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...The Eastern Sierra Nevadas
bridgeport courthouse

Along Highway 395,

from Lee Vining to Lake Topaz

Bridgeport is probably the most picturesque town along the upper stretch of Highway 395. It's a small town; there's not even a stoplight on its Main Street...or anywhere else in town. This is a picture of its courthouse, built in 1880.
Bridgeport Main Street
Bridgeport Main Street
the Bridgeport Inn was built in 1877 and, as the Bridgeport Hotel, was a stopping point for stagecoat travelers going to Bodie. It is said that Sanuel Clemens stayed here; therefore a room has appropriately been named the "Mark Twain Room." It's also said the hotel in haunted by a ghost named "The White Lady," and many guests over the years have witnessed her. Ooooooooooooh.
Bridgeport Main Street
Bridgeport Main Street
Bridgeport Main Street
Bridgeport Main Street
Bridgeport has at least five hotels/motels within its three-block stretch. Not sure what I'm missing around this area, but they all seem to be thriving.
Bridgeport Main Street
Bridgeport Community Church
Bridgeport courthouse window
Mono County Jail
395 north between Bridgeport and Topaz Lake

Above: Mono County Jail

Left: Bridgeport Community Church

Below: a window in the Bridgeport Courthouse

The Sierra Nevads line the landscape upon leaving Bridgeport headed north.
the West Walker River
The West Walker River meanders through the pastures from Bridgeport all the way north to the Topaz Lake.
the West Walker River
the West Walker River
the West Walker River
the West Walker River
the West Walker River
horses in Walker
horses in Walker
Horses in a small corral in Walker, CA, a small town along the Highway 395.
Lake Topaz
near Lake Topaz, in the Antelope Valley
Above and Right: The most southern edge of Lake Topaz
Lee Vining coffee cafe
The Latte da coffee shop in Lee Vining was my wi-fi hot spot for a couple days. Wonderfully strong coffee.
On the road to Twin Lakes
on the road to Twiin Lakes
fisherman on Upper Twin Lake
The road from Bridgeport to Twin Lakes snakes through open pastures dotted with cattle....and one coyote who was pretty wise to my trying to get a picture.
Lower Twin Lake
The road ends at Annette's Mono Village on Upper Twin Lake where fishing is the name of the game.
Lower Twin Lake
Lower Twin Lake is quite picturesque with large drfitwood pieces skirting the shoreline.
Lower Twin Lake
Lower Twin Lake
canoe on Upper Twin Lake
Upper Twin Lake marina
Upper Twin lakes marina
The Upper Twin Lake marina
The Steller's Jay seem to enjoy the pines of the eastern Sierra Nevadas.
tree
Mono Village RV Park
The Mono Village RV Park at Upper Twin Lake has a hiking trail that includes large redwood trees and a fast-moving stream.
steller's jay
steller's jay
steller's jay
steller's jay
the mountains around Upper Twin Lake

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topaz lake
topaz lake
Topaz Lake, on the California/Nevada border on Highway 395, is a great location to spend the day for water sport enthuthiasts. A campground for tents and RVs makes it worth an even longer stay.
Topaz Lake