California Road Trip: 4 Days on Highway 395
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- Highway 395 road trip through Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, Bishop and Bodie in 4K
Highway 395 is one of my favorite roads in California. There are so many amazing hikes, lakes, restaurants, historic spots and photographic opportunities all up and down the drive. Amie and I were invited by Yosemite Gateway Chalet to spend 4 days exploring, and we jumped at the chance. This video focuses on the area from Mammoth Lakes to June Lake but shows lots of other spots you can explore around those areas as well.
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California is the most beautiful place I have ever visited. America is blessed to have this landscape:)
Um.... Where have you been?
I agree with you 100 %
@@Harris.S
Have you ever been anywhere lmao?
@@stillnottellingyoumyname8193 yeeees , but California is my home in this past 35 years. I have to love my home.
StillNotTellingYouMyName Absolutely right on the money and one thing not included our great Wine Country.. we have over 3000 wineries in the state.
My girlfriend and I have lived in California for many years, but had never seen any of the sites in this video. After watching, we were both very inspired to take a road trip to the area and finally see it for ourselves. We visited most of the sites and even most of the restaurants mentioned in the video and we had a total blast! Thanks for what you do Josh!
I really appreciate you giving the osprey its space! It's nice to see creators making great content without exploiting wildlife or crossing closed trail signs!
As a former Cali guy, (now 83) you’ve created a great gig........ especially with your dad ! He definitely has game .... 🇺🇸⚓️🌴
I am from India and I liked this video very much 👌👌👌👌👌
Thanks for the low music volume! Good scenery doesn't need any music, Beauty in Nature sings it's own song! Thanks!
I don't know what to say or how to say it. The East side is special.
I'm just jealous. A surely old man who, once upon a time lived, and traveled, all over California.
Your vids are educational for those who need to get out.
I love how much you guys also promoted local businesses in the video! Way to help out the community!
395 L.A to Tahoe! An AWESOME road trip! Did it a dozen or so times.
Swashbuckling Adventures oh yeah 😎
I loved in Sacramento and worked in bishop for over a year. I made this drive twice a week. It was amazing. Truly God’s country
Love that area I grew up in LA used to go camping on the eastern side of Sierras , now I live TN Beautiful to my home now
A Hwy 395 trip is never complete without a stop at Alabama Hills in Lone Pine!
Never heard of it!! I've always just driven thru!
@@emilyanderson7310 you always have to stop at lone Pine u should one day
luv the west coast feel like im missing out so much living on the east coast especially as a nature lover
Just a quick note. Put all trails app on your phone. I was amazed at how many trials were in my very own town 😳 it’s a free app and is really good. I’m on the east coast also Florida treasure coast 💘
anita M There are tons of hiking trails, state parks and national parks on east coast. Many are absolutely beautiful.
rolback it’s not the same
Debbi Blakeslee it’s not as beautiful as the west coast
Interesting how few people interject the Southwest. (New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and Colorado). Some amazing places there too.
California is no doubt the most beautiful place on the planet, beautiful mountains, the Pacific Ocean, etc.. We love you California, your the greatest place of all.
Essentially my life in a nut shell. Favorite place on earth! Tons of stuff left out but there is so much its understandable.
I love that road... was there a few years ago..it has the most beautiful scenic views ever!! Definitely will go back...
I appreciate roundtrip videos that show where to get your drinks and food along the way. Yummmm!😀
Great Video! Grew up in Mammoth. Its truly beautiful and a great place to live.
aw man. 395 is too beautiful. bringing back so many memories right now
I've done the 395 multiple times. Absolutely Gorgeous!
LA native born and raised here...nice video...its great that the area has be preserved and your generation gets to enjoy it...i spent lots of time with my family and later scouting going up 395...the june lake loop was a favorite although no lodges ,trendy restaurants or bars were to be found...more like 2 pump gas stations to check your radiator...mom and pop cafes..a few 30s style motels and best if all hiking in to camp alongside one if the lakes..the hot springs..going to sleep with a million stars then waking up to the smell of camp coffee at dawn..a half hour fishing at first light bagged enough for pan fried trout and eggs for breakfast while you watched everything wake up..days of hiking..canoeing.,..wouldn't trade that experience for any lodge
I am such a huge fan of your videos and I love seeing people who share my love of California. As a Midwesterner originally the past few years living out here feel like a vacation every day, this is such an amazing state!
That drive from Lone Pine north in the winter is as pristine and fantastic vistas as anywhere in the world. No exaggeration.
I travel a lot and highway 395 remains one of my favorites 👍🏼❤️
This looks like a great adventure on Highway 395. Definitely adding this to my travel plans. Thanks a million.
Hwy 395 is definitely an excellent showcase for California's extremely varied beauty!
