I've been traveling 395 for 65 years. A couple places to check out are 1) Mahogany smoked meats on your right going north out of Bishop. They are known worldwide. 2) Going north from Convict Lake you will see a small green church on the right. Turn in there and go to the 3rd cattle crossing and make an immediate right.. Take the small road to the end where there is a parking area. A short walk down a ranger built trail and you will find Wild Willy's hot spring in the middle of a meadow with an awesome view of the sierras. Also, if you want a fantastic night view while in Mammoth, drive past the gondolas at the main lodge to just before the ranger gate that leads down to Devils Postpile. Take a right turn down a small road that leads to a parking area with a 360 view overlooking the canyon and the Mineretts. Spectacular views of stars and many times shooting stars..You can also get those views from Horseshoe lake which is above Lake Mary. If you are in the mood for a 10 day hike ( maybe less depending on your pace) try the North Lake to South Lake loop It goes up to the JMT up through Evolution valley to Muir Pass where the Muir Hut is then down to South Lake via Bishop Pass.
More than anything else cherish the times spent with your dad. Tomorrow isn't promised and you'll forever have the memories made. Who's cutting onions in the comment section!?
I totally agree! As soon as he said he was exploring with his dad I wanted to watch the entire video! It’s not everyday you see a TH-camr do things alongside his dad! I love this
Ive been going up 395 for almost 50 years and it is still the same as it was I took my family camping up there when they were young 4 or 5 times a year we all have fond memories of camping and fishing up there. I dont live down there anymore and i miss it a lot
My mom passed away last June. Some of my happiest memories of our time together was the last trip we took, on the East Side. I pushed her wheelchair along the trail at Convict Lake, along the shore at Mono Lake, and down close enough to Hot Creek to smell the sulphur. She loved the views of the Sierra and the aspens flowing red and gold down the ravines. It’s wonderful you’re sharing this beautiful place with your dad. It’s wonderful he’s in good shape and healthy! BTW, your dad’s shots at the lake are EPIC. Much love.
"So juvenile." The highlight of this video was when you tossed that little snowball and your "pops" didn't even flinch. The beauty of nature, your goal and efforts to capture it on film and the precious time spent with your dad brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face. Excellent video.
I think it is super that you took this trip with your dad. The bonding that is done on a trip like this cannot be overestimated. They are memories of a lifetime. Happy for you and your dad.
I have frequented 395 for the past 30 years, exploring and fly-fishing in the fall and winter. Unlimited things to see and always something new on every trip. Copper top barbeque is the some of the best in the country. Will not disappoint!!! I have been all over the west and 395 is my favorite drive ever.
Your love and enthusiasm for the outdoors is obvious. Thank you for taking "Pops". (I am a Pops too) I really like Hwy 395 from Kramer Jct north. Have traveled and camped all over there, and many other desert places, since the 1950's.
Great video Josh! Thanks for the shoutout and say hello to Jeff for us! Next time we’ll have to go up that dirt road past the visitors center. Also I’ve just added North Lake to our list. Wow what a beautiful place. Cheers man!
Always cherish all the times you spend with your dad. It's always heartwarming watching your videos with your dad because I won't be able to do it anymore . Keep up the good work, Josh. Love them all 🥰
Your Dad's time lapse of the sunset was EPIC. I noticed that Sabrina Lake had receded quite a bit due to the drought. I wonder what it looks like now May 2022.
I think it is cool that you are doing videos with Pops. I suspect most younger folks wouldn’t want to be within 100 miles of their father at any time! I am sure your dad appreciates you spending time with him! Like others have said, time is precious... spend as much time as you can with those that you love.👍. By the way Pops time lapse shot at North Lake was epic...I think you found a new camera man!😀
I have to say your TH-cam channel is my wife and I's favorite. You have given us so many places to visit out west which she writes down. The difference between your videos and others we watch is how your dad and your use of hotels on road trip versus an RV. As much as we would like to get a RV (we tent camp), you give us a reason to not be in such a hurry. Your dad's time lapse video was awesome!! Please continue with the great videos!!
@@californiathroughmylens - how dare you! Nothing is better than Hwy. 5, where you can see both the Coastal Mountains and the Sierras! You can fall asleep at the wheel, and still be on the road when you wake up! 😜
I absolutely love how the two of you get along. You still act Like father and son. I’m going to bring my eight year old son in couple of weeks on this trip thanks to you.
