A beautiful community located in the Owens Valley along US Hwy 395. It has a history that goes back to the 1860s. Nestled between the High Sierras and the White Mountains just north of the dry lake of Owens. It is home to approximately 2,000 residences and is the portal to Mount Whitney the tallest mountain in the lower 48 with an elevation of 14,505 ft. The famous Alabama Hills is located just west to the town and is known for movie sets for western films, tv shows, commercials and some modern films. The westerns start in 1920s and feature such stars as John Wayne, Tom Mix, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers to name a few. Long standing tv shows include the Lone Ranger.
3 окт 2024