FANTASTIC Interesting , we never get tired of this road and never will.
That is one of my favorite areas in California! My husband and I camp at Silver Lake a couple of times a year and we never get tired of it!
I love Schats. It is a must stop. Mammoth is a place that I grew at. As a family we were there all the time. 395 is very special to me. Keep traveling my friend.
I'm really enjoying California Through my lens and the June Lake Loop is my favorite one so far.
Always loved " going up 395" and yes the beef jerky is the best!
California is a truly amazing place. More diversity of climate and scenery than most countries have. Must be easily one of the best states to live in! You could spend a lifetime exploring it and never get bored..looking forward to the day I go back! Cheers!
I visit. No way way id live in that commie state
Loved Seeing Highway 395 through Your Eyes
I’ve traveled East to west and north to south covering more than 30 states, this is one of the amazing road I traveled!
You have great videos. Havent been out west in 50 years. Its a real pleasure looking at your videos.. I know I wont make it out west so you bring it home for me. Thanks
Thanks for watching the videos and following along even from another state!
This brings me back in time. The mountains, the skiing at Mammoth, the bars and live music! Bless you both!
You guys are a happy couple.
I've been up & down 395 many times through the years. But, my trips were decidedly lower budget.
Fun though. Groove on.
Ten years ago I took my son on our first 4-week 10K mike road trip. On this trip we hiked in Death Valley in 120 degrees and five hours later entered Yosemite in 50 degrees. Ten years later, we have made such road trips every summer and every chance we get we make this drive. The scenery is amazing. I only wish I didn’t live almost 3000 miles away.
395 is a must. From home, we picked up 395 where it splits from 15 near Hesperia, CA, all the way up to Billings, British Columbia then 3 and 1 west to interstate 15 near Vancouver, BC, down to Bellingham, then over to our cabin. It is so winding, sometimes it's going south. Amazing road trip.
Great video. In the sixties when I was in the boy scouts, camped at silver lake. It was June so sunny and warm during the day. We all went swimming in our Jean's. Hung them up to dry overnight and the next morning they were FROZEN. Will not forget that trip. Also saw bear tracks by the lake the next morning. Just feet away from our tents. Love that area.
Sounds like an awesome trip, thanks for sharing!
Same here...the june lake loop was a favorite of our scouting groups...way before lodges and breweries...bishop and mono were small towns ..
Josh & Aimee this popped up again in my feed and I was so excited to rewatch the video. Silver Lake Resort and the surrounding areas have been a huge part of my life for the last 30 years. It’s the California most have not explored. Good times.
395, Lone Pine, Bishop, Mammoth Lakes is the only thing I truly miss about California. I used to take 1 -2 solo fishing trips every year and it was the very best.
I love Bishop and stopping by the Bakery. So many good things there. Then on to June Lake and having dinner at the tiger bar. So much fun.
Just to love the way you two narrate
I love hwy 395! One of the most beautiful yet I think under appreciated and least known parts of CA. Most think of bishop and mammoth for skiing but I love it better up there other times of the year. So much to see and do and get connected with nature and disconnected from all the trappings of daily life, yet still pampering enough to have restaurants and cabins and stores. Thanks for your video. Had me some ideas of other things to explore next time I’m there.
We've traveled 10,000 miles a year for 10 of the last 12 years and explored 48 states. Hwy 395 still stands out as one of the most scenic highways that one can experience. The first time we made the trip there was in April 2010 and everyday of the trip was preceded by a snowfall the day before. The days were warm so the roads were clear (sometimes a bit wet) but were were surrounded by mountains everyday that were covered in fresh snow. Truly a beautiful way to traverse this area. If you have to travel north through California, this is definitely the primo way to do it :-)
I love pops time laps!
I've been on this entire trip but as a teenager. It's time to do it again, thanks for inspiring me!
People who criticize California are only jealous! Its is by far the most beautiful State!
kate kay - right on, I love living here, no other state compares to our beauty, economy & quality of life for the vast majority of us!!!
Louisiana...👍
Or they just have a different opinion...
California is a wondrous place but Utah is probably more beautiful.
California can be gorgeous and awesome. At the same time it can be a cesspool and the opposite of peaceful. Most "Californians" don't even care about or visit any of the wonders around them. And even if they did care, most can't even enjoy it because the state is so mismanaged and expensive. I personally enjoy California so much more now that I moved away. I can visit enjoy the beauty and get away before the claustrophobic culture starts draining my spirit again.
Outstanding presentation on what we have for decades called “The Loop”. Don’t miss the trout fishing at Silver Lake in the early morning. Best reason to stay there for a couple of nights
loved it so much that I'm on my way again.