So great to see you enjoying life with your father; cherish the moments. My father was the foundation of my life and every day, I thank the Almighty for blessing me with the moments I was able to spent with him.
My family took three trips to Reno from San Diego on US 395 in the mid-1960s. Those were the most memorable trips we ever took - your video help me relive those trips. Dad was in the Marines so we were able to use the camping facilities at the Marine Corps MWTC in Bridgeport, went fishing at Secret Lake, and during subsequent trips we camped using shelter halves along the West Walker River. We didn't get to see the Bristlecone pines but did get to stop at Bodie. At some point I plan to come out to California to make that trip again. Pops' time lapse at Sabrina Lake is awesome!
I love this series. I lived in mammoth for 10 years and grew up going to mammoth every year. I know every curve and bathroom on 395! 🤓I miss the mountains. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
It’s been a looong time since I’ve been to Rock Creek, but my dad and I used to take weekend trips to fish there all the time! No particular trail or anything that I can remember by name, but we loved walking it and spending the time fishing and just enjoying the camping!
When my wife and I first got together, we backpacked north lake to south lake, 56 miles and took our time. The best 7 days ever. I had to bring my dad, we fished rainbow trout in convict lake and stayed a week at various Mammoth hot springs, Whitmore 💚
395 is one of the best roads anywhere - desert on the east side, forests, lakes and mountains on the west. I've traveled there many times over the years, every trip one to remember. If you're coming from northern California I highly recommend Tioga Pass for a dramatic entrance to the unique world of Highway 395.
Amazing. I wish I did this when my dad was alive. My son is 10 and I took him out the bishop creek for the first time. We will be making more memories like this. Thanks for the videos and can’t wait to see more.
Very cool to see Mammoth again, thru your lens. My buddies and I last visited there in 1999 attending the Mammoth Mountain Grundig World Cup mountain bike race. We took the gondola up to the top and rode our bikes back down the mountain. The hotel we stayed at in town we hard a large brown bear visit our outdoor trash can every night. Hard to believe it's been 25 years ago now! This brings back memories!
Aside from the epic timelapse, this was another great video. 395 is hands down my favorite road in the world, especially down in the Eastern Sierra. Great job, we're inspired to devote a trip exploring more of the area. I'm surprised you didn't go to Alabama Hills 😉 ~Pauli
Great timelapse video! I enjoy seeing these less traveled roads and stops of interest. Thank you for another wonderful video, you are very well spoken and it's always a pleasure to watch you and your dad together.
Such wonderful times that you have shared with your dad and us on this trip, The Rte 66 road trip and others. Thank you!!! You are a gifted film maker and editor!!! I know it's not as easy as it looks to take a LOT of footage and turn it into an entertaining 16 minute film!
Here is a "shout out" to your dad for doing Mammoth Mountain and also the time lapse at the end was good! I bookmarked the Copper Top in Big Pines and will have to try it sometime. I used to go to the Merry Go Round in Lone Pine, a decade + ago, but it seems to have been bought out. I still might try it because they still sell a steak dinner. Thank you and am looking forward to the one just on the Bristol Cone Pines!!!
Your dad is a youtube natural and yes that was an epic time lapse. I have been wanting to take a drive up 395 ever since I now know people that live in Bishop and Ridgecrest. Thank you for the awesome video and virtual tour!
Really appreciate the enthusiasm your dad and you have for driving and hiking through what I consider one of the most beautiful places on earth. Good job!!!
My father's work took us to California for long periods as kids. I can still hear his voice as we looked at slides/home movies of Bishop, Big Pine... the Bristlecone Pines. I would say to enjoy the time & trips with your dad, but you seem to be doing that already.
Another great video. Such a natural and relaxed way you have in your reflections on what you're seeing. Just awesome. I'm getting ready to make another trek up 395 to recapture my own childhood experiences with the family on camping trips into the High Sierras. You have some great advice and suggestions. It's easy to see why CA is indeed the Golden State. But again, as a native, I'm biased. Keep up the good work!
