Bishop
Mule Capital of the World
General Information
Other Name: -, District: California, State: West, United States of America
Area: 1.8 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Bishop is a city in Inyo County, California, USA.Bishop is known as the "Mule Capital 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 many tourists, primarily from the Southern California area.Bishop is well known in the rock climbing community. Near the city are numerous climbing spots that attract visitors from around the world.Location
In eastern California, in the Sierra Nevadas.Climate
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It is an 11 acre site donated to Inyo county by the Southern Pacific Railroad when it shut down its operations in 1960. the site includes the 1883 depot, Agent''s house, 1883 "armstrong" turntable, some tracks, a 1910 locomotive and several 19th century freight cars, and an operating 1927 rail motor car from the Death Valley Railroad. The museum also has many old buildings salvaged from sites around the Owens Valley and set up to represent an old western town. The buildings contain many artifacts and other exhibits. The museum grounds were used for the filming of the movie "Nevada Smith" starring Steve McQueen.
Rock Creek Pack Station offers outstanding horse and mule trips into the Sierras, and can accommodate whatever your interests, skills or needs are.