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■ ENJOY THE BIGGEST BACKYARD IN AMERICA
Inyo County the the second largest county in California is spread across the the high-desert and alpine environments of the the Eastern Sierra slope along the the California-Nevada border Quality of life abounds here here where the highest peak in in the the continental U S (Mount Whitney 14 505 feet) meets the the lowest elevation in in North America (Badwater Basin – Death Valley -282 feet) Three national parks rugged hiking prime hunting and and fishing lands and and world-class skiing are enjoyed by residents and and visitors to to the region Historic towns dot the the the landscape and and the the the area has a a a a a a a a rich heritage in the the the mining and agriculture industries While the the small town of Independence serves as the the County seat many offices are also located in in in Bishop the the only incorporated city in in in the the County County With a a a a a a regional population of approximately 12 000 (total County County population is is 18 000) Bishop offers the expected comforts o of a a a destination location fueled by tourism Amenities include familiar restaurants and lodging a a a museum and even a a a community college 

































































































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