In 1976 I hitchhiked 600 miles on the northern leg of 395 from Pendleton, Oregon through Lakeview, Oregon, Susanville, California and onto Reno. It was one of the most remote places that I had ever been, and one of the most beautiful.
One of my favorite and prettiest hikes I have ever experienced starts from Mosquito Flats. The wild flowers and all the lakes is just amazing. And I have hiked in Europe as well and that area is in my top 5 area to hike.
Great job. This is your best!!! I have enjoyed your Catalina Island and Palm Springs. Fond wonderful romantic memories twenty years ago. Great to see you and your Dad enjoy your journey.
AWESOME! Thank you both so much. I cannot do these trips with my dad anymore (rip), but your adventure is an inspiration for me to get out there with MY SON!! Excellent Adventure! and not too far away. Thank you again!!!
Enjoy your videos. You are a natural for this...love to listen to your voice and the photography is perfect. These are treasured times with your Dad. Enjoy!
I've always wanted to do this type of trip with my Dad up to the Pacific Northwest, but now, unfortunately, he's too old to do it. Love seeing you and your Dad able to make these trips.
Time together with Dad is priceless. Our children always talk about Hwy 395 and we will do it next May. Planning it now and discovering your vlog. Thanks.
I've been traveling 395 for 65 years. A couple places to check out are 1) Mahogany smoked meats on your right going north out of Bishop. They are known worldwide. 2) Going north from Convict Lake you will see a small green church on the right. Turn in there and go to the 3rd cattle crossing and make an immediate right.. Take the small road to the end where there is a parking area. A short walk down a ranger built trail and you will find Wild Willy's hot spring in the middle of a meadow with an awesome view of the sierras. Also, if you want a fantastic night view while in Mammoth, drive past the gondolas at the main lodge to just before the ranger gate that leads down to Devils Postpile. Take a right turn down a small road that leads to a parking area with a 360 view overlooking the canyon and the Mineretts. Spectacular views of stars and many times shooting stars..You can also get those views from Horseshoe lake which is above Lake Mary.
If you are in the mood for a 10 day hike ( maybe less depending on your pace) try the North Lake to South Lake loop It goes up to the JMT up through Evolution valley to Muir Pass where the Muir Hut is then down to South Lake via Bishop Pass.
Thanks!
More than anything else cherish the times spent with your dad. Tomorrow isn't promised and you'll forever have the memories made. Who's cutting onions in the comment section!?
so tru
Well said Ryan! Miss my time with my dad.
I agree 100% Ryan
I totally agree! As soon as he said he was exploring with his dad I wanted to watch the entire video! It’s not everyday you see a TH-camr do things alongside his dad! I love this
@@freedomhiker Bless your heart, man!
Ive been going up 395 for almost 50 years and it is still the same as it was
I took my family camping up there when they were young 4 or 5 times a year we all have fond memories of camping and fishing up there.
I dont live down there anymore and i miss it a lot
My mom passed away last June. Some of my happiest memories of our time together was the last trip we took, on the East Side. I pushed her wheelchair along the trail at Convict Lake, along the shore at Mono Lake, and down close enough to Hot Creek to smell the sulphur. She loved the views of the Sierra and the aspens flowing red and gold down the ravines. It’s wonderful you’re sharing this beautiful place with your dad. It’s wonderful he’s in good shape and healthy! BTW, your dad’s shots at the lake are EPIC. Much love.
Pops, that time lapse was epic!
"So juvenile." The highlight of this video was when you tossed that little snowball and your "pops" didn't even flinch. The beauty of nature, your goal and efforts to capture it on film and the precious time spent with your dad brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face. Excellent video.
Pops should have made his own snowball and clobbered you, just to get even for the gondola ride.
Every minute counts with your father soak it all in while hes here. I miss mine and hes been gone for over 20 years.
I think it is super that you took this trip with your dad. The bonding that is done on a trip like this cannot be overestimated. They are memories of a lifetime. Happy for you and your dad.
I totally agree! We have gotten to do a bunch of trips over the last year and it has been awesome for sure
I have frequented 395 for the past 30 years, exploring and fly-fishing in the fall and winter. Unlimited things to see and always something new on every trip. Copper top barbeque is the some of the best in the country. Will not disappoint!!! I have been all over the west and 395 is my favorite drive ever.
