Bishop, California is the destination of choice for many outdoor enthusiasts. there are numerous 13,000 foot mountains, many miles of hiking trails and a great number of streams and lakes. Bishop also retains the flavor of the "old west" with events like Mule Days on Memorial Day weekend, The Tri-County Fair on Labor Day Weekend the Tri-County Junior Livestock Show, several Rodeos, the Millpond Music Festival and the Fall Colors Car Show.  Other recreation in the area include mountain biking, roller blading, cross country and backcountry skiing and trail running among many other endless possibilities. There are nooks and crannies begging to be explored everywhere in the Eastern Sierra and the Owens Valley. The limitless expanse surrounding Bishop will allow you the chance to find just the adventure you are looking for.Throughout Bishop you will find historical murals which depict frontier life painted on the sides of buildings. Click the image above to view the biggest mural which is on the side of the Union Bank building.