More sights along U.S. 395

No one writer could know U.S. 395 better than our Southland readers. Here are some of their suggestions on other stops along the Sierra Nevada’s mother road.

Excellent article and map on Highway 395, my favorite historical route in California. Might suggest that the traveler start a little earlier by visiting the “occupied ghost town” of Johannesburg, not far from Cramer Junction and only about three miles off 395. Also, not much farther is the Fossil Falls park, worth the short side trip.

You mentioned Bridgeport in passing but could have added more detail on this county seat with its wonderful old courthouse. Bridgeport also claims to be the coldest place in California and, perhaps for that reason, is the location of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center.

Ted Wootton

Thanks much for your article on Route 395. I’ve probably driven it only six times in the last 20 years, but I always love that it looks like it did in 1955 — and probably 1935.

I hope you ate at the Whoa Nellie Deli at the Tioga Gas Mart [in Lee Vining]. If not, add that on your next trip.

David Donnelly

Was sorry not to see the Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Site, vwww.lawsmuseum.org, near Bishop, covered. There is quite a bit of the area’s history tied to this museum and there are locomotives and rail cars to look at inside the museum. The Southern Pacific Narrow Gauge and Carson and Colorado were once a rail connection, reaching from up near Reno all the way into Southern California. Their history is intimately tied to the region.

Jon Cure

Superintendent, State Parks,

Inyo Subdivision

You failed to mention a wonderful inn called the Winnedumah Hotel, (760) 878-2040, in Independence. I have stayed there many times. Bing Crosby and many celebrities used to stay there when they were filming in and around Lone Pine and the Alabama Hills. I believe it was the first hotel of its kind built in the area, and it is very charming.

Nanette Grace

It would have been nice to have Methuselah, the oldest living tree located in the White Mountains, mentioned.

Robert Wagoner

Perhaps the next time you visit our area, you could explore Galen Rowell’s Mountain Light Gallery. Mountain Light speaks for itself: vwww.mountainlight.com. An amazing place.

Barbara Laughon

Bishop