Pops is becoming a TH-cam celebrity!😊👍
So lucky to travel as a son and dad.
Didn’t realize what beauty I was missing. Thanks the this. You’re the new California Gold.
I miss you Huell Hauser.
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Shoutout to Pops! Good job going on the 🚠 gondola, Pops. 💪🏻
That time-lapse was AWESOME!!!!!! The whole vlog is awesome....... actually all your videos are awesome. Keep up the great work & thank you.
Amazing times lapse by pops
Your love and enthusiasm for the outdoors is obvious. Thank you for taking "Pops". (I am a Pops too) I really like Hwy 395 from Kramer Jct north. Have traveled and camped all over there, and many other desert places, since the 1950's.
Pop’s Time Lapse: Really Epic!!
Great video Josh! Thanks for the shoutout and say hello to Jeff for us! Next time we’ll have to go up that dirt road past the visitors center. Also I’ve just added North Lake to our list. Wow what a beautiful place. Cheers man!
Great to meet you both! You would love North Lake sure sure. I hope our paths cross again one of these days!
I can’t stand my pops, wish he was chill enough to do this with. Enjoy the good memories 😃
Give it time....tell him you love him while there is still time...
Always cherish all the times you spend with your dad. It's always heartwarming watching your videos with your dad because I won't be able to do it anymore . Keep up the good work, Josh. Love them all 🥰
Pops was right for sure, looks like an epic view! What a cool dad you have!
Your Dad's time lapse of the sunset was EPIC. I noticed that Sabrina Lake had receded quite a bit due to the drought. I wonder what it looks like now May 2022.
Your pops is the best! Epic time lapse - just so beautiful!
395 and the Sierras, one of my favorites!
I think it is cool that you are doing videos with Pops. I suspect most younger folks wouldn’t want to be within 100 miles of their father at any time! I am sure your dad appreciates you spending time with him! Like others have said, time is precious... spend as much time as you can with those that you love.👍. By the way Pops time lapse shot at North Lake was epic...I think you found a new camera man!😀
I have to say your TH-cam channel is my wife and I's favorite. You have given us so many places to visit out west which she writes down. The difference between your videos and others we watch is how your dad and your use of hotels on road trip versus an RV. As much as we would like to get a RV (we tent camp), you give us a reason to not be in such a hurry. Your dad's time lapse video was awesome!! Please continue with the great videos!!
Epic shot pops. Glad you get to make these great memories with your dad!
As you can tell, I enjoyed your journey with your father. I have lots of memories of the Eastern Sierra. Congratulations.
Love the video. Pops time-lapse was awesome!!
Pops, that time-lapse was almost as EPIC as you braving the gondola!
Hwy 395 is a favorite my wife and mine. When heading north from the San Diego area we always take Hwy 395 over I-5 or Hwy 99.
Agreed, it is a lot better then I-5 for sure
No traffic and such a beautiful route with views. Just drove it yesterday from Lake Tahoe.
@@californiathroughmylens - how dare you! Nothing is better than Hwy. 5, where you can see both the Coastal Mountains and the Sierras! You can fall asleep at the wheel, and still be on the road when you wake up! 😜
@@AuroraBoarder1 dont forget congress created dust bowl
@@californiathroughmylens Definitely better than the 99! I live in Visalia and can attest to that!
Beautiful scenery BUT best part is you traveling with your dad🥰 awesome!
Thanks for opening my eyes to all the things left and right of 395
I knew Mono Lake and Bodie and Bishop's Mule Days, but not much more.
Rock Creek, Toms Place, and the hiking from Mosquito Flats is easy and fantastic.
I absolutely love how the two of you get along. You still act Like father and son. I’m going to bring my eight year old son in couple of weeks on this trip thanks to you.
Awesome, Keven! Make some memories with the little guy.
Little lakes valley trail is a must!!!!!! I was there in early July for my birthday!
Epic time lapse Pops! Love you guys adventures!
so glad you took time to travel with your pops,his time lapse was epic
Truly Epic Pops!
Stunning time lapse!
Pops killed it with the time lapse 🤜🏼🤛🏼, great video👌🏼
Pops....You rocked that time lapse!!!
Enjoying all of your videos, Papa Bear great time lapse pictures. Looking forward to explore the area with my Wife in the fall.
