|
Bishop is
a city of equine enthusiasts in Inyo County, California, USA. It is your one stop
scenic destination for camping, hiking, hunting,
climbing, fishing, backpacking, horseback/mule riding,
4-wheel excursions, winter sports Famous for Mule Days
by many, the population was 3,575 at the 2000 census.
The town was named after Bishop Creek, flowing out of
the Sierra Nevada: the creek was named after Samuel
Addison Bishop, a settler in the Owens Valley.
Yes,
Bishop is also dubbed the "Mule Capitol of the World"
and a week long-festival called Mule Days has been held
since 1969 on the week of Memorial Day, celebrating the
contributions of Pack-Mules to the area. The festival
attracts a large number of tourists, primarily from the
Southern California area.
Bishop is well known in the rock climbing community.
Right outside the city are numerous climbing spots that
attract visitors from around the world.
Bishop Chamber of Commerce
Downtown
Bishop
REAL ESTATE
Large Horse Facility
for Sale - $587,500
Ask us for a Referral to a
Horse Property Specialist in
Bishop. |
