone Pine just off Highway 395 and it commemorates the Japanese/Americans who were incarcerated in American concentration camps during World War ll.

Peter Cross

October 27, 2017

Independence

Kings Canyon National Park

Peter Cross

October 27, 2017

Independence

Established in 1940, Kings Canyon National Park encompasses 461,901 acres of mountains and lushly forested land that’s accessible by car from Fresno via U.S. Highway 180 heading west. On the eastern side the closest large town is Independence just off Highway 395 and there are many hiking trails leading into the park from that direction.