Gracias.
haha papa bear 😂I hope you enjoy the area!
Good job Pop! I am the same way!
So great to see you enjoying life with your father; cherish the moments. My father was the foundation of my life and every day, I thank the Almighty for blessing me with the moments I was able to spent with him.
Little Lakes Valley to Gem Lakes is my favorite day hike. Camping overnight at Gem Lakes is magical also.
Epic timelapse!
My family took three trips to Reno from San Diego on US 395 in the mid-1960s. Those were the most memorable trips we ever took - your video help me relive those trips. Dad was in the Marines so we were able to use the camping facilities at the Marine Corps MWTC in Bridgeport, went fishing at Secret Lake, and during subsequent trips we camped using shelter halves along the West Walker River. We didn't get to see the Bristlecone pines but did get to stop at Bodie.
At some point I plan to come out to California to make that trip again.
Pops' time lapse at Sabrina Lake is awesome!
BEUTIFUL FRESH WATER SHOTS. THE ONE WITH THE GREEN GRASS JUST ALONF THE SHORES OF THAT LITTLE CREEK SURROUNDED BY ROCKS WAS INCREDIBLE.
Pops! Your time lapse was epic!
Your pops did a good job with timelapse. Very cool that you met Mike and Chris at the Bristlecone trees area. I follow them on there channel.
I enjoy watching your travels with your dad, always looking forward to watching new adventure with your dad.
I love this series. I lived in mammoth for 10 years and grew up going to mammoth every year. I know every curve and bathroom on 395! 🤓I miss the mountains. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Me and my dad have also visited and had lots of fun along the same 395 area. We have visited many of the places you highlighted.
It’s been a looong time since I’ve been to Rock Creek, but my dad and I used to take weekend trips to fish there all the time! No particular trail or anything that I can remember by name, but we loved walking it and spending the time fishing and just enjoying the camping!
Any time you spend time with your dad doing the things you love is an epic moment. And Pop's your time lapse is pretty awesome as well!
Glad u got to spend some time with ur oldman Bro, trip looked fun places were beautiful!
No doubt! Thanks for the comment!
When my wife and I first got together, we backpacked north lake to south lake, 56 miles and took our time. The best 7 days ever. I had to bring my dad, we fished rainbow trout in convict lake and stayed a week at various Mammoth hot springs, Whitmore 💚
Thanks for taking me back to my boyhood home. Grew up in Eastern Sierra in the ‘60’s.
395 is one of the best roads anywhere - desert on the east side, forests, lakes and mountains on the west. I've traveled there many times over the years, every trip one to remember. If you're coming from northern California I highly recommend Tioga Pass for a dramatic entrance to the unique world of Highway 395.
Amazing. I wish I did this when my dad was alive. My son is 10 and I took him out the bishop creek for the first time. We will be making more memories like this. Thanks for the videos and can’t wait to see more.
Pop's time lapse was pretty awesome! I'm so jealous! I haven't been up that way since mid 1970's....
Excellent job Dad!
Nice time lapse from your Dad. 110 paah came over from the UK and got 121 in May!!!
Very cool to see Mammoth again, thru your lens. My buddies and I last visited there in 1999 attending the Mammoth Mountain Grundig World Cup mountain bike race. We took the gondola up to the top and rode our bikes back down the mountain. The hotel we stayed at in town we hard a large brown bear visit our outdoor trash can every night. Hard to believe it's been 25 years ago now! This brings back memories!
Love 395 for the last 70 years
Great video
Aside from the epic timelapse, this was another great video. 395 is hands down my favorite road in the world, especially down in the Eastern Sierra. Great job, we're inspired to devote a trip exploring more of the area. I'm surprised you didn't go to Alabama Hills 😉 ~Pauli
Used to take my kid there all the time 👍
It's awesome you get to do the trek with your Dad. 👍✌
You did a great job looks like you are really at peace and happy with your dad God bless you
Thanks! My dad and I always have a good time traveling together
Atta Boy Pops ! I did everything with my Dad that he liked to do. Y’all enjoy your time together 👍👍👍👍
Great timelapse video! I enjoy seeing these less traveled roads and stops of interest. Thank you for another wonderful video, you are very well spoken and it's always a pleasure to watch you and your dad together.
