We arrived in Owens Valley a couple of days before my workshop kicked off via a route from Nevada (Hwy’s 95 & 266) and into California on (Hwy 168) crossing over the White Mountain down to Big Pine and up to Bishop. I have to say that the steep 8% grade traveling down in the Motorhome, towing our car, was an experience in unto itself, having to stop twice to let the 1900-degree F brakes cool off! But oh boy, what a spectacular drive descending down to Big Pine!
The City of Owens Valley is very quaint with great restaurants and places to see. The surrounding towns such as Big Pine, Mammoth and Mono Lakes are amazing. After setting up camp in a beautiful RV park on the north end of town, Gail, Bella & I ventured out the first two days to enjoy the landscape, exploring downtown Owens Valley, Big Pine Creek Campground, Mammoth Lake, Convict Lake, and Mono Lake.