I've lived there(June Lake)since 1967, my family has been there since 1921... beautiful
O yeh , June lake is one of my favorites too , beautiful scenery , absolutely gorgeous .
Thank you for pronouncing Mono correctly, very few people do. Love all your videos.
Loved this video, thanks for posting. I've been to Bodies and Mono Lake but not June Lake. Definitely on my bucket list. Love from the UK xx
Just took this Scenic Drive, Hit about 3 of your recommended stops, but only had a single day. So I squeezed most of it before the sun went down. It only took 18 hours to go from Temecula to San Marcos through Yosemite. YES. I also took the same pictures!!!
Wow, that sounds like a long day but I am sure it was great. My trips are usually pretty crazy too but its fun when I have a few days to stay in one area like this.
Thanks for sharing the memories. Wonderful.
I'ts rush, but memory which can't be deleted...I did 2.5k miles in 3.5 days with...co driver, would do it anytime again
june lake is my usual spot but i havent ventured much outside of that. im totally recreating this journey next time
This is why I love living in Southern California
Did the 395 trip in May with my brother going from LA to Portland and it was a blast! We were practically the only people at each of our stops. Crazy how underrated this part of Cali is! If you haven't been already, I highly highly recommend Epic Cafe in Lee Vining for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
I agree it is crazy to see how little amount of people stray from the main Highway 395 road to see the sights. I haven't been to Epic Cafe but I will add it to the list. Thanks for the tip!
Its hidden from the main strip, so you have to "know" about it ;)
All the best spots always are!
Lot's of great places in Cali from the PCH, to Death Valley, the Salton Sea, Anza Borrego, but for me the long drive along the east side of the state along Highway 395 is my favorite.
Thankyou you two for letting us tag along with you on your trip!
What great chalet & just looking at that delicious food made our mouths water ! - once again thankyou !
... one day I will hopefully get to travel in your foot steps it seemed to be such a great weekend vacation you shared !
Thankyou !
... Long Weekend !
I loved 395 taking it this last winter had some scary parts felt like a rollercoaster but worth the trip so epic
Beautiful way to spend time out doors, It is the fun way to go."
You should also check out Convict Lake...and Bishop's mule days. Shats bakery has the BEST squaw bread!
Thank you for the informative video. We are driving up 395 next weekend. I am getting super excited about our trip.
Wow that was a lot of eating...but the hiking/kayaking was enticing!
dude! that hyperlapse at bodie!! killin it!
Thanks man, I appreciate that!
The Chalet Reps definitely picked the right couple to stay in there place...Wow..didnt know 395 had sooo many things to eat ,, see,, and do...awesome vid Josh.. !! Informative as always !
Thanks Ian, appreciate the support and be sure to take a Highway 395 road trip, its amazing.
I miss Huell Howser!!
I cried when he died!!
Yes. He was one of the best.
The man was a legend
Yes Huell Howser was awesome had some great cover stories of great places all over California super Kool Kat.
Yes enjoyed huell and his appreciation for everything California has to offer.
Wow idk how I missed this...every part of this journey I want to take myself! Once again thanks Josh and Amy!!!
I love highway 395. It’s actually my all time favorite highway. Took three weeks to see all the sites and towns last year. I drive solo. I miss the 70’s when I could swim at hot creek. Just make note...no dogs in National forests and bloody hot in the summer. Not good for doggies.
While very nice, your comment leads me to believe you've never been on Hwy1 Big Sure area.
Paul Charvet I have but am not so familiar with it. It’s just not my go to stomping grounds.
Thank You for Sharing Beautiful Video. Great Work !
This is fantastic. I haven’t been to the Devils post pile since I was a teenager in the 1970s. Going to take my son there, thanks for all the great tips
Here I am, Indonesia... Watching the beauty of your country from my smartphone
Neat! I wish I could go on a trip like that.
To this day 395 remains as my most favorite highway drive in the US. We would often take it all the way up from SoCal to Reno.
Honestly, how much of that drive is really scenic and/or interesting? Coming from Atlantic Canada, I’ve only driven the California coast line twice, but I may have one more trip left in me and I’m wondering if 395 is the road experienced travelers would choose.
OMG! It is wonderful.
Thank you for share this video.
Living in Northern California, the only time I got to ski Mammoth Lakes Resort was on the Fourth of July, when Tioga Pass was open. They had to pack snow on the trails; it was 2 inches deep, and preserved with potassium. I have a really comical picture of the mountain from 1993.
I have visited that area numerous times. There are several other hot springs, besides Hot Creek. I visited the Laws Museum in Bishop, and also got to meet Jill Kinmont (The Other Side of the Mountain) and her mother. I REALLY did it on a budget; back then, there were a couple of youth hostels that cost under $10 a night, and you could fix your own meals there.
