Eastern Sierra

The Eastern Sierra is the remote east side of the Sierra Nevada region of California. The desert-like yearly rainfalls compete with small streams draining down from the snow-covered mountains to create a barren land with regions of verdant green.

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Mono County
Mono County
Mono County is in the Eastern Sierra region of California. This is High Plains Drifter country, made famous by Clint Eastwood's motion picture. Mono County Travel Guide »
Mono Lake
Mono Lake
Mono Lake is in Eastern Sierra region of California in the United States, just east of Yosemite National Park. Mono Lake Travel Guide »
Bishop
Bishop is the largest city in the Eastern Sierra region of California, offering the largest selection of accommodation and services. Bishop Travel Guide »
Lone Pine
Lone Pine is in the Eastern Sierra region of California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Lone Pine Travel Guide »
Independence
Independence is in the Eastern Sierra region of California Independence Travel Guide »
Mount Whitney
Mount Whitney is in the Sierra Nevada range in California. At an elevation of 14,505 feet above sea level, it is the highest point in the contiguous United States. Mount Whitney Travel Guide »
Owens Valley
Owens Valley is a valley in Southeast California. Owens Valley Travel Guide »
Big Pine
Big Pine is in the Eastern Sierra region of California. It is one of a chain of small towns along US Route 395 in the Owens Valley along the southern Sierra Nevada. Big Pine Travel Guide »
Lee Vining
Lee Vining is in California's Eastern Sierra region wedged between Mono Lake and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Lee Vining Travel Guide »
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