Such wonderful times that you have shared with your dad and us on this trip, The Rte 66 road trip and others. Thank you!!! You are a gifted film maker and editor!!! I know it's not as easy as it looks to take a LOT of footage and turn it into an entertaining 16 minute film!
Well done. We travel 395 all the time but never venture off road. Gave us some great ideas! Thanks
I love you have time with your dad, that is awesome 👏
Here is a "shout out" to your dad for doing Mammoth Mountain and also the time lapse at the end was good! I bookmarked the Copper Top in Big Pines and will have to try it sometime. I used to go to the Merry Go Round in Lone Pine, a decade + ago, but it seems to have been bought out. I still might try it because they still sell a steak dinner. Thank you and am looking forward to the one just on the Bristol Cone Pines!!!
395 is one of my favorite roads anywhere. Thanks for featuring it!
PS - Epic, pops!
Mine too! It has so much to see!
Your dad is a youtube natural and yes that was an epic time lapse. I have been wanting to take a drive up 395 ever since I now know people that live in Bishop and Ridgecrest. Thank you for the awesome video and virtual tour!
You should, it is an awesome road trip for sure. My dad has been in a bunch of my videos now so he is getting used to it haha
Really appreciate the enthusiasm your dad and you have for driving and hiking through what I consider one of the most beautiful places on earth. Good job!!!
My father's work took us to California for long periods as kids. I can still hear his voice as we looked at slides/home movies of Bishop, Big Pine... the Bristlecone Pines. I would say to enjoy the time & trips with your dad, but you seem to be doing that already.
Another great video. Such a natural and relaxed way you have in your reflections on what you're seeing. Just awesome. I'm getting ready to make another trek up 395 to recapture my own childhood experiences with the family on camping trips into the High Sierras. You have some great advice and suggestions.
It's easy to see why CA is indeed the Golden State. But again, as a native, I'm biased.
Keep up the good work!
Way to go pops, good for you !
The visual from the vertical drop to Bishop at Sierra View is unbelievable.
Two thumbs up to the times lapse! I like your simple and honest presentation.
In 1976 I hitchhiked 600 miles on the northern leg of 395 from Pendleton, Oregon through Lakeview, Oregon, Susanville, California and onto Reno. It was one of the most remote places that I had ever been, and one of the most beautiful.
One of my favorite and prettiest hikes I have ever experienced starts from Mosquito Flats. The wild flowers and all the lakes is just amazing. And I have hiked in Europe as well and that area is in my top 5 area to hike.
I was just in Lone Pine a couple weeks ago, but I went to explore the Alabama Hills. It’s so amazing there
Watching these videos backwards but wow! These are truly wonderful memories for you and your Pops. And yes, an epic time lapse!!
Great job. This is your best!!! I have enjoyed your Catalina Island and Palm Springs. Fond wonderful romantic memories twenty years ago. Great to see you and your Dad enjoy your journey.
Beautiful video, I love the relationship between you and your father
Pops is a good sport. I hope I can get back to 395 someday. It’s so beautiful.
Beautiful video ❤️loved the time lapse and happy memories being created ❤️a true blessing thank you❤️❤️❤️🌲🌲🌲
Way to go Pops, the timelapse rocked! 👍 Great video all around!
Awesome thank you!
Absolutely beautiful place and I can’t wait to visit this place. Bbq looks good. Cool pops! Stay safe!
Beautiful sceneries along Highway 395. So great to see you traveling with your Pops.
AWESOME! Thank you both so much. I cannot do these trips with my dad anymore (rip), but your adventure is an inspiration for me to get out there with MY SON!! Excellent Adventure! and not too far away. Thank you again!!!
So glad to hear that the trips inspire adventures with your son! They will be memories you will cherish for sure
Enjoy your videos. You are a natural for this...love to listen to your voice and the photography is perfect. These are treasured times with your Dad. Enjoy!
I've always wanted to do this type of trip with my Dad up to the Pacific Northwest, but now, unfortunately, he's too old to do it. Love seeing you and your Dad able to make these trips.
Time together with Dad is priceless. Our children always talk about Hwy 395 and we will do it next May. Planning it now and discovering your vlog. Thanks.
epic shot pops!