I wish I'd driven the length of it, from Death Valley to Oregon. Maybe I will someday.
The rock band Cinderella filmed a music video at Mono Lake and Bodie for the song "Don't Know What You've Got Till It's Gone" back in 1988. I always wondered where they filmed it, but with no internet back then it was nearly impossible to find out. 8 years later I was sitting in a bar and the video came on the TV. I told the bartender about my curiosity, and he said it was Mono Lake in California. It would be another 13 years after that I moved to Reno and finally got the chance to see Mono and Bodie in person. Since then I have visited the South Tufa five times, and driven past the lake a couple of dozen times. Gotta love the Eastern Sierra!
So awesome, I will have to check out the music video!
California Through My Lens It's not a bad song. 80 million TH-cam views! th-cam.com/video/i28UEoLXVFQ/w-d-xo.html
The picture from the Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here" inner sleeve of the guy diving with no splash was taken there as well.
Simply amazing!
My absolute favorite time of year to explore 395 is fall. The fall colors here are intense. It’s usually sunny in October, so your photos or videos will look amazing. As long as the mountain passes remain open - there’s an occasional but usually temporary closure due to snow - I’ll keep going back across Tioga Pass to the East side. Tioga Pass usually closes for the season early November.
Thanks for the video! Its been forever since I’ve seen it in summer!
Great video again. We stayed in Bishop years ago after we left Yosemite. But there is more to see for sure.
Thanks, I appreciate the comment! I agree, I always find lots of places to explore in that area.
Lovely 395 road.
Thanks for sharing your fine video my friend. Hwy.#395 is one of the most picturesque areas in the U.S. You take care out there and be safe. 🤗
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it!
I'm doing a trip there in a few weeks and this will be a great guide for me; thanks so much!
Great job! The whole of the 395 has an excitement that you caught perfectly! Oh an you had fabulous meals - yay! 😆👍
haha all about finding the meals, thats what the people want! :)
@@californiathroughmylens...I think of the few things I truly miss about California, that sheepherder's bread is maybe at the top. Fresh, with real butter, wow. I loved fishing Rush Creek, but even more, the San Joaquin from a bit upstream of the Post Pile. Entire region is beautiful...
I just started doing my research for highway 395 and your video popped up! I immediately clicked on it because I like your videos. I see you stopped at a place called Whoa Nellie Deli. I perked up at that! I pinned a number of spots you mentioned! Thanks for all the information. ~Lucy
Awww home sweet home!
At the bottom From Sonora Pass you hit 395, you can only turn left or right; turning left on 395 you go thru Topaz, Minden, Carson City, all the way to Reno & beyond; turning right, end up in Los Angeles, hitting all the little towns, ghost town Bodie, Bishop, quite a beautiful drive south or north!! CA is the most beautiful state whether inland or especially along Hwy 1 running parallel to the Pacific Ocean!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 and no other state compares to our fabulous weather!!
Did the Hwy 395 trip in July 2019. Had a blast. This is "The Other California" and I am glad I got to see it. Thank you for sharing your video.
california is the most beautiful state. fight me on it
I don't think you want me to take you up on that. I'm from Detroit.
Have your Nanny drop you off at the park. Fight is at 3pm.
Run by Libtard Democrats.
@@beerborn Nature does not do politics.....
utah is, that's just the facts
"By having dinner I mean pie in a jar" lol.
wonderful trip, ty for sharing
Officially sold me when you stayed 250 yards from the Osprey nest. THATS the kind of host I like to support! :)
Man love this place lucky I have been to the many stops and thanks for the help on finding new ones!! Pls let’s keep our nature clean!!
Next time take Hwy 6 out of Bishop north towards Nevada about 30 miles to Benton , turn left on Hwy 120 and go through the tiny Indian town of Benton. Stop and soak in a gravity fed hot springs hot tub in the forest. Keep taking Hwy 120 and there will be zero traffic and the landscape goes from rugged desert to gradually seeing trees, then a forest as you climb higher and eventually come out at Mono Lake. Its a great alternative to driving busy 395 with great views.
Your videos are the best! I'm planning a trip to California because of you.
Cheers from Brazil.
Thanks for the timely post on this one. The wife and I are planning to take a slow run up from Vegas to NorCal week after next....some nice idea refreshers for a guy who hasn't been that far south on 395 in AGES (I can see a much more northern part of it out my window as I write this....lol).
No problem! Highway 395 has such a crazy amount of spots to explore!
Flies are pretty interesting to see in person 👏👏what a sense of humor.
Didn't realize it till halfway threw but your women has a duck walk. LOL Thanks for the video.....LOL
I really have to get out of NYC.😒 It's one thing to watch a video about traveling outdoors..time to be outdoors!